American Academy of Art College

American Academy of Art College
TypePrivate for-profit art school
Established1923; 101 years ago (1923)
PresidentRichard H. Otto
Academic staff
21+ full time
Students242
Location, ,
United States

41°52′38.8″N 87°37′28.5″W / 41.877444°N 87.624583°W / 41.877444; -87.624583
Websitewww.aaart.edu

The American Academy of Art College is a private for-profit art school in Chicago, Illinois.[1] It was founded in 1923 for the education of fine and commercial arts students. In July 2024, the college announced its pending closure.[2]

The school's Bill L. Parks Gallery is open to the public and features exhibitions of works by students, faculty, visiting arts and works from the academy's permanent collection.[3]

History

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The American Academy of Art was founded in 1923 by Frank Young and Harry L. Timmins to train students for careers in commercial and fine art.[4]

Academics

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Enrollment is typically between 400 and 500 students. Eight areas of study are offered for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, all of which require 126 credit hours to graduate. The academy is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "American Academy of Art College". Higher Learning Commission. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. ^ Greenberg, Susan H. "For-Profit Art College Closes in Chicago". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  3. ^ "Bill L. Parks Gallery". American Academy of Art. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Academy History". American Academy of Art. Archived from the original on 16 April 2008. Retrieved 23 March 2008.
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