Student Activities are an integral part of the School of Visual Arts. Activities include the popular off-Broadway and Broadway theatre events, internationally acclaimed museum exhibits, sporting events, like the Knicks and Rangers, and an opportunity to go on various outdoor excursions.

At SVA, New York City is our campus. This provides an ever-changing backdrop for a lot of fun and exciting events. Students are encouraged to participate in all the events, happening on and off campus. Our activities are focused on helping students get the most out of New York City and SVA.

Community Service

The Student Activities Office is increasingly building a solid community service program that SVA faculty, staff and students can participate in. Community service is an important part of any community and New York City is no different.

From events with organizations like Free Arts New York City, Riverside Park Clean Up and the Hudson Guild Community Center, SVA volunteers make a difference in our community. On volunteer projects, students learn that there is no better way to give back to the City than through community service.

For more information stop by the VASA Office located at 23 Lexington Avenue, the George Washington Residence, mezzanine.

Student Center

The Student Center, aka The Monkey Bar Lounge, opened in the fall of 2004. It's a space for students to hang out, nap (in between classes, of course), study, and meet new people. Students also have the chance to exhibit their artwork at the Center. The Center has events happening every week. There are band showcases, movie nights, talent shows, and special free food events. The Center is a great new addition to the campus. For additional information about the Student Center, contact Nicole Miele at 212.592.2130.

SVA Untitled- Student Newspaper

SVA Untitled, the SVA student newspaper, features student submitted content that ranges from newsworthy writing, to editorial cartoons, to photojournalism spreads, and much more. 

Want to submit?  We accept a wide variety of work and are always looking for new content, so please email us your ideas at SVAUntitled@sva.edu. You can also drop by the VASA Office (located at 23 Lexington Avenue, on the Mezzanine of the George Washington residence).

 

You can view the latest issues online by visiting issuu.com/SVAuntitled

Visual Arts Student Association (VASA)

The Visual Arts Student Association, VASA, is the governing body designed to represent the interests and needs of the student body at the School of Visual Arts. VASA acts as a liaison for students, faculty, administration and staff. The three elected VASA officers and the hired staff organize specific events and programs based on students' needs and suggestions. The officers also have monthly meetings with the College president to discuss student concerns.

VASA oversees all student clubs at the School of Visual Arts. Students can join any college-sponsored club or activity. If a student has a particular interest, he/she can create a club if it does not currently exist. VASA also sponsors various parties and events throughout the year, which are designed to help students interact and meet fellow SVA students. These events include the Senior Graduation Week, the Halloween Party, Bowling Party and the Holiday Party, to only name a few. Coupled with these events are the club-sponsored activities that work in conjunction with the VASA events to provide students with a variety of campus activities in which they can participate.

The VASA office is located at 23 Lexington Avenue, in the George Washington Residence, mezzanine.  Contact VASA at 212.592.2130 or via email at vasa@sva.edu.

The Visual Opinion (VO) Student Magazine

Visual Opinion is the student-run magazine for the College. Students can freelance or be a part of the staff. The VO is an in-house magazine. Students have the opportunity to get real life magazine experience by working with clients, creating articles and putting together the publication. The magazine is all about the students, art and how art impacts the world in which we live. For more information, call 212.592.2279.

Student Activities Contacts

For more information, contact the Visual Arts Student Association (VASA) at 212.592.2130.

The VASA office is located at 23 Lexington Avenue, the George Washington Residence, mezzanine.

WSVA-The Campus Radio Station

WSVA, 590AM is SVA's college radio station. Student disc jockeys help to keep the airwaves humming. Any interested student has a chance to have their own radio show. Student djs can showcase their radio smarts by djing an all-metal hour or purely Barry Manilow or 50cent or just plain Top 40. It's all up to the dj. For more information, contact the station manager at 212.592.2345.


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