/arts/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 21:52:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts/news/2026/20260610-usfcdap-names-sarah-higgins-as-leader-of-cam.aspxAs director and chief curator of the USF Contemporary Art Museum, Sarah Higgins will lead the museum’s curatorial vision, steward the permanent collection and align programming with the university’s academic, student success and research missions. She will report to Chris Garvin, dean of the College of Design, Art & Performance.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:52:51 Sarah Higgins to lead USF Contemporary Art MuseumAs director and chief curator of the USF Contemporary Art Museum, Sarah Higgins will lead the museum’s curatorial vision, steward the permanent collection and align programming with the university’s academic, student success and research missions. She will report to Chris Garvin, dean of the College of Design, Art & Performance.Sarah Higgins named Director & Chief Curator Contemporary Art Museum/arts/news/2026/20260610-usfcdap-names-sarah-higgins-as-leader-of-cam.aspxAnnouncements,USF CAM/arts/news/2026/20260603-joo-woo-awarded-fulbright-us-scholar-award.aspxWhat started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program. Woo, who teaches painting and drawing at the 91�Թ���’s (USF) College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History, said she felt “humbled and excited, but also overwhelmed” to receive the Fulbright award, acknowledging the scale of work ahead.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceWed, 03 Jun 2026 15:05:07 Joo Woo Awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar AwardWhat started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program. Woo, who teaches painting and drawing at the 91�Թ���’s (USF) College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History, said she felt “humbled and excited, but also overwhelmed” to receive the Fulbright award, acknowledging the scale of work ahead.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/arts/news/2026/20260603-joo-woo-awarded-fulbright-us-scholar-award.aspxArt & Art History,Faculty,Research/arts/news/2026/breaking-barriers-gathering-light-at-usf-contemporary-art-museum.aspxThe USF Contemporary Art Museum is honored to present Breaking Barriers: Gathering Light, a curated selection of photographs created through the 2025 Breaking Barriers workshops. These intensive online photography workshops—offered free of charge to veterans and their families in the USF community, Tampa Bay, and beyond—were led by artist and educator Kristen Roles, with assistance from US Air Force veteran Derek Hopkins.Jenn Miller, Contemporary Art Museum, with contributions by Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceFri, 29 May 2026 10:38:35 Breaking Barriers: Gathering Light 91�Թ��� Contemporary Art MuseumThe USF Contemporary Art Museum is honored to present Breaking Barriers: Gathering Light, a curated selection of photographs created through the 2025 Breaking Barriers workshops. These intensive online photography workshops—offered free of charge to veterans and their families in the USF community, Tampa Bay, and beyond—were led by artist and educator Kristen Roles, with assistance from US Air Force veteran Derek Hopkins.breaking barriers gathering light /arts/news/2026/breaking-barriers-gathering-light-at-usf-contemporary-art-museum.aspxCommunity Outreach,USF CAM/arts/news/2026/20260508-dr-kathy-sanz-accepts-honorary-doctor-of-the-arts.aspxAlumna Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Sanz accepted an honorary Doctor of the Arts from the 91�Թ���, and delivered remarks at the College of Design, Art & Performance's graduation celebration. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in music education from the 91�Թ��� and her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her career spans from classroom teaching to leading global initiatives as President of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Through her leadership, Florida has been positioned as a national leader in music education.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, with commencement photography by Torie Doll, 91�Թ���Fri, 08 May 2026 11:45:46 Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Sanz Accepts Honorary Doctor of the ArtsAlumna Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Sanz accepted an honorary Doctor of the Arts from the 91�Թ���, and delivered remarks at the College of Design, Art & Performance's graduation celebration. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in music education from the 91�Թ��� and her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her career spans from classroom teaching to leading global initiatives as President of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Through her leadership, Florida has been positioned as a national leader in music education.Left to right: President Moez Limayem, Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Sanz, and Dean Chris Garvin/arts/news/2026/20260508-dr-kathy-sanz-accepts-honorary-doctor-of-the-arts.aspxGraphicstudio,Music,91�Թ��� & Alumni/arts/news/2026/20260504-legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxAlyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as “the cool aunt.” While Card-Howe is, in fact, her aunt, she prefers to think of Duurloo more like a cousin. “We’re only five years apart in age,” Card-Howe said, laughing. “Aunt makes me sound old.” But Card-Howe’s influence on Duurloo is unmistakable. “She’s the reason I chose USF,” Duurloo said.Paul Guzzo, University Communications and MarketingMon, 04 May 2026 11:05:35 Legacy of ‘the cool aunt’ inspires USF student’s path to graduationAlyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as “the cool aunt.” While Card-Howe is, in fact, her aunt, she prefers to think of Duurloo more like a cousin. “We’re only five years apart in age,” Card-Howe said, laughing. “Aunt makes me sound old.” But Card-Howe’s influence on Duurloo is unmistakable. “She’s the reason I chose USF,” Duurloo said.Student Alyssa Duurloo sitting atop USF bull sculpture/arts/news/2026/20260504-legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxArt & Art History,91�Թ��� & Alumni/arts/news/2026/20260421-noelle-mason-earns-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxThe 91�Թ��� honored 11 faculty members at the Faculty Honors & Awards Ceremony. Awardees from seven colleges and 10 departments were recognized for work across scientific and creative fields. Professor Noelle Mason, MFA, received an Outstanding Research Achievement Award for her research and creative accomplishments.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:25 Noelle Mason Earns Outstanding Research Achievement AwardThe 91�Թ��� honored 11 faculty members at the Faculty Honors & Awards Ceremony. Awardees from seven colleges and 10 departments were recognized for work across scientific and creative fields. Professor Noelle Mason, MFA, received an Outstanding Research Achievement Award for her research and creative accomplishments.Congratulations! Professor Noelle Mason/arts/news/2026/20260421-noelle-mason-earns-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxArt & Art History,Faculty,Research/arts/news/2026/20260415-behind-the-curtain-the-lightning-thief.aspxFox13 Tampa Bay visited the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Theatre & Dance for an inside look at the musical production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, supported by the British International Theatre Program, opening Thursday, April 16, and running through Sunday, April 26.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 16 Apr 2026 09:33:30 Behind the Curtain: The Lightning ThiefFox13 Tampa Bay visited the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Theatre & Dance for an inside look at the musical production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, supported by the British International Theatre Program, opening Thursday, April 16, and running through Sunday, April 26.Fox13 photojournalist Barry Wong interviewing The Lightning Thief Director Michelle Hache, stage manager Aurora Peugh, lead actor Sam Lipsey, and assistant fight director Seth Henley-Beasley. /arts/news/2026/20260415-behind-the-curtain-the-lightning-thief.aspxFaculty,91�Թ��� & Alumni,Theatre & Dance/arts/news/2026/20260402-transitioning-to-shared-leadership.aspxThis spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the 91�Թ��� (USF) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:29 New & Next 91�Թ��� Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and studentsThis spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the 91�Թ��� (USF) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.left to right: Tom Pruitt, Sarah Howard, Kristin Soderqvist/arts/news/2026/20260402-transitioning-to-shared-leadership.aspxCommunity Outreach,Graphicstudio,Research,91�Թ��� & Alumni/arts/news/2026/20260330-it-wasnt-april-fools-just-mischief-that-shaped-usfs-early-campus-tree.aspxThe landscaping around the 91�Թ���’s Fine Arts Building is neat and organized – trees planted in straight rows along the sidewalks in a grid formation. But outside the adjacent Contemporary Art Museum, a small cluster of trees breaks formation – zigzagging unexpectedly away from the sidewalk. Hard to spot at first, but once noticed, impossible to ignore.Paul Guzzo and Photography by Andres Faza, University Communications and MarketingMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:28:56 It wasn’t April Fools—just mischief that shaped USF’s early campus treesThe landscaping around the 91�Թ���’s Fine Arts Building is neat and organized – trees planted in straight rows along the sidewalks in a grid formation. But outside the adjacent Contemporary Art Museum, a small cluster of trees breaks formation – zigzagging unexpectedly away from the sidewalk. Hard to spot at first, but once noticed, impossible to ignore.overhead view of trees and fine arts building/arts/news/2026/20260330-it-wasnt-april-fools-just-mischief-that-shaped-usfs-early-campus-tree.aspxArt & Art History,Graphicstudio,91�Թ��� & Alumni,USF CAM/arts/news/2026/20260313-spotlight-a-day-of-celebration.aspxThe energy set the tone at the second annual USF College of Design, Art & Performance SPOTLIGHT! daylong festival of the arts! Nearly 1,500 attendees gathered on an overcast day to celebrate the 130+ students who showcased their creative talents.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, and photography by Andres Faza, 91�Թ���, and Cristina Klein PhotographyThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:16:22 SPOTLIGHT! Festival: A Day of CelebrationThe energy set the tone at the second annual USF College of Design, Art & Performance SPOTLIGHT! daylong festival of the arts! Nearly 1,500 attendees gathered on an overcast day to celebrate the 130+ students who showcased their creative talents.Images of students performing./arts/news/2026/20260313-spotlight-a-day-of-celebration.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Graphicstudio,Music,Theatre & Dance,USF CAM/arts/news/2026/20260311-acting-comes-to-usf-st-petersburg.aspxThe first acting class 91�Թ��� St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.Cliff McBride and Matthew CimitileWed, 11 Mar 2026 14:44:10 Acting comes to USF St. PetersburgThe first acting class 91�Թ��� St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.First acting class/arts/news/2026/20260311-acting-comes-to-usf-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity Outreach,91�Թ��� & Alumni,Theatre & Dance/arts/news/2026/20260216-honoring-tradition-through-a-world-class-wind-ensemble-conference-experience.aspxThe 91�Թ��� College of Design, Art & Performance School of Music will host the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) regional conference, February 19-21. Expanding on its 2018 role as host institution, USF again brings together national leadership for a multi-day exchange of ideas, repertoire, and performances.Michelle Sabo-SherwoodMon, 16 Feb 2026 15:52:10 Honoring Tradition through a World-Class Wind Ensemble Conference ExperienceThe 91�Թ��� College of Design, Art & Performance School of Music will host the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) regional conference, February 19-21. Expanding on its 2018 role as host institution, USF again brings together national leadership for a multi-day exchange of ideas, repertoire, and performances.91�Թ��� Wind Ensemble members in bulls fountain in front of Marshall Center./arts/news/2026/20260216-honoring-tradition-through-a-world-class-wind-ensemble-conference-experience.aspxMusic,91�Թ��� & Alumni/arts/news/2026/20260209-cupid-sometimes-wears-green.aspxAs the 91�Թ��� marks its 70th anniversary, much of the reflection will focus on how its campuses have evolved and how the institution has shaped the region, state and nation through medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence and more. Every college has played a role in that impact. But USF’s influence extends beyond classrooms and laboratories. It has also shaped lives in a far more personal way. Across generations, Bulls have met, fallen in love, married and built lives together. After all, you might say you can’t spell Cupid’s bullseye without the Bull.Paul Guzzo, University Communications and MarketingMon, 09 Feb 2026 13:48:08 Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentine’s DayAs the 91�Թ��� marks its 70th anniversary, much of the reflection will focus on how its campuses have evolved and how the institution has shaped the region, state and nation through medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence and more. Every college has played a role in that impact. But USF’s influence extends beyond classrooms and laboratories. It has also shaped lives in a far more personal way. Across generations, Bulls have met, fallen in love, married and built lives together. After all, you might say you can’t spell Cupid’s bullseye without the Bull.Wedding 91�Թ���CAM/arts/news/2026/20260209-cupid-sometimes-wears-green.aspxGraphicstudio,USF CAM/arts/news/2026/20260203-from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usf-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxIn the 1960s through early ’70s, there was a saying about Ybor City’s main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 USF graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa officials proposed turning the district into a bullfighting arena. Ybor was ultimately saved by bulls, but a different kind: the USF Bulls.Paul Guzzo, University Communications and MarketingTue, 03 Feb 2026 10:52:51 From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor CityIn the 1960s through early ’70s, there was a saying about Ybor City’s main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 USF graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa officials proposed turning the district into a bullfighting arena. Ybor was ultimately saved by bulls, but a different kind: the USF Bulls.The view down 7th Avenue in Ybor City./arts/news/2026/20260203-from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usf-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxArt & Art History,Graphicstudio/arts/news/2026/20260128-usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxThe 91�Թ��� has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Tina Meketa, University Communications and MarketingWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:08:43 91�Թ��� earns national recognition for community engagementThe 91�Թ��� has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium./arts/news/2026/20260128-usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxCommunity Outreach,Music/arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxThe 91�Թ��� School of Music, NEA Research Labs’ Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 15 Jan 2026 10:09:36 Music, Memory, and Service: Supporting Veterans Through ResearchThe 91�Թ��� School of Music, NEA Research Labs’ Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.Trombone players in camouflage military uniform. /arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxMusic,Research/arts/news/2026/20260112-usf-artists-selected-for-the-ringlings-nuestro-vaiven-our-sway.aspxSeven USF College of Design, Art & Performance Art & Art History artists were selected for Nuestro Vaivén, an exhibition at The Ringling (now through March 22, 2026). This experience proudly showcases 22 artists who represent both the Americas and Florida, exploring various themes: expressions of beauty across visual traditions, health interpreted through stories of resilience, and cultural identity revealed in personal and collective narratives.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceMon, 12 Jan 2026 13:41:19 91�Թ��� Artists Selected for The Ringling’s Nuestro Vaivén (Our Sway)Seven USF College of Design, Art & Performance Art & Art History artists were selected for Nuestro Vaivén, an exhibition at The Ringling (now through March 22, 2026). This experience proudly showcases 22 artists who represent both the Americas and Florida, exploring various themes: expressions of beauty across visual traditions, health interpreted through stories of resilience, and cultural identity revealed in personal and collective narratives.Headshots of participating artists./arts/news/2026/20260112-usf-artists-selected-for-the-ringlings-nuestro-vaiven-our-sway.aspxArt & Art History,91�Թ��� & Alumni/arts/news/2025/20251212-florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-next-usf-president.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, today unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem (pronounced Mow-ezz Lee-may-yem) as the 91�Թ���’s ninth president.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:51:30 Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF's next presidentThe Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, today unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem (pronounced Mow-ezz Lee-may-yem) as the 91�Թ���’s ninth president.Dr. Moez Limayem smiling and giving the USF "horns up" hand salute./arts/news/2025/20251212-florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-next-usf-president.aspxAnnouncements/arts/news/2025/20251204-in-memory-of-professor-josue-robles-caraballo.aspxJosué Robles, a 2007 Master of Architecture graduate who served the School of Architecture & Community Design in multiple faculty roles since 2012, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 47.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:41:17 In Memory of Professor Josué Robles CaraballoJosué Robles, a 2007 Master of Architecture graduate who served the School of Architecture & Community Design in multiple faculty roles since 2012, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 47.Josué Robles Caraballo headshot/arts/news/2025/20251204-in-memory-of-professor-josue-robles-caraballo.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2025/20251203-maria-pellot-usf-alumna-reaching-recognition-as-fellow-of-aia.aspxWhen Maria first stepped onto the 91�Թ���’s campus, she had just completed her undergraduate degree at Florida International University. With barely a week between programs, she arrived 91�Թ���’s School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD) eager, uncertain, and ready to immerse herself in a new academic home. What she found was more than just a graduate program; it was a community that would shape her career, her relationships, and her identity. Now a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a distinction held by only 3% of licensed architects in the U.S., Maria reflects on her time 91�Թ��� as the foundation of a career built on passion, purpose, and people.Derek Jordan, College of Design, Art & PerformanceWed, 03 Dec 2025 15:03:31 Maria Pellot, USF Alumna Reaching National Recognition as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA)When Maria first stepped onto the 91�Թ���’s campus, she had just completed her undergraduate degree at Florida International University. With barely a week between programs, she arrived 91�Թ���’s School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD) eager, uncertain, and ready to immerse herself in a new academic home. What she found was more than just a graduate program; it was a community that would shape her career, her relationships, and her identity. Now a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a distinction held by only 3% of licensed architects in the U.S., Maria reflects on her time 91�Թ��� as the foundation of a career built on passion, purpose, and people.Maria Pellot giving an Architecture presentation./arts/news/2025/20251203-maria-pellot-usf-alumna-reaching-recognition-as-fellow-of-aia.aspxArchitecture,91�Թ��� & Alumni/arts/news/2025/20251125-rooted-in-place-michael-halflants.aspxArchitect and 91�Թ��� faculty member Michael Halflants has had a notable year. His firm, Halflants + Pichette Architects, was named to the Forbes inaugural America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list and received several AIA awards for projects across Florida’s Gulf Coast. These achievements highlight the guiding principles he brings into the classroom at the USF College of Design, Art & Performance School of Architecture & Community Design.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceMon, 01 Dec 2025 14:33:21 Rooted in Place: How Michael Halflants’ Award-Winning Practice Shapes Student Learning 91�Թ���Architect and 91�Թ��� faculty member Michael Halflants has had a notable year. His firm, Halflants + Pichette Architects, was named to the Forbes inaugural America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list and received several AIA awards for projects across Florida’s Gulf Coast. These achievements highlight the guiding principles he brings into the classroom at the USF College of Design, Art & Performance School of Architecture & Community Design.Michael Halflants sitting at a table and teaching students./arts/news/2025/20251125-rooted-in-place-michael-halflants.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxThe USF College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed a groundbreaking new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen community engagement.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, Kelly Smith, Chief Communications Officer, The Florida Orchestra, Photography and Video by Bryce Womeldurf,College of Design, Art & PerformanceFri, 07 Nov 2025 16:17:56 91�Թ��� and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connectionThe USF College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed a groundbreaking new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen community engagement.Chelsea Gallo conducts the Symphony Orchestra/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxMusic/arts/news/2025/20251106-from-thesis-to-oscars-shortlist-xindi-zhang-ai-driven-film-wins.aspxWhen Xindi Zhang, Acting Assistant Professor in the College of Design, Art & Performance's School of Art & Art History at the 91�Թ��� (USF), set out to create her thesis film The Song of Drifters, she wanted to explore how memory, self-discovery, and belonging could be expressed through both human emotion and artificial intelligence. The film recently advanced to the Oscars® shortlist in the Alternative/Experiential category, following Zhang’s Golden Award win at the 2025 Student Academy Awards®, one of the most prestigious honors for emerging filmmakers worldwide.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 06 Nov 2025 10:20:39 From Thesis to Oscars® Shortlist: Xindi Zhang’s AI-Driven Film Wins the Golden AwardWhen Xindi Zhang, Acting Assistant Professor in the College of Design, Art & Performance's School of Art & Art History at the 91�Թ��� (USF), set out to create her thesis film The Song of Drifters, she wanted to explore how memory, self-discovery, and belonging could be expressed through both human emotion and artificial intelligence. The film recently advanced to the Oscars® shortlist in the Alternative/Experiential category, following Zhang’s Golden Award win at the 2025 Student Academy Awards®, one of the most prestigious honors for emerging filmmakers worldwide.Xindi front row center/arts/news/2025/20251106-from-thesis-to-oscars-shortlist-xindi-zhang-ai-driven-film-wins.aspxArt & Art History,Faculty/arts/news/2025/20251016-where-art-and-printmaking-meet-usf-graphicstudio.aspxData Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print is an exhibition at the Print Center New York featuring the portfolio undertaken by artists William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani in collaboration with six publishers including USF’s own Graphicstudio. The exhibition, running through December 13, also includes artworks by Tahir Hemphill, Julia Mallory, Silas Munro, and Kameelah Janan Rasheed.Mark Fredricks, College of Design, Art & Performance | GraphicstudioThu, 16 Oct 2025 13:27:36 Where Art and Printmaking Meet: USF’s Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists “Data Consciousness” ExhibitionData Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print is an exhibition at the Print Center New York featuring the portfolio undertaken by artists William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani in collaboration with six publishers including USF’s own Graphicstudio. The exhibition, running through December 13, also includes artworks by Tahir Hemphill, Julia Mallory, Silas Munro, and Kameelah Janan Rasheed.Yellow world map printed over a blue wood-like texture pattern./arts/news/2025/20251016-where-art-and-printmaking-meet-usf-graphicstudio.aspxGraphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20251010-green-and-gold-in-motion-herd-of-thunder.aspxThe 91�Թ���’s Herd of Thunder marching band will bring green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show this Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance will feature 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they perform an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement that celebrates rhythm, unity and school pride. For many band members, this is the second year in a row to play during a Bucs game. It’s one of the university’s many ties to the NFL team, which hosts a number of fellowship and mentoring opportunities for USF students.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, with Photography by Bryce Womeldurf & Cristina KleinMon, 13 Oct 2025 00:09:22 Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignited Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime showThe 91�Թ���’s Herd of Thunder marching band will bring green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show this Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance will feature 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they perform an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement that celebrates rhythm, unity and school pride. For many band members, this is the second year in a row to play during a Bucs game. It’s one of the university’s many ties to the NFL team, which hosts a number of fellowship and mentoring opportunities for USF students.Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium during the Bucs vs 49ers game./arts/news/2025/20251010-green-and-gold-in-motion-herd-of-thunder.aspxMusic/arts/news/2025/20250828-welcoming-our-new-faculty.aspxWe are delighted to welcome our new faculty members joining us in 2025. Their diverse expertise, creativity, and dedication to teaching and research will strengthen our community and inspire the next generation of students. Each brings unique perspectives and talents that will enrich the classroom, spark collaboration, and further advance our mission. Please join us in celebrating and extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our faculty.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:30:23 Welcoming Our New 2025 Faculty and Staff!We are delighted to welcome our new faculty members joining us in 2025. Their diverse expertise, creativity, and dedication to teaching and research will strengthen our community and inspire the next generation of students. Each brings unique perspectives and talents that will enrich the classroom, spark collaboration, and further advance our mission. Please join us in celebrating and extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our faculty.Headshot images of new faculty./arts/news/2025/20250828-welcoming-our-new-faculty.aspxFaculty/arts/news/2025/20250521-creative-teens-take-center-stage-at-usf-for-2025-scholastic-art-and-writing-awards.aspxBrimming with imagination, talent, and bold perspective, the 2025 Hillsborough County Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards lit up the 91�Թ���’s College of Design, Art & Performance this May. From gallery walls to the mainstage, students in grades 7 through 12 showed what happens when young artists and writers are given space to explore and the power to express their personal vision.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfWed, 21 May 2025 14:16:43 Creative Teens Take Center Stage 91�Թ��� for the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing AwardsBrimming with imagination, talent, and bold perspective, the 2025 Hillsborough County Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards lit up the 91�Թ���’s College of Design, Art & Performance this May. From gallery walls to the mainstage, students in grades 7 through 12 showed what happens when young artists and writers are given space to explore and the power to express their personal vision.A student speaks about their work while Laura Hobby, Supervisor of Visual and Theatre Arts Education for Hillsborough County Public Schools, looks on./arts/news/2025/20250521-creative-teens-take-center-stage-at-usf-for-2025-scholastic-art-and-writing-awards.aspxCommunity Outreach/arts/news/2025/20250519-usf-breaking-barriers-returns.aspxThis spring, the USF Contemporary Art Museum unveils Breaking Barriers: Beyond the Object—a photography exhibition that reimagines still life through the eyes of those who’ve lived extraordinary lives. Featuring the work of thirty-two U.S. military veterans and their family members, the show invites viewers to pause, look closely, and consider the personal meaning we place on everyday things.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 19 May 2025 15:31:52 91�Թ���’s Breaking Barriers Returns with a Poetic Look at the Power of ObjectsThis spring, the USF Contemporary Art Museum unveils Breaking Barriers: Beyond the Object—a photography exhibition that reimagines still life through the eyes of those who’ve lived extraordinary lives. Featuring the work of thirty-two U.S. military veterans and their family members, the show invites viewers to pause, look closely, and consider the personal meaning we place on everyday things.Brightly colored origami birds. - John Leduc, A Mother’s Gift, 2024. Courtesy of the artist./arts/news/2025/20250519-usf-breaking-barriers-returns.aspxCommunity Outreach,USF CAM/arts/news/2025/20250519-remembering-robert-campbell.aspxThe School of Architecture and Community Design at the 91�Թ��� remembers Robert Campbell—Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic, celebrated architect, and one of the school’s earliest Gibbons or Markborough Endowed Chairs. Known for the clarity, wit, and warmth he brought to architectural criticism, Campbell left a lasting impression on the school during its formative years and helped shape a culture of curiosity and rigor that continues to guide SACD today.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 19 May 2025 11:52:27 Remembering Robert Campbell: Critic, Architect, and Former Endowed Chair 91�Թ���The School of Architecture and Community Design at the 91�Թ��� remembers Robert Campbell—Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic, celebrated architect, and one of the school’s earliest Gibbons or Markborough Endowed Chairs. Known for the clarity, wit, and warmth he brought to architectural criticism, Campbell left a lasting impression on the school during its formative years and helped shape a culture of curiosity and rigor that continues to guide SACD today.Robert Campbell headshot/arts/news/2025/20250519-remembering-robert-campbell.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2025/20250501-when-the-lights-came-up-spotlight-festival.aspxIt didn’t just showcase art. It made a statement. On Friday, April 25, the 91�Թ���’s College of Design, Art & Performance launched the first-ever SPOTLIGHT Festival, an ambitious, campus-wide celebration that transformed performance and exhibition spaces into a living, breathing showcase of creative energy. Designed to illuminate the force and vision powering the college, SPOTLIGHT didn’t just open its doors to the public—it invited them into the heart of the work.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfThu, 01 May 2025 14:31:38 When the Lights Came Up: SPOTLIGHT Festival Marks a Bold New Chapter in Creative EducationIt didn’t just showcase art. It made a statement. On Friday, April 25, the 91�Թ���’s College of Design, Art & Performance launched the first-ever SPOTLIGHT Festival, an ambitious, campus-wide celebration that transformed performance and exhibition spaces into a living, breathing showcase of creative energy. Designed to illuminate the force and vision powering the college, SPOTLIGHT didn’t just open its doors to the public—it invited them into the heart of the work.A collage of images from the first SPOTLIGHT festival./arts/news/2025/20250501-when-the-lights-came-up-spotlight-festival.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Music,Theatre & Dance,USF CAM/arts/news/2025/20250501-the-road-not-taken.aspxOn Tuesday, May 6, internationally renowned pianist, educator, and artistic director Idith Meshulam Korman returns to her roots at the 91�Թ��� for a powerful evening of performance and reflection. Taking place at the USF School of Music’s Barness Recital Hall, The Road Not Taken will spotlight underperformed and historically overlooked works in a program that blends intimacy, virtuosity, and vision. Following the performance, WSMR’s Bethany Cagle, of West Central Florida’s only classical music station, will moderate a conversation with the artist.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 01 May 2025 11:09:40 The Road Not Taken: Idith Meshulam Korman Returns to USF for a Rare Musical ExperienceOn Tuesday, May 6, internationally renowned pianist, educator, and artistic director Idith Meshulam Korman returns to her roots at the 91�Թ��� for a powerful evening of performance and reflection. Taking place at the USF School of Music’s Barness Recital Hall, The Road Not Taken will spotlight underperformed and historically overlooked works in a program that blends intimacy, virtuosity, and vision. Following the performance, WSMR’s Bethany Cagle, of West Central Florida’s only classical music station, will moderate a conversation with the artist.Idith Meshulam Korman performs on the piano./arts/news/2025/20250501-the-road-not-taken.aspxMusic/arts/news/2025/0250417-punching-in-breaking-out-spotlight-closes-with-9-to-5-the-musical.aspxWork isn’t just a place you go; it’s a fight for respect, recognition, and the right to dream bigger. That’s the heartbeat of 9 to 5: The Musical, and it’s taking center stage as the School of Theatre & Dance at the 91�Թ��� brings this cult classic to life. Even better? Admission is completely free.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:07:51 Punching In, Breaking Out – USF Theatre Closes SPOTLIGHT Festival with Free, Must-See "9 to 5: The Musical"Work isn’t just a place you go; it’s a fight for respect, recognition, and the right to dream bigger. That’s the heartbeat of 9 to 5: The Musical, and it’s taking center stage as the School of Theatre & Dance at the 91�Թ��� brings this cult classic to life. Even better? Admission is completely free.Student actors practice for 9-to-5: The Musical/arts/news/2025/0250417-punching-in-breaking-out-spotlight-closes-with-9-to-5-the-musical.aspxTheatre & Dance/arts/news/2025/20250417-graphicstudios-annual-benefit-sale-connects-collectors-to-emerging-and-acclaimed-artists.aspxFor more than five decades, Graphicstudio has been a driving force in contemporary art – a place where some of the most compelling artists of our time have experimented, pushed boundaries, and left their mark. On Saturday, May 10, the atelier opens its doors once again for the 26th Annual Open House and Benefit Sale, inviting art lovers and collectors to engage with the heart of the creative process in printmaking and sculpture fabrication.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:22:35 Graphicstudio’s Annual Benefit Sale Connects Collectors to Emerging and Acclaimed Artists Creating on the Global StageFor more than five decades, Graphicstudio has been a driving force in contemporary art – a place where some of the most compelling artists of our time have experimented, pushed boundaries, and left their mark. On Saturday, May 10, the atelier opens its doors once again for the 26th Annual Open House and Benefit Sale, inviting art lovers and collectors to engage with the heart of the creative process in printmaking and sculpture fabrication.Esterio Segura - Todos quisieron volar: Hibrido de limo Chrysler New Yorker, 2006, Etching, screenprint, woodcut 30-1/2 x 37-1/8 inches. Published by Graphicstudio, 91�Թ���, Tampa, FL./arts/news/2025/20250417-graphicstudios-annual-benefit-sale-connects-collectors-to-emerging-and-acclaimed-artists.aspxGraphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20250416-this-is-not-a-final-project-inside-the-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxSix artists. Six distinct practices. And one shared instinct: push everything further. This spring, the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History MFA artists aren’t just presenting work – they’re building worlds. Each piece on view at the USF Contemporary Art Museum feels like a portal: into memory, into ritual, into systems that need to be dismantled and reimagined.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfWed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:22 This Is Not a Final Project: Inside the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition 91�Թ���Six artists. Six distinct practices. And one shared instinct: push everything further. This spring, the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History MFA artists aren’t just presenting work – they’re building worlds. Each piece on view at the USF Contemporary Art Museum feels like a portal: into memory, into ritual, into systems that need to be dismantled and reimagined.Michael Lonchar, Gone Fishing, Out For A Swim, 2025/arts/news/2025/20250416-this-is-not-a-final-project-inside-the-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxArt & Art History,USF CAM/arts/news/2025/20250414-spotlight-2025-a-festival-bringing-design-art-and-performance-to-life.aspxMark your calendar. On Friday, April 25, the College of Design, Art & Performance at the 91�Թ��� is launching its inaugural SPOTLIGHT Festival – a bold celebration of creativity and talent that’s free and open to all. This isn’t just another campus event. It’s a statement. A living testament to the way art and design can shift perspectives and spark something deeper.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 14 Apr 2025 00:18:33 SPOTLIGHT 2025: A Festival Bringing Design, Art & Performance to LifeMark your calendar. On Friday, April 25, the College of Design, Art & Performance at the 91�Թ��� is launching its inaugural SPOTLIGHT Festival – a bold celebration of creativity and talent that’s free and open to all. This isn’t just another campus event. It’s a statement. A living testament to the way art and design can shift perspectives and spark something deeper.1966 image of the USF FAH building./arts/news/2025/20250414-spotlight-2025-a-festival-bringing-design-art-and-performance-to-life.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Music,Theatre & Dance/arts/news/2025/20250404-meet-the-next-generation-of-artists-thank-you-in-advance-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxFrom April 4 through May 10, 2025, visitors to the 91�Թ���’s Contemporary Art Museum can experience "Thank You in Advance," a bold and thoughtful exhibition showcasing the work of six emerging artists completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees. More than a thesis show, this annual exhibition is a launchpad—a first look at the voices shaping what’s next in contemporary art.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfFri, 04 Apr 2025 00:10:32 Meet the Next Generation of Artists: “Thank You in Advance,” the 2025 MFA Thesis ExhibitionFrom April 4 through May 10, 2025, visitors to the 91�Թ���’s Contemporary Art Museum can experience "Thank You in Advance," a bold and thoughtful exhibition showcasing the work of six emerging artists completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees. More than a thesis show, this annual exhibition is a launchpad—a first look at the voices shaping what’s next in contemporary art.A line of black Virgin of Guadalupe statues, part of a piece by Adrian Gomez, titled Bisagras, 2025/arts/news/2025/20250404-meet-the-next-generation-of-artists-thank-you-in-advance-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxArt & Art History,USF CAM/arts/news/2025/20250331-this-is-arthouse-xxv.aspxOn the evening of April 4, the School of Art & Art History at the College of Design, Art & Performance isn’t just opening its doors — it’s blowing the roof off. This is ArtHouse XXV, and it is pure creative voltage.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfMon, 31 Mar 2025 11:37:44 This Is ArtHouse XXVOn the evening of April 4, the School of Art & Art History at the College of Design, Art & Performance isn’t just opening its doors — it’s blowing the roof off. This is ArtHouse XXV, and it is pure creative voltage.ArtHouse attendees view prints through 3D glasses./arts/news/2025/20250331-this-is-arthouse-xxv.aspxArt & Art History,Community Outreach/arts/news/2025/20250320-theres-perfect-harmony-in-usf-concert-halls-new-name.aspxStep into the South Tampa home of Pete and Cynthia Zinober and the classical musical soundtrack of their life becomes instantly evident. A well-worn piano that belonged to Pete’s mother anchors a cozy room to the right; vintage brass instruments cast a soft glow from various corners. Pete proudly displays the 1892 valve trombone he bought for a steal on eBay for $300, as well as a 1920 Conn Wonder cornet and a 1926 double-bell euphonium. Prominently displayed is a Miraphone euphonium, with which he performs as principal euphonium in the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band and the Tampa Community Band.Dave ScheiberThu, 20 Mar 2025 14:44:06 There's perfect harmony in USF concert hall's new nameStep into the South Tampa home of Pete and Cynthia Zinober and the classical musical soundtrack of their life becomes instantly evident. A well-worn piano that belonged to Pete’s mother anchors a cozy room to the right; vintage brass instruments cast a soft glow from various corners. Pete proudly displays the 1892 valve trombone he bought for a steal on eBay for $300, as well as a 1920 Conn Wonder cornet and a 1926 double-bell euphonium. Prominently displayed is a Miraphone euphonium, with which he performs as principal euphonium in the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band and the Tampa Community Band.Pete and Cynthia Zinober/arts/news/2025/20250320-theres-perfect-harmony-in-usf-concert-halls-new-name.aspxAnnouncements,Music/arts/news/2025/20250306-richard-kings-sonic-mastery-strikes-gold-again.aspxFive Academy Awards. Three BAFTAs. A legacy that runs through the very fabric of modern cinema. Richard King’s name isn’t just etched into Hollywood history – it pulses through every frame of the films he touches. This year, the 91�Թ��� alum took home his fifth Oscar for Best Sound Editing on Dune: Part Two, cementing his place among the most decorated sound designers of all time.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 06 Mar 2025 14:53:17 91�Թ��� Alum Richard King’s Sonic Mastery Strikes Gold – AgainFive Academy Awards. Three BAFTAs. A legacy that runs through the very fabric of modern cinema. Richard King’s name isn’t just etched into Hollywood history – it pulses through every frame of the films he touches. This year, the 91�Թ��� alum took home his fifth Oscar for Best Sound Editing on Dune: Part Two, cementing his place among the most decorated sound designers of all time.Richard King accepts his award./arts/news/2025/20250306-richard-kings-sonic-mastery-strikes-gold-again.aspxArt & Art History,91�Թ��� & Alumni/arts/news/2025/20250304-big-opportunities-bigger-connections.aspxOpportunities, connections, and a fresh new headshot—The College of Design, Art & Performance 91�Թ��� pulled out all the stops at this year’s Career & Internship Expo. Held on Friday, February 21, at the Marshall Student Center, the event brought together students and top industry leaders for an afternoon of networking, career insights, and professional growth.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingTue, 04 Mar 2025 14:44:35 Big Opportunities, Bigger Connections: Inside the College of Design, Art & Performance’s Career ExpoOpportunities, connections, and a fresh new headshot—The College of Design, Art & Performance 91�Թ��� pulled out all the stops at this year’s Career & Internship Expo. Held on Friday, February 21, at the Marshall Student Center, the event brought together students and top industry leaders for an afternoon of networking, career insights, and professional growth.Headshot images/arts/news/2025/20250304-big-opportunities-bigger-connections.aspxCommunity Outreach/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the 91�Թ���, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingFri, 14 Feb 2025 09:54:31 91�Թ��� Professor Ya-Hui Cheng Honored for Groundbreaking Research in MusicMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the 91�Թ���, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.An orange sun in a red sky./arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxFaculty,Music,Research/arts/news/2025/20250206-insideart-at-15-a-legacy-of-learning-through-contemporary-art.aspxFor fifteen years, InsideART has been redefining how educators approach teaching, blending contemporary art with social studies to spark deeper conversations in the classroom. A collaborative initiative between the USF Contemporary Art Museum (USFCAM) and the USF College of Education, the program has become a go-to resource for secondary educators, offering innovative professional development and freely accessible curricula designed to tackle real-world issues through visual literacy.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 06 Feb 2025 11:06:38 InsideART at 15: A Legacy of Learning Through Contemporary ArtFor fifteen years, InsideART has been redefining how educators approach teaching, blending contemporary art with social studies to spark deeper conversations in the classroom. A collaborative initiative between the USF Contemporary Art Museum (USFCAM) and the USF College of Education, the program has become a go-to resource for secondary educators, offering innovative professional development and freely accessible curricula designed to tackle real-world issues through visual literacy.A student looks at a print of an artwork./arts/news/2025/20250206-insideart-at-15-a-legacy-of-learning-through-contemporary-art.aspx91�Թ��� CAM/arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the USF Institute for Research in Art’s Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio’s pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:16:27 National Gallery of Art acquires limited edition prints from USF’s GraphicstudioThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the USF Institute for Research in Art’s Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio’s pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.a. Sebastiaan Bremer, I’ve been holding my breath now for a while now #2, 2021, archival pigment print, 12 7/8 x 19 in./arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxAnnouncements,Graphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20250128-usf-faculty-recognized-at-aia-tampa-bay-honor-and-design-awards.aspx.aspxThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted its annual Honor and Design Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to the field of architecture. Several faculty members from the 91�Թ���’s College of Design, Art & Performance received prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to education, mentorship, and innovative design.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingTue, 28 Jan 2025 15:05:25 91�Թ��� faculty recognized at AIA Tampa Bay Honor and Design AwardsThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted its annual Honor and Design Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to the field of architecture. Several faculty members from the 91�Թ���’s College of Design, Art & Performance received prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to education, mentorship, and innovative design.Architectural models./arts/news/2025/20250128-usf-faculty-recognized-at-aia-tampa-bay-honor-and-design-awards.aspx.aspxAnnouncements,Architecture/arts/news/2025/20250117-usf-students-and-mosi-spotlight-new-era-for-digital-dome-planetarium.aspxThe Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium, as announced in a recent press release from MOSI. 91�Թ��� from USF’s College of Design, Art & Performance were invited to explore the space to imagine the real possibilities this groundbreaking technology holds for their art.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingFri, 17 Jan 2025 14:24:55 91�Թ��� students and MOSI spotlight new era for digital dome planetariumThe Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium, as announced in a recent press release from MOSI. 91�Թ��� from USF’s College of Design, Art & Performance were invited to explore the space to imagine the real possibilities this groundbreaking technology holds for their art.A group of people stands in awe of a projection of a night sky with a gallaxy in the MOSI digital dome./arts/news/2025/20250117-usf-students-and-mosi-spotlight-new-era-for-digital-dome-planetarium.aspxArt & Art History/arts/news/2025/20250108-usfcam-presents-x-factor-latinx-artists-and-the-reconquest-of-the-everyday.aspxX Factor locates dynamic entry points into the ongoing discussion and expansion of the term Latinx through the work of fifteen of America’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition grounds a series of redefinitions of “Latinity” in the everyday lives of its creators, especially where artworks and creative processes reconquer novel meanings from hackneyed and conventional ideas of ethnicity, race, class, politics, representation, and the various histories of US migration.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:16:23 The USF Contemporary Art Museum presents X Factor: Latinx Artists and the Reconquest of the EverydayX Factor locates dynamic entry points into the ongoing discussion and expansion of the term Latinx through the work of fifteen of America’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition grounds a series of redefinitions of “Latinity” in the everyday lives of its creators, especially where artworks and creative processes reconquer novel meanings from hackneyed and conventional ideas of ethnicity, race, class, politics, representation, and the various histories of US migration.A wall of 12 national flags with black and white American flags screen printed on top of them, by artist Eddy A. López (b. 1978, Matagalpa, Nicaragua), In-Dependencia, 2021-2022. Courtesy of the artist. /arts/news/2025/20250108-usfcam-presents-x-factor-latinx-artists-and-the-reconquest-of-the-everyday.aspx91�Թ��� CAM/arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the USF College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region’s fishing captains with scientists from the 91�Թ��� and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Cliff McBride, University Communications and MarketingMon, 02 Dec 2024 11:26:40 Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brandA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the USF College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region’s fishing captains with scientists from the 91�Թ��� and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Design students working with clients./arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxArt & Art History/arts/news/2024/20241108-from-usf-contemporary-art-museum-to-the-met.aspxMiami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova made waves with her first solo museum exhibition, FloodZone, which debuted 91�Թ���’s Contemporary Art Museum in 2020. This ongoing photographic series offers a striking visual response to the urgent realities of sea level rise in South Florida.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:40:26 From USF's Contemporary Art Museum to The MetMiami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova made waves with her first solo museum exhibition, FloodZone, which debuted 91�Թ���’s Contemporary Art Museum in 2020. This ongoing photographic series offers a striking visual response to the urgent realities of sea level rise in South Florida.An alligator in a pool slowly filling with water from a pipe./arts/news/2024/20241108-from-usf-contemporary-art-museum-to-the-met.aspx91�Թ��� CAM/arts/news/2024/20241031-check-out-the-usf-contemporary-art-museums-feature-on-fox13-tampa-bay-to-get-an-inside-look-at-skyway-2024.aspxFor 2024, the work of 63 local artists is being showcased at the Tampa Museum of Art, USF Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Sarasota Art Museum and The Ringling Museum of Art. Twelve artists are featured at the USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM).Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:51:13 Check out the USF Contemporary Art Museum's feature on FOX13 Tampa Bay to get an inside look at Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration exhibition.For 2024, the work of 63 local artists is being showcased at the Tampa Museum of Art, USF Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Sarasota Art Museum and The Ringling Museum of Art. Twelve artists are featured at the USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM).Visitors to the USF Contemporary Art Museum view Elisabeth Condon's work "Archipelago." Photography by Bryce Womeldurf/arts/news/2024/20241031-check-out-the-usf-contemporary-art-museums-feature-on-fox13-tampa-bay-to-get-an-inside-look-at-skyway-2024.aspx91�Թ��� CAM/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxOn Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer’s Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:01:22 Tune in to hear Gretchen Ward Warren, retired USF Professor Emerita of Dance, and her story on NPR’s On Point with Mindy Todd, where she reflects on self-discovery, adventure, the world of dance and her new book!On Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer’s Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Ballerinas lined up/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxTheatre & Dance