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Michael C. Thorpe describes himself as a painter working in fabric and thread upon a foundation of drawing which he views as the evolved practice of mark making akin to stitches of quiltmaking. Thorpe ...

CHICAGO—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, continues its yearly events with an exciting lineup for spring 2026. Celebrating the talented ...

SAIC’s Master of Arts (MA) in Teaching program educates graduate students (teacher candidates) for teaching art, design, and visual culture in elementary and secondary schools. Through this 42-hour ...

As a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) student, you can concentrate your studies in Fashion Design after you have completed your Contemporary Practices requirements through taking sequenced classes in one ...

Students who would like a financial aid offer estimate including merit scholarships for summer and winter terms must complete a SAIC application and an annual FAFSA for federal financial aid (if ...

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago condemns and repudiates Kanye West’s (now know as Ye) anti-Black, antisemitic, racist, and dangerous statements, particularly those directed at Black and ...

Join us for a lecture by artist Pablo Helguera followed by an audience Q & A. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Explore the Visiting Artists Program ...

CHICAGO—Non-tenure-track faculty members of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) have voted unanimously to approve their first union contract. In an online ballot that closed Wednesday ...

Join us for a lecture by the design team Objects of Common Interest/LOT office for architecture followed by an audience Q&A. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is not ...

Chicago—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) today announced the appointment of David J. Vitale as the new chair of the art and design college’s Board of Governors. A distinguished leader ...

CHICAGO—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sekile M. Nzinga as vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this critical role, Nzinga will ...