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2027 Commencement

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KAWS, a.k.a. Brian Donnelly (BFA 1996 Illustration), celebrated artist and designer, delivered the keynote speech to graduates and attendees of School of Visual Arts’ annual commencement exercises at Radio City Music Hall on May 14, 2026.

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You know that inner drive you got, the one that drives you to make art? You need to keep it alive.
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KAWS

  • BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects

    BFA Animation

    BFA Comics

    BFA Illustration

    BFA Design

    BFA Advertising

    BFA Film

    BFA Fine Arts

    BFA Interior Design: Built Environments

    BFA Photography and Video

    BFA Visual and Critical Studies

  • MFA Fine Arts

    MFA Computer Arts

    MFA Photography, Video, and Related Media

    MFA Design for Social Innovation

    MPS Digital Photography

    MFA Design

    MFA Visual Narrative

    MPS Branding

    MPS Art Therapy

    MFA Interaction Design

    MPS Film Directing

    MFA Illustration as Visual Essay

    MPS Fashion Photography

    MFA Products of Design

    MA Design Research, Writing, and Criticism

    MFA Art Practice

    MA Curatorial Practice

    MA/MAT Art Education