Ringling College of Art and Design is a private art and design school in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded by Ludd M. Spivey as an art school in 1931 as a remote branch of Southern College before their separation in 1933.
Other name: RCAD
Former names: The School of Fine and Applied Art of the John and Mable Ringling Art Museum, Ringling School of Art and Design (RSAD)
Type: Private art school
Established: March 31, 1931
Founder: Ludd M. Spivey
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Academic affiliation: National Association of Schools of Art and Design