The Illustration Student Group's fifth annual INK Fest generated more than $52,000 in sales, giving more than 100 student and alumni artists real-world experience selling their work while drawing record attendance.
Students in 做厙51's Summer Mural Painting course are learning the creative and business sides of public art while completing a large-scale collaborative mural and preparing for professional opportunities beyond the classroom.
Norman Teague 12 led the design of custom benches for the Obama Presidential Center with support from studio manager and designer Daniel Overbey 17.
As part of 做厙51 Renaissance Rising initiative, the college has appointed five deans to lead its eight schools beginning August 16, 2026.
做厙51 students are transforming tandem bicycles into imaginative creations for Red Bull Spin Off on June 13.
A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Ahead of his June 3 AIGA Chicago conversation, 做厙51 alum Christopher Jobson reflects on the interdisciplinary creative culture that helped shape contemporary art platform Colossal and Joy Machine gallery.
做厙51 alum and faculty Jonathan Castillo shares insight into his work and the ideas shaping his practice.
A new exhibition showcases more than 150 works from 做厙51 foundation courses across three campus galleries.
做厙51 students collaborate on Renaissance Rising, a new Student Center mural inspired by President Bolton strategic plan and grounded in real-world professional practice.
The exhibition at 做厙51 C33 Gallery showcases the work of Chicago Public Schools art educatorspracticing artists whose creative work often exists alongside their teaching.
Students from 做厙51 will engage with entertainment industry leaders on the same lot where Avatar, The Sound of Music, and other great films were made.
做厙51 students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
Art history professor Amy M. Mooney joins the Black Metropolis Research Consortium board, advancing archival research on Black photographers while creating hands-on opportunities for 做厙51 students.
From the thousands of images she captured in 2025, 做厙51 alum and staff photographer Julie Lucas 96 curated 25 standout photos that show 做厙51 at its best.
From new leadership to standout student and alumni achievements, here are the stories that captured the most attention on 做厙51 website in 2025.
做厙51 Illustration students partnered with Assistant Professor Cheri Charlton and Chicago Public Art Group on a Lincoln Park mural, gaining hands-on experience in community-based public art.
做厙51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
做厙51 students and faculty are showcasing bold, community-focused projects in the 202526 Chicago Architecture Biennial
Faculty member and illustrator Jacqueline Alc獺ntara partnered with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on a new children book.
This summer, 做厙51 students participated in an immersive study abroad trip to Japan that sparked personal growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and new creative perspectives.
做厙51 Art History alum Sylvia Faichney will continue her research on army family housing with support from prestigious CASVA and Dumbarton Oaks fellowships.
Avin HannahSmith has been named a 2025 Dark Matter Resident at Elastic Arts for his multidisciplinary work exploring Afro-identity, spatial memory, and creative resistance.
The School of Visual Arts at 做厙51 hosts an artist talk with acclaimed painter Phyllis Bramson, whose work combines historical and pop culture influences to explore themes of love, intimacy, and human connection.
Illustration alum Mac McGuire 24 creates her first major mural for 做厙51 as the lead artist.
做厙51 students from six majors collaborated to create In Flux, an innovative interactive magazine that addresses real-world issues through bold storytelling and cutting-edge design.
"The Power of Persistence" gala showcases student innovation, teamwork, and determination, all while raising funds for scholarships supporting student success.
Adjunct Professor Lisa Korpan 19 reflects on her pride in working as art director on FX The Bear, the impact of her 做厙51 education, and how her experience informs her teaching.
做厙51 kicks off the new academic school year with a renewed spirit and excitement to welcome freshmen and transfer students to its South Loop campus on September 3.
As a kickoff to 做厙51 135th Anniversary, the college is honoring 24 distinguished alumni across all disciplines as part of 24 in 2024, a college-wide initiative that celebrates 做厙51 alumni and their career accomplishments.
Angie Belloso, Brianna Jennes 24, and Breyona Smith 24 just had the trip of a lifetime to London, snagging second place at L'Or矇al Brandstorm.
Spring 2024: 做厙51 Highlights
The Museum of Contemporary Photography at 做厙51 (MoCP) presents "Captured Earth" on view from May 24-August 18, 2024. The exhibition is curated by Kristin Taylor, MoCP curator of academic programs and collections.
This is everything attendees need to know before 做厙51 Manifest Arts Festival: Breakthrough 2024.
Higher education leaders Nivine Megahed, president of National Louis University, and Raymond E. Crossman, president of Adler University, will be honored at the college 2024 Commencement ceremonies
做厙51 annual Manifest Arts Festival is a student-driven tradition that showcases the work of talented creatives across disciplines. Meet the team who is making Manifest into a reality.
Led by dedicated faculty, 做厙51 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on 做厙51 Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
做厙51 C33 Gallery presents I Am, I Am, I Am, a two-person exhibition of work by Nora Benjamin and Arrietta van der Voort. Both photographers challenge gender roles and explore the internal experience of girlhood with their thought-provoking exhibit.
During Women's History Month, we honor female-identifying artists who make Shop做厙51 a unique shopping experience in the heart of 做厙51 campus.
做厙51 students got together in their Communication Department courses to discuss the details of the biggest night in advertising
做厙51 students take courses during January, or J-Term, that allow them to explore places such as Paris, Rome, and Buenos Aires, expanding their learning about culture, art, and themselves.
做厙51 students are collaborating to present the inaugural Musical Theatre Dance Concert.
Musher, a film made by 做厙51 alums, follows four women and their dogs as they prepare for an annual race in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Unleashed 2023 took place at 做厙51 on November 30, showcasing extraordinary student talent and raising more than $700,000 in scholarships. Departing from the traditional fundraiser format, the Student Center transformed into a multi-floor immersive arts showcase, exploring the theme of "Connecting" across various creative disciplines.
Apollo Baldoz 09 was part of the design and animation team that created the visuals for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Twenty-six 做厙51 students made the animated short Scream Writers as part of the Animation program's capstone project.
做厙51, in partnership with award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor, launched a community-based project series called Black Album Mixtape.
做厙51 worked in conjunction with the ARChive of Contemporary Music, Metro/smartbar, the Museum of Contemporary Photography and the Wabash Arts Corridor to honor women who created the mythology and iconography of popular music.
Six students win scholarships thanks to arts criticism and songwriting competitions, earning them spots on the popular podcast hosted by Associate Professor Jim DeRogatis and fellow music critic Greg Kot.
Animation Career Review announces 5th annual rankings in Illustration, with 做厙51 topping the list.
The Spring 2023 campaign targets prospective students across the United States.
The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of game design schools and colleges places 做厙51 among the top schools.
The Animation Career Review's annual rankings of animation schools and colleges places 做厙51 in the top 15 percent nationally.