Highlights

AAC educators do more than teach you to create art. They show you how to use art as the basis for a meaningful, rewarding life. Everyone reaches that goal on his or her own terms, so AAC emphasizes flexibility and personalized instruction that allows students to forge their own path. You'll hone your skills and refine your technique, but you'll also grow personally and professionally.

AAC offers undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts, Communication Arts, and Art History, as well as a Master's degree in Art Education (MAAE) and an Associate's degree in Graphic Design. The Academy's nondegree Community Education programs serve thousands of children and adults each year.

University Attributes

We may be small, but our commitment is big. It's the same commitment our students make to themselves: to make the best art they can. The Art Academy of Cincinnati has kept that commitment since 1869, building a rich tradition of innovation and excellence in the visual arts.

The Art Academy is one of the smallest four-year art colleges in the country, and that's one of our greatest strengths: It means our students really get to be themselves. They receive individualized attention from faculty, the freedom to develop their personal vision, and a unique opportunity to carve out their identity.

You won't just get an education at AAC; you'll begin to discover who you are, personally and artistically. At the end of your four years here, you won't be the same person you were at the beginning.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts
• Masters of Fine Arts

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Experience Required

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The Art Academy of Cincinnati's Mission Statement

Our mission as an independent college of art and design is to provide personalized education in the visual arts.

Year Founded

1869