Create Powerful Art That's Uniquely You.
At the Art Academy of Cincinnati, you will gain the technical skills and critical thinking abilities that will fuel your work with relentless, impactful creativity.
75%
of graduates are still employed in fields related to their major, compared to the national average of 27%*
-AAC & Inside Higher Ed
100%
of AAC students receive an entrance scholarship
33%
of students who apply are accepted to our selective B.F.A. programs
9:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
#25
Cincinnati, Ohio - Best Places to Live in the USA
-Forbes
Design your own journey through art school.
Many art schools have defined programs and career tracks. They ask you to decide your path before you even begin. We believe that you don’t have to know who you are on day one. Here, we’ll provide personalized support as you figure out your direction, and then we’ll stand aside so you can truly shine.
Discover your people, your passion, and yourself.
You want to learn how to use your art effectively – yet stay true to who you really are. Our community is committed to providing guidance and resources for rebellious young creatives.
At the Art Academy of Cincinnati,
you’ll unlock the following opportunities for innovation, experimentation, collaboration, and radical risk-taking:
Inspired to try everything? Our interdisciplinary approach means that you can experiment with an education as inventive as you are.