SAIC News Archive
May 19, 2021
Alum SANTIAGO X Receives 2021 Joyce Award
School of the Art Institute of Chicago alum SANTIAGO X (MFA 2018) and Chicago Public Art Group are one of four winners of the 2021 Joyce Awards.
May 19, 2021
Art Connects Us, Volume 29
Our community is driven by the spirit of engagement and the desire to make positive change in our world. Learn how our alums, students, faculty, and staff are responding to this current moment.
May 19, 2021
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago to Present First Career Retrospective of Faculty Member Nick Cave
For the first time in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) faculty member’s career, Stephanie and Bill Sick Professor of Fashion, Body and Garment Nick Cave will present a retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA).
May 13, 2021
Faculty Member Eileen Favorite’s Class Profiled in the Chicago Tribune
After 20 years on the class schedule at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), one of Professor, Adj.
May 13, 2021
How One Student Is Using TikTok to Break Down Walls in the Art World
SAIC student Micah Sweezie (BFA 2022) connects with new audiences and shares his craft through TikTok.
May 11, 2021
Meet the Faculty: Linda Keane
Professor Linda Keane is a legend at SAIC. Recently inducted into the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows—an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the architecture profession—she is an artist, architect, and academic.
May 5, 2021
Art Connects Us, Volume 28
Our community is driven by the spirit of engagement and the desire to make positive change in our world. Learn how our alums, students, faculty, and staff are responding to this current moment.
April 29, 2021
May 2021: Faculty and Staff Accomplishments
Every month, we share the accomplishments of our faculty and staff with our full SAIC community.
April 26, 2021
How Alum Bryana Bibbs Supports Survivors of Domestic Violence Through Weaving
With The We Were Never Alone Project, alum Bryana Bibbs (BFA 2014) is helping survivors of domestic violence heal through weaving.
April 26, 2021
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Presents May Exhibitions
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, continues its yearly events with an exciting line-up for May 2021. Celebrating the talented SAIC students completing their undergraduate and graduate degrees, these events showcase their innovative work. SAIC invites you to take part and enjoy these not-to-be-missed year-end exhibitions and presentations. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit saic.edu/shows.
April 26, 2021
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago to Honor Artists Howardena Pindell, Senga Nengudi, and Trevor Paglen at Its 2021 Commencement Ceremony
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, will welcome renowned multidisciplinary artist Howardena Pindell to deliver the School’s Commencement address on Saturday, May 15, as part of the School’s virtual ceremony. Pindell will receive an honorary doctorate alongside two other celebrated artists: Senga Nengudi and alum Trevor Paglen (MFA 2002).
April 22, 2021
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Hosts Panel Discussion Series: Toward an Anti-racist Art Ecosystem
The discussion kicks off on Wednesday, April 28, and tackles the impact of segregation in Chicago, anti-racist work in the local art sector, and removing barriers to entry.
