The School of Visual Arts Mafia
11 people studied at School of Visual Arts and went on to found or lead other companies.
Reid NahmIllustrationFounded CovetlyVivien SinPainting and Mixed Media Summer Art ResidencyFounded The Third PlaceYinka ElujobaMaster of Fine Arts - MFAFounded PlumterEffy ZhangMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)Founded BaserunGhazal AlaghSummer Intensive Course in Modern ArtFounded MamaearthYvonne GrzenkowiczContinuing EducationFounded Animation Nights New YorkMarcy CapronBachelor of Fine Arts - BFAFounded MyeqSarabjot KaurFounded ExperfyJulia MarshMaster of Fine Arts - MFAFounded Sway InnovationSouvik PaulMaster of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)Founded AurieJustin MelilloBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with HonorsFounded Mona
Frequently asked questions
- What is the School of Visual Arts mafia?
- The School of Visual Arts mafia is the network of 11 people who studied at School of Visual Arts and went on to found or lead other companies, including Covetly, The Third Place, Plumter, Baserun, Mamaearth.
- Who is in the School of Visual Arts mafia?
- Notable members include Reid Nahm (Covetly), Vivien Sin (The Third Place), Yinka Elujoba (Plumter), Effy Zhang (Baserun), Ghazal Alagh (Mamaearth), Yvonne Grzenkowicz (Animation Nights New York), Marcy Capron (Myeq), Sarabjot Kaur (Experfy), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did School of Visual Arts alumni found?
- Companies founded by School of Visual Arts alumni include Covetly, The Third Place, Plumter, Baserun, Mamaearth, Animation Nights New York, Myeq, Experfy, Sway Innovation, Aurie.









