BFA Comics 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.

SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards 2026: Pushing Boundaries and Expanding Possibilities
This year, $62,500 will fund 92 thesis or portfolio projects by students.

SVA Celebrates the Year of the Horse
A roundup of SVA community projects and New York City events commemorating the New Year

Five SVA Community Instagrams to Follow in February
From typography and branding to illustration and fine arts, five SVA artists showcase the range and promise of creativity as the spring semester gets underway.

Five SVA Community Instagrams to Follow in January
These five artists and creators use their Instagram accounts to share vibrant illustrations, works-in-progress, and inspirations.

SVA Books to Gift this 2025 Holiday Season
This year’s SVA holiday gift guide for your favorite bookworm features a collection of art and photography books, nonfiction titles, a cookbook for your vegan loved ones, and more!

Meet Savvy, SVA’s Official Mascot, and the Creator Behind Him
SVA’s new pigeon ambassador takes flight with sneakers, a beret, and plenty of New York personality.

Frances Jetter’s SVA Subway Poster: George Orwell and Art in “Dark Times”
The illustrator and SVA faculty member’s fall 2025 poster for the College doubles as a warning and a call to hope.

September 2025 Exhibitions and Events at SVA
From alumni spotlights to interdisciplinary lectures and screenings, SVA kicks off fall with exhibitions and events that explore art’s intersections with science, politics, identity, and community.