---
title: School of Visual Arts
description: "A leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades."
url: "https://www.artsume.com/o/school-of-visual-arts"
type: organization
createdAt: 2026-02-02
updatedAt: 2026-09-02
organizationType: School / university
location: "New York, NY, United States"
website: "https://sva.edu"
yearFounded: 1947
---

# School of Visual Arts

*School / university • New York, NY, United States*

## About

A leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than seven decades.

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City is a premier, private art and design college founded in 1947, located in Manhattan. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in various creative fields—including animation, graphic design, and fine arts—with a faculty of over 1,100 working professionals. SVA is widely recognized for its industry-focused curriculum and extensive alumni network.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1947
- **Address:** 209 East 23rd Street, New York, New York 10010, United States
- **Website:** https://sva.edu
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolOfVisualArts, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SVANYC, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/svanyc/, twitter: https://x.com/sva_news, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SVANYC, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@svanyc

## Programs

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