Presenting the next generation of artists and creative professionals from the School of Visual Arts
The 2026 edition of SVA Shows—an annual series of events presenting the work of the latest graduating class of the School of Visual Arts in New York City—has begun, with a schedule of free exhibitions, screenings, presentations, and other events stretching into the summer months. SVA invites all to join in celebrating the achievements and promise of its next generation of artists and creative professionals.
The SVA Shows schedule will continue to be updated throughout the spring and summer; keep up with the latest here. To see all current and upcoming events at SVA, visit here, and sign up for SVA's newsletters and monthly e-calendar here.
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Presented by MPS Art Therapy
Through Wednesday, March 18
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
Mentors 2026
Presented by BFA Photography and Video
Through Saturday, March 21
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
How to Be a Good Lover
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Through Friday, March 27
CP Projects Space, 132 West 21st Street, 10th floor
New Matter/s
Presented by BFA Advertising and BFA Design
Through Thursday, April 23
SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street
MFA Computer Arts Spring Open Studios
Presented by MFA Computer Arts
Thursday, March 19, 6–9pm
133/141 West 21st Street, 12th floor
MFA Fine Arts Spring Open Studios
Presented by MFA Fine Arts
Thursday, March 19, 6–9pm
133/141 West 21st Street, 8th and 9th floors
RSVP
BFA Comics and BFA Illustration 2026 Senior Show
Presented by BFA Comics and BFA Illustration
Saturday, March 28–Saturday, April 11
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
Your #1 Fans
Presented by BFA 3D Animation and Visual Effects and BFA Animation
Saturday, April 11–Saturday, May 16
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
MA Curatorial Practice Final Exhibitions
Presented by MA Curatorial Practice
Thursday, April 16–Thursday, April 30
Reception: Thursday, April 16, 6–9pm
Pfizer Building, 630 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn
Compounding Interest
Presented by MFA Fine Arts
Saturday, April 18–Saturday, May 2
Reception: Friday, April 17, 6–8pm
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
BFA Visual and Critical Studies Performance Series
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Wednesday, April 22–Friday, April 24
SVA Flatiron Project Space, 133/141 West 21st Street
MPS Art Therapy 2026 Thesis Presentations
Presented by MPS Art Therapy
Friday, April 24, 9am–3:30pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street
BFA Visual and Critical Studies Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Monday, April 27–Wednesday, May 6
SVA Flatiron Project Space, 133/141 West 21st Street
Emerge 2026
Presented by BFA Advertising and BFA Design
Wednesday, April 29, 6:30–8:30pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street
MPS Fashion Photography Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MPS Fashion Photography
Friday, May 1–Wednesday, May 20
SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street
BFA Fine Arts Open Studios
Presented by BFA Fine Arts
Monday, May 4, 6–9pm
335 West 16th Street
MFA Products of Design 2026 Thesis Presentations
Presented by MFA Products of Design
Thursday, May 7, 2–10pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street
MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Spring 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MFA Illustration as Visual Essay
Saturday, May 9–Friday, May 22
Reception: Monday, May 11, 5–8pm
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
Proximity
Presented by MFA Design for Social Innovation
Tuesday, May 12, 4–8pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street
D-Crit 2026 Thesis Symposium and 2NDFL Issue Two Launch
Presented by MA Design Research, Writing, and Criticism
Friday, May 15, 5–8pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street
RSVP
Fifth Annual Apple Box Short Film Festival
Presented by MPS Film Directing
Saturday, May 16, 2–8pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street
2026 Summer Residency Exhibition
Presented by SVA Continuing Education
Friday, May 22–Saturday, June 6
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
BFA Visual and Critical Studies Spring 2026 Open Studios
Presented by BFA Visual and Critical Studies
Saturday, May 30, 5–8pm
133/141 West 21st Street, 4th floor
MFA Computer Arts 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MFA Computer Arts
Wednesday, June 3–Wednesday, June 17
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
MA/MAT Art Education 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MA/MAT Art Education
Friday, June 12–Wednesday, July 1
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
MFA Photography, Video, and Related Media 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MFA Photography, Video, and Related Media
Tuesday, June 30–Wednesday, July 15
SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor
MFA Visual Narrative 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MFA Visual Narrative
Thursday, July 2–Saturday, July 18
SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street
MFA Art Practice 2026 Exhibition
Presented by MFA Art Practice
Thursday, July 9–Saturday, July 25
SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street
