March 2012
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21st Evanston and Vicinity Biennial
The 21st Evanston and Vicinity Biennial, August 12 to September 9, 2012, is one of the Midwest’s largest and most prestigious juried exhibitions. This year’s juror is Shannon Stratton, the Founder and Creative Director ofthreewalls gallery in Chicago. Cash prizes and 3 solo shows will be awarded by the juror. All entrants must be Illinois residents and at least 18 years old. There is...
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Town Hall Follow-up Conversations
Student Association along with Campus Life and the Deans’ Office announce two follow-up conversations stemming from the Student Town Hall event held on February 9, 2012. As suggested in the Student Town Hall Meeting, these two events will be open to students, faculty, and staff. In order to facilitate a conversation, these two meetings will be smaller in nature than the Town Hall event on...
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BFA Writing Program Reading
*** Sunday, April 01 *** 6:00–8:00 p.m. MacLean Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave. Graduating students from SAIC’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing program present their work in an exciting evening that includes texts generated in traditional as well as hybrid and experimental forms. Come and experience fiction, nonfiction, poetry, scripts, electronic media, and performance as you’ve...
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*** Saturday, March 31 ***
Undergraduate Performance Festival 7:00–9:00 p.m. Columbus Drive Building, 280 S. Columbus Dr., performance space, room 012 Undergraduate students completing their degrees in Performance at SAIC present their thesis work in these not-to-be-missed programs that blur the boundaries between theater, movement, and the visual arts.
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SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC)...
SAIC gains one position to #2, only one-tenth of one ranking point from #1
Four individual areas of concentration ranked in nation’s top three
Chicago, IL—New rankings compiled by U.S. News and World Reportreleased March 13 confirm that the fine arts graduate program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) continues to build upon its unparalleled history as one of the most...
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The Peanut Butter & Jelly Award 2011-2012...
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Award recognizes degree-seeking student(s), who continue their education at SAIC and whose work exemplifies being both an artist and a leader, for a scholarship in an amount up to $500. Submit your completed form to the Campus Life Office by end of day Friday, April 6. Apply HERE
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NOMINATE YOUR PEERS for the Excellence in...
SAIC Students have the opportunity to nominate their peers for this award recognizing outstanding student leadership, initiative, and commitment to SAIC. For more infomation and submit your peer’s name HERE
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Todd Chilton Visiting Artist Talk
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Last day to withdraw from a spring course with a...
March 28, 2012
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15th Annual Odyssey Travel Grant Drawing
Where in the world would you go if you had $1,500 to spend? Enter the Odyssey Travel Grant drawing for a chance to win one of 20 $1,500 awards to travel wherever your heart desires! Submit your entry via the Portal entry form by midnight on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Remember, only one entry per student. For eligibility details and to access the entry form, login to the SAIC Portal and click the...
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Student Union Galleries Open Meetings
*** Thursday, March 22 ***
12:15–1:30 p.m. SUGs Main Office, 36 S. Wabash Ave., suite 1405 Every two weeks, the SUGs directors weekly meeting will be open to the SAIC community. Everyone is welcome to attend, so please come and share your thoughts with us. Anyone interested in volunteering should come talk to us during one of these meetings as well. There are opportunities, mainly in...
Anonymous asked: I hear rumors that if you attend SAIC you won't really find friends. Is this true?
Anonymous asked: How long does it take SAIC to receive ACT scores once an applicant sends them?
Anonymous asked: I have been told that the photography department does not require a portfolio/interview to be in the department such as the fashion department. Is this true? And if so is it okay to say we are part of the photography department.
Anonymous asked: I've been accepted for fall 2012 but accepted as an interior architecture major, but I want to change major to just a bfa and focus on architecture as bfa Is that possible? How would I do it?
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2012 FRED A. HILLBRUNNER ARTISTS' BOOK FELLOWSHIP...
Application Deadline via SlideRoom: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:59 p.m.
Book Drop-off: Monday, March 26, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.
SAIC’s Annual Fellowship Competition has a long-standing history dating back to 1901. The multiple cash awards enable recipients to continue their professional growth through advanced independent study, art-making, research, and/or travel. The Fellowship...
Anonymous asked: When will saic send letters regarding masters in art therapy admissions? I am accepted at other grad schools but don't want to accept other offers without knowing status of my application at saic. Would it be tacky to email saic grad admissions for this information?
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Missed the Campus Master Plan Forum? There is...
The development of a Campus Master Facilities Plan is one of the seven initiatives outlined in SAIC’s Strategic Plan. In order for the Campus Master Facilities Plan to be successful, it is imperative that the process allow for community input and feedback. Throughout the process SAIC has built ways in which the community can participate. Insightful information was gathered at the forum held...
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Spring 2012 Undergraduate Exhibition Opening...
Nick Schleicher (BFA 2011), Untitled (1035) (detail), oil on canvas. View the full image here.March 16, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Sullivan Galleries 33 S. State St., 7th floor More than 270 talented SAIC students completing undergraduate degrees this spring exhibit their innovative work. SAIC promotes crossing disciplines and challenging received assumptions, and the results of this approach are...
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Workshop: Build Your Website
Thursday, March 15, 4:15 - 6 p.m. 917 MacLean Center If you’ve put it off, wait no more! Artist and SAIC alumna Amber Hawk Swanson of will lead this step-by-step workshop showing you how you can use Other People’s Pixels to quickly, easily and inexpensively build a high quality website. Bring your laptop and and be sure you are running the most current version of...
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Design Overflow: Conversations on Self-initiated...
Wednesday, March 14
7:00–9:00 p.m. Columbus Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr. The AIGA student chapter at SAIC will be hosting “Design Overflow,” the second student-led Designers Accord Town Hall Meeting. This event features designers speaking about projects they pursue from interest outside their professional life. Each speaker will present ideas, past projects, or future...
Anonymous asked: When are MFA admissions going out?
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Career + Co-op Center Presents: Documenting 2D and...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Columbus Drive Building, 280 S. Columbus Dr., room 317 more info
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Marilyn Minter
TODAY! Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m. The Art Institute of Chicago, Rubloff Auditorium 230 S. Columbus Dr. (Use Columbus Drive entrance) Free admission Marilyn Minter’s paintings, videos, and photographs explore humanity’s search for pleasure by depicting lushly rendered high heels, mouths, or babies. Her recent work, created by placing a pane of glass between herself and her subject,...
Anonymous asked: I've received a merit scholarship award, but I'm confused. Will I also receive more funding through FAFSA?
Anonymous asked: If you're in the photography program, what would your first-year schedule look like?
Anonymous asked: Hello! I recently was accepted into your 2012 semester and am most excited! I am hoping to go into animation, I was wondering what notable animators attended SAIC? Also how does SAIC's animation program work? How does it compared to other art schools? Sorry for all the questions! I'm so overly curious!
Anonymous asked: How do I set up my SAIC mail to gmail?? I'm trying to get the art sale application but its not working. help!
Anonymous asked: I applied in January for a graduate program. By when should I expect to hear back from SAIC?
Anonymous asked: I applied early action for fall 2012, when would I find out if I got in or not?
Anonymous asked: Does SAIC have a wood shop? If so, is it open to all students (with wood working experience)? I'm looking to transfer to SAIC but I'm sad to leave the great wood shop at my current college.
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G8 Summit Moved: Chicago Summit Canceled, Shifted...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/g8-summit-moved_n_1322076.html
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Attention SAIC Students! 2012 Graduation T-Shirt...
To celebrate SAIC and the class of 2012, the Offices of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations are proud to sponsor a commemorative T-shirt Design Contest. The winning design will be printed on T-shirts that will be given to all 2012 graduates. Submit your design via email to tshirts@saic.edu by Wednesday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m. First Place: Cash prize of $300 and design featured on the T-shirt...
