Art Knight!

Enjoy live music, local food and refreshments at Art Knight! UCF School of Visual Arts and Design's annual open house celebrates the creativity, innovation, and talent of our vibrant arts community.

Each year, students, faculty, staff, alumni, families and members of the Central Florida community gather at the Visual Arts Building for an evening of art, exploration and hands-on experiences.

Whether you’re a prospective student, an art enthusiast, a UCF Knight or simply looking for a fun night out, Art Knight offers something for everyone. Explore our studios, meet the artists behind the work, experience live demonstrations and discover the many creative disciplines that make up UCF SVAD.

Here's what you can expect:

• Explore the Visual Arts Building and experience student and faculty artwork throughout the space.
• Visit open studios and watch live demonstrations in ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, design and more.
• Attend the closing reception for the Fall 2026 SVAD Faculty Exhibition in the UCF Art Gallery.
• Meet faculty, staff and current students while learning more about SVAD’s programs.
• Enjoy live music, local food and refreshments.
• Meet Knightro and snap a photo with UCF’s favorite mascot.
• Connect with UCF Alumni and participate in giveaways and interactive activities, like the UCF Alumni Book Nook.
• Discover student organizations during the SVAD Club Showcase.
• Participate in hands-on art activities designed for all ages, like Creative Clash.
• Shop student-made artwork and merchandise.

Note: This year, Art Knight! coincides with the closing night of the UCF Art Gallery exhibition "The Craftsman with Care: An Exhibition Honoring Larry Cooper."