Current Exhibitions
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion
September 5, 2025 - March 7, 2026
USF Contemporary Art Museum
La Grande Illusion is a major exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artist, Brian Maguire. The exhibition spans two decades of work that spotlights the artist’s lifelong quest to draw attention to global injustices, war, and human rights. One of Ireland's leading cultural figures, Maguire has turned the practice and tradition of painting into acts of visual testimony. Maguire’s paintings are global in scope and are derived from projects undertaken between 2007 and 2024 in Mexico, the Mediterranean, Syria, Sudan, the United States, and the Amazon. Maguire's artworks are painted from direct experience and involve the artist spending extensive time on the ground with the communities that welcome him. The results are, plainly put, paintings that visualize the commonality of human suffering and dramatize the plight of people in need.
Upcoming Exhibitions
2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition
April 3 – May 9, 2026
USF Contemporary Art Museum
This eagerly awaited annual exhibition features the thesis projects by the 3rd year Master of Fine Arts students from the USF School of Art & Art History.
Past Exhibitions
View the complete archive of USF Contemporary Art Museum's past exhibitions back to 1988, or use the pop-down menu below to visit exhibitions as early as 1997.
Events Calendar
Events
10/17/25 – 3/2/26
Impressions: 35 Years of Women in Print at USF Graphicstudio
11/15/25
Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion Exhibition Tour
12/3/25 – 12/7/25
USF Graphicstudio at the INK Miami Art Fair
12/6/25
USF Public Art Walking Tour
4/3/26
2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Opening Reception
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Visitor Information
Museum Hours:
Monday–Friday: 10am–5pm
Thursday: 10am–8pm
Saturday: 1–4pm
Closed Sunday, all university holidays, and between exhibitions.
Admission: Exhibitions and events are free and open to all, unless noted.
Address: 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL 33620.
Parking: Visitor parking in lot 3B. USF parking permits required, and available at the pay station in the CAM parking lot. Payment is via the ParkMobile app (use zone 9302), or by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
Accessibility
The University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum (USFCAM) is fully accessible to visitors with disabilities. There are disabled parking spaces outsde of the museum, an accessible entrance, good lighting and accessible restrooms.
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USFCAM faculty and staff are pleased to work with organizations that provide cultural opportunities for visitors with disabilities to tour the Museum. For more accessibility information please call (813) 974-4133.
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Guided tours are available upon request by emailing amyallison@usf.edu at least two weeks in advance. Self-guided groups are also welcome during regular hours. For groups larger than 10, please email or call (813) 974-4133 to reserve gallery time.
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