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MFA Art Practice

An assemblage of a clothing rack with trendy garments, artfully arranged hula hoops which intersect one another and hang down from the ceiling in a mobile-like fashion. Under the mobile, a sculpture-like assemble of stuffed animals and toys stacked intricately. behind all the items is a baby pink painted wall, which also contains a shelf displaying framed art and ephemeraAn assemblage of a clothing rack with trendy garments, artfully arranged hula hoops which intersect one another and hang down from the ceiling in a mobile-like fashion. Under the mobile, a sculpture-like assemble of stuffed animals and toys stacked intricately. behind all the items is a baby pink painted wall, which also contains a shelf displaying framed art and ephemera
An assemblage of a clothing rack with trendy garments, artfully arranged hula hoops which intersect one another and hang down from the ceiling in a mobile-like fashion. Under the mobile, a sculpture-like assemble of stuffed animals and toys stacked intricately. behind all the items is a baby pink painted wall, which also contains a shelf displaying framed art and ephemeraAn assemblage of a clothing rack with trendy garments, artfully arranged hula hoops which intersect one another and hang down from the ceiling in a mobile-like fashion. Under the mobile, a sculpture-like assemble of stuffed animals and toys stacked intricately. behind all the items is a baby pink painted wall, which also contains a shelf displaying framed art and ephemera
DANA DONATY
Interdisciplinary, Online and in NYC
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We aim to foster an atmosphere of risk-taking and experimentation, and to create a community of clever artists and culture producers.
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David A. Ross
Chair

The MFA Art Practice program at SVA is a three-year, 60‑credit online graduate program for artists seeking both flexibility and rigor.

Built around sustained critique and mentor-led study, the program delivers six semesters of interactive, media‑rich coursework you can complete from your own studio—no relocation or visa required. Each summer, students are invited to the nine‑day SVA Art Practice Summer Symposium (optional and free for Art Practice students); the symposium will offer opportunities for in‑person critiques, exhibitions, and community collaboration, all taking place in the Chelsea arts district of NYC.


Interdisciplinary by design, Art Practice supports work across mediums and methods, blending theory, research, experimentation, and production. We treat making as critical inquiry and foster a global community of artists and cultural producers who challenge what matters in contemporary art.


Upon graduation, you’ll earn a terminal MFA from one of the world’s leading art and design institutions. Alumni exhibit internationally, secure prestigious residencies and grants, and teach in higher education.


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The MFA Art Practice curriculum addresses intellectual, aesthetic, technical, and professional concerns, with an emphasis on locating one’s practice in a broader social context.


Our online model includes:

  • Six semesters of highly interactive, media‑rich coursework completed remotely.
  • Ongoing small‑group mentorship with leading contemporary artists, curators, and critics.
  • An annual invitation to the nine‑day SVA Art Practice Summer Symposium in NYC (optional) in SVA’s Chelsea district.


The program cultivates experimentation, collaboration, and risk‑taking. Students engage in research‑driven practices and work across disciplines, combining traditional and emerging media, technologies, and techniques.


In the final year, students present thesis work during the Summer Symposium, with opportunities for public exhibition in New York City. Click here for a sample schedule.


Degree candidates complete 60 credits, including all required courses.



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MFA Art Practice
335 West 16th Street, 5th floor
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212.592.2781
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