Special Event

Celebrate the MFA Visual Narrative class of 2025 with a showcase of student work! Drop by for one or more of the event blocks below to see how the students′ creative journeys have culminated into accomplished works.

Artist Presentations: 9:15am - 12:10pm (open to the public)

Each graduate will present a live artist presentation at SVA Theatre, where they will share their current studio practice, artistic process, and professional pursuits.

SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street

Lunch Reception for the MFAVN Thesis Screening: 12:10 – 1:00pm (open to the public)

Mingle with the graduating class during a lunch reception.

SVA Theatre Lobby, 333 West 23rd Street

Thesis Screening and Q&A: 1:00 – 2:00pm (open to the public)

See three thesis films and hear about the students’ creative process in a Q&A to follow.

SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street

Private Graduation Ceremony: 2:30 – 4:00pm (for friends and family only)

Chair, Nathan Fox, formally celebrates each student as they receive their department diploma and graduate from the program.

SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street

Thesis Exhibition Private Reception: 6:00 - 7:00pm (for friends and family only)

Friends and family are welcome to attend the private reception at SVA Gramercy Gallery, where a toast will be held for the graduating class. Attendees will also have an exclusive first look at thesis exhibitions on display. 

SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street

Thesis Exhibition Public Reception: 7:00 - 9:00pm (open to the public)

The second half of the reception is open to the public. Explore installations that immerse you in fourteen different stories by the class of 2025.

SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street

Can’t make it to New York? The artist presentations, screenings, and graduation ceremony will be live-streamed.