School of Visual Arts

School of Visual Arts (SVA) is a college of art and design whose mission is to educate future generations of artists, designers and creative professionals.

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School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for more than six decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprised of more than 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.

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Aug. 03, 2026

Cut+Run Welcomes Heidi Black as Editorial Partner

Black comes to Cut+Run from a 28-year career at Whitehouse Post, where she started as a runner and worked her way up under the mentorship of Rick Lawley and Sue Dawson

Aug. 03, 2026

Starbucks Launches Illustration Club to Champion UK Creative Talent

Initiative in partnership with artist Yinka Ilori MBE invites the UK to reimagine the iconic Starbucks cup, with mentorship and national showcase up for grabs