SAIC offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum that gives students the freedom to explore. Learn more about each of our degrees and areas of study.

Low-Res celebrated its 10th anniversary! To mark this milestone, inaugural director, Gregg Bordowitz, joined new director, Aliza Shvarts, for a public on-campus conversation. Their discussion delved ...

John M. Flaxman Library The John M. Flaxman Library is located at the heart of the campus. We provide services and resources to encourage critical thinking and creative practices. We support teaching, ...

Study art & design at a world-class institution. Explore the graduate programs at SAIC, one of the best art schools in the U.S.

Though Angel Otero (BFA 2007, MFA 2009) has exhibited at museums like the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, is featured in the permanent collection at the Guggenheim, and has earned the attention of ...

In the Drawing Certificate, students develop the skills and conceptual foundation necessary to cultivate their art practice, drawing inspiration and context from SAIC’s many resources. Among them is ...

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, ...

What Makes Our Middle School Summer Camps Special Students are able to dig deep into their areas of interest. Each course provides an immersive experience that teaches young makers both conceptual and ...

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) welcomes students from diverse economic backgrounds. Our Office of Student Financial Services sees financing a student’s costs for private higher ...

Art Therapy and Counseling Department 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 ...

Discover your artistic passion at SAIC. Explore our comprehensive array of academic departments and find the perfect program to refine your skills.

Get admissions information on our graduate programs at SAIC, including programs in studio, design, post-baccalaureate certificates, & more.