College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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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ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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 ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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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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.
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Where Creativity Becomes Your Career
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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 Events
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Sept 05
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion Artist Conversation + Opening Reception
Friday, September 5, 6pm: Artist Conversation at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Theatre 2 (THR), 7-9pm: Opening Reception ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Contemporary Art Museum (CAM)
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Sept 05
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion Artist Conversation + Opening Reception
September 5, 6 PM - 9 PM at ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Contemporary Art Museum (CAM)
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Sept 05
When the sky falls, we will catch Wrens - Reception
Friday, September 5, 2025. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Carolyn M. Wilson Gallery (FAS 100)
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Sept 05
Kotler Award Presentation
Friday, September 5, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177)
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Sept 07
ľ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Faculty/Guest Recital: John Robison and The Bay Baroque Ensemble
Sunday, September 7, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at Barness Recital Hall (MUS 107)