UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022 Brings Shrek, Concerts in Steinmetz Hall and the Return of Visual Art Exhibitions

January 14, 2022  After two years of cancelled or modified programming, UCF Celebrates the Arts returns bigger and brighter than ever before. Tickets are available now for the annual festival, running April 5–16 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Opera Orlando to Premiere ‘The Secret River’ Composed by UCF Professor Stella Sung

December 15, 2021  The opera, which is based on a story of Central Floridians during the Great Depression, will show at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts Dec. 17-19.

Orlando Sentinel: Orlando’s Support and Talent Bring to Life ‘The Secret River,’ Composed by Stella Sung

December 15, 2021  This weekend, Opera Orlando will debut “The Secret River,” with music composed by Pegasus Professor Stella Sung.

Information Session and Open House Round-Up

September 15, 2021  In the next month, the College of Arts and Humanities will offer a wide variety of information sessions and open houses related to our various degree programs.

Spotlight: UCF College of Arts and Humanities 2020–21 Year-in-Review

September 09, 2021  Spotlight, our college’s annual year-in-review, features stories, photos and videos that shine a light on the impact of the arts and humanities.

NSM Today: Eclectic Knights Art Exhibit Provides a Healing Outlet for Artists

September 07, 2021  Eclectic Knights XIII exhibited art by students, alumni, faculty and staff at the Orlando Museum of Art.

Robert Rivers Awarded the 2021 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

June 08, 2021  Robert Rivers, professor of art at the School of Visual Arts and Design, was named the winner of the 2021 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art.

UCF Summer 2021 Commencement Schedule and Fall Makeup Ceremony Announced

June 08, 2021  Summer 2021 Grad Walk takes place August 4–6 and three in-person commencement ceremonies will be held August 7.

Orlando Sentinel: Florida Prize exhibit opens at Orlando Museum of Art, highlights Sunshine State artists

June 07, 2021  UCF professor Robert Rivers is among the finalists and is the overall Florida Prize winner for 2021. The exhibition is on view from June 4 – August 22 at the Orlando Museum of Art.

Visual Arts Take Center Stage at UCF Celebrates the Arts

April 09, 2021  This year, UCF Celebrates the Arts will feature a series of events highlighting the visual arts and visual artists at UCF from April 2 to 10.

OUC Installs Student-Designed Sculpture at Exploria Stadium

March 18, 2021  After much anticipation, the student-designed solar sculpture has been installed by OUC at Exploria Stadium, home of Orlando City Soccer and Orlando Pride.

Lineup Announced for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2021

March 15, 2021  The arts are built on community, and together, we will Celebrate the Arts — with many outdoor events and virtual options, as well. Join the UCF community in downtown Orlando April 2–10.

Meet the Artists of “Paper House”

February 16, 2021  Paper House, on view at the UCF Art Gallery beginning February 17, explores the unique backgrounds and perspectives of Studio Art & Design MFA program candidates.

“Robert Reedy: Revival,” solo exhibition at Polasek Museum

November 20, 2020  Ceramicist and studio art professor Robert Reedy has been chosen for the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens’ winter exhibition.

Honor Veterans with the UCF College of Arts and Humanities

November 09, 2020  Please join us throughout the month as we honor the people who have fought and served for our country in events and special initiatives.

UCF Alumni and student featured in the “2020 Florida Biennial: NOW is the Time / The time is NOW”

November 06, 2020  Four UCF alumni and a student are featured in the “2020 Florida Biennial: NOW is the Time / The time is NOW” exhibition taking place now through February 21, 2021 at Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood. 

Explore Pompeii at UCF

October 23, 2020  The ancient town of Pompeii, destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, has long fascinated society. This fall, the Orlando Science Center will host the traveling exhibition, “Pompeii: The Immortal City,” and two UCF collaborations from the College of Arts and Humanities will be featured.

SVAD Students, Alumni and Faculty Featured at Adobe Max 2020

October 20, 2020  SVAD students, alumni and faculty have represented UCF at Adobe Max in previous years presenting on various topics. This year is no different!

SVAD Faculty and Alumni Featured in Maitland Art Center Exhibition

October 06, 2020  UCF School of Visual Arts and Design faculty and alumni are exhibiting their work at the Maitland Art Center as part of the New Works: An Artist-in-Action Group Exhibition which will be on view from October 9, 2020 – January 17, 2021.

UCF Art Gallery Exhibition Examines Effects of Mass Incarceration

September 24, 2020  The exhibition, which is available online indefinitely and in person on campus through Oct. 1, shines a light on the effects of mass incarceration on the lives of Americans. The exhibition is a culmination of a two-year project that brought contemporary artists to Central Florida to participate in a series...