The Art Institutes
Higher EducationGeorgia, United States5001-10000 Employees
The Art Institutes is a system of private higher education campuses across the United States that offer programs in design, media arts, fashion, and culinary arts. Across campuses, program offerings, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary and can change over time, and not all programs are available in every state. The administrative office is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and the organization traces its origins to 1970 when Education Management Corporation acquired The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The network operates within the higher education sector as a large, private provider. In 2023, offices and campuses were closed in multiple cities as part of organizational changes, including locations in Atlanta, Miami, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Tampa, and Virginia Beach. In November 2024, Eric Lefkofsky was named board chairman, indicating governance changes at the system level. The organization maintains a national presence with its base in Atlanta and continues to function as a private education provider.