Features

People, smiling, and raising their arms, pose in front of the Annecy Festival sign in France.

2024 SVA Animation in Annecy and Paris

Another memorable trip was filled with festival events and screenings, school and studio visits—all connecting SVA Animation with the world.

Hsiang Chin Moe, Diego Guanzon and Angelica Vergel
July 9, 2024
Beautiful verdant and lush gardens in the south of Frances, rows of vibrant pink and red flowers in the foreground.

SVA Destinations: Drawing Art History in Southern France

Angie Wojak, executive director of SVA External Relations, discusses her experience on a recent SVA Destinations excursion.

Rodrigo Perez
July 9, 2024
A black and white photo of a man in a black shirt with grey hair wearing black glasses staring straight ahead at the camera.

Design Leader and Alumnus Randy J. Hunt Named Chair of MFA Design Program at SVA

Hunt, an alumnus of the program, succeeds founding co-chairs Steven Heller and Lita Talarico.

Maeri Ferguson
July 3, 2024
a colorful postcard collage with yellow, pink and green imagery that say "Verge Hotel" on them on a black background.

Top Projects on SVA Portfolios for June 2024

Last month’s projects include a Risograph design treatment for a hotel business in Havana, Cuba, a concept cover for “The New Yorker” and more.

July 2, 2024
A large group is gathered around a table, talking at a 1950s dinner party. The group includes three lingerie models wearing priest’s collar necklaces.

July 2024 Exhibitions and Events at SVA

This month brings thesis exhibitions, summer student showcases, and more.

Maeri Ferguson
July 1, 2024
A man with a beard in a white t-shirt smiles and looks directly at the camera.

Introducing Andrew (Dru) Alvez, Sr., SVA’s New Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Alvez comes to the School of Visual Arts from Union College, the second-oldest institution of higher education in New York State.

Maeri Ferguson
June 27, 2024
A man with pencil thin mustache and sunglasses, wearing a electric blue suit smiles at the camera.

The Five: Murray Hill, Gail Anderson and More SVA Artists in the Press

This week’s press roundup spotlights alumni features in ‘The New York Times,’ ‘Print’ and more

Maeri Ferguson
June 26, 2024
Four spreads of a sketchbook with a variety of different colorful gouache paint illustrations.

Drawn from Life: SVA Alumnus Selina Alko Embraces Complexity in her Picture Books

In her books for young readers, the illustrator addresses difficult subjects with warmth and sensitivity.

Claire Lui
June 20, 2024
A woman in a white dress wearing a black mask sits in the middle of a green park space.

Summer 2024 NYC Museum Highlights

The Whitney Biennial, an array of stunning fiber arts and reclaimed stories of history and identity await at these accessible and affordable exhibitions on view across New York City.

Kylie Mitchell
June 13, 2024
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