2024 Spring and Summer Calendar
As spring slowly arrives in New York and we begin preparing the studios for our summer intensive semester, we’d like to announce some important dates and exciting programming coming to MFAVN!
MFAVN Spring and Summer Calendar
Those marked in bold are open to the public, and some dates are still subject to change.
May
Wednesday, May 1
First Year Students, Mandatory Online Orientation
Monday, May 6
Spring Semester Last Day of Classes
Monday, May 20
SVA Commencement at Radio City Music Hall
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day Holiday
Sunday, May 26
Dorms Available for Move-In
Thursday, May 30
First Year Students, Mandatory In-Person Orientation and Studio Move-In
Friday, May 31
Second and Third Year Students, Mandatory In-Person Orientation and Studio Move-In
MFAVN Community Lunch for All Students and Faculty
June
Saturday, June 1
MFAVN Community Activity for All Students and Faculty
Monday, June 3
Summer Semester First Day of Classes
Thursday, June 13
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Storyteller Series, Tod Lippy
Monday, June 17
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Storyteller Series, Thomas Slattery
Tuesday, June 18th
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Prospective Students Day
Wednesday, June 19
Juneteenth Holiday, No Classes
July
Tuesday, July 2 – Wednesday, July 3; Monday, July 8 – Tuesday, July 9
Thesis Exhibition Install
Thursday, July 3 – Sunday, July 7
Fourth of July Holiday, No Classes
Wednesday, July 10 – Tuesday, July 21
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Class of 2024 Thesis Exhibition
Thursday, July 11th
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Prospective Students Day
Friday, July 19
Class of 2024 Graduation and Thesis Reception
Tuesday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 23
Thesis Exhibition Deinstall (Subject to change)
Wednesday, July 24 – Friday, July 26
Thesis Pitches Presentation
Friday, July 26
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Class of 2025 Open Studios
Last Day of Classes
Sunday, July 28
Last Day for Studio Move-Out
August
Saturday, August 3
Last Day for Dorms Move-Out
