School of Art & Art History | College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice and mentoring, the USF College of Design, Art & Performance offers students the opportunities they need to grow in their professions and pursue their passions. The stories above highlight the experiences and accomplishments of many students and alumni to help inspire you to take the next step in your own success story.
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            Studio Art Master of Fine Arts 
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            Studio Art Areas of Study 
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         Screenshot of a 3D animation student art project. 
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         Performance art by MFA student, Bahareh Khoshooee, in the USF Contemporary Art Museum 
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            Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Art History 
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            Minors and Certificates 
Discover Our Academic Programs
Your love for art brought you here. You have stories you want to tell, ideas you can鈥檛 wait to try. You鈥檙e excited about exploring cultural and social issues through art. Here you鈥檒l find the tools to take you there, because the USF School of Art & Art History has the community, curriculum, facilities and passion to support your goals and growth.
USF听School of Art & Art History
Where creativity becomes your career
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at USF produces over 250 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, talks, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals 鈥 all open to students and the Tampa Bay community. Plan your next visit to experience the talent of our student and faculty productions, and enjoy work, discourse and public art by leading international artists and scholars.
- Thursday, October 16, 2025Where Art and Printmaking Meet: USF鈥檚 Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists 鈥淒ata Consciousness鈥 Exhibition 
- Monday, October 13, 2025Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignited Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show 
- Friday, August 29, 2025Welcoming Our New 2025 Faculty and Staff! 
College Events
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            Starts Sept 05Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion September 5 鈥 March 7, Monday - Friday 10 AM 鈥 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM 鈥 8 PM; Saturday 1 PM 鈥 4 PM at USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) 
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            Starts Oct 17Impressions: 35 years of Women in Print at USF Graphicstudio October 17, 2025 鈥 March 2, 2026, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, Graphicstudio 
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            Oct 29Kennedy Family Visiting Scholar in Residence: Blake Gopnik Wednesday, October 29, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Fine Arts Building, FAH 101 Lecture Hall 
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            Oct 30Rhymes & Vibes: Hip-Hop Live at USF Thursday, October 30, 8:00 PM, Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177) 

