School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been at the forefront of art education for over a century and a half, fostering critical thinking, rigorous investigation, and playful creativity. SAIC was among the first schools to embrace self-directed study across disciplines. SAIC is distinct in the way that it provides graduate, post-baccalaureate, and undergraduate students an interdisciplinary curriculum and the freedom required to develop as artists, designers, and scholars. The school’s encyclopaedic art museum and civic partnerships inspire millions both in Chicago and around the world. SAIC students use the Art Institute museum as a resource for exploration and experimentation. The school’s alumni have gone on to shape the world as artists, designers, and scholars. Chicago is a global cultural center and a diverse city of neighborhoods and strong communities, a welcoming place where creativity thrives.