Student Events
Off the Wall: Honors Performing Arts Showcase
Celebrate the creativity of the Judy Genshaft Honors College community at the annual Off the Wall Performing Arts Showcase! Founded in 2015, Off the Wall highlights the artistic talents of Honors students, faculty, and alumni.
Offerings span from visual arts through our gallery exhibits, as well as live performative arts through song, dance, poetry, and other dynamic forms of artistic expression.
WHEN AND WHERE
Off the Wall Performing Arts Showcase
- Thursday, April 17 | 5 鈥� 7 p.m. | Tampa | | Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium
5x5 Art Exhibit and Fundraiser
- Monday, April 7 - Thursday, April 17 | Tampa | | Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium
- Bidding will be open throughout the exhibition and will close at the conclusion of the Performing Art Showcase event
The Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit
- Monday, April 7 - Thursday, April 17 | Tampa | | Zimmerman Family Foundation Atrium
BE PART OF OFF THE WALL
Performing Arts Showcase
The 2025 Off the Wall Performing Arts Showcase will feature performances in music, dance, theater, spoken word, and more, highlighting the diverse artistic talents of our USF students, faculty, and alumni.
5x5 Art Exhibit and Fundraiser
This exhibit also serves as a fundraiser, with all displayed artworks available for auction. 100% of the proceeds will support the USF Botanical Gardens. The Honors student whose 5x5 artwork receives the highest bid will be awarded a $150 Honors scholarship!
Submission Guidelines
- Artwork must measure exactly 5 inches by 5 inches (or 5x5x5 inches for 3D pieces).
- All artistic mediums are welcome, including painting, drawing, mixed media, crochet, sculpture, photography, digital art, and more.
- Artwork must be submitted to the Judy Genshaft Honors College front desk.
- Each artist may submit up to three pieces for consideration.
Artists may pick up a 5x5 plywood panel to use in their work or create a 5x5 piece using their own materials. All works must be able to hang (e.g., framed or on canvas). Plywood 5x5 pieces will have pre-drilled holes for easy display.
Plywood pickup will be available at the front desk of the Judy Genshaft Honors Building starting Wednesday, February 26. The 5x5 Exhibit submission deadline is Friday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m.
Please fill out this form upon submitting the physical 5x5 to the front desk:
The Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit
Let art tell the story of climate and sustainability. Honors students are invited to submit their eco-friendly or upcycled creations for the 2025 Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit.
Learn More About the Climate Teach-In Art Exhibit
Off the Wall Virtual Gallery
View last year's virtual gallery and plan to share your art!
Questions? Contact Honors faculty member Tina Piracci.