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Best Schools For Young Artists In Chicago

These windy city schools are sure to groom the next Basquiat, Van Gogh and Picasso, hopefully without the tragic personal life.
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Columbia College Chicago

600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 369-7130
www.colum.edu

With more than 120 academic programs and close to 12,500 students, Columbia College Chicago is one the largest and most diverse private arts and media colleges. They have 22 buildings throughout Chicago's South Loop.

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois 60603
(312) 899-5170
www.saic.edu

School of the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the oldest private schools of art and design in the country. With over 3, 000 students the School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers smaller class sizes and many opportunities to grow within the art and design field.

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International Academy of Design

1 North State Street #500
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 386-7681
www.iadtchicago.edu

The programs at IADT focus on hands-on experience to give students more experience in their field. Most of the staff works in the field they teach in.

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