about cva

The College of Visual Arts is a private, accredited, four-year college of art and design offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interdisciplinary design studies, and photography. Founded in 1924, the college is located in the thriving, urban residential areas of historic Summit Hill and Ramsey Hill in Saint Paul, Minnesota.


CVA News

Student Council FundraiserEat up! Drink up! CVA Student Council will sell coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and treats to raise ...

Juried Student ExhibitionThis exhibition is an exciting opportunity for students to exhibit their work in the CVA Gallery. An ...

Former Trustee Eric Madsen Appointed to Citizen's Stamp Advisory CommitteeWASHINGTON, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — An internationally acclaimed award-winning poet ...

3-Minute Egg: CVA Public Art Students FeaturedAndrew Leicester, an internationally accomplished public artist living in Minneapolis, asked his ...


The College of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity institution.