The Art Institute of Colorado has been a vital resource to the metro-Denver area and a leader in applied arts education for over 55 years. As a student at The Art Institute of Colorado, you will become a member of an energetic community of creative individuals. There’s a vibrant energy here, one that fuels a desire for you to do your best. You will be supported by a community bound by mutual respect for individuality and creativity.

An Art Institute education is not a process where skills and knowledge are handed to you. You must take responsibility and get involved. Here, you will learn from artists and professionals in a hands-on environment. You will have the opportunity to make both professional contacts and life-long friends.  On your part, it means engaging fully with eyes and mind wide open.

With abundant cultural, recreational and natural resources, Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Whether looking for resources for classes or taking a break from studies, you’ll find a wide range of opportunities await you in Denver and Colorado. Founded in 1858 as a gold mining camp, Denver is located at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains, 5,280 feet above sea level – exactly one mile high. It is a clean, young and green city with over 200 parks, 650 miles of bike and pedestrian trails and dozens of tree-lined boulevards.

Denver is an energetic young city with 300 days of annual sunshine, brilliant blue skies and stunning mountain scenery. The city is home to three new sports stadiums, more than 300 restaurants, a restored historic district, an amazing collection of museums, a variety of galleries and shopping, the second largest performing arts center in the nation, and even a unique downtown amusement park.