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The 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 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.
Museum Program
COFA received a $750K MLA Grant to launch museum internship program
Bringing in valuable funding
Over 1.5 million in grants earned in 2024
UTRGV in Italy
Through an international partnership UTRGV has set up a satellite campus in scenic Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, Italy to conduct courses and research in Europe
Live arts
UTRGV ARTS hosts over 250 performances a year! Enjoy the action
Brownsville Revitalization
College of Fine Arts has been a part of the $81 Million investment in Downtown Brownsville Revitalization including the purchase and renovation of the Majestic Theatre
Museum Program
COFA received a $750K MLA Grant to launch museum internship program
Bringing in valuable funding
Over 1.5 million in grants earned in 2024
UTRGV in Italy
Through an international partnership UTRGV has set up a satellite campus in scenic Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, Italy to conduct courses and research in Europe
Live arts
UTRGV ARTS hosts over 250 performances a year! Enjoy the action
Brownsville Revitalization
College of Fine Arts has been a part of the $81 Million investment in Downtown Brownsville Revitalization including the purchase and renovation of the Majestic Theatre
College News

Texas Poet Laureate Octavio Quintanilla to host poetry workshop and reading at UTRGV
UTRGV will welcome the 2025 Texas Poet Laureate, Octavio Quintanilla, for a special afternoon of poetry, creativity and conversation on Wednesday, ...
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Experience the fusion of dance
This weekend only, UTRGV Ballet Folklórico will blend traditional folklórico with hip-hop, salsa, flamenco, and step in its latest ...
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Keep your kids active this summer with UTRGV camps
As school lets out for summer, families are on the lookout for exciting ways to keep their children active, engaged and productive. The University ...
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Enhance your skills at UTRGV’s Vaquero Youth Band Camp this summer
Students, ages 12-17, are invited to showcase their musical talents at the second Vaquero Youth Band Camp this summer.
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