Previous Commencements
2025 Commencement
Photos and videos from School of Visual Arts’ 50th annual commencement exercises, held on May 15, 2025, at Radio City Music Hall.
2024 Commencement
Gary Simmons (BFA 1988 Fine Arts), celebrated artist and alumnus, delivered the keynote speech to graduates and attendees of School of Visual Arts’ (SVA) 49th annual commencement exercises at Radio City Music Hall on May 20, 2024.
2023 Commencement
Photos from SVA’s 48th annual commencement exercises, held at Radio City Music Hall. The keynote speech was delivered by photojournalist Lynsey Addario
2022 Commencement
Commencement exercises for the Class of 2022 were held at Radio City Music Hall on May 22, 2022. Roxane Gay delivered the keynote address.
2021 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for the graduating Class of 2021, including Marilyn Minter’s keynote address and more.
2020 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2020
2019 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2019
2018 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2018
2017 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2017
2016 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2016
2015 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2015
2014 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2014
2013 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2013
2012 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2012
2011 Commencement
Commencement Galleries for 2011