/arts/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 11 Feb 2026 00:20:14 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts/news/2026/20260203-from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usf-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxIn the 1960s through early ’70s, there was a saying about Ybor City’s main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 ͬ����ɫ�� graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa officials proposed turning the district into a bullfighting arena. Ybor was ultimately saved by bulls, but a different kind: the ͬ����ɫ�� Bulls.Paul Guzzo, University Communications and MarketingTue, 03 Feb 2026 10:52:51 From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: ͬ����ɫ��’s 70-year role in Ybor CityIn the 1960s through early ’70s, there was a saying about Ybor City’s main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 ͬ����ɫ�� graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa officials proposed turning the district into a bullfighting arena. Ybor was ultimately saved by bulls, but a different kind: the ͬ����ɫ�� Bulls.The view down 7th Avenue in Ybor City./arts/news/2026/20260203-from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usf-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxArt & Art History,Graphicstudio/arts/news/2026/20260128-usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxThe ͬ����ɫ�� has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Tina Meketa, University Communications and MarketingWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:08:43 ͬ����ɫ�� earns national recognition for community engagementThe ͬ����ɫ�� has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium./arts/news/2026/20260128-usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxCommunity Outreach,Music/arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxThe ͬ����ɫ�� School of Music, NEA Research Labs’ Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 15 Jan 2026 10:09:36 Music, Memory, and Service: Supporting Veterans Through ResearchThe ͬ����ɫ�� School of Music, NEA Research Labs’ Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.Trombone players in camouflage military uniform. /arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxMusic,Research/arts/news/2026/20260112-usf-artists-selected-for-the-ringlings-nuestro-vaiven-our-sway.aspxSeven ͬ����ɫ�� College of Design, Art & Performance Art & Art History artists were selected for Nuestro Vaivén, an exhibition at The Ringling (now through March 22, 2026). This experience proudly showcases 22 artists who represent both the Americas and Florida, exploring various themes: expressions of beauty across visual traditions, health interpreted through stories of resilience, and cultural identity revealed in personal and collective narratives.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceMon, 12 Jan 2026 13:41:19 ͬ����ɫ�� Artists Selected for The Ringling’s Nuestro Vaivén (Our Sway)Seven ͬ����ɫ�� College of Design, Art & Performance Art & Art History artists were selected for Nuestro Vaivén, an exhibition at The Ringling (now through March 22, 2026). This experience proudly showcases 22 artists who represent both the Americas and Florida, exploring various themes: expressions of beauty across visual traditions, health interpreted through stories of resilience, and cultural identity revealed in personal and collective narratives.Headshots of participating artists./arts/news/2026/20260112-usf-artists-selected-for-the-ringlings-nuestro-vaiven-our-sway.aspxArt & Art History,Students & Alumni/arts/news/2025/20251212-florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-next-usf-president.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, today unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem (pronounced Mow-ezz Lee-may-yem) as the ͬ����ɫ��’s ninth president.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:51:30 Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as ͬ����ɫ��'s next presidentThe Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, today unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem (pronounced Mow-ezz Lee-may-yem) as the ͬ����ɫ��’s ninth president.Dr. Moez Limayem smiling and giving the ͬ����ɫ�� "horns up" hand salute./arts/news/2025/20251212-florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-next-usf-president.aspxAnnouncements/arts/news/2025/20251204-in-memory-of-professor-josue-robles-caraballo.aspxJosué Robles, a 2007 Master of Architecture graduate who served the School of Architecture & Community Design in multiple faculty roles since 2012, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 47.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:41:17 In Memory of Professor Josué Robles CaraballoJosué Robles, a 2007 Master of Architecture graduate who served the School of Architecture & Community Design in multiple faculty roles since 2012, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 47.Josué Robles Caraballo headshot/arts/news/2025/20251204-in-memory-of-professor-josue-robles-caraballo.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2025/20251203-maria-pellot-usf-alumna-reaching-recognition-as-fellow-of-aia.aspxWhen Maria first stepped onto the ͬ����ɫ��’s campus, she had just completed her undergraduate degree at Florida International University. With barely a week between programs, she arrived at ͬ����ɫ��’s School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD) eager, uncertain, and ready to immerse herself in a new academic home. What she found was more than just a graduate program; it was a community that would shape her career, her relationships, and her identity. Now a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a distinction held by only 3% of licensed architects in the U.S., Maria reflects on her time at ͬ����ɫ�� as the foundation of a career built on passion, purpose, and people.Derek Jordan, College of Design, Art & PerformanceWed, 03 Dec 2025 15:03:31 Maria Pellot, ͬ����ɫ�� Alumna Reaching National Recognition as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA)When Maria first stepped onto the ͬ����ɫ��’s campus, she had just completed her undergraduate degree at Florida International University. With barely a week between programs, she arrived at ͬ����ɫ��’s School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD) eager, uncertain, and ready to immerse herself in a new academic home. What she found was more than just a graduate program; it was a community that would shape her career, her relationships, and her identity. Now a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a distinction held by only 3% of licensed architects in the U.S., Maria reflects on her time at ͬ����ɫ�� as the foundation of a career built on passion, purpose, and people.Maria Pellot giving an Architecture presentation./arts/news/2025/20251203-maria-pellot-usf-alumna-reaching-recognition-as-fellow-of-aia.aspxArchitecture,Students & Alumni/arts/news/2025/20251125-rooted-in-place-michael-halflants.aspxArchitect and ͬ����ɫ�� faculty member Michael Halflants has had a notable year. His firm, Halflants + Pichette Architects, was named to the Forbes inaugural America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list and received several AIA awards for projects across Florida’s Gulf Coast. These achievements highlight the guiding principles he brings into the classroom at the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Design, Art & Performance School of Architecture & Community Design.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceMon, 01 Dec 2025 14:33:21 Rooted in Place: How Michael Halflants’ Award-Winning Practice Shapes Student Learning at ͬ����ɫ��Architect and ͬ����ɫ�� faculty member Michael Halflants has had a notable year. His firm, Halflants + Pichette Architects, was named to the Forbes inaugural America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list and received several AIA awards for projects across Florida’s Gulf Coast. These achievements highlight the guiding principles he brings into the classroom at the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Design, Art & Performance School of Architecture & Community Design.Michael Halflants sitting at a table and teaching students./arts/news/2025/20251125-rooted-in-place-michael-halflants.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxThe ͬ����ɫ�� College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed a groundbreaking new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen community engagement.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, Kelly Smith, Chief Communications Officer, The Florida Orchestra, Photography and Video by Bryce Womeldurf,College of Design, Art & PerformanceFri, 07 Nov 2025 16:17:56 ͬ����ɫ�� and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connectionThe ͬ����ɫ�� College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed a groundbreaking new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen community engagement.Chelsea Gallo conducts the Symphony Orchestra/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxMusic/arts/news/2025/20251106-from-thesis-to-oscars-shortlist-xindi-zhang-ai-driven-film-wins.aspxWhen Xindi Zhang, Acting Assistant Professor in the College of Design, Art & Performance's School of Art & Art History at the ͬ����ɫ�� (ͬ����ɫ��), set out to create her thesis film The Song of Drifters, she wanted to explore how memory, self-discovery, and belonging could be expressed through both human emotion and artificial intelligence. The film recently advanced to the Oscars® shortlist in the Alternative/Experiential category, following Zhang’s Golden Award win at the 2025 Student Academy Awards®, one of the most prestigious honors for emerging filmmakers worldwide.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 06 Nov 2025 10:20:39 From Thesis to Oscars® Shortlist: Xindi Zhang’s AI-Driven Film Wins the Golden AwardWhen Xindi Zhang, Acting Assistant Professor in the College of Design, Art & Performance's School of Art & Art History at the ͬ����ɫ�� (ͬ����ɫ��), set out to create her thesis film The Song of Drifters, she wanted to explore how memory, self-discovery, and belonging could be expressed through both human emotion and artificial intelligence. The film recently advanced to the Oscars® shortlist in the Alternative/Experiential category, following Zhang’s Golden Award win at the 2025 Student Academy Awards®, one of the most prestigious honors for emerging filmmakers worldwide.Xindi front row center/arts/news/2025/20251106-from-thesis-to-oscars-shortlist-xindi-zhang-ai-driven-film-wins.aspxArt & Art History,Faculty/arts/news/2025/20251016-where-art-and-printmaking-meet-usf-graphicstudio.aspxData Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print is an exhibition at the Print Center New York featuring the portfolio undertaken by artists William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani in collaboration with six publishers including ͬ����ɫ��’s own Graphicstudio. The exhibition, running through December 13, also includes artworks by Tahir Hemphill, Julia Mallory, Silas Munro, and Kameelah Janan Rasheed.Mark Fredricks, College of Design, Art & Performance | GraphicstudioThu, 16 Oct 2025 13:27:36 Where Art and Printmaking Meet: ͬ����ɫ��’s Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists “Data Consciousness” ExhibitionData Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print is an exhibition at the Print Center New York featuring the portfolio undertaken by artists William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani in collaboration with six publishers including ͬ����ɫ��’s own Graphicstudio. The exhibition, running through December 13, also includes artworks by Tahir Hemphill, Julia Mallory, Silas Munro, and Kameelah Janan Rasheed.Yellow world map printed over a blue wood-like texture pattern./arts/news/2025/20251016-where-art-and-printmaking-meet-usf-graphicstudio.aspxGraphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20251010-green-and-gold-in-motion-herd-of-thunder.aspxThe ͬ����ɫ��’s Herd of Thunder marching band will bring green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show this Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance will feature 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they perform an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement that celebrates rhythm, unity and school pride. For many band members, this is the second year in a row to play during a Bucs game. It’s one of the university’s many ties to the NFL team, which hosts a number of fellowship and mentoring opportunities for ͬ����ɫ�� students.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, with Photography by Bryce Womeldurf & Cristina KleinMon, 13 Oct 2025 00:09:22 Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignited Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime showThe ͬ����ɫ��’s Herd of Thunder marching band will bring green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show this Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance will feature 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they perform an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement that celebrates rhythm, unity and school pride. For many band members, this is the second year in a row to play during a Bucs game. It’s one of the university’s many ties to the NFL team, which hosts a number of fellowship and mentoring opportunities for ͬ����ɫ�� students.Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium during the Bucs vs 49ers game./arts/news/2025/20251010-green-and-gold-in-motion-herd-of-thunder.aspxMusic/arts/news/2025/20250828-welcoming-our-new-faculty.aspxWe are delighted to welcome our new faculty members joining us in 2025. Their diverse expertise, creativity, and dedication to teaching and research will strengthen our community and inspire the next generation of students. Each brings unique perspectives and talents that will enrich the classroom, spark collaboration, and further advance our mission. Please join us in celebrating and extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our faculty.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:30:23 Welcoming Our New 2025 Faculty and Staff!We are delighted to welcome our new faculty members joining us in 2025. Their diverse expertise, creativity, and dedication to teaching and research will strengthen our community and inspire the next generation of students. Each brings unique perspectives and talents that will enrich the classroom, spark collaboration, and further advance our mission. Please join us in celebrating and extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our faculty.Headshot images of new faculty./arts/news/2025/20250828-welcoming-our-new-faculty.aspxFaculty/arts/news/2025/20250521-creative-teens-take-center-stage-at-usf-for-2025-scholastic-art-and-writing-awards.aspxBrimming with imagination, talent, and bold perspective, the 2025 Hillsborough County Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards lit up the ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance this May. From gallery walls to the mainstage, students in grades 7 through 12 showed what happens when young artists and writers are given space to explore and the power to express their personal vision.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfWed, 21 May 2025 14:16:43 Creative Teens Take Center Stage at ͬ����ɫ�� for the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing AwardsBrimming with imagination, talent, and bold perspective, the 2025 Hillsborough County Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards lit up the ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance this May. From gallery walls to the mainstage, students in grades 7 through 12 showed what happens when young artists and writers are given space to explore and the power to express their personal vision.A student speaks about their work while Laura Hobby, Supervisor of Visual and Theatre Arts Education for Hillsborough County Public Schools, looks on./arts/news/2025/20250521-creative-teens-take-center-stage-at-usf-for-2025-scholastic-art-and-writing-awards.aspxCommunity Outreach/arts/news/2025/20250519-usf-breaking-barriers-returns.aspxThis spring, the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum unveils Breaking Barriers: Beyond the Object—a photography exhibition that reimagines still life through the eyes of those who’ve lived extraordinary lives. Featuring the work of thirty-two U.S. military veterans and their family members, the show invites viewers to pause, look closely, and consider the personal meaning we place on everyday things.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 19 May 2025 15:31:52 ͬ����ɫ��’s Breaking Barriers Returns with a Poetic Look at the Power of ObjectsThis spring, the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum unveils Breaking Barriers: Beyond the Object—a photography exhibition that reimagines still life through the eyes of those who’ve lived extraordinary lives. Featuring the work of thirty-two U.S. military veterans and their family members, the show invites viewers to pause, look closely, and consider the personal meaning we place on everyday things.Brightly colored origami birds. - John Leduc, A Mother’s Gift, 2024. Courtesy of the artist./arts/news/2025/20250519-usf-breaking-barriers-returns.aspxCommunity Outreach,ͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2025/20250519-remembering-robert-campbell.aspxThe School of Architecture and Community Design at the ͬ����ɫ�� remembers Robert Campbell—Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic, celebrated architect, and one of the school’s earliest Gibbons or Markborough Endowed Chairs. Known for the clarity, wit, and warmth he brought to architectural criticism, Campbell left a lasting impression on the school during its formative years and helped shape a culture of curiosity and rigor that continues to guide SACD today.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 19 May 2025 11:52:27 Remembering Robert Campbell: Critic, Architect, and Former Endowed Chair at ͬ����ɫ��The School of Architecture and Community Design at the ͬ����ɫ�� remembers Robert Campbell—Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic, celebrated architect, and one of the school’s earliest Gibbons or Markborough Endowed Chairs. Known for the clarity, wit, and warmth he brought to architectural criticism, Campbell left a lasting impression on the school during its formative years and helped shape a culture of curiosity and rigor that continues to guide SACD today.Robert Campbell headshot/arts/news/2025/20250519-remembering-robert-campbell.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2025/20250501-when-the-lights-came-up-spotlight-festival.aspxIt didn’t just showcase art. It made a statement. On Friday, April 25, the ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance launched the first-ever SPOTLIGHT Festival, an ambitious, campus-wide celebration that transformed performance and exhibition spaces into a living, breathing showcase of creative energy. Designed to illuminate the force and vision powering the college, SPOTLIGHT didn’t just open its doors to the public—it invited them into the heart of the work.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfThu, 01 May 2025 14:31:38 When the Lights Came Up: SPOTLIGHT Festival Marks a Bold New Chapter in Creative EducationIt didn’t just showcase art. It made a statement. On Friday, April 25, the ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance launched the first-ever SPOTLIGHT Festival, an ambitious, campus-wide celebration that transformed performance and exhibition spaces into a living, breathing showcase of creative energy. Designed to illuminate the force and vision powering the college, SPOTLIGHT didn’t just open its doors to the public—it invited them into the heart of the work.A collage of images from the first SPOTLIGHT festival./arts/news/2025/20250501-when-the-lights-came-up-spotlight-festival.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Music,Theatre & Dance,ͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2025/20250501-the-road-not-taken.aspxOn Tuesday, May 6, internationally renowned pianist, educator, and artistic director Idith Meshulam Korman returns to her roots at the ͬ����ɫ�� for a powerful evening of performance and reflection. Taking place at the ͬ����ɫ�� School of Music’s Barness Recital Hall, The Road Not Taken will spotlight underperformed and historically overlooked works in a program that blends intimacy, virtuosity, and vision. Following the performance, WSMR’s Bethany Cagle, of West Central Florida’s only classical music station, will moderate a conversation with the artist.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 01 May 2025 11:09:40 The Road Not Taken: Idith Meshulam Korman Returns to ͬ����ɫ�� for a Rare Musical ExperienceOn Tuesday, May 6, internationally renowned pianist, educator, and artistic director Idith Meshulam Korman returns to her roots at the ͬ����ɫ�� for a powerful evening of performance and reflection. Taking place at the ͬ����ɫ�� School of Music’s Barness Recital Hall, The Road Not Taken will spotlight underperformed and historically overlooked works in a program that blends intimacy, virtuosity, and vision. Following the performance, WSMR’s Bethany Cagle, of West Central Florida’s only classical music station, will moderate a conversation with the artist.Idith Meshulam Korman performs on the piano./arts/news/2025/20250501-the-road-not-taken.aspxMusic/arts/news/2025/0250417-punching-in-breaking-out-spotlight-closes-with-9-to-5-the-musical.aspxWork isn’t just a place you go; it’s a fight for respect, recognition, and the right to dream bigger. That’s the heartbeat of 9 to 5: The Musical, and it’s taking center stage as the School of Theatre & Dance at the ͬ����ɫ�� brings this cult classic to life. Even better? Admission is completely free.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:07:51 Punching In, Breaking Out – ͬ����ɫ�� Theatre Closes SPOTLIGHT Festival with Free, Must-See "9 to 5: The Musical"Work isn’t just a place you go; it’s a fight for respect, recognition, and the right to dream bigger. That’s the heartbeat of 9 to 5: The Musical, and it’s taking center stage as the School of Theatre & Dance at the ͬ����ɫ�� brings this cult classic to life. Even better? Admission is completely free.Student actors practice for 9-to-5: The Musical/arts/news/2025/0250417-punching-in-breaking-out-spotlight-closes-with-9-to-5-the-musical.aspxTheatre & Dance/arts/news/2025/20250417-graphicstudios-annual-benefit-sale-connects-collectors-to-emerging-and-acclaimed-artists.aspxFor more than five decades, Graphicstudio has been a driving force in contemporary art – a place where some of the most compelling artists of our time have experimented, pushed boundaries, and left their mark. On Saturday, May 10, the atelier opens its doors once again for the 26th Annual Open House and Benefit Sale, inviting art lovers and collectors to engage with the heart of the creative process in printmaking and sculpture fabrication.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:22:35 Graphicstudio’s Annual Benefit Sale Connects Collectors to Emerging and Acclaimed Artists Creating on the Global StageFor more than five decades, Graphicstudio has been a driving force in contemporary art – a place where some of the most compelling artists of our time have experimented, pushed boundaries, and left their mark. On Saturday, May 10, the atelier opens its doors once again for the 26th Annual Open House and Benefit Sale, inviting art lovers and collectors to engage with the heart of the creative process in printmaking and sculpture fabrication.Esterio Segura - Todos quisieron volar: Hibrido de limo Chrysler New Yorker, 2006, Etching, screenprint, woodcut 30-1/2 x 37-1/8 inches. Published by Graphicstudio, ͬ����ɫ��, Tampa, FL./arts/news/2025/20250417-graphicstudios-annual-benefit-sale-connects-collectors-to-emerging-and-acclaimed-artists.aspxGraphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20250416-this-is-not-a-final-project-inside-the-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxSix artists. Six distinct practices. And one shared instinct: push everything further. This spring, the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History MFA artists aren’t just presenting work – they’re building worlds. Each piece on view at the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum feels like a portal: into memory, into ritual, into systems that need to be dismantled and reimagined.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfWed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:22 This Is Not a Final Project: Inside the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition at ͬ����ɫ��Six artists. Six distinct practices. And one shared instinct: push everything further. This spring, the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History MFA artists aren’t just presenting work – they’re building worlds. Each piece on view at the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum feels like a portal: into memory, into ritual, into systems that need to be dismantled and reimagined.Michael Lonchar, Gone Fishing, Out For A Swim, 2025/arts/news/2025/20250416-this-is-not-a-final-project-inside-the-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxArt & Art History,ͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2025/20250414-spotlight-2025-a-festival-bringing-design-art-and-performance-to-life.aspxMark your calendar. On Friday, April 25, the College of Design, Art & Performance at the ͬ����ɫ�� is launching its inaugural SPOTLIGHT Festival – a bold celebration of creativity and talent that’s free and open to all. This isn’t just another campus event. It’s a statement. A living testament to the way art and design can shift perspectives and spark something deeper.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 14 Apr 2025 00:18:33 SPOTLIGHT 2025: A Festival Bringing Design, Art & Performance to LifeMark your calendar. On Friday, April 25, the College of Design, Art & Performance at the ͬ����ɫ�� is launching its inaugural SPOTLIGHT Festival – a bold celebration of creativity and talent that’s free and open to all. This isn’t just another campus event. It’s a statement. A living testament to the way art and design can shift perspectives and spark something deeper.1966 image of the ͬ����ɫ�� FAH building./arts/news/2025/20250414-spotlight-2025-a-festival-bringing-design-art-and-performance-to-life.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Music,Theatre & Dance/arts/news/2025/20250404-meet-the-next-generation-of-artists-thank-you-in-advance-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxFrom April 4 through May 10, 2025, visitors to the ͬ����ɫ��’s Contemporary Art Museum can experience "Thank You in Advance," a bold and thoughtful exhibition showcasing the work of six emerging artists completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees. More than a thesis show, this annual exhibition is a launchpad—a first look at the voices shaping what’s next in contemporary art.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfFri, 04 Apr 2025 00:10:32 Meet the Next Generation of Artists: “Thank You in Advance,” the 2025 MFA Thesis ExhibitionFrom April 4 through May 10, 2025, visitors to the ͬ����ɫ��’s Contemporary Art Museum can experience "Thank You in Advance," a bold and thoughtful exhibition showcasing the work of six emerging artists completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees. More than a thesis show, this annual exhibition is a launchpad—a first look at the voices shaping what’s next in contemporary art.A line of black Virgin of Guadalupe statues, part of a piece by Adrian Gomez, titled Bisagras, 2025/arts/news/2025/20250404-meet-the-next-generation-of-artists-thank-you-in-advance-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxArt & Art History,ͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2025/20250331-this-is-arthouse-xxv.aspxOn the evening of April 4, the School of Art & Art History at the College of Design, Art & Performance isn’t just opening its doors — it’s blowing the roof off. This is ArtHouse XXV, and it is pure creative voltage.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfMon, 31 Mar 2025 11:37:44 This Is ArtHouse XXVOn the evening of April 4, the School of Art & Art History at the College of Design, Art & Performance isn’t just opening its doors — it’s blowing the roof off. This is ArtHouse XXV, and it is pure creative voltage.ArtHouse attendees view prints through 3D glasses./arts/news/2025/20250331-this-is-arthouse-xxv.aspxArt & Art History,Community Outreach/arts/news/2025/20250320-theres-perfect-harmony-in-usf-concert-halls-new-name.aspxStep into the South Tampa home of Pete and Cynthia Zinober and the classical musical soundtrack of their life becomes instantly evident. A well-worn piano that belonged to Pete’s mother anchors a cozy room to the right; vintage brass instruments cast a soft glow from various corners. Pete proudly displays the 1892 valve trombone he bought for a steal on eBay for $300, as well as a 1920 Conn Wonder cornet and a 1926 double-bell euphonium. Prominently displayed is a Miraphone euphonium, with which he performs as principal euphonium in the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band and the Tampa Community Band.Dave ScheiberThu, 20 Mar 2025 14:44:06 There's perfect harmony in ͬ����ɫ�� concert hall's new nameStep into the South Tampa home of Pete and Cynthia Zinober and the classical musical soundtrack of their life becomes instantly evident. A well-worn piano that belonged to Pete’s mother anchors a cozy room to the right; vintage brass instruments cast a soft glow from various corners. Pete proudly displays the 1892 valve trombone he bought for a steal on eBay for $300, as well as a 1920 Conn Wonder cornet and a 1926 double-bell euphonium. Prominently displayed is a Miraphone euphonium, with which he performs as principal euphonium in the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band and the Tampa Community Band.Pete and Cynthia Zinober/arts/news/2025/20250320-theres-perfect-harmony-in-usf-concert-halls-new-name.aspxAnnouncements,Music/arts/news/2025/20250306-richard-kings-sonic-mastery-strikes-gold-again.aspxFive Academy Awards. Three BAFTAs. A legacy that runs through the very fabric of modern cinema. Richard King’s name isn’t just etched into Hollywood history – it pulses through every frame of the films he touches. This year, the ͬ����ɫ�� alum took home his fifth Oscar for Best Sound Editing on Dune: Part Two, cementing his place among the most decorated sound designers of all time.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 06 Mar 2025 14:53:17 ͬ����ɫ�� Alum Richard King’s Sonic Mastery Strikes Gold – AgainFive Academy Awards. Three BAFTAs. A legacy that runs through the very fabric of modern cinema. Richard King’s name isn’t just etched into Hollywood history – it pulses through every frame of the films he touches. This year, the ͬ����ɫ�� alum took home his fifth Oscar for Best Sound Editing on Dune: Part Two, cementing his place among the most decorated sound designers of all time.Richard King accepts his award./arts/news/2025/20250306-richard-kings-sonic-mastery-strikes-gold-again.aspxArt & Art History,Students & Alumni/arts/news/2025/20250304-big-opportunities-bigger-connections.aspxOpportunities, connections, and a fresh new headshot—The College of Design, Art & Performance at ͬ����ɫ�� pulled out all the stops at this year’s Career & Internship Expo. Held on Friday, February 21, at the Marshall Student Center, the event brought together students and top industry leaders for an afternoon of networking, career insights, and professional growth.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingTue, 04 Mar 2025 14:44:35 Big Opportunities, Bigger Connections: Inside the College of Design, Art & Performance’s Career ExpoOpportunities, connections, and a fresh new headshot—The College of Design, Art & Performance at ͬ����ɫ�� pulled out all the stops at this year’s Career & Internship Expo. Held on Friday, February 21, at the Marshall Student Center, the event brought together students and top industry leaders for an afternoon of networking, career insights, and professional growth.Headshot images/arts/news/2025/20250304-big-opportunities-bigger-connections.aspxCommunity Outreach/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the ͬ����ɫ��, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingFri, 14 Feb 2025 09:54:31 ͬ����ɫ�� Professor Ya-Hui Cheng Honored for Groundbreaking Research in MusicMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the ͬ����ɫ��, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.An orange sun in a red sky./arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxFaculty,Music,Research/arts/news/2025/20250206-insideart-at-15-a-legacy-of-learning-through-contemporary-art.aspxFor fifteen years, InsideART has been redefining how educators approach teaching, blending contemporary art with social studies to spark deeper conversations in the classroom. A collaborative initiative between the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum (ͬ����ɫ��CAM) and the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Education, the program has become a go-to resource for secondary educators, offering innovative professional development and freely accessible curricula designed to tackle real-world issues through visual literacy.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 06 Feb 2025 11:06:38 InsideART at 15: A Legacy of Learning Through Contemporary ArtFor fifteen years, InsideART has been redefining how educators approach teaching, blending contemporary art with social studies to spark deeper conversations in the classroom. A collaborative initiative between the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum (ͬ����ɫ��CAM) and the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Education, the program has become a go-to resource for secondary educators, offering innovative professional development and freely accessible curricula designed to tackle real-world issues through visual literacy.A student looks at a print of an artwork./arts/news/2025/20250206-insideart-at-15-a-legacy-of-learning-through-contemporary-art.aspxͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the ͬ����ɫ�� Institute for Research in Art’s Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio’s pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:16:27 National Gallery of Art acquires limited edition prints from ͬ����ɫ��’s GraphicstudioThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the ͬ����ɫ�� Institute for Research in Art’s Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio’s pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.a. Sebastiaan Bremer, I’ve been holding my breath now for a while now #2, 2021, archival pigment print, 12 7/8 x 19 in./arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxAnnouncements,Graphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20250128-usf-faculty-recognized-at-aia-tampa-bay-honor-and-design-awards.aspx.aspxThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted its annual Honor and Design Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to the field of architecture. Several faculty members from the ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance received prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to education, mentorship, and innovative design.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingTue, 28 Jan 2025 15:05:25 ͬ����ɫ�� faculty recognized at AIA Tampa Bay Honor and Design AwardsThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted its annual Honor and Design Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to the field of architecture. Several faculty members from the ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance received prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to education, mentorship, and innovative design.Architectural models./arts/news/2025/20250128-usf-faculty-recognized-at-aia-tampa-bay-honor-and-design-awards.aspx.aspxAnnouncements,Architecture/arts/news/2025/20250117-usf-students-and-mosi-spotlight-new-era-for-digital-dome-planetarium.aspxThe Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium, as announced in a recent press release from MOSI. Students from ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance were invited to explore the space to imagine the real possibilities this groundbreaking technology holds for their art.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingFri, 17 Jan 2025 14:24:55 ͬ����ɫ�� students and MOSI spotlight new era for digital dome planetariumThe Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium, as announced in a recent press release from MOSI. Students from ͬ����ɫ��’s College of Design, Art & Performance were invited to explore the space to imagine the real possibilities this groundbreaking technology holds for their art.A group of people stands in awe of a projection of a night sky with a gallaxy in the MOSI digital dome./arts/news/2025/20250117-usf-students-and-mosi-spotlight-new-era-for-digital-dome-planetarium.aspxArt & Art History/arts/news/2025/20250108-usfcam-presents-x-factor-latinx-artists-and-the-reconquest-of-the-everyday.aspxX Factor locates dynamic entry points into the ongoing discussion and expansion of the term Latinx through the work of fifteen of America’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition grounds a series of redefinitions of “Latinity” in the everyday lives of its creators, especially where artworks and creative processes reconquer novel meanings from hackneyed and conventional ideas of ethnicity, race, class, politics, representation, and the various histories of US migration.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:16:23 The ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum presents X Factor: Latinx Artists and the Reconquest of the EverydayX Factor locates dynamic entry points into the ongoing discussion and expansion of the term Latinx through the work of fifteen of America’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition grounds a series of redefinitions of “Latinity” in the everyday lives of its creators, especially where artworks and creative processes reconquer novel meanings from hackneyed and conventional ideas of ethnicity, race, class, politics, representation, and the various histories of US migration.A wall of 12 national flags with black and white American flags screen printed on top of them, by artist Eddy A. López (b. 1978, Matagalpa, Nicaragua), In-Dependencia, 2021-2022. Courtesy of the artist. /arts/news/2025/20250108-usfcam-presents-x-factor-latinx-artists-and-the-reconquest-of-the-everyday.aspxͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region’s fishing captains with scientists from the ͬ����ɫ�� and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Cliff McBride, University Communications and MarketingMon, 02 Dec 2024 11:26:40 Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brandA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the ͬ����ɫ�� College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region’s fishing captains with scientists from the ͬ����ɫ�� and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Design students working with clients./arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxArt & Art History/arts/news/2024/20241108-from-usf-contemporary-art-museum-to-the-met.aspxMiami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova made waves with her first solo museum exhibition, FloodZone, which debuted at ͬ����ɫ��’s Contemporary Art Museum in 2020. This ongoing photographic series offers a striking visual response to the urgent realities of sea level rise in South Florida.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:40:26 From ͬ����ɫ��'s Contemporary Art Museum to The MetMiami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova made waves with her first solo museum exhibition, FloodZone, which debuted at ͬ����ɫ��’s Contemporary Art Museum in 2020. This ongoing photographic series offers a striking visual response to the urgent realities of sea level rise in South Florida.An alligator in a pool slowly filling with water from a pipe./arts/news/2024/20241108-from-usf-contemporary-art-museum-to-the-met.aspxͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2024/20241031-check-out-the-usf-contemporary-art-museums-feature-on-fox13-tampa-bay-to-get-an-inside-look-at-skyway-2024.aspxFor 2024, the work of 63 local artists is being showcased at the Tampa Museum of Art, ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Sarasota Art Museum and The Ringling Museum of Art. Twelve artists are featured at the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum (CAM).Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:51:13 Check out the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum's feature on FOX13 Tampa Bay to get an inside look at Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration exhibition.For 2024, the work of 63 local artists is being showcased at the Tampa Museum of Art, ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Sarasota Art Museum and The Ringling Museum of Art. Twelve artists are featured at the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum (CAM).Visitors to the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum view Elisabeth Condon's work "Archipelago." Photography by Bryce Womeldurf/arts/news/2024/20241031-check-out-the-usf-contemporary-art-museums-feature-on-fox13-tampa-bay-to-get-an-inside-look-at-skyway-2024.aspxͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxOn Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer’s Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:01:22 Tune in to hear Gretchen Ward Warren, retired ͬ����ɫ�� Professor Emerita of Dance, and her story on NPR’s On Point with Mindy Todd, where she reflects on self-discovery, adventure, the world of dance and her new book!On Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer’s Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Ballerinas lined up/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxTheatre & Dance/arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxIn a first-of-its-kind study, ͬ����ɫ�� researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, ͬ����ɫ�� professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Tina Meketa, University Communications and MarketingWed, 02 Oct 2024 10:07:48 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivorsIn a first-of-its-kind study, ͬ����ɫ�� researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, ͬ����ɫ�� professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Participants in a research class play piano./arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxFaculty,Music,Research/arts/news/2024/20240908-usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxͬ����ɫ��’s Herd of Thunder is putting in the mileage marching across the field at Raymond James Stadium. They’re two-for-two playing at home openers. First, it was the ͬ����ɫ�� football game, and now, during halftime at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Washington Commanders.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:46:42 ͬ����ɫ�� HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerͬ����ɫ��’s Herd of Thunder is putting in the mileage marching across the field at Raymond James Stadium. They’re two-for-two playing at home openers. First, it was the ͬ����ɫ�� football game, and now, during halftime at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Washington Commanders.Three band members play trumpet among two large gold flags./arts/news/2024/20240908-usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMusic,Students & Alumni/arts/news/2024/20240827-holly-drive-collective-shines-at-musikfest.aspxThe Holly Drive Collective, a creative collaborative network student ensemble at College of The Arts at the ͬ����ɫ�� made waves at Musikfest, one of the nation's longest-running music festivals in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The group's performance, featuring a blend of rap, rock, hip hop, R&B, and metal showcased their original music and talent.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:01:46 Holly Drive Collective Shines at Musikfest and BeyondThe Holly Drive Collective, a creative collaborative network student ensemble at College of The Arts at the ͬ����ɫ�� made waves at Musikfest, one of the nation's longest-running music festivals in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The group's performance, featuring a blend of rap, rock, hip hop, R&B, and metal showcased their original music and talent.Holly Drive Collective performs on stage at Musikfest./arts/news/2024/20240827-holly-drive-collective-shines-at-musikfest.aspxMusic,Students & Alumni/arts/news/2024/20240729-usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa.aspxWith Tampa on track for record-breaking heat this summer, ͬ����ɫ�� researchers are collaborating with the city of Tampa to implement strategies that can help protect the city and its residents. The project, Bridging Knowledge to Action, will direct the city’s efforts to enhance resilience through new initiatives, including planting more trees and establishing dedicated spaces for individuals to cool down.Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and MarketingMon, 29 Jul 2024 15:16:03 ͬ����ɫ�� architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatWith Tampa on track for record-breaking heat this summer, ͬ����ɫ�� researchers are collaborating with the city of Tampa to implement strategies that can help protect the city and its residents. The project, Bridging Knowledge to Action, will direct the city’s efforts to enhance resilience through new initiatives, including planting more trees and establishing dedicated spaces for individuals to cool down.Trees lining the sidewalks to give residents an idea of what the walkways to cool corridors in East Tampa will soon look like./arts/news/2024/20240729-usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2024/20240523-reimagining-west-tampas-heart-usf-architecture-students-breathe-new-life-into-centro-espanol.aspxThe historic Centro Español building in West Tampa has stood as a cornerstone of the community for over a century. Now, thanks to the vision and creativity of ͬ����ɫ�� School of Architecture and Community Design students and their proposals, this landmark is for a vibrant new chapter.Thu, 23 May 2024 14:40:12 Reimagining West Tampa's Heart: ͬ����ɫ�� Architecture Students Breathe New Life into Centro EspañolThe historic Centro Español building in West Tampa has stood as a cornerstone of the community for over a century. Now, thanks to the vision and creativity of ͬ����ɫ�� School of Architecture and Community Design students and their proposals, this landmark is for a vibrant new chapter.ͬ����ɫ��: A Preeminent Research University/arts/news/2024/20240523-reimagining-west-tampas-heart-usf-architecture-students-breathe-new-life-into-centro-espanol.aspxArchitecture/arts/news/2024/20240522-usf-clarinet-ensemble-to-take-center-stage-at-international-clarinetfest-in-dublin-ireland.aspxCollege of The Arts at the ͬ����ɫ�� is proud to announce that our esteemed ͬ����ɫ�� Clarinet Ensemble is one of only three American universities that has been invited to perform at the prestigious ClarinetFest® 2024 in Dublin, Ireland!Wed, 22 May 2024 18:02:02 ͬ����ɫ�� Clarinet Ensemble to Take Center Stage at International ClarinetFest in Dublin, IrelandCollege of The Arts at the ͬ����ɫ�� is proud to announce that our esteemed ͬ����ɫ�� Clarinet Ensemble is one of only three American universities that has been invited to perform at the prestigious ClarinetFest® 2024 in Dublin, Ireland!A musician performs on a clarinet./arts/news/2024/20240522-usf-clarinet-ensemble-to-take-center-stage-at-international-clarinetfest-in-dublin-ireland.aspxMusic/arts/news/2024/20240521-usf-faculty-and-alumni-unite-for-ai-powered-musical-in-nyc.aspxͬ����ɫ�� professors and alumni team up for a groundbreaking pop-rock musical adaptation of "The Vampire." This innovative project features lyrics inspired by artificial intelligence and a captivating score by Dr. Clint Randles, Professor of Music Education and Co-Director of Contemporary Commercial Music at ͬ����ɫ��. The script adaptation is a team effort by Dr. Patrick M. Finelli, Professor in the School of Theatre & Dance, and Douglas Hall, Assistant Professor of Theatre who also steps into the director's chair for "The Vampire."Tue, 21 May 2024 00:22:36 ͬ����ɫ�� Faculty & Alumni Unite for AI-Powered Pop-Rock Musical in NYCͬ����ɫ�� professors and alumni team up for a groundbreaking pop-rock musical adaptation of "The Vampire." This innovative project features lyrics inspired by artificial intelligence and a captivating score by Dr. Clint Randles, Professor of Music Education and Co-Director of Contemporary Commercial Music at ͬ����ɫ��. The script adaptation is a team effort by Dr. Patrick M. Finelli, Professor in the School of Theatre & Dance, and Douglas Hall, Assistant Professor of Theatre who also steps into the director's chair for "The Vampire."A dark figure in a red cape climbs through the mountains./arts/news/2024/20240521-usf-faculty-and-alumni-unite-for-ai-powered-musical-in-nyc.aspx/arts/news/2024/20240514-breaking-barriers-exhibition-reception-artist-panel.aspxThe ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum is pleased to present the exhibition Breaking Barriers: PORTRAIT as part of its arts programming for military veterans.Tue, 14 May 2024 09:31:57 Breaking Barriers - Exhibition | Reception | Artists PanelThe ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum is pleased to present the exhibition Breaking Barriers: PORTRAIT as part of its arts programming for military veterans.Eyes shown with a heavy blue tint. Agustin Collazo Jr - La Mirada 2023/arts/news/2024/20240514-breaking-barriers-exhibition-reception-artist-panel.aspxͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2024/20240502-jackson-haborak-receives-fulbright-award.aspxThe ͬ����ɫ��’s College of The Arts is pleased to announce that Jackson Haborak has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study for a Master of Arts in Contemporary Theatre and Dance Dramaturgy at Utrecht University in the Netherlands starting next fall.Thu, 02 May 2024 00:09:49 Jackson Haborak Receives Fulbright AwardThe ͬ����ɫ��’s College of The Arts is pleased to announce that Jackson Haborak has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study for a Master of Arts in Contemporary Theatre and Dance Dramaturgy at Utrecht University in the Netherlands starting next fall.Jackson Haborak headshot/arts/news/2024/20240502-jackson-haborak-receives-fulbright-award.aspxStudents & Alumni,Theatre & Dance/arts/news/2024/20240419-skyway.aspxThe Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art; Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design; the Tampa Museum of Art; and the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum—are proud to announce their joint effort in presenting this groundbreaking showcase.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:15:32 ‘Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration’ Unites Five Tampa Bay Area Museums in an Innovative Art ExhibitionThe Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg; The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art; Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design; the Tampa Museum of Art; and the ͬ����ɫ�� Contemporary Art Museum—are proud to announce their joint effort in presenting this groundbreaking showcase."Skyway" text in green over a black and white image of Tampa Bay./arts/news/2024/20240419-skyway.aspxͬ����ɫ�� CAM/arts/news/2024/20240410-tampa-inspires-architectural-firm-jswd-to-open-first-office-outside-of-germany.aspxA German architecture firm is opening its first United States office in Tampa and is in the process of hiring 30 new employees to run it. The firm is JSWD and is based in Cologne. It has a second office in Berlin. Its new 2,960-square-foot office in Tampa will be in a former storefront at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Highway, off Waters Avenue and just outside the city’s Carrollwood neighborhood. The space was previously occupied by Sorrento Sweets, a local Italian bakery. The firm is scheduled to open next week in the space.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:01:46 Strong talent pipeline and collaborative connections in Tampa inspires architectural firm JSWD to open first office outside of Germany - Business ObserverA German architecture firm is opening its first United States office in Tampa and is in the process of hiring 30 new employees to run it. The firm is JSWD and is based in Cologne. It has a second office in Berlin. Its new 2,960-square-foot office in Tampa will be in a former storefront at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Highway, off Waters Avenue and just outside the city’s Carrollwood neighborhood. The space was previously occupied by Sorrento Sweets, a local Italian bakery. The firm is scheduled to open next week in the space.The German firm JSWD is opening a Tampa office in a space once occupied by Sorrento Sweets./arts/news/2024/20240410-tampa-inspires-architectural-firm-jswd-to-open-first-office-outside-of-germany.aspxArchitecture,Faculty/arts/news/2024/20240401-jason-lazarus-to-host-a-two-day-open-call-exhibition-how-to-watch-a-solar-elipse.aspxHeiress Gallery is pleased to announce, A Symphony and a Score (HOW TO WATCH A SOLAR ECLIPSE), a two-day, open-call exhibition (Friday April 5th and Saturday, April 6th) hosted by artist Jason Lazarus, in collaboration with the gallery, to prepare for and celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:33:01 Associate Professor of Art & Art History Jason Lazarus to host a two-day, open call exhibition, HOW TO WATCH A SOLAR ECLIPSE: A Symphony and a ScoreHeiress Gallery is pleased to announce, A Symphony and a Score (HOW TO WATCH A SOLAR ECLIPSE), a two-day, open-call exhibition (Friday April 5th and Saturday, April 6th) hosted by artist Jason Lazarus, in collaboration with the gallery, to prepare for and celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024.Solar Eclipse (August 21, 2017) Used, handmade solar eclipse viewers created by the public from everyday ephemera. Dimensions Variable, 2018/arts/news/2024/20240401-jason-lazarus-to-host-a-two-day-open-call-exhibition-how-to-watch-a-solar-elipse.aspxArt & Art History,Community Outreach,Faculty/arts/news/2024/test-new-internal-article-2-column.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:36:38 TEST - New Internal ArticleLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ͬ����ɫ��: A Preeminent Research University/arts/news/2024/test-new-internal-article-2-column.aspx