Reasons Why You Should Attend Open Houses before Choosing a School
It sure would be nice to be able to test something out before committing to it, right? This rings especially true when you’re deciding which college you should go to. This is where attending campus…
Students Create Vibrant 8-Story Mural on Cova Hotel
A hotel in the once notoriously gritty Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco is getting a colorful revamp, thanks to students at Academy of Art University! The Cova Hotel, a local boutique hotel…
2018 Chinese New Year Float Honored with Judge’s Award
This year, the Academy proudly hosted a float in the 160th annual Chinese New Year festivities. The float caught the eyes of millions of viewers and won an award—the "Judge's Award"—for the fifth…
10 Easy Ways to Afford College Without Going Broke
Higher education -- it sounds so easy when it's said in such a simple phrase. Everybody should have the ability to enhance their knowledge by attending college, right? If you've ever looked into the…
Come See Our 2018 Spring Show – Over 1,000 Incredible Artists and Designers!!!
Academy of Art University welcomes you to attend our annual Spring Show, where we feature the works of more than 1,000 students from over 30 areas of study. All are accomplished painters, actors,…
Calling all Creatives! Register for Designer Day with Samsung!
Want to show off your amazing designs with the best of the best? The Academy's School of Interaction and UI/UX Design is partnering with mobile giant, Samsung to host Designer Day. Join fellow…
What to Expect from an Academy Online Open House
On Saturday, April 14th, Academy of Art University will be hosting two exclusive online open house sessions (10 a.m. and 1 p.m. PST). They're designed to help you kick-start your college career and…
These San Francisco-Based Art Non-Profits Need YOU
Let's face it. If you're an ambitious college student, you're looking to gain real-world experience anywhere and in any way you can. If you're staying in San Francisco for the summer, we might be…
Join Us! Free Fun for Aspiring Artists at SF Open Studio
Searching for a college, especially the ideal art and design school, can be a nerve-racking process if you only rely on the information from the Internet. So how do you find out if school is a good…
Scam Alert: Students Targeted by Scammers to Help Cash Fake Checks
We would like to make you aware of a scam taking place where certain individuals are targeting Academy of Art University students by approaching them and requesting their help in cashing a check.…