Animation is the presentation of a sequence of still images that create the illusion of movement. Artists have explored animation for hundreds of years from early motion-based cave drawings to ...

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, the SAIC Ballroom is a beautifully restored historic venue whose classic 1920s elegance is sure to elevate your event. The SAIC Ballroom, the heart of the ...

Several School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) alums and a faculty member are recognized in Newcity’s Music 45 2025: Producers list, underscoring the School’s impact on Chicago’s music ...

Join us on-campus for an event specifically tailored for prospective transfer students interested in attending SAIC for the spring or fall 2026 semesters. Drop off your admission materials ...

Course evaluation surveys will be available for a few weeks at the end of each semester. When course evaluations are open, you can access them by clicking the link in ...

Six members of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) community have been named 2025 United States Artists Creative Impact Awardees: Adela Goldbard (MFA 2017), Professor Aram Han Sifuentes, ...

Eddie Chambers, Goldabelle McComb Finn Distinguished Professor in Art History at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), has been named the College Art Association’s (CAA) Distinguished ...

Tying for the largest gift ever made to the art and design college, the gift establishes the Karen Frank Merit Scholars Program CHICAGO—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global ...

This presentation features the work of students completing the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Studio. 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The galleries are open to the public. All visitors must present a valid ...

SAIC Galleries Street Level, SAIC Galleries Lower Level 2, 33 E. Washington St The culminating presentation of new and ambitious work by MFA candidates in SAIC’s class of 2026. Graduate Exhibition One ...

The culminating work of graduating seniors. This exhibition features the ambitious and innovative interdisciplinary work of our students, the next generation of artists, scholars, and citizens. It is ...

Submit your application and portfolio by December 15 to be considered for fall 2026 admission and priority merit scholarship. Learn how to apply.