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The School of the Art Institute of Chicago continues its yearly events with an exciting lineup for spring 2026.

In the zine Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going, recent alum Zoe Chen (BFA 2025) gathers voices from everyday life across Chinatown.

SAIC’s Eddie Chambers honored as the CAA 114 Distinguished Scholar

Tying for the largest gift ever made to the art and design college, the gift establishes the Karen Frank Merit Scholars Program

See what our faculty and staff are up to. 

Six SAIC artists honored with 2025 USA Creative Impact Awards.

SAIC alumni and faculty honored in Newcity’s Music 45 2025 list of Chicago music producers.

SAIC faculty Sara Levine featured in Publishers Weekly and the New York Times for new novel The Hitch.

SAIC student Lauren Nickels brings her design practice to the CTA’s internal creative work.

SAIC alum Cynthia Rowley earns CFDA Founder’s Award for her lasting influence on fashion.