Art and Design Gallery
The exhibition space showcases the work of students, faculty, and distinguished alumni, as well as invited guest artists.
Exhibitions
The Art and Design Gallery is open from 9 am until 5 pm, seven days per week. The gallery is located at the northwest corner of Seventh Avenue and West 27th Street.
Denim Divine:
Fashion Design AAS Spring 2024 Exhibition
For the capstone projects of the Spring 2024 Fashion Design AAS program, students were tasked with creating garments using only denim fabric. As a result, the exhibition focuses on simple forms and techniques, encouraging innovation, creativity and craftsmanship. Included are works selected for Critic Awards by industry mentors who have worked alongside students throughout the semester.
Graduating Student Exhibition
The 2024 Graduating Student Exhibition presents the work of more than 600 student graduates in 16 areas of study from the School of Art and Design. The work is the culmination of each student’s unique experience in FIT’s diverse, challenging, and demanding undergraduate art and design programs. Featuring juried, award-winning, and thesis projects, this presentation is the manifestation of several years of research, experimentation, critical thinking, and artistic proficiency. The Graduating Student Exhibition advances the college’s philosophy that integrates practice in industry with theory and teaching inside the studio.
Visit the GSE page for locations for each department's exhibit.
The Design Of Comfort
Visitors discovered the transformative power of Squishables in The Design of Comfort Exhibition, where cuddly companions went beyond mere playthings. The exhibition recognizes how plush toys become essential tools in coping with anxiety, stress, grief, and isolation. Join us for an enchanting journey celebrating the profound impact of Squishables on mental well-being and the unexpected joy and comfort they bring in challenging times.