MFA Visual Narrative

Did you miss the January 15th deadline? It's not too late to find your voice! Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis while space, scholarships, and housing awards remain available. Apply NOW to start your next chapter at MFAVN in New York City.

Sending the best of luck to everyone finishing up their applications today! Art from alumni Jac Kirby ('21)'s beautiful thesis project, Anthea.

Find your voice and tell your story at MFA Visual Narrative–Applications for Summer 2024 are still open!

At SVA MFA Visual Narrative, our students create work in comics, film, illustration, graphic design, photography, and more. Learn from peers and faculty and allow different disciplines to transform how you tell stories in ways you wouldn’t expect!

At SVA MFA Visual Narrative, our students create work in comics, film, illustration, graphic design, photography, and more. Learn from peers and faculty and allow different disciplines to transform how you tell stories in ways you wouldn’t expect!

At MFAVN, spend three intensive summer semesters in the heart of NYC, then return home for the online fall and spring classes. Our community spans the globe–Check out pics 3-4 of Indra Fonseca's ('25) riso studio (and cat!) in Monterrey, Mexico. Apps open for a Summer 2024 start!

At MFAVN, spend three intensive summer semesters in the heart of New York City, then return home in the fall and spring to take classes online. Our community spans the globe – check out some of our students’ at-home workspaces from around the world!

At SVA MFA Visual Narrative, we are collaborative, creative, and dynamic. Our ever-evolving resources empower your visual storytelling journey. Find your voice and tell your story at MFA Visual Narrative – First application deadline is January 15, 2024.

At #SVA MFA Visual Narrative, we are collaborative, creative, and dynamic. Our ever-evolving resources empower your visual storytelling journey. Find your voice and tell your story at MFA Visual Narrative – First application deadline is January 15, 2024.

The first round application deadline is January 15th! Still have questions about the program or your application? Chair Nathan Fox @nathanfoxy is holding two more virtual Q&A sessions on Thursday, January 11, at 12-1 PM and 8-9 PM ET! 🔗 REGISTER: buff.ly/41LqMk4

“I experimented outside my comfort zone with this piece by using a lot of gouache brushes to get that painterly vibe. My favorite part about doing this holiday card was making something that everyone could enjoy, even the rats — they get a bad rap!"

❄️ First snowfall of the season finally arrived in NYC this weekend, so it’s the perfect time to show off the illustration Sydney Chavan (‘23) made for us for the winter holidays! An illustrator, cartoonist, and graphic designer, Sydney has this to say about the project:

📝 Still have questions about the program, portfolio requirements, or the application process? We’ve got answers, drop us a line any time at mfavn@sva.edu. We can’t wait to meet you!

📝 While we accept applications on a rolling basis, submitting yours in time for the January 15th deadline is highly recommended for consideration in the first round of admissions, merit and educator’s scholarships, and available housing grants.

📝 10 DAYS LEFT – Apply Now! The first-round application deadline to start your storytelling journey in New York City this summer is approaching! For MFAVN application requirements and to begin your application online: linktr.ee/mfavn

@nathanfoxy Art by Erin Casey McNichol, class of '23

Our first round application deadline is less than 2 weeks away! Chair Nathan Fox @nathanfoxy is hosting two more Zoom Q&A sessions on Thursday 1/4, drop in and chat with him about the program! 🔗12-1 PM ET: tr.ee/r7VMTdNEI_ 🔗 8-9 PM ET: tr.ee/1X5Zlnzt4K

❄️ Happy Holidays from MFAVN! Art by the amazing Sydney Chavan, who graduated this August in the class of 2023. We’ll see you in the new year, storytellers! ❄️

MFA Visual Narrative brings together creative professionals who come from a wide variety of backgrounds and share a passion for visual storytelling. Find your voice and tell your story at MFA Visual Narrative – First application deadline January 15, 2024. mfavn.sva.edu

Do you want to pursue your MFA without uprooting your career, family, and lifestyle? Our flexible, low-residency program could be right for you! Find your voice and tell your story at MFA Visual Narrative – First application deadline January 15, 2024. mfavn.sva.edu