BFA Animation News
SVA Heads to MoCCA Arts Fest 2026 With a Strong Presence Across the Festival
Students, alumni, and faculty from across the College will take part in the annual comics and cartooning festival, and the College will host festival programming at its SVA Flatiron Gallery.
School of Visual Arts Students and Faculty Participate at the 9th Annual Animation First Festival
The annual festival offers an international stage for SVA students and faculty to present their work, collaboration, and creative vision.
Five SVA Community Instagrams to Follow for Women’s History Month
These five women artists—all 2026 Alumni Scholarship Award winners—are on the cusp of joining the professional ranks as they prepare for Commencement this May.
SVA Alumni Take Home Honors at the 2026 Annies
Alumni were recognized at the annual animation awards ceremony for their work in writing, production design, and editorial, with additional nominations in feature music and TV/media writing.
SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards 2026: Pushing Boundaries and Expanding Possibilities
This year, $62,500 will fund 92 thesis or portfolio projects by students.
The Society of Illustrators Honors SVA Artists at its ‘Illustrators 68’ Exhibition
Ten community members are recognized at the Society’s prestigious annual show.
SVA Alumni Spotlighted in the 2026 Annie Award Nominations
Alumni in the field of Animation also earned nods for the upcoming Visual Effects Society awards.
February 2026 Exhibitions and Events at SVA
Student exhibitions continue in spaces across Flatiron and Chelsea, plus a full slate of talks and public programs, from curatorial roundtables to lectures on art and photography.
SVA Alumnus Steve Birnbaum’s Instagram Is a Living Map of Music History
From Elvis to Beyoncé, @thebandwashere tracks down the origins of famous images and marks the passage of time.