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Founded 
The Art Institute of Colorado was founded in 1952.

Location
The Art Institute of Colorado
Main Campus | 1200 Lincoln Street,
Denver, CO  80203

Industrial Design | 300 East Ninth Avenue,
Denver, CO  80203

The International Culinary School | 675 South Broadway,
Denver, CO  80209

The Towers (Housing) | 5785 East Eighth Avenue,
Denver, CO 80220

Enrollment
Approximately 2,100 students representing more than 40 states and 15 countries.

President
David Zorn

Administration and Staff 
Board of Trustees
Dr. Dennis J. Fantaski   
Jerry D. Kaminski   
Thomas A. Kube 
Glenn R. Pascall   
Mary G. Petersen   
Stacey R. Sauchuk
 
Department Chairs
Dr. Mitra Watts, Dean of Academic Affairs
Janet Tackett, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Michael Buttles, Director of The International Culinary School
John Ciciora, Chair, Industrial Design
Julie Goldstein, Academic Department Chair, Media Arts & Animation and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Rosalind Grenfell, Academic Department Chair, Fashion Design and Fashion Retail Management
Lansford Holness, Chair, Graphic Design, Design Management, Interactive Media Design
Bob Studinger, Chair, Continuing Education, Video Production, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
Mary Ann Thornam, Chair, Interior Design
Frank Varney, Chair, Photography
Ben Yohe, Director of General Education

Faculty 
There are approximately 140 full- and part-time faculty who are practicing professionals in their designated fields.

Staff
Over 140 staff and administrators

The Art Institute of Colorado

1200 Lincoln Street  Denver, CO 80203-2172 • 1.303.837.0825 • 1.800.275.2420