School of the Art Institute of Chicago Hosts Spring Art Sale, 4/9-4/10

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) Campus Life and Student Association proudly hosts the annual Spring Art Sale on Friday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the MacLean Center Ballroom (112 S. Michigan Avenue).

The talent and creativity of SAIC students is on display at this unique sale, which offers exquisite one-of-a-kind gifts such as photographs, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, prints and drawings, jewelry, fashion accessories and handmade paper designs. Participating students receive 85% of their total sales; the remaining 15% goes to the SAIC Student Association to support the Art Sale and to fund future projects and educational programs. SAIC Spring Art Sale admission is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call (312) 629-6880 or visit www.saic.edu.

A nationally accredited leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to nearly 3,200 students from across the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC's educational philosophy is built upon a multidisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC's resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing; numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. For more information, please visit www.saic.edu