SACI’s mission is to provide a unique, life-enhancing study-abroad experience in the center of Florence for students of studio arts and design SACI is a US non-profit university-level institution in Florence, Italy, for undergraduate and graduate students seeking fully accredited instruction in studio art, design, conservation, art history, and Italian language and culture. Founded in 1975, SACI offers the following programs: Academic Year Abroad; Academic Semester Abroad; Summer Studies; Post-Baccalaureate Year Abroad in Conservation; MFA in Studio Art; MA in Art History; and the Venice Biennale & Summer Programs. SACI’s mission is to provide a unique, life-enhancing study-abroad experience in the center of Florence for students of both traditional and contemporary studio arts and design by offering: - Direct access to centuries of Florentine and Italian culture; - A wide range of art and design studio and complementary academic courses of outstanding quality; - The opportunity to be part of an institution engaged in leading areas of research and exploration; - The unparalleled opportunity to interact with the Florentine community through a variety of social and humanitarian programs. #saciflorence