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At our 2026 Commencement ceremony, Jeffrey Gibson, Amy Lawson Smeed, and Robert Earl Paige will receive honorary doctorates.

Seven SAIC artists lead Newcity's 2026 Breakout Artists: see their work on view at Chicago Artists Coalition.

A student-driven space shaped by color, connection, and the enduring legacy of LeRoy Neiman.

See what our faculty and staff are up to. 

The masthead for the fall 2026 issue of School of the Art Institute of Chicago magazine.

Author and Alum Patrick Cottrell’s inspirations.

Graduate students Amin Pakparvar and Mehraneh Salimian received international recognition at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Four soon-to-be graduates expand on their inspirations, advice, and fondest SAIC memories. 

Our donors help the next generation of artists flourish and create. 

Maddie Rogers (BFA 2020) shares some of her favorite local spots—plus a video tour of her storefront, Vintage House Chicago.