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A large, whimsical flying machine shaped like a bear head soars through the sky, accompanied by floating animals with balloons and figures riding a smaller contraption in a colorful fantasy landscape.

SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards 2026: Pushing Boundaries and Expanding Possibilities

This year, $62,500 will fund 92 thesis or portfolio projects by students.

Rodrigo Perez
February 26, 2026
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The Society of Illustrators Honors SVA Artists at its ‘Illustrators 68’ Exhibition

Ten community members are recognized at the Society’s prestigious annual show.

Kylie Mitchell
February 24, 2026
red, yellow, and pink flowers painting in the shape of a horse running along a red field against a black sky with red clouds above

SVA Celebrates the Year of the Horse

A roundup of SVA community projects and New York City events commemorating the New Year

February 16, 2026
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Eric Baker’s 2026 SVA Subway Poster Is a Guiding Hand—and a Promise

For his SVA subway poster, the graphic designer pairs a violet hand and a star-chart overlay with a clear message about mentorship.

Rodrigo Perez
February 12, 2026
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The Five: Edel Rodriguez, Sarah Sze, Craig Gillespie, and More SVA Artists in the Press

From the cover of ‘Time’ to the prime-time buzz of the Super Bowl, SVA artists continue to shape the visual and cultural landscape of 2026.

Rodrigo Perez
February 11, 2026
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Five SVA Community Instagrams to Follow in February

From typography and branding to illustration and fine arts, five SVA artists showcase the range and promise of creativity as the spring semester gets underway.

Rodrigo Perez
February 5, 2026
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SVA Alumni Spotlighted in the 2026 Annie Award Nominations

Alumni in the field of Animation also earned nods for the upcoming Visual Effects Society awards.

Rodrigo Perez
February 3, 2026
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SVA Alumnus Frank Ockenfels 3 on Working With David Bowie: A Collaboration Built on Risk

In a new book, the photographer revisits his years-long collaboration with the late, legendary David Bowie.

Rodrigo Perez
January 28, 2026
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February 2026 Exhibitions and Events at SVA

Student exhibitions continue in spaces across Flatiron and Chelsea, plus a full slate of talks and public programs, from curatorial roundtables to lectures on art and photography.

Rodrigo Perez
January 27, 2026
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SVA at Sundance 2026

SVA alumni have a strong showing at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah—here’s a preview of what they’re screening.

Rodrigo Perez
January 23, 2026