San Francisco Art Institute provides its students with a rigorous education in the fine arts and preparation for a life in the arts through an innovative, intensive studio environment; a vital liberal arts experience; and engagement with the world at large. SFAI also strives to be a leader in promoting awareness of the relevance of the arts in contemporary culture.
SFAI encourages art making that reflects a broad spectrum of forms and philosophical and aesthetic approaches; fosters critical thinking and creative development through ongoing intensive critiques; promotes artistic and intellectual freedom, imagination, creativity, experimentation, and risk taking in a diverse and heterogeneous environment; engages a broad cross-section of local, national, and international artists, scholars, and communities in mutual exploration of art, and of the roles, responsibilities, and integrity of art and the artist in society and more.
The San Francisco Art Institute is proud to present its 2012 Graduate Events, which showcase student work that continues the school’s legacy of innovative thinking and experimentation, and encourage the public to engag[...]
April 25, 2012
The San Francisco Art Institute is currently accepting applications for the Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts and Low-Residency Master of Arts programs for Summer 2012. These flexible programs are ideal for working ar[...]
April 4, 2012
The San Francisco Art Institute is proud to announce Living in Studio Kuchar, a new exhibition that celebrates the inimitable genius of late independent film legend and SFAI faculty member George Kuchar, who died in Se[...]
February 21, 2012
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SFAI's Summer Undergraduate Residency Program offers a rare opportunity for a graduate-quality experience in preparation for advanced study in the fine arts. Unique for its rigorous critique, indiv[...]
February 7, 2012
In Spring 2012, the San Francisco Art Institute will present the Radical Directing Lecture Series, featuring five guests who take radical approaches to cinema. Organized to complement a new course taught by Film Depar[...]
December 15, 2011
The San Francisco Art Institute is currently accepting applications for the MA, MFA, and Dual Degree programs for the Fall 2012 term. Priority deadlines are as follows: MA programs: December 1, 2011 MFA, Dual Degree[...]
November 28, 2011
The San Francisco Art Institute is currently accepting applications for the MFA program for the Spring 2012 term. The priority deadline is October 15, 2011. SFAI offers internationally regarded graduate programs i[...]
September 19, 2011
Established in 1998 by the generosity of the family of Richard Diebenkorn, the fellowship provides an opportunity for artists to both teach at SFAI and have sufficient time and financial support to work in the studio.[...]
September 5, 2011
The San Francisco Art Institute is proud to introduce Charles Desmarais as its new President. Previously Deputy Director for Art at the Brooklyn Museum, Desmarais will assume his responsibilities at SFAI on August 1, [...]
July 28, 2011
MFA Graduate Exhibition May 14–21, 11 am–6 pm daily Vernissage reception: Friday, May 13, 2011, 6–8 pm The Winery SF 200 California Ave., Building 180 North, Treasure Island San Francisco, CA 94130 Free an[...]
May 3, 2011
