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A person with long dark hair wearing a navy and white striped dress sits on a green chair, hands clasped, in a bright room with large windows and a leafy plant.

MPS Branding Alumnus Jessie McGuire Wins Cooper Hewitt National Design Award

McGuire leads Thought Matter, the New York City studio recognized with the 2026 National Design Award for Communication Design.

Rodrigo Perez
March 13, 2026
Illustration of a gray mouse holding a "MoCCA Fest" sign, wearing a pencil on its back. Text reads "Society of Illustrators presents MoCCA Arts Fest 2026, March 28-29." Bright orange background.

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.

Rodrigo Perez
March 12, 2026
A vibrant storyboard showcases dynamic action scenes with a pink-haired character, fantasy elements, and intense battles. Emotions range from excitement to determination.

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.

Rodrigo Perez
March 10, 2026
A vibrant animated character with braided hair wields a glowing sword. She wears a colorful jacket, exuding confidence and intensity in a dynamic pose.

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.

Rodrigo Perez
March 5, 2026
Two panels showing augmented portrait photography, with the same figure in both while surrounded by swaths of material and wearing a floral and metal mask. On the left panel, the figure is on their knees looking at the camera as mechanical tendrils with syringe and suction cup ends wave around them.

March 2026 Exhibitions and Events at SVA

A look at this month’s full slate of guest lectures, open studios, and gallery showcases.

Rodrigo Perez
March 2, 2026
A person sits at a desk in front of a window. Out the window is a colorful world of plants and animals

2026 Annual HOPE Art Competition Winners

The poster contest and exhibition, hosted each year by SVA Student Health and Counseling Services and SVA Student Affairs, is now on view.

Kylie Mitchell
February 27, 2026
A large, whimsical flying machine shaped like a bear head soars through the sky, accompanied by floating animals with balloons and figures riding a smaller contraption in a colorful fantasy landscape.

SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards 2026: Pushing Boundaries and Expanding Possibilities

This year, $62,500 will fund 92 thesis or portfolio projects by students.

Rodrigo Perez
February 26, 2026
a collage of images with the "Society of illustrators" logo overlaid

The Society of Illustrators Honors SVA Artists at its ‘Illustrators 68’ Exhibition

Ten community members are recognized at the Society’s prestigious annual show.

Kylie Mitchell
February 24, 2026
red, yellow, and pink flowers painting in the shape of a horse running along a red field against a black sky with red clouds above

SVA Celebrates the Year of the Horse

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

February 16, 2026
A blue-tinted hand overlayed with a starry constellation pattern. Yellow text reads, “Talent doesn’t become art without great teaching.” Below is the School of Visual Arts logo and contact info. The tone is inspirational and artistic.

Eric Baker’s 2026 SVA Subway Poster Is a Guiding Hand—and a Promise

For his SVA subway poster, the graphic designer pairs a violet hand and a star-chart overlay with a clear message about mentorship.

Rodrigo Perez
February 12, 2026