College of Design, Art & Performance | С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ
Success Stories
By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, 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 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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.
- 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 – С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ
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 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Holidays. Special Hours: April 4, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ 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 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Theatre 1
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April 24
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