Art Knight! is UCF School of Visual Arts and Design’s annual open house celebrating the creativity, innovation, and talent of our vibrant arts community.
Each year, students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and members of the Central Florida community gather at the Visual Arts Building for an evening of art, exploration, and hands-on experiences.
Whether you’re a prospective student, an art enthusiast, a UCF Knight or simply looking for a fun night out, Art Knight offers something for everyone. Explore our studios, meet the artists behind the work, experience live demonstrations, and discover the many creative disciplines that make up UCF SVAD.
Friday, November 6, 2026 • 6‑9pm
UCF Visual Arts Building
What to Expect
- Explore the Visual Arts Building and experience student and faculty artwork throughout the space.
- Visit open studios and watch live demonstrations in ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, design and more.
- Attend the closing reception for the Fall 2026 SVAD Faculty Exhibition in the UCF Art Gallery.
- Meet faculty, staff and current students while learning more about SVAD’s programs.
- Enjoy live music, local food and refreshments.
- Meet Knightro and snap a photo with UCF’s favorite mascot.
- Connect with UCF Alumni and participate in giveaways and interactive activities, like the UCF Alumni Book Nook.
- Discover student organizations during the SVAD Club Showcase.
- Participate in hands-on art activities designed for all ages, like Creative Clash.
- Shop student-made artwork and merchandise.
Plan Your Visit
- Location: Art Knight! takes place at the Visual Arts Building on UCF’s Main Campus.
- Admission: Art Knight! is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend.
- Registration: To help us plan for the event, we encourage attendees to register in advance. Walk-up registration will also be available on-site during the event.
- Parking Info: Complimentary parking is available in Garage F, located behind Addition Financial Arena.
- All other UCF parking facilities require either an $8 daily virtual visitor permit or a valid UCF parking permit. After 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, visitors and students may also park in Employee (Red) spaces as well as Student (Green) spaces.
- Parking Lot H4 is the closest lot to the Visual Arts Building and requires either a daily visitor permit or a valid UCF parking permit.
- Photography & Videography Notice: Photos and videos will be taken throughout Art Knight! By attending the event, you understand that you may appear in images or video that UCF School of Visual Arts and Design may use in future marketing, promotional and communication materials, including on our website, social media channels and other publications.
Photos From Last Year’s Art Knight!