Art Education
Art Education Department
Students come to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) Art Education department to gain the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to manifest their deeply felt vocations as artists and educators, to enhance their own creative potentials, and to collaboratively build resilient, creative, democratic communities.
Graduate Programs Application Deadline: January 10
Apply to SAIC's Graduate and Post-Bacc programs by January 10 for fall 2025 admission.
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Deadline: December 15
Submit your application and portfolio by December 15 for fall 2025 admission and merit scholarship.
File Your FAFSA
In order to be eligible for need-based aid such as SAIC, state and federal grants, loans and work study you need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov.
We are a community of artists, educators, organizers, designers, curators, teachers, administrators, archivists, and activists. We are engaged in the ongoing work of bringing into being, cultivating, restoring, and sustaining cultures of joy, justice, care, and critical generosity.
The Art Education programs are uniquely situated within the vital and diverse cultural and artistic communities of Chicago, providing a wealth of experiences and opportunities for mentorship in museums, schools, and community settings.
SAIC offers three Art Education degree programs
1. Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE): The MAAE leads to art education careers in museums, community settings, art organizations, and socially engaged arts practices.
2. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): The MAT leads to art education careers, including licensure to teach Visual Arts PK-12 in Illinois public schools.
3. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education (BFAAE): The BFAAE art teaching degree prepares students for art education careers, including licensure to teach Visual Arts PK-12 in Illinois public schools.
Courses for Studio Art Majors and Students Enrolled in Other Programs
Graduate and undergraduate Studio majors and students in other programs are welcome to take selected Art Education courses that intertwine artmaking, socially engaged pedagogical practices, and teaching skills to support working as an artist educator or teaching artist.
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Art Education Department Chair
Adam Greteman agreteman@saic.edu
Placement Coordinator
Nan Stein nstein4@saic.edu
Illinois State Board of Education ISBE Coordinator
Paul Mack pmack@saic.edu
Teacher Education Director
Nan Stein nstein4@saic.edu
Licensure Specialist
Valerie Vasquez vvasqu@saic.edu
Senior Administrative Director
Kathleen McGrath kmcgrath@saic.edu
Administrative Assistant
Kristi Moynihan kmoyni1@saic.edu
BFA in Art Education Program Director
Nan Stein nstein4@saic.edu
MA in Art Education Program Director
Andres Hernandez aherna2@saic.edu
MA in Teaching Program Director
Melita Morales mmorales13@saic.edu