June 1st –
August 1st
Working artist/educators who have a passion for studio art.
Art educators who are actively involved in making art are more engaged teachers. Our goal is to assist our students in the development of a unique, active, and integrated studio practice that may be adapted into their classrooms and sustained throughout their professional lives and beyond. In today’s educational climate, how can we promote and defend the importance of arts education unless we experience it for ourselves? Let’s get started!
We aren’t just passionate about art education; we’re obsessed by it.
Our enthusiasm for art vibrates through our building. Our desire to create something powerful and to make a difference in the lives of our students calls out from our studios and echoes through our community. Focus on you this summer! Come study with AAC’s collective of die-hard creatives. Our low-residency MAAE Summer Program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working art and design educators. Our studio-centered curriculum includes 18 credits of studio coursework, 9 credits of Art Education Seminar coursework, and 3 credits of Art History coursework.
We know that art education isn’t just your job, it’s who you are. The Master of Arts in Art Education program at the Art Academy of Cincinnati is the perfect opportunity for busy art educators to achieve the creative and professional goals they’ve been dreaming of on a schedule that accommodates their professional lifestyles. Allow our dedicated team of creative educators to channel your excitement for teaching into a sustainable studio practice that will both gratify your artistic hunger and broaden your students’ classroom experience.
For artists who teach. For educators who create.
At the Art Academy of Cincinnati, we believe that artists who remain actively engaged in their own creative practice bring valuable perspectives, imagination, and inspiration into the classroom.
Our Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) program places artistic development at the center of graduate study. Through an intensive, personalized studio experience integrated with art education and contemporary art history, students deepen their artistic practice, explore new approaches to teaching and learning, and advance their professional goals.
Since 1869, the Art Academy of Cincinnati has provided artists with the space, instruction, and opportunity to develop their creative voices. Our MAAE program builds on this legacy, bringing together a dedicated community of artists and educators committed to artistic exploration, professional growth, and the continued importance of arts education.
Make time for your art. Bring new perspectives to your teaching.
AAC’s low-residency MAAE program is designed for working art and design educators who want to pursue graduate study while maintaining their professional commitments. Intensive summer coursework provides dedicated time for artistic exploration, experimentation, and collaboration with fellow artists and educators.
Our 30-credit curriculum integrates three areas of study:
18 Credits of Studio Coursework: Develop a personalized studio practice through intensive exploration, experimentation, and artistic inquiry.
9 Credits of Art Education Seminars: Examine contemporary approaches to art education, connecting creative practice with teaching, learning, and professional development.
3 Credits of Art History: Engage with contemporary art, historical perspectives, and critical ideas that inform artistic practice and education.
This integrated approach connects the experience of making art with the practice of teaching it, providing fresh perspectives and renewed energy for both the studio and the classroom.
Whether you’re seeking to advance your career in education, explore new artistic directions, or dedicate more time to your own creative development, AAC’s MAAE program provides the environment, mentorship, and opportunity to move forward as both an artist and an educator.
Continue making. Continue learning. Continue inspiring.
Check out requirements, recommended courses, and more!
Have questions about the Master of Arts in Art Education program? Our Admissions team is available to discuss program requirements, the graduate experience, and the application process. Connect with us to learn more about pursuing your artistic and professional goals at AAC.
