33 Projects across 23 Schools Awarded Curriculum Development Grants by Partnership of Academic Leadership in Sustainability (PALS)

07/16/26 by Ryan O'Keefe

The Partnership of Academic Leadership in Sustainability (PALS), supported by the Association of Independent Colleges in Arts & Design (AICAD), has awarded $1000 grants to projects that amplify sustainability within their academic programs. With an impressive pool of 65 project submissions, 33 awards were granted, spanning 23 schools internationally. Find the list of grant awardees […]


El Instante (The Moment)
Acrylic, airbrush, and charcoal on canvas, 54” x 60” x 1.5”

AICAD announces New & Returning Post-Graduate Teaching Fellows for 2025/26

07/01/25 by Ryan O'Keefe

The Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD) is pleased to announce the Fellows selected for the AICAD Post-Graduate Teaching Fellowship for the 2025/26 academic year. Additionally, 13 previous fellows will continue their positions for a second year. The Post-Graduate Teaching Fellowship provides significant professional practice opportunities to high-achieving Graduate alumni. In contributing […]


Partnership for Academic Leadership in Sustainability (PALS)

09/06/24 by Ryan O'Keefe

  About PALS PALS, which stands for the Partnership for Academic Leadership in Sustainability, promotes academic sustainability in art and design higher education institutions. We believe it’s vital that creative education places sustainability at its core, preparing artists and designers to lead in shaping a more sustainable future.   WHO ARE WE? PALS is composed […]