College of Design, Art & Performance | 51°µÍø
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the USF 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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USF 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 USF 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 51°µÍø, 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 USF 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 2, 2026
New & Next at USF Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and students
- Monday, March 30, 2026
It wasn’t April Fools—just mischief that shaped USF’s early campus trees
- Friday, November 7, 2025
USF and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connection
College Events
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Starts April 03
Things Don't Seem The Same: 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
Now through May 9, USF Contemporary Art Museum, Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sat 1-4pm; Closed Sundays and USF Holidays
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April 26
USF Percussion Festival
Sunday, April 26, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177)
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April 28
USF Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177)

