Department Archives: School of Visual Arts and Design

For nearly three decades, Larry Cooper helped shape the UCF School of Visual Arts and Design through his work as an educator, master book artist and printmaker.

Applications for the Pabst Steinmetz Creative Futures Awards are open from Tuesday, Sept. 15, through Thursday, Dec. 11, 2026. Two UCF research teams will be selected to receive $25,000 each.

Pedro Turushina ’10 shares how his UCF education and entrepreneurial journey helped shape his path to leading one of Central Florida’s most influential business organizations.

The custom artwork on the concourse-level of Roth Tower pays homage to the UCF story and the university’s relationship to Orlando and Orange County.

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities will welcome new and returning academic leaders this fall.

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2026! Department of English Conner Dylan Bassett, Assistant Professor Conner Dylan Bassett received his MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and his Ph.D. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Before joining the University of Central Florida, […]

The UCF College of Arts and Humanities announces the appointment of Dr. Keri Watson as director of the School of Visual Arts and Design. 

Alex Williams ’09 discovered a path for his creative interests at UCF — and now he’s helping design the future of human spaceflight at Virgin Galactic.

SVAD students showcased their work and gained real-world experience through a collaborative exhibition at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens.

The 2025-2026 academic year was another dynamic year for the UCF Art Gallery, which hosted eight exhibitions showcasing the work of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and distinguished artists from around the country.