The Art Institute of Charlotte, a branch of the national Art Institutes brand, is opening a branch in the Triangle. Classes at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham will begin on August 21. The institute will occupy about 34,000 square feet in the American Tobacco District complex in Durham.

“I am excited about the opportunity for The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham to provide a career focused, market driven education to the residents of the Triangle and surrounding communities,” said Michael DePrisco, newly appointed president of The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham.  “We look forward to working with the many fine businesses and community agencies in the region to help meet their employment needs.”