Past Exhibits
Exhibition Archive
2025
Mindy Magyar, associate professor, Industrial Design, College of Art and Design presents Woven by Design, a seating collection deeply rooted in the rich tradition of Mi’kmaw black ash basketry. This practice, a cornerstone of Mi’kmaw cultural heritage, faces an existential threat
The trio of exhibitions draw attention to ideas, individuals, and cultural and artistic forms that are worthy of further examination. They merit surfacing.
Transgressive: From the Guerrilla Girls to Pussy Riot
Curated by RIT Museum Studies Program Director Juilee Decker, Trans
The Labrador duck, the great auk and the passenger pigeon—they are long gone, extinct for well over a century. The Afterlife’s of Natural History project focuses on critically endangered and vanished birds, mammals and extinct species that are housed in collections of museums
Vignelli Center for Design Studies sponsors an annual and much anticipated event, Beyond Fashion. This year’s theme is ‘On The Table’ – a tribute to Lella and Massimo Vignelli’s work with practical objects. This theme asks designers to leave nothing on the table, pushing the
John T. Hill is a photographer, graphic designer and author. He co-founded Yale’s Department of Photography and was then its first director of Graduate Studies. In more than twenty years of teaching at Yale, Hill continued to work as a photographer, taking photographs for
Ten Industrial Design students from Senior Studio I made the chairs over the course of the fall semester using the CNC technology in the SHED and furniture-grade plywood. Students designed the mechanics, structure and unique aesthetic, expressing a variety of approaches
2024
Orbital Resonance reflects Michael Stern' s emotional landscape over the past three years. In this work he examines the interdependent orbits of relationships closest to him— wife, daughter, and family - by blood and by choice. These orbits extend beyond the personal
Founded in 1930, The Print Club of Rochester has had a 94-year love affair with the fine art of printmaking. Originally established by 22 print-lovers, at the suggestion of the Memorial Art Gallery, the club has continued and grown into one of the longest continually running
Over the course of two consecutive capstone courses in the senior year, RIT interior design students execute a self-generated, self-directed design research project. The goal of the capstone is to respond creatively and imaginatively to an emerging circumstance, ongoing debate
Rochester Institute of Technology’s chapter of the National Press Photographers Association is a forum for education and discussion among young professionals in the photojournalism industry. What We Do is an annual student competition hosted by RIT NPPA. The contest is an
RIT’s Graphic Design program presents Zenith; an exhibition of Senior Capstone projects. This exhibition is the representation of their growth over the past four years and presents them to the world as unique, creative voices. In it, you'll find design concepts and ideas that
The Industrial Design MFA at the Rochester Institute of Technology is an interdisciplinary, multinational program focused on design foundations and guided exploration. The faculty represent a diverse range of industry and academic backgrounds, providing students balanced exposure
2023
Photograms are an analog darkroom process that do not use a camera; instead, materials are placed on or near unexposed light-sensitive photographic paper, exposed to light, and then developed using standard darkroom chemistry. Innate in this process is a lack of control or
Contemporary fiber artist Pat Pauly’s large scale, abstract works created with surface design on cloth take command of the gallery with color, pattern, and imagery.
"I’m often asked, ‘So, why aren’t you a painter?’
Yes, it’s true that my background is in fine arts and I do
Moments of Intimacy is a pop-up exhibition that brings together the experiences of three artists from the Black Diaspora. With work integrating glass, photography, hair, and thread, this group exhibition explores the notions about finding comfort in oftentimes uncomfortable
Rochester Institute of Technology's Graphic Design program presents its senior capstone exhibition, Kaleidoscope, a stunning display of creativity that reflects the vibrant spirit of the class of 2023. Celebrating the diverse group of designers from different backgrounds and
The Industrial Design MFA at the Rochester Institute of Technology is an interdisciplinary, multinational program focused on design foundations and guided exploration. The faculty represent a diverse range of industry and academic backgrounds, providing students balanced exposure
Over the course of two consecutive capstone courses in the senior year, RIT interior design students execute a self-generated and self-directed design research project. The goal of the Interior Design Capstone thesis is to respond creatively and imaginatively to an emerging
