SAIC students have special access to incomparable resources including the Art Institute of Chicago and its Modern Wing, SAIC’s John M. Flaxman Library and Special Collections, numerous on- and ...

Academic Advising is dedicated to empowering undergraduate students as they aspire to be thoughtful risk-takers, critical thinkers, and practicing artists. To that end, Academic Advisors provide ...

The Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts (Low-Res MFA) program is a transdisciplinary course of study designed for 21st-century artists, writers, and educators looking for rigorous engagement, artistic ...

Saturday, April 5, 2025 The Weaving Mill, 1801 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago 2025 marks the tenth year of The Weaving Mill, Chicago’s only artist-run industrial weaving studio. Over the past decade, TWM ...

The Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended, requires institutions participating in the Title IV financial aid programs to disclose specified information to all current and prospective students ...

Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation The Master of Science (MS) in Historic Preservation program at SAIC is a two-year, 60-credit hour graduate curriculum that prepares students for careers in ...

Early College Program Summer Institute Courses Summer 2025 Registration is Open. Merit scholarships and financial aid are offered! Summer 2025 Session Dates Session 1: 2-weeks, June 16–27 Session 2: 2 ...

MDDO Versus MFA In contrast to the structured curriculum of the MDDO, the two-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Studio, Designed Objects is for students looking for a self-directed program of ...

Our symbiotic relationship with the city radiates outward as students, faculty, and staff connect themselves to the diverse communities of Chicago and the entire world. Forming a city within a city, a ...

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Adult Programs Evening and Weekend Courses for Adults, Offered in Chicago and Online The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites you to be part of our diverse community of artists, ...

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