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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.

Comedian Matteo Lane (BFA 2009) loves Fortnite, Carrie Fisher, and putting in the work. 

Paired together, these historic and modern photos show the threads of focus, talent, artistry, and play that bind the past with the present. 
 

Urban Canvas: Street Art & Community in Chicago is a two-week class for high schoolers exploring the world of public art.

Opening in June, the Obama Presidential Center will feature the work of two alums: Aliza Nisenbaum (BFA 2001, MFA 2005) and Lindsay Adams (MFA 2025).

Moana, Frozen, Wreck-it-Ralph, and more: Amy Lawson Smeed (BFA 1997) is behind the scenes of your favorite Disney movies. 

Check out the spring 2026 issue of School of the Art Institute of Chicago magazine.