Public Programs | School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Arts Admin students listening to instructor in gallery space while looking at large, brightly colored tiles on floor.

Sep01

MA Programs Deep Dive

Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for the upcoming review season. This session will focus specifically on our Arts Administration & Policy, Modern and Contemporary Art History, Dual Degree, Art Education, Teaching, and Visual and Critical Studies programs.

Tuesday, September 01 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT

A mirror on the floor with a metal object in the center with a set of mannequin heads on tripods placed along the wall.

Sep15

Graduate App Prep Series: Statement of Intent

Tuesday, September 15 12:00 p.m. CDT

Three people in a large studio room looking at some canvases on a table.

Sep22

Graduate App Prep Series: Portfolio Overview

Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC.

Tuesday, September 22 12:00 p.m. CDT

Digital art installation projected on screen

Sep29

Graduate App Prep Series: Application Process & Submitting via SlideRoom

Meet with admissions to review the portfolio requirements for graduate programs at SAIC. We'll cover best practices and help you prepare for your upcoming submission with special attention on how best to present your work for viewing in the SlideRoom environment.

Tuesday, September 29 12:00 p.m. CDT

Oct28

Fall 2026 Norma U. Lifton Lecture with Jori Finkel

Wednesday, October 28 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. CDT