Welcome to The Art Institute of Tucson! As you explore our Web site, I hope you'll discover what makes our school stand out as a distinctive creative institution and what we can offer you. You can also learn what it's like to receive your education in picturesque Tucson, Arizona. This is an area of the world where it's easy to find inspiration through the diversity of cultures and communities and the beauty of your surroundings.

This is a city where the weather is almost always mild, making it the perfect place for all types of outdoor activities; horseback riding, biking, rock climbing, golfing, and hiking are just some of the things that you can enjoy while on a break from your classes. National and state parks abound in Tucson when you want to take in the natural surroundings and wildlife. The city also caters to the arts community with museums and galleries as well as the symphony, opera, and theater. And, of course, Tucson is home to a bustling nightlife for those looking to dine and dance at night after studying all day.

At The Art Institute of Tucson, we strive to provide an environment in which students can experience success and meet the challenges of a creative education. As a student here, you'll spend time and learn with like-minded students and faculty — artists who think like you and are excited by the creative energy you bring. Some of our students are recent high school graduates, others have sampled different college programs, and still others are embarking on a career change. What they all have in common is an enthusiasm for their art — and a desire to channel that enthusiasm into a career.

The Art Institutes system of schools has a long, proud history of providing postsecondary education programs in design, media arts, culinary arts, and fashion. The Art Institute of Tucson carries on an impressive tradition of excellence. Here you'll find staff and faculty committed to your success — a student-centered approach that helps students like you transform your passion into exciting new careers. Launching these careers is a result of the combination of instructors with experience and expertise in their fields, programs that apply hands-on experience to real-world projects, and industry-related facilities and technologies to support our programs.

Please take some time to enjoy our Web site. After you've spent some time learning about us online, consider coming to Tucson for a visit of the school. We look forward to talking with you more about our programs and showing you around.

I hope you enjoy your virtual visit to the Art Institute of Tucson and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Karen Habblitz
President
The Art Institute of Tucson