The Art Academy of Cincinnati where "Make Art, Make a Difference" is a way of life! As one of the smallest independent art colleges in the country, our program is distinct. The intimate community is comprised of radical artists and designers who establish the rules for the future. Our students receive individualized attention from faculty who are diehard creatives—which makes them perfect for ushering in a new generation of artists. Our commitment of preparing students to be innovators in the visual arts started in 1869 and holds true today, just in a different location—the historic district of Over-the-Rhine.