Art Institute of Tampa

The Art Institute of Tampa

Type	Private for-profit art school
Active	2004–September 30, 2023
President	Joe Ginatassio
Location	Tampa , Florida , United States
Website	www.artinstitutes.edu/tampa

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]

References

1. "Closed school information page". The Art Institutes. 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
2. "The Art Institute of Tampa". Archived from the original on 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
3. "Commission on Colleges". Archived from the original on 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2017-03-04., search for "Miami International University"
4. "Neighborhoodtimes: Future chefs cook for a cause". Archived from the original on 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
5. "Citrus: 17-year-old chef sautes toward national title". Archived from the original on 2008-02-06. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
6. "College Navigator - Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas".

External links

• Official website

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