J.R. Hopes Scholarship Brings Hope to Artists for 12th Year
May 18, 2021 For 12 years, the J.R. Hopes Scholarship has given UCF art students the resources they need to reach their full potential and has benefitted over 50 students. This year’s scholarship winners are Vito Angelo Silecchia, Sierra Fuentes, Emily Harnett, Kai Schulz, Gianni Vazquez and Eileen Zelaya.
Keri Watson Harnesses the Power of the Arts Beyond the Classroom
May 11, 2021 Associate professor of art history. Executive director of the Florida Prison Education Project. CO-PI of the NEA Big Read: Central Florida grant. Advocate. However you describe her, Keri Watson is a force to be reckoned with in the School of Visual Arts and Design.
Gabriel Marino Selected for 32nd Annual ACA Student Exhibition
May 05, 2021 A studio art student with a concentration in photography has been selected to exhibit in the 32nd Annual University Student Exhibition presented by the Atlantic Center for the Arts.
Staff Awards Recognize Dedication and Exemplary Service
April 29, 2021 The annual college staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to the college and UCF.
CAH Faculty Members Receive Tenure and Promotion in 2021
April 26, 2021 In 2021, 28 arts and humanities faculty members received promotion or tenure to recognize their dedication to the university.
Photos That Capture the Creativity of 2021 UCF Celebrates the Arts
April 14, 2021 Although UCF Celebrates the Arts looked a little different this year, the heart of the annual festival remained the same: the arts are built on community.
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.
2021 Founders’ Day Awards Honor Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
April 07, 2021 Faculty members from across the college were honored for the 2021 Founders’ Day Honors Convocation, which recognizes UCF faculty members and students from across disciplines for their academic achievements, contributions and tenures.
2021 Founders’ Day Honorees
April 07, 2021 The annual recognition celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of our faculty members and students.
Graduation Info for 2021 Spring Graduates
April 05, 2021 The commencement ceremony for graduates of the College of Arts and Humanities will be Friday, May 7 at 9 am.
SVAD Professor Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz Uses Art to Call for Change
April 01, 2021 Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz is a renowned interdisciplinary artist and associate professor who seeks to use art as a medium for social awareness and change.
Student Creative Group Helps Bring UCF Celebrates the Arts to Life
March 29, 2021 The lead design for this year’s theme was created by a team of students from the School of Visual Arts and Design.
An Up-Close Look at the Printing Process at Flying Horse Editions
March 23, 2021 Flying Horse Editions is a collaborative research studio for visual artists at the University of Central Florida.
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.
SVAD Students Win Big at the AAF Orlando’s American Advertising Awards
March 04, 2021 UCF School of Visual Arts and Design students have been named winners of the AAF Orlando’s American Advertising Awards or “Addys.”
UCF Grads Helped Bring Pixar’s ‘Soul’ to Life
March 01, 2021 Animators Teresa Falcone ’14 and Christopher Sanchez ’14 share their experience of working on the Golden Globes winner.
Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz First SVAD Faculty Member Elected to CAA Board of Directors
February 25, 2021 Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz, associate professor of studio art, has been elected for a four-year term on the College Art Association Board of Directors.
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.
7th Annual Healing Art Exhibition Showcases Social Justice Visibility
February 10, 2021 The Art of Being Visible: Expressions of Social Justice virtual reception will take place on Zoom Feb. 10 at 6 p.m