William Harris Gallery
William Harris Gallery
Overview
William Harris Gallery is located near the photo cage on the third floor of Gannett Hall on the RIT Campus. The gallery serves the educational goals and objectives of RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. It is a primary venue for the display of contemporary and photographic-based art by students, faculty, alumni and visiting artists.
Free and open to the public. Email CADGalleries@rit.edu for more info.
Upcoming Exhibitions
This exhibition will showcase the works of Afro-diasporic and Brazilian artists, emphasizing the preservation of cultural heritage, the exploration of identity, and the documentation of historical narratives. It will also examine representations of Black life in Brazil while drawing connections to broader diasporic experiences, highlighting shared themes and intersections across the African diaspora.
Featuring:
The Zumví Collective
Thomas Allen Harris
Joshua Rashaad McFadden
Past Exhibitions
The Pussy Riot founder, artist and performer will visit RIT in October for a multi-media exhibition in William Harris Gallery and artist talk as part of the Anna Ballarian Visiting Artist Series. One of her works will also be included in Doomslayers, a group exhibition at City Art Space, opening November 1, 2024.
Gallery Hours:
9 AM - 6 PM Monday- Friday (closed for RIT holidays and breaks)
11 AM - 4 PM Saturday
Email CADGalleries@rit.edu to schedule an appointment or coordinate a visit to the exhibition.
This annual group show brings together creative work in various media by faculty across the College of Art and Design, including Art and American Crafts, Design, Film and Animation, and Photographic Arts and Sciences. The exhibition spans two galleries: Bevier Gallery (Booth Hall, 2600) and William Harris Gallery (Gannett Hall, 3030).
Featuring some of the best examples of student work across the RIT School of Photographic Arts and Sciences: Advertising, Fine Art Photo, Photojournalism, and Photo Sciences, juried by faculty.
Check out a video from the 2018 Honors Show here: https://vimeo.com/269670136
Gallery Hours
Fall/Spring Semester Hours:
Monday-Friday — 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday 12-4 PM
Closed during show installations, and during RIT-designated holidays and breaks.
Contact Information
Questions about the gallery, its hours of operation or exhibition schedule may be directed to the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences office:
Location: Gannett Hall, third floor, room 3030 (near the photo cage)
Phone: 585-475-2716
Email: CADGalleries@rit.edu
Mail: William Harris Gallery
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences
70 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
