Studio Arts College International (SACI) is more than an opportunity to study abroad in the birthplace of the Renaissance: it’s an experience you will carry with you, in your career and throughout your life.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), SACI offers a wide range of innovative, hands-on graduate and undergraduate programs in traditional and contemporary studio arts, design, conservation, art history, and Italian language and culture.
Surrounded by the great masterpieces of another age and a lively community of contemporary artists, studying at SACI is not only an opportunity to discover what came before you, but to be part of a vibrant culture that is overflowing with artistic life.
Begin a creative journey that will prepare you to succeed in the competitive art world. Many partial scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate study at SACI. We offer an easy online application process that you can use to submit and check on the status of your application.Student Blogger Jessica Angelini describes a Color Photography field trip to the bustling Cascine Park Market
Alumni
SACI Alumni
Connect with SACI graduates around the world, receive discounted tickets and other alumni benefits, and help to support our student community.
Our community of over 12,000 alumni are part of an extended family, each one with a success story to share. They include artists who have exhibited in the London National Portrait Gallery and other prestigious galleries worldwide, renowned art conservators, leading jewelry designers, Oscar-nominated film directors, and accomplished professionals in a variety of other creative fields. We invite you to join our alumni community, connect with former classmates, and continue to support the unique educational opportunities SACI offers students around the world. Below you will find more information about ways to stay in touch and continue to be a part of the SACI experience.
Outcomes
Maria
Nissan, 2018
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Emma Teal
Laukitis, 2011
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Kaitlyn
Yang, 2010
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Allora and
Calzadilla, 1995
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Heidi
Axelsen, 2003
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Zaria
Forman, 2004
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Yo-Yo
Lin, 2013
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Justin
Ervin, 2002
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Jean-Pierre
Roy, 1994
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Emily
Jay, 2012
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SCALENO
Collective, 2016
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Alumni Directory
Connect with former classmates at SACI. To add or change your contact information in the SACI Alumni Directory, create an Alumni Account.
Exhibit in the SACI New York Gallery
Alumni interested in displaying their artwork in the SACI New York Gallery located in Chelsea, Manhattan are requested to fill out an online Exhibition Proposal Form (submit below).
A fee of $30 is required for each submission.
In addition to your contact information, you will be requested to provide the title of your project (all mediums are eligible) and a URL to an online project gallery. Please do NOT indicate a downloadable link (WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc).
If you do not have a website, blog, portfolio or other online image gallery regarding your project, you will receive instructions on how to send a pdf document of low-res images of your artwork.
Make sure the title, medium, dimensions, and retail prices of the artworks you wish to display are either indicated in your online portfolio or in the pdf compilation.
Once you have submitted the Exhibition Proposal Form, you will receive a confirmation email and you will be prompted to send the following materials in pdf format:
- Short Artist Bio
- CV
- Project/Artist Statement
If you are selected to exhibit in the SACI New York Gallery, you will be contacted directly. For further questions, please email the gallery.
Careers at SACI
Join the SACI team! Check our Careers at SACI page periodically for new job postings.
SACI Alumni Benefits
SACI alumni can receive discounted tickets on movies, Broadway shows, theme parks hotels, and more through www.ticketsatwork.com. All SACI alumni who are applying to any of our MFA, MA, and Post-Baccalaureate programs also enjoy an application fee waiver worth $70. Email the SACY NY Admissions Office to lean more.
Request a Transcript or Diploma
To request your SACI transcript or diploma, please submit a Transcript / Diploma Request Form.
You can also request unofficial copies by email or address any questions you may have to the SACI Registrar.
Stay in Touch
Connect with classmates and stay up-to-date with SACI news and events with our newsletter, blog, and social media.
SACI Alumni Facebook Group
Join the SACI Alumni Facebook Group to create new contacts, share ideas, news, and events, and stay in touch with former classmates from SACI. If you are a graduate of the MA, MFA, or Post-Bac programs, make sure to join our SACI Graduate Alumni Facebook Group to connect with other graduate alumni.
SACI Blog
Follow the SACI Blog to stay up-to-date with SACI and Florence news, events, and exhibitions and more.
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates on SACI Florence. Make sure to join our LinkedIn network of professionals to connect with SACI Alumni around the world.
Donate
Donate now to support our student community and the unique arts programs offered at SACI Florence. Learn more about Giving Opportunities.
Have Questions?
For additional information or questions, please email us.
