College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the USF College of Design, Art & Performance offers students the opportunities they need to grow in their professions and pursue their passions. The stories above 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.
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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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Dancer on stage in Theatre 1 during the USF School of Theatre and Dance's BFA Dance Showcase
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School of
Music
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School of
Theatre & Dance
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College of Design, Art & Performance
Contemporary Art Museum
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Institute for Research in Art
Graphicstudio
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Discover Our College
As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of Design, Art & Performance 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 life in the arts.
USF College of Design, Art & Performance
Where Creativity Becomes Your Career
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at USF produces over 400 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.
College News
- Thursday, April 2, 2026
New & Next at USF Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and students
- Monday, March 30, 2026
It wasn’t April Fools—just mischief that shaped USF’s early campus trees
- Friday, November 7, 2025
USF and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connection
College Events
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Starts April 03
Things Don't Seem The Same: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
Now through May 9, USF Contemporary Art Museum, Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sat 1-4pm; Closed Sundays and USF Holidays
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Starts April 20
BFA Thesis Exhibition
Now through Thursday, April 30, Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery (FAS 100)
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Starts April 29
Catalysts/Dissonance: BFA Dance Senior Spring Showcases
Catalysts on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 PM, Dissonance on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 PM, Theatre I (TAT)
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May 06
Architecture Open House and Lecture Series - Brian Healy
Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, School of Architecture (HMS) HMS-Breezeway
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May 16
Graphicstudio Benefit Sale + Open House
Saturday, May 16, 2026. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Graphicstudio (UTA 100)

