Join for free talks, exhibitions, and more at the Manhattan campus
The School of Visual Arts in New York City has announced its slate of free and open-to-the-public exhibitions and events for this winter and spring. This semester's calendar includes guest lectures by established and emerging artists, writers, and academics; the second annual iteration of “Next Up,” a series of juried shows showcasing student work from across the College; and a range of departmental exhibitions.
New events are continually added throughout the year. Check sva.edu/events for the latest; visit sva.edu/subscribe to sign up for SVA's monthly e-calendar, and the SVA Now and SVA Continuing Education e-newsletters; and look out for SVA's lineup of thesis and year-end shows and events in mid-March.
Fluid and Flux
Presented by SVA Artist Residency Programs and SVA Continuing Education
Through Monday, January 19
Online
Only a God Can Save Us
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Through Saturday, January 24
Reception: Thursday, January 15, 6–8pm
SVA Flatiron Project Space, 133/141 West 21st Street
Alumni Talks: Helia Chitsazan, Dylan Rose Rheingold, and Suyi Xu
Presented by MFA Fine Arts
Tuesday, January 13, 3pm
133/141 West 21st Street, Room 101C, and online
D-Crit Spring Kickoff Salon and Open Mic
Presented by MA Design Research, Writing, and Criticism
Tuesday, January 13, 6pm
136 West 21st Street, 2nd floor
RSVP here
i3 Photo Lecture: Rachelle Bussières
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, January 13, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
The Curatorial Roundtable: Nadine Isabelle Henrich (Hamburg)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, January 14, 9am
Online; RSVP here
MA/MAT Art Education Information Session and Q&A
Presented by MA/MAT Art Education
Wednesday, January 14, 11:30am
Online; RSVP here
Next Up: Ripples
Presented by SVA Galleries
Thursday, January 15–Saturday, January 24
Reception: Thursday, January 15, 5–8pm
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
Liquid Crystal Respawn
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Friday, January 16–Friday, January 23
Reception: Friday, January 16, 6–8pm
132 West 21st Street, 10th floor
Joan Kee: Extended Geometries of Afro Asia
Presented by MFA Fine Arts
Tuesday, January 20, 3pm
133/141 West 21st Street, Room 101C, and online
Frances Fox Piven: One Year On
Presented by SVA Honors Program and BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Tuesday, January 20, 6:30pm
Online; RSVP here
The Curatorial Roundtable: Anna Mustonen (Helsinki)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, January 21, 9am
Online; RSVP here
Next Up: Twisted Vines
Presented by SVA Galleries
Wednesday, January 21–Tuesday, February 3
Reception: Thursday, January 22, 5–8pm
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
Next Up: Tightrope
Presented by SVA Galleries
Wednesday, January 21–Saturday, February 7
Reception: Thursday, January 22, 5–8pm
SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street
Jeanine Oleson
Presented by MFA Fine Arts
Tuesday, January 27, 3pm
133/141 West 21st Street, Room 101C, and online
i3 Photo Lecture: Sarah Stacke
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, January 27, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
The Curatorial Roundtable: Billy Tang (London)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, January 28, 9am
Online; RSVP here
Dr. Bettina Love: More Than a Dream
Presented by SVA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Wednesday, January 28, 6pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street
RSVP here
Phil Penman: Street Scenes
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Thursday, January 29, 7:30pm
209 East 23rd Street, Room 311
Future/Nature
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Friday, January 30–Friday, February 6
Reception: Friday, January 30, 6–8pm
CP Projects Space, 132 West 21st Street, 10th floor
BFA Visual and Critical Studies Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Saturday, January 31–Wednesday, February 18
Reception: Thursday, February 5, 6pm
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
The Curatorial Roundtable: Andris Brinkmanis (Milan)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, February 4, 9am
Online; RSVP here
i3 Photo Lecture: Caleb Cain Marcus
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, February 10, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
RSVP here
The Curatorial Roundtable: Doreen Mende (Dresden)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, February 11, 9am
Online; RSVP here
BFA Fine Arts Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by BFA Fine Arts
Wednesday, February 11–Tuesday, February 24
Reception: Tuesday, February 17, 6pm
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
The Curatorial Roundtable: Aline Hernández (Utrecht)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, February 18, 9am
Online; RSVP here
Evening Star
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Sunday, February 22–Thursday, March 19
Reception: Thursday, February 26, 6–8pm
SVA Flatiron Project Space, 133/141 West 21st Street
i3 Photo Lecture: Andrew Prokos
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, February 24, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
RSVP here
The Curatorial Roundtable: Dare Turner (Brooklyn)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, February 25, 9am
Online; RSVP here
2026 HOPE Art Competition
Presented by SVA Student Affairs
Wednesday, February 25–Wednesday, March 18
SVA Flatiron Windows, 133/141 West 21st Street
MPS Art Therapy Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MPS Art Therapy
Wednesday, February 25–March 18
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
Mentors 2026
Presented by BFA Photography and Video
Tuesday, March 10–Saturday, March 21
Reception: Tuesday, March 10, 6pm
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
i3 Photo Lecture: Stephanie Berger
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, March 10, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
RSVP here
The Curatorial Roundtable: Francesco Urbano Ragazzi (Milan)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, March 11, 9am
Online; RSVP here
BFA Advertising and BFA Design Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by BFA Advertising and BFA Design
Saturday, March 14–Thursday, April 23
SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street
M.E. O'Brien: Trans Childhoods and the Family Romance
Presented by SVA Honors Program and BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Monday, March 16, 6:30pm
133/141 West 21st Street, Room 101C
RSVP here
The Curatorial Roundtable: Lilou Vidal (Turin)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, March 18, 9am
Online; RSVP here
Mary Frank: Works on Paper
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Monday, March 23–Sunday, April 19
Reception: Thursday, March 26, 6–8pm
SVA Flatiron Project Space, 133/141 West 21st Street
i3 Photo Lecture: Stacy Arezhou Mehrfar
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, March 24, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
RSVP here
The Curatorial Roundtable: Simon Kelly (St. Louis)
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Wednesday, March 25, 9am
Online; RSVP here
The Algorithmic State: Orbiting Empathy
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Thursday, March 26, 9am
Online; RSVP here
i3 Photo Lecture: Robert Kalman
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, April 7, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
RSVP here
BFA Animation and BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by BFA Animation and BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects
Saturday, April 11–Saturday, May 16
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
i3 Photo Lecture: Steve Giovinco
Presented by MPS Digital Photography
Tuesday, April 21, 7pm
136 West 21st Street, Room 418F
RSVP here
Terrains of Sound, Light, and Form
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Tuesday, May 12–Saturday, May 30
Reception: Thursday, May 14, 6–8pm
SVA Flatiron Project Space, 133/141 West 21st Street
