LOOKING AHEAD

Reflecting on the 2021–22 academic year, I am so grateful to the many donors who have included the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in their giving plans. As in nearly every home, school, and organization, SAIC students, faculty, and staff members have overcome unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. During this period of adversity, however, the School community was also able to refocus attention on the barriers to students’ education and start removing them by expanding scholarship funding, increasing resources for wellness services, and investing in career preparedness.

With the support of donors like you, SAIC is laying the groundwork for the future of our shared society, enriched by the contributions of engaged citizen artists and designers. It has long been the School’s tradition to educate global citizens who are awake to the interconnectedness of people and alive to how their work makes the world better: more beautiful, more compassionate, and more aware.

On behalf of our entire SAIC community, I thank you for your partnership and belief in the creative potential of our students!

Elissa Tenny President