About the Art Institute

The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) was founded in 1912, and merged with Lesley University in 1998. Dedicated to the mission of preparing tomorrow’s artists and celebrating art and art-making with the community, AIB's connection to the larger University makes it unique among art schools for the opportunities it affords its students to compliment their artistic pursuits with a wide range of Lesley’s academic and co-curricular offerings.

Together with Lesley College, the historic undergraduate liberal arts college at Lesley University, AIB students share in a rich undergraduate life. Student government, athletics, student life and residential halls in Cambridge have all merged to create a unique undergraduate experience.

Events @ AIB

Central to AIB’s mission is a year-round celebration of the arts: gallery shows, exhibits, lectures and other events - all open to the public - enable students and the community to learn from renowned local, national and international artists, and display work to the public themselves. A central part of the plan to bring AIB to Porter Square is to enliven Massachusetts Avenue with the culture and character of the AIB community of artists. Learn more about current and upcoming events at AIB by exploring the following links:

• Campus Galleries
• Student Exhibitions  & Events
• Faculty Exhibitions  & Events
• Alumni Exhibitions  & Events
• Visiting Artists & Lectures
• Master of Fine Arts Exhibitions & Events
• Master of Fine Arts Visiting Artists