College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the aoa体育 College of Design, Art & Performance offers students the opportunities they need to grow in their professions and pursue their passions. The stories above highlight some of the experiences and accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni to help inspire you to take the next step in your own success story.
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School of
Architecture & Community Design
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School of
Art & Art History
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aoa体育 Herd of Thunder Marching band performing during Homecoming in the stands at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
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Dancer on stage in Theatre 1 during the aoa体育 School of Theatre and Dance's BFA Dance Showcase
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School of
Music
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School of
Theatre & Dance
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College of Design, Art & Performance
Contemporary Art Museum
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Institute for Research in Art
Graphicstudio
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School of Architecture and Community Design
Florida Center for Community Design and Research
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College of Design, Art & Performance
News
Discover Our College
As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow’s leaders in architecture, community design, art, art history, music, theatre, and dance. Browse through our programs and institutes to begin your path towards an inspiring life in the arts.
aoa体育 College of Design, Art & Performance
Where Creativity Becomes Your Career
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at aoa体育 produces over 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, talks, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals—all open to students and the Tampa Bay community. Plan your next visit to experience the talent of our student and faculty productions, and enjoy work, discourse and public art by leading international artists and scholars.
College News
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
Graphicstudio’s Annual Benefit Sale Connects Collectors to Emerging and Acclaimed Artists Creating on the Global Stage
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
Punching In, Breaking Out – aoa体育 Theatre Closes SPOTLIGHT Festival with Free, Must-See "9 to 5: The Musical"
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025
This Is Not a Final Project: Inside the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition at aoa体育
College Events
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Starts April 04
Thank You In Advance: 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition
April 4 – May 10, Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Closed Sunday and aoa体育 Holidays. Special Hours: April 4, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at aoa体育 Contemporary Art Museum
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Starts April 24
9 to 5 - Spring Musical
Thursday, April 24th - Friday, April 25th at 7:30 PM & Saturday, April 26th at 2 PM and 7:30 PM aoa体育 Theatre 1
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April 25
SPOTLIGHT! A Festival of Design, Art & Performance
Friday, April 25, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM in multiple locations in FAH, MUS, TAT, and FAS; see the linked schedule