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    Explore creativity at UTRGV's College of Fine Arts – a vibrant hub for artistic expression and innovation. Unleash your passion and talent with expert guidance in a dynamic learning environment.

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    UTRGV's College of Fine Arts is where aspiring creatives come to be inspired. Distributed across two locations in Brownsville and Edinburg, the College of Fine Arts is comprised of the School of Art and Design, the School of Music, the Department of Theatre, the Department of Dance, and the Department of Creative Writing. Learn more about our programs and the endless possibilities for artistic expression that await you.

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The College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is home to the School of Art, School of Music, Department of Dance, Department of Theater, and Department of Creative Writing. We provide access to cultural events, such as plays, concerts, and art exhibits, for the entire Rio Grande Valley

 

Mission and Vision

CFA Mission

The UTRGV College of Fine Arts is a community that explores the spectrum of what it means to be human in a complex society through the transformative power of the arts. Empowering creativity, fostering innovation, and nurturing artistic excellence, the UTRGV College of Fine Arts is dedicated to inspiring the next generation to make meaningful contributions to the local and global community through their talents and perspectives with a focus on arts entrepreneurship, emerging technology, transdisciplinary collaboration, and global citizenship.

CFA Vision

As the artistic hub of the Rio Grande Valley, the College of Fine Arts faculty and students engage with artists throughout the Valley in growing the Arts economy and providing the people of the Valley with world-class artistic experiences. Guided by a vision of artistic excellence and cultural enrichment, the UTRGV College of Fine Arts aspires to be a global leader in building connections and interdisciplinary collaboration. We envision a dynamic and inclusive community where boundaries are transcended, and the transformative power of the arts inspires positive change in the world.

Dance Department 

The Dance department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

Department of Theatre

The Department of Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and is a member of the Texas Educational Theatre Association.

School of Music 

The School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and is a member of the Texas Association of Music Schools (TAMS).

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Email: cofa@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2175

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ELABS 334
Email: cofa@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2175

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