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TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m.: Join us via Zoom for a conversation with filmmaker, novelist, and critic Samuel R. Delany. Free and open to the public. ⁠Event information available at saic.edu/events/samuel-r-delany-lecture.

Delany has won Nebula Awards from the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association and two Hugo Awards from the World Science Fiction Convention. In 2013, he was made a Grand Master of Science Fiction. In 2016, he was inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame.

Presented on the occasion of the exhibition In Your Face: Barbara DeGenevieve, Artist and Educator on view at SAIC Galleries August 27–December 7. A related symposium will take place on September 14.

Image: Left: Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren, Bantam Books, 1975. Cover art by Dean Ellis. Right: Samuel R. Delany, Through the Valley of the Nest of Spiders, Magnus Books, 2011. Cover art by Mia Wolff

Learn more about SAIC's graduate degrees, meet with admissions counselors, and ask questions about applying at our Grad Programs Meet & Greet on 9/19. RSVP at saic.edu/grevents.

ABC News covered alum Frank Stewart’s (SAIC 1972) exhibition, “Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present.”

Alum Frank Stewart’s Photographs Highlighted in ABC News | School of the Art Institute of Chicago ABC News covered alum Frank Stewart’s photographs as part of his retrospective at the Brandywine Museum of Art.

Art school soccer club?

While SAIC is not known for powerhouse athletics, for a brief moment during the '70s and '80s, SAIC had its very own soccer squad. Our official merchandise even includes a collection jokingly claiming to be “undefeated since 1866.” Those in on the joke know that no one can beat you if you don’t have a team.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/waNV50TfVwv

This $50,000 climate grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation will fund a study about implementing renewable clean heating and cooling technology in two historic campus buildings.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Receives Climate Grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation | School of the Art Institute of Chicago CHICAGO (August 27, 2024)—The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), a global leader in art and design education, has been awarded a $50,000 climate grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. The School will use the funds to commission a study to evaluate the feasibility of implementin...

Samuel R Delany Intro to Times Square Red, Times Square Blue EVENT DETAILS:Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 8:00 pmJoin us to celebrate the 20th anniversary republication of Samuel Delany’s Times Square Red, Times Square Blue...

Can’t find the time to get out of your house for a bike ride? No problem. Developed by alum Samuel Matson (BFA 2013), the HoloBike exercise bike is an enticing view into the possibilities of how holographic technology can intermix with fitness.

Alum Samuel Matson’s HoloBike is Transforming the Fitness Industry | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Alum Samuel Matson's (BFA 2013) HoloBike makes you feel like you’re riding on an actual trail.

Welcome Week made its way to the Modern Wing🥳 Classes officially start tomorrow!

As a part of this year's Democratic National Convention, the city of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events commissioned a wide array of artists to create installations–including alum Kristoffer McAfee (BFA 2020).

Alum Kristoffer McAfee Featured in New York Times for Chicago Public Art | School of the Art Institute of Chicago As a part of this year's Democratic National Convention (DNC) the city of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has commissioned alum Kristoffer McAfee to create a public installation.

Our Fall 2024 season begins September 19!

Join us for screenings and appearances by Polish animator Tomek Popakul; artist and filmmaker Michelle Citron (screening her legendary DAUGHTER RITE followed by a conversation with B. Ruby Rich); transdisciplinary artist Angelo Madsen Minax; a program of contemporary animated films on the body, power, s*x, and grief; filmmaker Paige Taul; game designer Alan Kwan; and Mozambican filmmaker Inadelso Cossa with his extraordinary features A MEMORY IN THREE ACTS and the NIGHTS STILL SMELL OF GUNPOWDER.

More info and tickets at saic.edu/cate

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Alum Adreain Guillory’s (BFA 2019) fashion label Ajovang blending whimsical fairytale aesthetics with modern style.

Alum Adreain Guillory's Label Ajovang Featured on Fashionista | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Ajovang: Whimsical womenswear by SAIC alum Adreain Guillory, featured on Fashionista.

From design business leaders to tastemakers and community builders, here are 11 standout SAIC community members featured in the The Wallpaper* USA 400 list.

Chicago Creatives Shine in the 2024 Wallpaper* USA 400 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Meet the Chicagoans and alums in the spotlight for shaping creative America in 2024

Congrats to alum Shin Yu Pai (MFA 1999), who received a prestigious poetry honor: the 2024 Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America.

Alum Shin Yu Pai Honored with Poetry Society of America Award | School of the Art Institute of Chicago SAIC alum Shin Yu Pai wins prestigious poetry award, recognized for her innovative work.

Announcing the fall 2024 Visiting Artists Program lineup! We are excited to welcome Samuel R. Delany, Carmen Neely, Fatimah Tuggar, Dread Scott (BFA 1989), Olalekan Jeyifous, Martin O'Brien, and Lucy McRae to campus for a series of free public artist talks and student engagement events. Join us for one of the city’s leading public forums on the presentation and contemplation of contemporary art, design, and scholarship.⁠
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Programs and artist talks will continue to take place in person* and will be live captioned. All events are free, non-ticketed, and open to the general public. Additional details are available at saic.edu/vap.
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*Samuel R. Delany artist talk to be virtual.

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Four SAIC community members are highlighted among the city's most innovative studios.

SAIC Alumni and Faculty Featured in Dezeen's North American Design 2024 Series | School of the Art Institute of Chicago SAIC alumni and faculty, including Eric Hotchkiss, Norman Teague, Noam Nayberg, and Cody Norman, are featured in Dezeen.com’s "Eight Independent Design Studios Working in Chicago."

As Chicago preps for the DNC next week, here are some things to keep in mind on campus.

What to Expect During the Democratic National Convention | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Given the impact on access to the Loop, and the potential for demonstrations, we want to share information on what to expect during the week of the Democatic National Convention.

We are so excited to welcome new students to our campus this fall! Take a look at what is planned for New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and more at https://ow.ly/89OJ50SW13b.

Curator Alex Stark (BFA 2016) appeared on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago to discuss Voices Embodied, which brings together 18 artists and designers from around the world to explore individual and societal barriers, particularly in reference to disability.

Voices Embodied Exhibition Explores Empathetic Futures | School of the Art Institute of Chicago The show’s curator Alex Stark (BFA 2016) (who also works as a disability advisor in the Wellness Center) appeared on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago to discuss the exhibit.

In a Chicago Tribune feature, graduate student Nitya Mehrotra details starting Stories by Strangers, an online platform for abuse survivors to share their stories anonymously.

Grad Student Nitya Mehrotra Uses Animation to Support Abuse Survivors | School of the Art Institute of Chicago SAIC grad student Nitya Mehrotra creates a platform for abuse survivors.

Associate Professor, Adj. Giovanni Aloi’s curated installation debuted at the Pritzker Pavilion and Lawn this summer—and is highlighted by WBEZ in a new article.

Giovanni Aloi’s Curated Sound Installations Highlighted by WBEZ | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Associate Professor, Adj. Giovanni Aloi’s curated installation debuted at the Pritzker Pavilion and Lawn this summer.

Voices Embodied curator Alex Stark (BFA 2016) appeared on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago to discuss the exhibit, which brings together 18 artists and designers from around the world.

Voices Embodied Exhibition Explores Empathetic Futures | School of the Art Institute of Chicago The show’s curator Alex Stark (BFA 2016) (who also works as a disability advisor in the Wellness Center) appeared on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago to discuss the exhibit.

Artist Xingzi Gu’s (BFA 2018) recent exhibition Pure Heart Hall features visually soft paintings that incorporate elements of drawing and Chinese culture with an emphasis on color.

Alum Xingzi Gu’s Ethereal Paintings Reviewed in Hyperallergic | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Artist Xingzi Gu’s (BFA 2018) recent exhibition Pure Heart Hall at Lubov Gallery was highlighted and reviewed in Hyperallergic.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago alum Ana Segovia (BFA 2015) is featured in ArtNews for his colorful and confronting exhibition on machismo at the Venice Biennale.

Alum Ana Segovia Mocks Machismo at Venice Biennale | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Spotlighted in Artnews, Ana Segovia's bold critique of machismo shines at the Venice Biennale.