External criticism, theory, or methodology courses relevant to individual research—these courses are selected in consultation with the graduate director. Electives—Advanced academic courses (liberal ...

Students in SAIC’s Master of Arts in Modern and Contemporary Art History program pursue research in a prestigious fine art school connected with a major American art museum. Art History students work ...

CHICAGO – September 12, 2024 –The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, is launching a Master of Fine Arts in Studio, Comics program, an ...

Students enroll in SAIC’s noncredit certificates to explore a field of interest, to prepare for further study in art and design, to attain a credential for career opportunities, or to achieve their ...

Join us for talks featuring today's most influential practitioners and thinkers. Founded in 1868, the Visiting Artists Program is one of the oldest public programs of the School of the Art Institute ...

CHICAGO (August 27, 2024)—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, has been awarded a $50,000 climate grant from the Helen Frankenthaler ...

A vibrant public art space located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop showcasing boundary-pushing work of emerging and established contemporary artists and designers. Featuring 26,000 square feet of ...

SAIC at Homan Square is a community of dedicated North Lawndale residents and artists in the historic Chicago neighborhood of Homan Square. Along with artists and scholars from the School of the Art ...

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio, Architecture program supports advanced work in architecture and its related fields that calls upon a broad range of art and design disciplines to challenge how ...

Art & Technology / Sound Practices (AT/SP) is a place to explore artistic production with technology, sound, or their unlimited hybrid forms through focused study and interdisciplinary exploration. It ...

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program explores the relationship between life experiences and artmaking and prepares graduates for a career ...

We take work seriously, but we're also playful and energetic. We think imaginatively, across borders and boundaries. See what makes us SAIC. Our 700-plus faculty members are practicing artists, ...