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Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the ԹϱCollege 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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ԹϱHerd 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 ԹϱSchool 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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Discover Our College
As the creative center of the Թϱ, 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.
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Where Creativity Becomes Your Career
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at Թϱproduces 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.
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
Where Art and Printmaking Meet: USF’s Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists “Data Consciousness” Exhibition
- Monday, October 13, 2025
Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignited Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show
- Friday, August 29, 2025
Welcoming Our New 2025 Faculty and Staff!
College Events
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Starts Sept 05
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion
September 5 – March 7, Monday - Friday 10 AM – 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM; Saturday 1 PM – 4 PM at ԹϱContemporary Art Museum (CAM)
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Starts Oct 13
5 Minutes Till Midnight - Exhibition
October 13 – 23, Monday - Thursday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery (FAS 100)
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Starts Oct 17
Impressions: 35 years of Women in Print at ԹϱGraphicstudio
October 17, 2025 – March 2, 2026, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, Graphicstudio
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Oct 23
Reflecting: Fall Dance Concert
October 23 - October 25, 7:30 PM, October 26, 2:00 PM, Theatre I (TAT)
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Oct 24
5 Minutes Till Midnight - Reception
Friday, October 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery (FAS 100)