University of Texas at San Antonio
The Arts at the University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio cultivates a bold, inclusive arts culture through its School of Art, School of Music, Dance Program, and city-engaged public arts initiatives, all housed within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
At the core is the School of Art, which welcomes over 400 BA, BFA, MA, and MFA students across studio and art history programs working in world-class studios: ceramics, sculpture, metals, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital arts, woodshop, and the innovative WOO Lab and DAVS (Digital Arts and Visualization Space).
Performance arts thrive in UTSA’s School of Music and Dance Program. Music students perform in the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts and earn practical experience through the annual En Vivo Concert Series, masterclasses, and educational summer camps. The Dance Program offers a Minor in Dance with ballet, modern, jazz, and musical theatre tracks. Meanwhile, the UTSA Lyric Theatre provides mainstage and touring performance opportunities, nurturing emerging stage artists in acting, movement, and production.
UTSA extends its impact beyond campus through UTSA Arts, which produces public-facing events, from gallery exhibitions and community arts classes in ceramics, print, photography, and weaving at the Southwest campus, to music camps for youth and adults. The university also plays a key role in preserving cultural heritage via the Institute of Texan Cultures, host of the annual Texas Folklife Festival, celebrating San Antonio’s diverse communities. Rounding out its public art presence, UTSA’s Art Collection displays over 150 works across campus, enhancing daily life and connecting students with contemporary creation.
In summary, UTSA’s arts offerings are defined by immersive studio learning, formal performance venues, public exhibitions, and community engagement. From the Main and Southwest campuses to downtown San Antonio, UTSA empowers students to create, perform, curate, and lead, making the arts a cornerstone of both educational experience and civic life.
