160th anniversary
The school marks 160 years in 2026.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago celebrates its 160th anniversary in 2026. SAIC is an art and design school with a Chicago campus and more than 3,300 students. Its offerings include undergraduate and graduate programs, adult continuing education courses, and more than 1,000 courses across disciplines. The school also presents events such as National Portfolio Day, where representatives from more than 60 art schools and universities discuss student work, and a graduate programs weekend with campus and studio tours. SAIC describes the Art Institute of Chicago museum as an extension of the classroom; its collection includes more than 300,000 works.
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In Chicago, SAIC is an art school offering undergraduate and graduate education in art and design. Its curriculum spans more than 1,000 courses across disciplines, with students able to shape an academic experience around their interests. The school also provides adult continuing education courses. Prospective students can attend portfolio events, including sessions where representatives discuss visual arts education and review work. Graduate program events include admissions meetings, campus and studio tours, portfolio feedback, and information about curricula and application procedures. Students also use the Art Institute of Chicago museum as an extension of the classroom, studying its collection of more than 300,000 works. Programs and learning opportunities serve students at different stages, from undergraduate study to graduate degrees and continuing education.
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The school marks 160 years in 2026.
SAIC is based in Chicago.
Offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
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