School of Visual Arts in New York City has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for more than seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility.
Our mission is to educate future generations of artists, designers and creative professionals. Our core values are Citizenship, community recognized by a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, an SVA education is informed by multiple approaches to learning and making, and the presence of diverse cultural backgrounds; Freedom of Expression, the freedom to take risks is vital to art making and arts education; Professionalism and Integrity, our institutional commitment to ethical conduct, community service and outreach and financial responsibility remains steadfast.