Art Institute of Tampa explained

The Art Institute of Tampa
Established:2004
Closed:September 30, 2023
President:Joe Ginatassio
Country:United States

The Art Institute of Tampa was a private for-profit art school in Tampa, Florida. It opened in 2004 as the 30th location within The Art Institutes system of schools. All Art Institute schools closed on September 30, 2023.[1]

The Art Institute of Tampa was a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design,[2] which was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).[3]

Culinary program

The Art Institute of Tampa's culinary program garnered much attention. In 2006, its culinary students and staff volunteered to create the menu, make a budget, and prepare and serve the food for a Pinellas County Habitat for Humanity charity event called Building Dreams.[4] In 2007, articles in the St. Petersburg Times indicated that the school had been a sponsor of the Best Teen Chef competition.[5]

Student outcomes

According to the College Navigator, the school had an overall graduation rate of 22 percent.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Closed school information page . The Art Institutes . 2023 . September 24, 2023.
  2. Web site: The Art Institute of Tampa . 2008-02-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080228055902/http://www.artinstitutes.edu/tampa/about.asp . 2008-02-28 .
  3. Web site: Commission on Colleges . 2017-03-04 . dead . https://archive.today/20131129130445/http://www.sacscoc.org/searchResults.asp . 2013-11-29 ., search for "Miami International University"
  4. Web site: Neighborhoodtimes: Future chefs cook for a cause . 2008-02-19 . 2011-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110523060524/http://www.sptimes.com/2006/09/24/Neighborhoodtimes/Future_chefs_cook_for.shtml . dead .
  5. Web site: Citrus: 17-year-old chef sautes toward national title . 2008-02-19 . 2008-02-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080206173030/http://www.sptimes.com/2007/03/20/Citrus/17_year_old_chef_saut.shtml . dead .
  6. Web site: College Navigator - Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas.