College of The Arts | University of South Florida
USF College of The Arts
Where Creativity Becomes Your Career
Discover Our College
As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of The Arts provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow’s leaders in architecture, community design, art, art history, music, theatre, and dance. Browse through our programs and institutes to begin your path towards an inspiring career.
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School of
Architecture & Community Design
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School of
Art & Art History
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USF Herd of Thunder Marching band performing during Homecoming in the stands at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
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Ballet dancer on stage in Theatre 1 during the USF School of Theatre and Dance's Fall Dance Concert
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School of
Music
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School of
Theatre & Dance
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Institute for Research in Art
Contemporary Art Museum
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Institute for Research in Art
Graphicstudio
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School of Architecture and Community Design
Florida Center for Community Design and Research
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College of The Arts
Livestreamed Events
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the USF College of The Arts offers students the opportunities they need to grow in their professions and pursue their passions. The stories below highlight some of the experiences and accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni to help inspire you to take the next step in your own success story.
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at USF produces over 250 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, talks, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals—all open to students and the Tampa Bay community. Plan your next visit to experience the talent of our student and faculty productions, and enjoy work, discourse and public art by leading international artists and scholars.
Institute for Research in Art

Consisting of the Contemporary Art Museum — which houses USF's collections and exhibits international shows — and Graphicstudio, the renowned workshop engages in unique experimental art and education. The Institute for Research in Art is open to students and the public and always free.
Arts Calendar
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Jan 31
Robison and Guests
January 31, 3:00 pm, on YouTube
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Starts Jan 31
"Ruined" Staged Reading
January 31 and February 1, 7:30 pm, link forthcoming
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Starts Feb 02
Figures in Quarantine
February 2-11, Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery, M-Th 11:00 am-3:00 pm *Only USF students, faculty, or staff permitted in the gallery during USF's Phase II. Make a reservation by calling (813) 974-2360.
College of The Arts News
- Friday, November 20, 2020
Congratulations USF Alum Dr. José Valentino Ruiz on the Latin GRAMMY® Award!
- Thursday, November 19, 2020
BFA Thesis Exhibition: "OUT OF STOCK," Still Fully Stocked on Talent
- Friday, October 30, 2020
WFLA: USF Professor McArthur Freeman Inspires Community and Pushes for Justice Through Art