Father and daughter sit together tenderly in their backyard shed in New York's Lower East Side.

June Talks and Lectures at SVA

Talks at the School of Visual Arts this month include MPS Digital Photography’s i3: Images, Ideas, Inspiration lectures, an MFA Visual Narrative Storyteller’s Series talk and more.

Maeri Ferguson
June 11, 2024
Three images from the animated movie 'Robot Dreams.' The first image is the series poster, depicting a robot and a dog-like creature walking across a fictional New York City populated by antropomorphic animals.  The other two images are stills from the movie, the first one which shows the robot and the dog at the beach, and the second one that shows them walking across snowy streets.

SVA Grad Sara Varon on ‘Robot Dreams,’ the New Movie Based on Her Graphic Novel

The graphic novelist and illustrator talks about the adaptation process and what she learned from her SVA program chair.

Rodrigo Perez
June 5, 2024
A colorful, kaleidoscopic poster of a bustling metropolis cityscape filled with various cartoon characters.

SVA Subway Series: Gary Panter’s “Art Is!” Poster Gets a Second Look

The former SVA faculty member’s 2020 Subway SVA poster wasn’t well-seen during the COVID age, so it’s getting another shot this summer.

June 4, 2024
An urban display of various posters for the Rubin Museum, which includes an intricate sculpture image and multicolored geometric elements.

May 2024 Exhibitions and Events at SVA

This month brings a full slate of thesis exhibitions, screenings, open studios and talks at the College.

Maeri Ferguson
April 30, 2024
A 3D render of a boy flying in the sky, carried by a bunch of dog-shaped balloons.

April 2024 Exhibitions and Events at SVA

In the final months of this academic year, April’s exhibition and event offerings largely center on thesis finals and graduating student works.

Maeri Ferguson
April 1, 2024
Brightly colored illustration of a wide-eyed fish peaking through some underwater foliage. Other fish and smaller creatures surround him.

Top Projects on SVA Portfolios for February 2024

The month’s notable projects included a World Wildlife Federation design project, a typography thesis work, and a ‘Street Fighter’ illustration based on the popular video game.

February 28, 2024
Purple and green illustration of a boy, with several band-aids and bruises, holding a baseball bat.

Top Projects on SVA Portfolios for January 2024

Last month’s notable projects included a fictional children's book made for a short film, a fashion photography shoot for 'Vogue' Portugal and fun illustrations created on an iPhone.

January 30, 2024
a collage image on a blue and purple backdrop, three images, from left: a studio full of musicians, a black woman in a crowd, a film poster with blue, yellow and white text and a black and white image of black people in a car. a collage image on a blue and purple backdrop, three images, from left: a studio full of musicians, a black woman in a crowd, a film poster with blue, yellow and white text and a black and white image of black people in a car.

SVA at Sundance 2024: A Preview

Alumni and faculty of the College will be represented at the annual Park City film festival, running this year from January 18–28.

Rodrigo Perez
January 17, 2024
A multi-colored collage image featuring different book covers made by SVA faculty and staff on a tiled background. A multi-colored collage image featuring different book covers made by SVA faculty and staff on a tiled background.

SVA Books to Gift This 2023 Holiday Season

The latest SVA holiday book-centered gift guide includes art and design books, graphic novels, story books for children and much more.

December 18, 2023
A collage of images of products from sva alumni, including games, fashion items, home decoration, and more. A collage of images of products from sva alumni, including games, fashion items, home decoration, and more.

New SVA Alumni Products to Gift This 2023 Holiday Season

The latest SVA holiday gift guide includes apparel, accessories, key chains, collectible toys, and more.

December 14, 2023