The Five: Rama Duwaji, Avinash Rajagopal, Dorota Porczak, and More SVA Artists in the Press
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Every year, the School of Visual Art’s Career Development hosts the annual Career Fair at the Metropolitan Pavilion preparing SVA’s 4th year and Graduate students.

#careerfair #graduates #artcareer #artcollege #svanyc

Were you able to get a Savvy plush during Accepted Students Day? 🐦💕 If not, no fret, they’re available at the SVA campus store!

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BFA Comics student @lunalemony 🍉 talks about their experience tabling at the Comics & Illustration Fair during Accepted Students Day.

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We were so excited & happy to see our #SVAccepted guests this past Saturday! We hope you had an amazing time!

(Thanks VASA members for being in the video 🤭)

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“Artists are magicians—you can see what others cannot. You can change history with one ludicrous idea."

The legendary filmmaker and artist John Waters turns 80. Look back at his 2022 SVA Commencement speech here!
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Did you know SVA has produced more than 180 posters for the NYC subway platforms? Which one did you get?

(Image credits: Glaser Archives, SVA Archives)

#horoscope #zodiac #zodiacsign #subwayposter #svanyc

When BFA Animation students Norea (@noreasart) and Ian (@ianhandsup) take animation terminologies too literally 🤭

#animation #animationstudent #artstudent #humor #artschool

Fulbright Recipient and SVA Grad Melissa Guido on Studying Sustainable Printing and Textiles in Iceland
The artist, educator, and illustrator applied for her grant through SVA Career Development’s Fulbright Assistance Program. https://link.sva.edu/4tCjEU4

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Five SVA Community Instagrams to Follow for April
Five alumni and student accounts capturing the creative energy of thesis season, exhibitions, and spring at SVA.

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Andrew “Dru” Alvez, Sr. on NASPA’s 2026 Stellar 50 and the Work of Building Belonging at SVA
The assistant provost of SVA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion reflects on mentorship, leadership, and what the national recognition means to him and the College. https://link.sva.edu/4crqbuV

BFA Illustration student @evie.raye chats with @Noreasart about her style! Fashion and clothing are one of many ways to express yourself and we love seeing what our students are wearing.

#fashion #vintagefashion #artstudent #artschool #svanyc

BFA Illustration student @evie.raye chats with Norea (noreasart on YT and IG) about her style! Fashion and clothing are one of many ways to express yourself and we love seeing what our students are wearing.

#fashion #vintagefashion #artstudent #artschool #svanyc

Dreams, Dress-up, and Jane Birken

Get to know Dylan Rose Rheingold (MFA 2022 Fine Arts) and how she channels girlhood in her paintings in an interview for Elephant.
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#SVAwesome: Poster for the “SVA + NASA: The Artemis II/Earthrise Poster Project.” The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch today.
SVA's collab with NASA's STEM Engagement office opens 4/15 at NYC's Intrepid Museum w/Astronomy Night to follow on 4/24. https://link.sva.edu/3NRCwPI

Artist and SVA Alumnus KAWS Named 2026 School of Visual Arts Commencement Speaker
The prolific creator—whose sculptures, paintings, and collaborations are celebrated around the world—will take the podium at the College’s graduation ceremony in May. https://link.sva.edu/47BZj8V

🎓🎓We’re proud to announce that KAWS (BFA 1996 Illustration) will return to his alma mater as the SVA 2026 Commencement keynote speaker! Learn more:
Photo: Shaniqwa Jarvis
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#SVAwesome: Sao Tanaka (MPS 2021 Digital Photography), Imitation of Nature #3, 2025, oil, acrylic, sumi ink, and gold paint on mulberry paper. Tanaka’s work is on view in “Beyond the Archetype” at Goca by Garde, 515 West 23rd Street, through Thursday, April 23. https://link.sva.edu/4uH2tSK

“Did This Artist’s Career Bloom Because Her Mother’s Career Died?

Andrea Fraser (1983 Fine Arts) and her mother, Carmen de Monteflores, reflect on their inclusion in this year’s Whitney Biennial for The New York Times. https://link.sva.edu/4bsuLav

SVA faculty member Ben Voldman (MFA 2011 Illustration as Visual Essay) is this month’s artist for The Wordle Review, a daily newsletter sharing hints for the popular puzzle game from The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/crosswords/wo...

A new children’s book by Yu-Ting Cheng (MFA 2016 Computer Art) is set to be released next month on Tuesday, April 14. Written by Emily Sun Li, Mr. Chow's Night Market tells the tale of a grumpy old man and the creation of Taiwan’s first night market. https://link.sva.edu/4sVQ9wc

Eway Mak (BFA 2025 Film) discusses how he leveraged his technical camera skills to bypass the industry ladder and earn work on sets for high-end clients such as Nike, Ralph Lauren, and Rolex in an interview with New York Art Life. https://link.sva.edu/4uzYqHt

This year’s edition of the Whitney Biennial, featuring work by SVA alumni Joshua Citarella (BFA 2010 Photo), Andrea Fraser (1983 Fine Arts), and Michelle Lopez (MFA 1994 Fine Arts), and a curatorial team that includes Carina Martinez (MA 2022 Curatorial Practice) https://link.sva.edu/47agTQZ

“Is This the Most Literary Video Game of All Time?”

Perfect Tides: Station to Station, a new video game by Meredith Gran (BFA 2006 Animation), has been reviewed in Literary Hub. lithub.com/is-this-the-most-literar...

Cooper Hewitt National Design Award Winner

Thought Matter, the studio led by Jessie McGuire (MPS 2011 Branding), was recognized with the National Design Award for Communication Design from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. https://link.sva.edu/4lAYkvq

SVA’s ShinYeon Moon Heads to MoCCA Fest 2026 This Weekend
The SVA faculty member, alumnus, and illustrator discusses zines, personal work, and the creative energy of sharing work in person.
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#SVAwesome: Jong Oh (MFA 2011 Fine Arts), Night of Seoul #1, 2025, etching and aquatint. Oh’s work is on view in “The Earth Is Flat,” at Marc Straus Tribeca, 57 Walker Street, through Friday, April 24. https://marcstraus.com/exhibitions/174-jong-oh/

Demystifying Contemporary Dance

Rachel Papo (MFA 2005 Photography, Video, and Related Media) photographed the Dance Reflections festival for The New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/arts/dance/da...

The Five: Heath Wagoner, Eway Mak, Xing Danwen and More SVA Artists Featured in the Press

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