The Scarfone/Hartley Gallery's mission is to exhibit works of art as an extension of the classroom, providing an opportunity to view and study significant original artwork by contemporary national, international and regional artists. The Gallery also features work by College of Arts and Letters faculty, alumni and students during scheduled exhibitions, receptions, lectures and performances.

Programs receive support from the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners and the University of Tampa Friends of the Gallery.

Meridian Scholar Program

The University is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Meridian Scholar Program. Apply to become a Meridian Scholar.

The Meridian Scholar Program (formerly STUDIO-f) is an innovative program designed to host nationally and internationally recognized artists, designers, creative practitioners, and researchers for a 10-day residency with the University of Tampa’s Art and Design Department. The selected resident will be invited to utilize the department’s state-of-the art facilities located within the university’s Ferman Center for the Arts and R. K. Bailey Art Studios. Selected residents will also be expected to involve UTampa studio art, graphic design, art therapy and museum studies students in the preparation, production and post-production work of the residency.

Visiting artists included Sam Gilliam, Joyce J. Scott, Roberto Juarez, Miriam Schapiro, Audrey Flack, Pedro Perez, Ed Paschke, Willy Heeks, John Walker, Tom Lieber, Larry Poons, Sam Messer, James McGarrell, Robert Rahway Zakanitch, Stephen Greene, Katherine Porter, Hollis Sigler, Vitaly Komar, Alexander Melamid and Louisa Chase.