SITE Galleries (formerly known as Student Union Galleries) will be celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout the 2024–25 school year. SITE’s constant driving force has been the professional development of student-led exhibitions of student artwork. Since its inception, SITE’s various gallery spaces have hosted more than 300 exhibitions featuring the work of more than 600 SAIC student artists, curators, and administrators. The galleries have been a crucial professional training ground for endless professionals who have served in various paid positions including directors, gallery assistants, archivists, and more. These positions are guided through various staff advisors and faculty members to assist in navigating the complexities of “learning by doing,” which is a hallmark of the program.

To mark this heritage and momentous occasion celebrating student-led exhibitions and student art, SITE will host a series of key events including panels, a fair, a collaborative exhibition with Northwestern University’s Dittmar Memorial Gallery, and a 30th anniversary publication.