School of Art & Art History | College of The Arts | University of South Florida
USF School of Art & Art History
Where creativity becomes your career
Discover Our Academic Programs
Your love for art brought you here. You have stories you want to tell, ideas you can’t wait to try. You’re excited about exploring cultural and social issues through art. Here you’ll find the tools to take you there, because the USF School of Art & Art History has the community, curriculum, facilities and passion to support your goals and growth.
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Studio Art
Master of Fine Arts
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Studio Art
Areas of Study
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Screenshot of a 3D animation student art project.
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Performance art by MFA student, Bahareh Khoshooee, in the USF Contemporary Art Museum
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Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts
Art History
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Minors and Certificates
Student & Alumni Success
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 the experiences and accomplishments of many 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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Starts March 05
BRIT – Magnetic North
March 5-6 at 7:30 pm, March 7 at 3:00 pm This virtual event is free but reservations are required. Reserve Your Spot Now. If you have any questions please email cota-boxoffice@usf.edu
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March 05
USF Jazz Faculty w/ WUSF-FM “All-Stars” Concert
March 5, 8:00 pm
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March 06
New Music Consortium of USF –Virtual Concerts
March 6, 8:00 pm, on YouTube
College of The Arts News
- Monday, March 1, 2021
Professor Michael Halflants Elevated to the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows
- Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium: A Conference of Creativity
- Friday, February 12, 2021
Professor of Musicology John O. Robison's Newest Book Has Been Published