Past Exhibitions

2022 Exhibitions

Still from "Butterfly" Ana Mendieta, 1975
November 4, 2022 – February 19, 2023

A rare showing of films by the late pioneering artist, whose work spanned photography, film, video, sculpture, performative action, earth-body works, and more; along with Raquel Cecilia Mendieta’s documentary film Nature Inside, narrated by Ana Mendieta.

All of Us Exhibition Artists
October 7, 2022 – October 23, 2022

Curated by Unique Fair '21 MFA (Fine Arts Studio), this group exhibition features Alicia Astacio, Quajay Donnell, Ephraim Gebre, Erin Nesmith, Najhay Quick, and Ya'qub Shabazz.

READ: Alumnus-curated exhibition pays homage to historical efforts of Rochester artists

Sparrows
August 5, 2022 – September 25, 2022

Sp(arrows) is a two-person exhibition of recent work by Annalisa Barron and Taylor Kennedy, whose combined work explores the cathartic relationship of domesticity and surrealism through drawing, painting, sculpture and installation. Part of RIT's programming for the Rochester Fringe Festival.

Amplifying Feedback Loop Video Still
September 2, 2022 – September 25, 2022

A short animated film about the magnifying "domino effect" of the causes and effects of the climate crisis and their community-led solutions. Running continuously in our window LED screen September 2-25. Part of RIT's programming for the Rochester Fringe Festival.

Clarissa Uprooted
June 3, 2022 – July 24, 2022

Clarissa Uprooted: Unearthing Stories of Our Village (1940s-early 1970s)

The Clarissa Street Neighborhood (now known as Corn Hill) is rich with history. It was a thriving cultural center in downtown Rochester, NY, where the original RIT campus sat nearby. It was especially known for the Pythodd Jazz Club - where legendary artists once performed.
 

artists print
May 21, 2022 – May 21, 2022

Twelve contemporary printmakers will make unique prints on the RIT Campus during a week-long residency, culminating in a one-day pop up show and auction on Saturday May 21 at City Art Space. 

RPHS Student Show
May 12, 2022 – May 15, 2022

Since its founding in 2006, Rochester Prep has provided Rochester students and families with an award-winning instructional model that supports their academic and personal growth. We bring joy into learning and change history one student at a time.

STAR Student Work
April 21, 2022 – May 7, 2022

Seniors in Studio Arts present their capstone exhibitions in various media in two locations: City Art Space (downtown Rochester) and Bevier Gallery (RIT Campus).

MFA Thesis Exhibitions
April 1, 2022 – April 16, 2022

Graduate students in the Schools of Art and American Crafts present their thesis exhibitions in multiple locations: City Art Space (downtown Rochester) and Bevier Gallery (RIT Campus).

Featuring Abigail Benkovich, Eric Bohrer, Shuling Chen, Neha Atul Joshi, Shayna Kiblin, Chunbum Park, Jennifer Schoonmaker, and Morgan Sychtysz.

Fine Art Photo Seniors 22
March 18, 2022 – March 26, 2022

11 Seniors present their capstone projects in fine art photography. This exhibition is split between RIT City Art Space (downtown Rochester) and William Harris Gallery (RIT Campus).

Featuring: Christian Badach, Anna Rose Goldwitz, Connor McMurtrie, Elizabeth Mack, Dorothy Marquet, Tahlia Quintero, Adam Ranz, Hannah Reeg, Alexus Sanchez, Noelle Steele, and Hank Tilson

The Heart, Not the Eye
February 24, 2022 – March 12, 2022

Ten seniors in the Photojournalism program present their capstone projects.

Featuring: Emma Bachman, Dylan Baker, Ben Braun, Silka Houghton, Justice Marbury, Rachel Pryke, Genae Shields, Diana Spencer, Marili Vaca, and Jesse Wolfe.

Photograph by David Butow
February 3, 2022 – February 20, 2022

A solo exhibition of images from photographer David Butow's new book, BRINK, chronicling politics in the United States from the 2016 presidential election, the turmoil of 2020 and concludes with the insurrection and its aftermath at the U.S. Capitol in January 2021.