CitySource was started in 2011 to connect designers and small businesses with local fashion manufacturers in New York City. With the generous support of the Garment District Alliance, FIT's Center for Continuing and Professional Studies has produced an in-person trade show highlighting these factories and businesses within the Garment District. Each year, the event brings […]
January 21–April 20, 2025 Gladys Marcus Library, Fourth Floor Exhibition Case Students in FIT’s Art History and Museum Professions program reflected on the social responsibilities of museums in recognition of Black History Month. The Art History and Museum Professions major prepares students for positions in museums and other art institutions, with a focus on collections […]
Spring 2025 Convocation will be held in person in the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. It will feature announcements and remarks by President Joyce F. Brown, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Yasemin Jones, and the Faculty Senate President Pro Tempore Jeffrey Riman. Breakfast will be served in the lower level from 8:30 to 9 am; convocation […]
Please join Center for Excellence in Teaching Coordinator Jeffrey Riman and Art Market Studies Professor Paul Melton for “It’s Your First Day of Class” from 4 to 5:30. This virtual session will cover topics such as teaching tips, creating a syllabus, and activities for building classroom community. This is an online event; please join 5 […]
Tom Mackey. Join us for a discussion on the SUNY general education core competencies, featuring Dr. Tom Mackey, professor of Arts and Media at SUNY Empire. AI and social media have had an impact on the flow and accuracy of information, making it more important than ever to prepare students to be analytical and responsible […]
https://vimeo.com/1049767357 January 27, 2025–January 5, 2026 Gladys Marcus Library, Fifth Floor Gallery “Weaving is not just an economic activity; it is a means through which Zapotec women express their cultural identity and maintain a connection to their ancestral heritage.” —from Lynn Stephen's book, Zapotec Women As you step into this exhibition, imagine walking through the […]
December 14, 2024–January 29, 2025 Art and Design Gallery The project of the fall 2024 Fashion Design AAS program, African Diaspora, presented in collaboration with The Museum at FIT, honors the powerful influence of African culture on contemporary fashion. This showcase delves into themes of identity, resilience, and creativity, celebrating the impactful contributions of African-descendant […]
February 1–28, 2025 Feldman Center Lobby This exhibition celebrates Black history within the FIT community, spanning past to present. It highlights the contributions of FIT's Black community. The exhibition includes work by current Black Student Union (BSU) members, Black and POC students and alumni, and the Soul Club. Threads of Legacy serves as a tribute […]
February 1–28, 2025 Feldman Center Lobby In celebration of Black History Month 2025, this virtual gallery exhibit (which is displayed on a screen in the Feldman lobby and available online) pays tribute to Ann Lowe, a pioneering American couturier, by showcasing five of her exquisite couture designs, spanning the 1940s to 1960s. Highlights include four […]
