SUF Studio Arts Facilities

The Studio Arts department boasts two campus buildings, Donatello 21 and Printmaking, each with dedicated studio space fully-equipped for handling the diverse media available to students.

Donatello 21

Painting, drawing, sculpture, restoration and digital photography studios are located at Piazzale Donatello, 21, a five-minute walk from SUF’s Villa Rossa. The neighborhood from Via degli Artisti to Piazzale Donatello to Viale Don Minzoni was specifically designed and designated as an 'artists' quarter by the city of Florence in 1874. More than fifty art and architecture studios continue to be in active use today, including those owned by Syracuse University at #21, where SUF’s Studio Arts students work in large open spaces with abundant natural lighting.

In addition to the five undergraduate studios, Donatello 21 has a separate space reserved for advanced painting students, as well as a large, modern exhibition gallery and an outdoor garden.

The department coordinator’s office is located on the second floor of the building.

Printmaking

The printmaking studio is located across the street from the Villino building at Via della Robbia, 99. It is equipped with all necessary tools and equipment for various types of printing. Courses are structured to allow students the chance to experiment with everything from monotype to intaglio techniques - including dry point, etching, aquatint, soft ground and engraving.

Non-SUF Facilities (Fuji Studios)

Metalsmithing, silkscreen, batik and weaving courses are held at Fuji Studios, on Via Guelfa, 85, a 10-15 minute walk from the Villa Rossa.