College of Design, Art & Performance | 51ÔÚÏß
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, 51ÔÚÏß
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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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Discover Our College
As the creative center of the 51ÔÚÏß, 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.
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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.
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
Graphicstudio’s Annual Benefit Sale Connects Collectors to Emerging and Acclaimed Artists Creating on the Global Stage
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
Punching In, Breaking Out – USF Theatre Closes SPOTLIGHT Festival with Free, Must-See "9 to 5: The Musical"
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025
This Is Not a Final Project: Inside the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition at USF
College Events
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Starts April 04
Thank You In Advance: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition
April 4 – May 10, Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Closed Sunday and USF Holidays. Special Hours: April 4, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at USF Contemporary Art Museum
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Starts April 17
BFA Thesis Exhibition 1: Echoes of Self
April 17 – 23, Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery (FAS 100)
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April 19
USF Percussion Festival
Saturday, April 19, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177)
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April 22
The Takeover, op.3 - Choirs
Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in the Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177)
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April 23
Kennedy Family In-Residence Visiting Artist: Michael Rakowitz
Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts Building (FAH) FAH 101