Upcoming Events for the CVAD Community

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Explore things to do! From student, faculty and alumni exhibitions to important deadlines and fun happenings, we've got you covered! 

Events, Activities, Exhibitions

June 2026

Creative U in white letters on a lime green background

Through July 25: Communication Design B.F.A. Program Senior Exhibition, Paul Voertman Gallery, Art Building, Room C105. Reception is May 9, 2–4 p.m.
Through Sept. 20: "Residue"  exhibition of work by alumnus Narong Tintamusik, M.F.A. Studio Art: Drawing & Painting, Nasher Sculpture Center, Public Gallery, Dallas

June 1–5 and June 8–12: Creative U Pre-college Art & Design Program
June 19: Juneteenth, no classes
June 19, 5 p.m. CDT: DEADLINE for U.S. applicants to apply for the M.A. in IxD program for a Fall 2026 start.

July 2026

Through July 25: Communication Design B.F.A. Program Senior Exhibition, Paul Voertman Gallery, Art Building, Room C105. 
Through Sept. 20: "Residue"  exhibition of work by alumnus Narong Tintamusik, M.F.A. Studio Art: Drawing & Painting, Nasher Sculpture Center, Public Gallery, Dallas

July 3: U.S. Independence Day Observed, no classes

August 2026

Through Sept. 20: "Residue"  exhibition of work by alumnus Narong Tintamusik, M.F.A. Studio Art: Drawing & Painting, Nasher Sculpture Center, Public Gallery, Dallas

Aug. 12, 9 a.m.–noon: UNT College Day | CVAD First Flight. Check in: Eastside of the Art Building Courtyard, next to the CVAD Gallery & grand staircase.
Aug. 17: Fall Classes Begin
Aug. 21: Last Day to Add a Class or Swap Sections
Aug. 28: Last Day to Drop a Class Section without a W (Census)
Aug. 29: Drop with a Grade of W begins

September 2026

Through Sept. 20: "Residue"  exhibition of work by alumnus Narong Tintamusik, M.F.A. Studio Art: Drawing & Painting, Nasher Sculpture Center, Public Gallery, Dallas

Sept. 7: Labor Day, no classes, campus closed

October 2026

Oct. 1: UNT Research Day, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., University Union, rooms 314, 333, 332, and 339. Questions: email Research.Development@unt.edu.  

November 2026

Nov. 23–29: Thanksgiving Break, no classes, campus closed

December 2026

Dec. 11: Last Day of Fall Session