Since 1929, artists and designers have called Academy of Art University their home. Founded in San Francisco and family owned, it is one of the largest private, accredited art and design schools in the nation. Our hands-on curriculum is taught by some of the finest minds working in today’s creative and innovative industries. Our inclusive admissions policy is rare among art schools. We’ve found our students’ potential doesn’t depend on their past elsewhere, but on their future with us. Find your place and your purpose at Academy of Art University, as you prepare for your professional career.