All Stories

Filmmaker and artist Elisabeth Subrin (MFA 1995) is celebrated for her interdisciplinary exploration of intersections between cultural history and subjectivity.

Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me showcases the artist's international, interdisciplinary practice.

As the social media intern at Buddy in the Chicago Cultural Center, student Da Zhuang curates digital content, assists artists, and helps bridge the gap between local creatives and a wider audience. 

Take a tour of recent grad Yehimi Cambrón Álvarez's (MFA 2025) studio space.

After her first year at SAIC, Sofia Merino-Arzoz was awarded the Justyna Palka Memorial Scholarship in 2023.
 

With her Stories by Strangers project, student Nitya Mehrotra uses her skills as an artist to tell the stories of sexual and mental abusive survivors.

Alum Cynthia Pelayo (MFA 2010) shares insights into her creative process, the deep roots of collective memory, and the topic of her undeniable expertise—horror.

One of SAIC’s oldest student organizations, Xerox Candy Bar brings students together to draw, share tips, and publish a biannual zine of their work.

The EXPO x SAIC booth, Material Alchemy, presents work by students Rex Delafkaran, Eugene I-Peng Tang, and Sangwoo Yoo. 

In Washington, DC, Herrera got a fresh perspective on art history and research at the brand new Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.