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Studio Arts Center International - SACI

“A US non-profit College of Art and Design in Florence, Italy, providing a challenging and life-enhancing experience in traditional and contemporary liberal and ”

Via Sant'Antonino, 11, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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Est. 1975

About Studio Arts Center International - SACI

Studio Arts College International (SACI), founded in Florence, Italy in 1975, is a U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) College of Art and Design. It offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in studio art, design, conservation, art history, and Italian language and culture. Although it experienced a temporary closure in June 2021 due to financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, SACI has since reopened in Fall 2023 and is once again welcoming students to Florence. The college provides a challenging and life-enhancing experience, immersing students in centuries of Italian culture through a curriculum that blends traditional and contemporary arts with design, emphasizing open-ended inquiry and interdisciplinary creative practices. SACI's mission is to engage students in research, community interaction through artistic and social programs, and prepare them for careers in their chosen fields.

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Studio Art Semester at SACI Undergraduate (Semester/Year Abroad) Develop and improve your art and design skills in Italy through immersive coursework and excursions to exhibitions. The curriculum places open-ended enquiry at the meeting point of creative practices, contemporary discourses, and historical context.	1-2 Semesters English Contact SACI or University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center for tuition information. Deadline: Applications are open.	Visit
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates Certificate One-year programs awarding Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in Studio Art, Art & Archaeological Conservation, and Art History. These programs are designed to equip students with the critical tools necessary to address broader cultural, political, and social concerns.	1 Year English Not specified in the available documents. Deadline: Not specified in the available documents.	Visit
MFA in Studio Art Master Two-year MFA degree programs in Studio Art (with an emphasis in either Painting or Drawing) and Photography. Studio courses mirror creative practices and are conducted as intensive workshops that foster technical and conceptual research across disciplines.	2 Years English Not specified in the available documents. Deadline: Not specified in the available documents.	Visit

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Fully accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).

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General admission deadlines not found. A specific deadline for a past MFA in Studio Art Summer Low-Residency Program was March 15 (for May start).

Studio Arts Center International - SACI Academic FAQ

Studio Arts Center International - SACI is A US non-profit College of Art and Design in Florence, Italy, providing a challenging and life-enhancing experience in traditional and contemporary liberal and

Studio Arts Center International - SACI provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Studio Art Semester at SACI, Post-Baccalaureate Certificates, MFA in Studio Art.

Studio Arts Center International - SACI is situated in Firenze, Italy, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Studio Arts Center International - SACI holds accreditations from: Fully accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)..

Studio Arts Center International - SACI

A US non-profit College of Art and Design in Florence, Italy, providing a challenging and life-enhancing experience in traditional and contemporary liberal and

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