12022-04-07T13:50:55+00:00School of the Art Institute of Chicago1plain2022-04-07T13:50:55+00:002015 The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in arts education for 150 years. In keeping with SAIC’s mission and core values, the John M. Flaxman Library and other School departments house numerous special collections devoted to Chicago-based art, artists, and arts organizations. Learn more here.