Be at the center of creativity.
Continuing Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) provides the highest quality educational opportunities in art and design through courses tailored exclusively for ages 4-19+. Our goal is to nurture and support life-long learning and the development of creative thought and practice in students of all ages. At SAIC, we believe that having confidence in one's creative abilities plays a critical role in successfully meeting the unique challenges of today's world.
Email us at [email protected] or call 312.629.6170
for more information!
Continuing Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) provides the highest quality educational opportunities in art and design through courses tailored exclusively for ages 4-19+. Our goal is to nurture and support life-long learning and the development of creative thought and practice in students of all ages. At SAIC, we believe that having confidence in one's creative abilities plays a critical role in successfully meeting the unique challenges of today's world.
Email us at [email protected] or call 312.629.6170
for more information!
Children's Programs Online (Ages 4-9)
SAIC is excited to offer summer camps for kids ages 4-9! Combining creativity with fun, SAIC's camps offer exciting projects and include daily virtual visits to the Art Institute of Chicago museum. Kids learn to discover, explore, and imagine in their own unique ways, experimenting with a variety of art materials and methods that encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills. See our brochure or learn more.
SAIC is excited to offer summer camps for kids ages 4-9! Combining creativity with fun, SAIC's camps offer exciting projects and include daily virtual visits to the Art Institute of Chicago museum. Kids learn to discover, explore, and imagine in their own unique ways, experimenting with a variety of art materials and methods that encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills. See our brochure or learn more.
Family Camps Online (Ages 4-10 with Adult)
Family Programs at SAIC are truly a unique experience. Combining virtual visits to the renowned Art Institute of Chicago museum with exciting studio-based explorations, camp instructors guide all participants through each step of the creative process, using materials such as paint, collage, clay, pastels, or charcoal as a team and side-by-side. Regardless of age, these experiences build curiosity and self-confidence for all participants through creative problem-solving, firsthand exposure to the unmatched collections at the museum, and material investigation. See our brochure or learn more.
Family Programs at SAIC are truly a unique experience. Combining virtual visits to the renowned Art Institute of Chicago museum with exciting studio-based explorations, camp instructors guide all participants through each step of the creative process, using materials such as paint, collage, clay, pastels, or charcoal as a team and side-by-side. Regardless of age, these experiences build curiosity and self-confidence for all participants through creative problem-solving, firsthand exposure to the unmatched collections at the museum, and material investigation. See our brochure or learn more.
Middle School Program Online (Ages 10-13)
one- and three-week online summer camps are designed to allow students to focus on their interests, learn new skills, and bring their ideas to life. We offer course subjects and resources not available to young creators anywhere else in the world. See our brochure or learn more.
one- and three-week online summer camps are designed to allow students to focus on their interests, learn new skills, and bring their ideas to life. We offer course subjects and resources not available to young creators anywhere else in the world. See our brochure or learn more.
Early College Program Online and On-Campus (Ages 14-18)
Push your ideas, visions, and skillsets to new heights! Join students from around the country and right here in Chicago for courses taught online by our renowned faculty. Experience dynamic virtual demos, engage with peers during group work, critiques, and activities, and receive a blend of time for independent exploration, making, and time to check-in with faculty. See our brochure or learn more.
Push your ideas, visions, and skillsets to new heights! Join students from around the country and right here in Chicago for courses taught online by our renowned faculty. Experience dynamic virtual demos, engage with peers during group work, critiques, and activities, and receive a blend of time for independent exploration, making, and time to check-in with faculty. See our brochure or learn more.
Early College Program Online Summer Institute
(Ages 15-18, for college credit)
This program, led by our highly acclaimed faculty of artists and designers, allows you to join peers from around the globe to build your portfolio, deepen your understanding of contemporary art making, and earn college credit. Experience dynamic virtual demos, engage in group critiques, and receive the ideal blend of one-on-one meeting time with faculty and independent exploration in this world-class summer art and design program. Merit Scholarships and need-based financial aid are available. Learn more or view our brochure.
(Ages 15-18, for college credit)
This program, led by our highly acclaimed faculty of artists and designers, allows you to join peers from around the globe to build your portfolio, deepen your understanding of contemporary art making, and earn college credit. Experience dynamic virtual demos, engage in group critiques, and receive the ideal blend of one-on-one meeting time with faculty and independent exploration in this world-class summer art and design program. Merit Scholarships and need-based financial aid are available. Learn more or view our brochure.
Did you know? We also offer online and on-campus noncredit courses and certificate programs for adults. Learn more here!
What People Are Saying About Us!
"I like that the instructors encouraged us to explore our own ways of art making rather than sticking to a single medium, style, or topic. It was really interesting to see the wide variety of work between students and it was clear that there was a lot of exploration involved."
– Early College Program Online Summer Institute online course student, Summer 2020
"I was a little apprehensive to register for an online course knowing art can be such a hands-on experience and fearing my daughter might already have zoom fatigue from her regular school work — but she was SO engaged and enthusiastic to attend class each week."
– Parent of Middle School Program Drawing Projects online course, Fall 2020
"Great teachers — kind, supportive, explains concepts well, good control of class. Great concepts taught — especially "movement/figure drawing," good introduction to different styles of art."
– Parent of Middle School Program Drawing Projects online course, Fall 2020
"I like that the instructors encouraged us to explore our own ways of art making rather than sticking to a single medium, style, or topic. It was really interesting to see the wide variety of work between students and it was clear that there was a lot of exploration involved."
– Early College Program Online Summer Institute online course student, Summer 2020
"I was a little apprehensive to register for an online course knowing art can be such a hands-on experience and fearing my daughter might already have zoom fatigue from her regular school work — but she was SO engaged and enthusiastic to attend class each week."
– Parent of Middle School Program Drawing Projects online course, Fall 2020
"Great teachers — kind, supportive, explains concepts well, good control of class. Great concepts taught — especially "movement/figure drawing," good introduction to different styles of art."
– Parent of Middle School Program Drawing Projects online course, Fall 2020
