Week of Events
2018 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens
May 9–24 Various locations and hours; see below FIT showcases the work of more than 800 students graduating from the School of Art and Design throughout the FIT campus. Works on display at The Museum at FIT can be seen during museum hours: Monday–Friday, noon–8 pm; Saturday, 10 am–5 pm. All other locations (John E. Reeves Great […]
Elder Care Support Group
Elder Care Support Group
The Elder Care Support Group is for individuals caring for, or anticipating caring for, an elderly relative, parent, or friend. It addresses topics such as: Determining what help is necessary and available resources Coping with feelings of anger, guilt, loss, and sadness Tips for getting elder to accept help they might need and not want […]
Fine Arts BFA Opening Reception: Everything Must Go!
Fine Arts BFA Opening Reception: Everything Must Go!
Students graduating with a BFA in Fine Arts from the School of Art and Design hold an opening reception for their thesis works in the exhibition titled Everything Must Go! which is part of FIT's Graduating Student Exhibition. Everything Must Go! is on view and the reception will take place in the John E. Reeves […]
Fashion Culture Film Screening: Franca: Chaos and Creation
Fashion Culture Film Screening: Franca: Chaos and Creation
Poster for Franca: Chaos and Creation, courtesy of Franca the Movie. Join director Francesco Carrozzini for a screening of his film Franca: Chaos and Creation, an intimate portrait of his mother, Franca Sozzani, the legendary editor in chief of Vogue Italia. For 25 years, Sozzani’s magazine covers have broken rules and redefined concepts of beauty. […]
Textile/Surface Design BFA Portfolio Collection
Textile/Surface Design BFA Portfolio Collection
Students graduating with a BFA in Textile/Surface Design present their portfolios to industry professionals, then host an evening reception. This event is part of the Graduating Student Exhibition on view May 9-24. #FITgradshow
Fabric Styling BFA Senior Exhibition
Fabric Styling BFA Senior Exhibition
Students graduating with a BFA in Fabric Styling present their portfolios to industry professionals, then host an evening reception. This event is part of the Graduating Student Exhibition on view May 9-24. #FITgradshow
Film and Media BS Graduating Student Film Screenings
Film and Media BS Graduating Student Film Screenings
This Friday, FIT will screen the thesis short films from its first class of students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Film and Media. The ten films include documentary, fictional, and experimental works. Directors Kevin Shepherd and Thomas Younghans will premiere “Wild Hair,” edited by Kiana Macclellan, in which a young man recovering from […]
Computer Animation and Interactive Media Thesis Presentations
Computer Animation and Interactive Media Thesis Presentations
Students graduating with a BFA in Computer Animation and Interactive Media will present their thesis works. The works are also on display as part of the Graduating Student Exhibition from May 9 through 24 at FIT.
Fashion and Textile Studies Symposium: Behind the Designer: Models, Muses, and Inspiration
Fashion and Textile Studies Symposium: Behind the Designer: Models, Muses, and Inspiration
In this symposium, students in FIT’s MA program in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice will present papers on a range of topics, investigating New York dress in the 19th and 20th centuries. This event is free and open to the public.