University of South Carolina School of Visual Art and Design

McMaster Gallery presents its first exhibition of the academic year, featuring the imaginative artwork of?Hiromi Stringer. More than a collection of charming dog portraits, the exhibition examines how humans have transformed our beloved canine companions over the past two centuries. ?????? Dive deeper into this unique exhibition. ?? https://lnkd.in/dFTn8nKW

Summer is officially here! ???? Hats off to our incredible SVAD ‘24 graduates! Your accomplishments have truly dazzled us, and we’re bursting with pride. Whether you’re shaping the art, design, media, or culture scene—or blazing trails elsewhere with your talents—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! Here’s to a safe, relaxing, and productive summer! ??

Join us in congratulating these outstanding Graphic Design + Illustration students! ??

Last week we gathered to honor the scholarship, service, leadership, and character of our distinguished students and alumni. Congratulations to all award winners! ??????????

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Chametzky, winner of this year’s Russell Research Award for the Humanities and Social Sciences! ?? The Russell Research Awards are the most prestigious annual prizes for research and scholarship given at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Chametzky is a professor of art history in the School of Visual Art and Design who has been with the university since 2012. He is one of the world’s leading scholars of 20th- and 21st-century German art, focusing on contemporary German art through the lens of an increasingly diverse German society and 21st-century German art from a multinational perspective. Dr. Chametzky has been invited to speak nationally and internationally at various institutions, and his book ??????????, ????????, ?????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????????????????? ?????? was recently published by MIT Press. It is the first book to approach the study of art in Germany today from a multicultural perspective. His works are groundbreaking in his field and have firmly established him as an influential figure in German art history. ?? Peter Chametzky discussing his book, ??????????, ????????, ?????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????????????????????? ??????, Galerie Knecht und Burster, Karlsruhe, December 2021.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors who supported the Stormwater Student & Visiting Artist Support Fund during?#Give4Garnet! ???? ?? As a community-based extension of the School of Visual Art and Design, our studio fosters an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices, backgrounds, and art disciplines. Your donations directly contribute to breaking down financial barriers for students and making art and culture a more accessible and integral part of our community. Thank you for contributing to a legacy of creativity, education, and cultural impact that extends far beyond the studio walls! ??

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Save the date! On March 20th, for 1 day, 8 hours, and 01 minute, the USC community will come together to make a difference for the colleges, programs, and causes they love the most. We invite you to celebrate the visual arts at USC and make a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the university and beyond. Please consider making a difference by giving to the ???????????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? & ???????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ????????—big or small, every gift counts! ??Learn more and give early at https://lnkd.in/eMaVdQAE Make your gift before March 20th and you'll receive a limited-edition USC hat! ?? Be sure to select our fund in the "Fund Designation" drop-down menu. Your generosity towards the SVAD Stormwater Student & Visiting Artist Support Fund will: ?? Foster Collaboration and Exploration ?? Empower Student Artists ?? Connect Communities ?? Celebrate Diversity, Ensure Accessibility

I’m so proud to share our #design and #illustration students from the University of South Carolina School of Visual Art and Design brought home 13 awards from the AAF Midlands 2023 ADDY Awards last weekend! 75 entries were submitted and only 19 were awarded. Of these 19 ?? our students took home the lions share of 13 awards including 5 GOLD awards and the Special Judges Award! ?? Congratulations to Fabiana Echeverri Chloe Ehlers, Semaj Shaull, Constance McCants, Thomas Roznowski, Desiree Solenberger, Sarah Hoffman, and Jane Armstrong on thier success! Thank you to the American Advertising Federation University of South Carolina School of Visual Art and Design and University of South Carolina College of Arts and Sciences for their support and making these opportunities available to students. #designeducation #columbiasc #UofSC University of South Carolina

So well deserved! ?? Join us in celebrating Meena Khalili's global recognition and profound impact as a design educator. ??