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Exhibition: The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange — Opens

Pomerantz Center, First Floor 227 W. 27th St., New York, NY

September 27–October 9, 2018 The Commonwealth Fashion Exchange is a fashion showcase of 32 ball gowns—an initiative conceived by Eco-Age that celebrates artisanal fashion and skilled craftsmanship from the Commonwealth’s 53 countries. (The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 independent and equal sovereign states, mostly former territories of the British Empire, that includes Canada, Australia, […]

Fall 2018 Academic Open Mic Night

National Opera Center 330 Seventh Avenue, Eighth Floor, New York, NY, United States

It’s time for Academic Open Mic night, where faculty members can showcase their projects and interests. Share your research, propose a project collaboration, pitch an idea, or display an artistic or performance-based talent. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend to watch and support their colleagues at the mic; food and drinks will be […]

Textile Design Workshop: Embroidery for Change

Feldman Center, Room C513 Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

As part of New York Textile Month, this workshop will explore the tactile medium of embroidery as a way to address public as well as personal issues during this time of social discord. Working with simple embroidery stitches, upcycled fabric, and thread, workshop participants will create their own personalized embroidered button to take home at […]

Maker Minds Event: AR for Anybody

Gladys Marcus Library, Goodman Resource Center, Room E601 Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, NY, United States

Learn to create engaging AR experiences—2D video and 3D animations—using free augmented reality platforms. No 3D modeling experience needed. Basic computer skills required. This event is for the FIT community only. 

Lecture: ‘Simpsons’ Writer and Producer Mike Reiss

Film and Media Screening Room D207 Pomerantz Center, New York City , NY, United States

Simpsons writer and producer Mike Reiss will discuss his new book, Springfield Confidential, and his history in the worlds of comedy and animation. has been show-runner, producer, and writer for The Simpsons (the longest running animated show in history), co-created the cult classic The Critic, wrote for such comedy luminaries as Johnny Carson and Garry […]