All Stories

In the 1850s, Charles Peck found a community of like-minded artists who saw the potential for Chicago to be the Midwest's artistic oasis. 

Executive Director of the Office of Engagement Jacqueline Williams takes us on a tour of her favorite Chicago spots.

Rodarte technical director Franky Tran (BFA 2016) walks us through a week of outfits. 

Alum Tania Duvergne (BFA 1991) brings museum-quality artwork into New York’s public schools.

Associate Professor, Adj. Sherry Antonini's (MFA 1998) Writer’s Studio class encourages students to experiment beyond words on the page.

Alum Sally Schoch (BFA 1958, MFA 1962) has spent her nine decades of life building creative community. 

'90s music, somatic writing, and Australian literature: Alum Shin Yu Pai (MFA 1999) shares her current infatuations.

In her final letter before her retirement, President Tenny reflects on the SAIC community's many superlative accomplishments.

Alum Yvette Mayorga (MFA 2016) wields the color pink and rhinestones, decals, and glitter to create works that challenge the art historical canon.

As President Elissa Tenny nears retirement, her colleagues and friends "sign" her yearbook with memories and well wishes.