School of Visual Arts

09/10/2026

It’ll show up when we least expect it…

Some exciting new exhibitions are underway. Check out SVA Galleries for updates.

09/09/2026

From light-based art to extraordinary books and groundbreaking illustration, SVA Galleries welcomes three special exhibitions marking the return to campus for the 2026–27 academic year.

"Brad Holland: Making It Personal" presents a rare survey of the late, influential illustrator whose work shaped the pages of The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and more. Curated by SVA faculty and alumnus Jonathan Twingley (MFA 1998 Illustration as Visual Essay), with advisement from fellow alumnus Stephanie Plunkett (MFA 1990 Illustration as Visual Essay).

MFA Illustration as Visual Essay partners with legendary Italian publisher Corraini Edizioni for a deep dive into bookmaking as art in "Building Books." Plus, an immersive installation inspired by Bruno Munari's classic "The Circus in the Mist."

Curated by Kacie Lees (MFA 2012 Fine Arts), "A Vivid Blur" brings together a dozen artists working in neon, plasma, and immersive installation to explore light as both medium and subject.

🖌️ "Brad Holland: Making It Personal" is on view at the SVA Gramercy Gallery through Saturday, September 19, with an opening reception tonight, September 9, 6:00 - 8:00pm.
📚 "Building Books" is on view at the SVA Flatiron Gallery through Monday, September 28.
✨ "A Vivid Blur" is on view at the SVA Chelsea Gallery through Friday, October 30, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 10, 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Read the full roundup and plan a visit to the SVA Galleries: https://sva.edu/features/fall-26-exhibition-roundup

Image credit from left clockwise: Paul Simon, Brad Holland, Corraini Edizioni.

09/08/2026

"Building Books. Corraini Edizioni: Children, Art, Design, and Everything Else" opens at the SVA Flatiron Gallery tonight 📚✨

Presented by SVA Galleries and the MFA Illustration as Visual Essay program, in partnership with the legendary Italian publisher, this exhibition brings together decades of Corraini's illustrated books—work that has shaped how generations think about children's books, art, and design as a single, continuous idea rather than as separate categories.

📍 SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
🗓️ On view through Monday, September 28
🎉 Opening reception tonight, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Free and open to the public

If you're in NYC, stop by and see what happens when a publishing house treats books as objects of art and design in their own right. Visit SVA.edu/events for more information on upcoming events at the College.

09/08/2026

A new semester has officially begun at SVA!

After a Welcome Week packed with information sessions, virtual events, facility tours, and social activities, our new undergraduate and graduate students are ready to kick off their journey at the School of Visual Arts. This year's incoming class moved into the residence halls and dove right into campus life with a full slate of fun events organized by SVA Student Engagement and Leadership.

Students also connected with key campus resources, including the International Student Office, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Student Health and Counseling Services, the SVA Library, and Career Development—all part of SVA Student Affairs' effort to help students land on campus feeling informed, supported, and ready to thrive.

Here's to a great semester ahead!

See more photo highlights from Welcome Week: https://sva.edu/features/fall-2026-welcome-to-sva

09/08/2026

Vibrant artwork by SVA alumni blooms across the New York Botanical Garden.

Sprayground founder and creative director David Ben David (BFA 2005 BFA Design & BFA Advertising, School of Visual Arts; DBD) brings his latest collection to life through a pop-up at NYBG. The 30-piece bag collection is a collaboration between New York Botanical Garden and SPRAYGROUND, and includes pieces like a duffle inspired by the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s iconic arched windows. The pop-up runs through Monday, September 7, with the collection available online.

SVA Comics | Illustration faculty member Eugenia Mello (MFA 2017 svamfaillustration) brings her signature bold style to the Garden’s “Flower Power” exhibition—her poster for the show has been adapted into banners, signage, and more across the grounds. The exhibition channels the spirit of the 60’s and the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love. Mello’s (Eugenia Mello) work is everywhere in the city right now—she’s also this year’s US Open theme artist. “Flower Power” is on view through Sunday, October 18.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Boxes are unpacked, residence halls are decorated, and a whole new chapter is just getting started! This weekend, students moved into residences across campus with the help of Orientation Leaders, SVA Student Engagement & Leadership, Vasa Sva, and of course, Savvy!.

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📸 credit: Bridget Badore

09/03/2026

The fall 2026 semester at SVA starts this month, and with it comes a full slate of events and exhibitions, all free and open to the public.

Special shows include light-based installations curated by Kacie Lees (MFA 2012 Fine Arts); a collaboration with renowned Italian publisher Corraini Edizioni; a survey of the late American illustrator (and onetime SVA faculty member) Brad Holland, curated by SVA faculty member and alumnus Jonathan Twingley (MFA 1998 Illustration as Visual Essay); and an electric array of photography by the MPS Digital Photography class of 2026.

Plus, don't miss annual screening events like the SVA After School Special and SVA BFA Animation's Junior Jammies, as well as the 12th edition of Pictoplasma NYC hosted by BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects, BFA Animation, BFA Comics, and BFA Illustration at the SVA Theatre.

Explore the full September 2026 lineup: https://sva.edu/features/september-2026-exhibitions-and-events-at-sva

09/03/2026

BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects student Nat (natlo) shares 5 tips on how to adjust to college life, especially in New York City✨

09/01/2026

Last week, we called our annual back-to-school faculty meeting to make sure we were ready to greet all our new and returning faces for the Fall 2026 semester! We can't wait to see everyone back again. Big love from all of our BFA Animation Staff and Faculty teams! We hope you're ready for US too ;)