News and events from around SVA

July at SVA is busy with exhibitions across campus, an outdoor community collaboration in celebration of SVA’s famous “Art is…” slogan, a special event to honor the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and more.

The top five most-discussed projects on SVA Portfolios last month include a surrealist illustration inspired by René Magritte, an AI-generated floral fusion study and the trailer for a documentary about the late MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Chair Marshall Arisman.

MFA Art Practice presents a talk with Phong Bui, an artist, writer, independent curator and former curatorial advisor at MoMA PS1. Tuesday, July 11, 5:00 – 7:00pm. 335 West 16th Street, 5th floor.

MFA Visual Narrative presents a talk with sound designer and artist Skooby Laposky, who has shaped the personalities of consumer robots, produced original music for couture runway shows and added depth to documentary films with his field recordings and original scores. Free. RSVP required; register here. Wednesday, July 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm. 133/141 West 21st Street, Room 101C.

MFA Art Practice presents new work from the class of 2023. Reception: Wednesday, July 12, 7:00 – 9:00pm. Wednesday, July 12 – Sunday, July 23. The Invisible Dog Art Center, 51 Bergen Street, Brooklyn.

SVA Career Development will hold their virtual office hours on a monthly basis during the summer. A career counselor will be available on Zoom to field questions about your job search, an upcoming interview and other career-related topics. No waiting room—you can jump in, join the conversation and share with your classmates and fellow alumni. Watch for an email on the morning you would like to attend to receive a Zoom link for that day.

The remaining virtual office hour days for this summer are: Thursday, July 13, 10:00 – 11:00am; and Thursday, August 17, 10:00 – 11:00am.

MFA Art Practice presents new work from the class of 2024. Reception: Thursday, July 13, 6:00 – 8:00pm. Thursday, July 13 – Monday, July 31. SVA Flatiron Gallery, 133/141 West 21st Street.

MFA Visual Narrative presents the thesis projects of its 2023 graduating class. Reception: Friday, July 21, 6:00 – 8:00pm; RSVP required. Thursday, July 13 – Tuesday, July 25. SVA Gramercy Gallery, 209 East 23rd Street.

• •MFA Photography, Video and Related Media 2023 Thesis Exhibition, through Monday, July 17. SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor.
• •SVACE Student Summer Showcase, through Monday, July 17. SVA Flatiron Project Space, 133/141 West 21st Street.
• •“SVACE Flatiron Project: Art Is…,” through Thursday, July 20. Flatiron North Plaza, East 23rd Street and Broadway.

Cristina Bencina (BFA 2012 Illustration) wins the 2023 Folio Book Illustration Award for her illustration based on Ursula K. Le Guin’s short story “The Fliers of Gy.” Via Creative Review.

Zackary Drucker (BFA 2005 Photography) talks about her recent documentaries, The Stroll and Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl, in an interview for Them.

“Branded Hooks,” a project by Andrew Krantz (MPS 2023 Branding) that bridges the gap between fly fishing and branding, is featured in Print.

Jason Bard Yarmosky (BFA 2010 Illustration) is featured in Damm Stories for his work exploring and celebrating the artistry of aging.

The Art Therapy Project presents a fundraiser event featuring a relaxing evening of yoga in the park, as we move for mental health and promote wellness. Tickets: $25. Tuesday, July 11, 6:30 – 7:30pm. Mineral Springs, Central Park at West 70th Street.

A discussion between photographer Timothy Eastman (MFA 2011 Photography, Video and Related Media) and MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Chair Charles Traub about Eastman’s newest book, All the Past We Leave Behind. Thursday, July 13, 7:00pm. Launch Photo Books, 59 Orchard Street.

In celebration of City of Water Day, join Brooklyn Bridge Park staff and marine biologists as they use a seine net to catch organisms that live below the East River’s surface. Free. Saturday, July 15, 4:00 – 6:00pm. Pier 4 Beach, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn.

New York City’s largest celebration of France’s national holiday featuring live music performances, prize drawings, activities, a special film screening and more than 50 booths showcasing the best of French food and francophone culture. Sunday, July 16, 12:00 – 5:00pm. Madison Avenue between 59th and 63rd Streets, and 60th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues.

Visit MFA Visual Narrative’s summer intensive semester in action—jump into classes, talk with students and learn more about the program with Chair Nathan Fox (MFA 2002 Illustration as Visual Essay). Finish the day with a tour of the 2023 thesis exhibition. Registration is required; RSVP here. Monday, July 17, 2:00 – 6:00pm. 136 West 21st Street, Room 1001.

MFA Art Practice presents a talk with Portia Munson, a feminist and environmental artist working in installation, sculpture, painting and digital prints. Tuesday, July 18, 5:00 – 7:00pm. 335 West 16th Street, 5th floor.

SVA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion presents a workshop on the art of DJing and an MC competition with award-winning musician and producer DJ Scratch. DJ Scratch will talk about the history of DJing, the art of turntablism and demonstrate the techniques of scratching that made him famous. This event is the first installment in a series celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Wednesday, July 19, 4:00 – 6:00pm. 209 East 23rd Street, 3rd-floor amphitheater.