SAIC Giving Day 2026

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78% of 325 Donor goal
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About SAIC Giving Day 2026


Today’s the day! SAIC Giving Day is here—a global, 24-hour celebration of what we can achieve together! Now’s your chance to support expanded access to an unparalleled arts education. Every gift, no matter the size, ensures the next generation of artists and design leaders are ready to shape the future through their work. This year, we also celebrate 160 years of creativity and resilience at SAIC. Join the movement, make your gift, and join us in shaping the next 160 years. Let’s go! 🎉

Artwork: Maria Burundarena (MFA 2022)

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Almost there!

We’re officially past the halfway mark on our journey to 325 donors. Thank you for fueling this momentum. Let’s finish strong together!

100 days ago by Alex Marianyi
We’ve raised $28,673 for SAIC Students

Because of you, $28,673 has been raised for SAIC students. We’ve made great progress but there's still time to be part of this incredible day of creativity and generosity.

Your gift, no matter the size, ensures that the next generation of SAIC students graduate ready to shape the future through their work.

Let’s make these next few hours count!

100 days ago by Aniqa Ahmed
100 donors and counting!

We are thrilled to share that we’ve reached 100 donors. We could not have done this without your support, and we are so grateful that you believe in the next generation of SAIC students.

However, we're not finished yet. We’re less than a third of the way to our goal of 325 donors by the end of the day. Help us keep the momentum going and cross the finish line together. We can do this!

100 days ago by Aniqa Ahmed
Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a student designed Calendar

If you contribute more than $25 or more this Giving Day, you’ll receive a limited-edition SAIC wall calendar featuring student work!

100 days ago by Aniqa Ahmed
Today's the Big Day!

Today is Giving Day! Join us for a 24-hour celebration of creativity, community, resilience and 160 years of SAIC education.

Your gift will expand access to an unparalleled arts education while empowering students to challenge convention, influence culture, and innovation across creative fields.

100 days ago by Aniqa Ahmed

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