Historic
San Francisco Art Institute
Since 1871
San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) (1871–2022), was a private college of contemporary art in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1871, SFAI was one of the oldest art schools in the United States and the oldest west of the Mississippi River. Approximately 220 undergraduates and 112 graduate students were enrolled in 2021.
Why it's on the map
The school's history was recognized in 2016, when its campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Founded by Ansel Adams in 1945, the Photography Department became the first program of its kind dedicated to exploring photography as a fine-art medium.
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