Week of Events
Online Exhibition: 6876 km — Opens
Patchwork dress created by Sarah Nsikak (La Réunion) with textiles botanically dyed in Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire with artisans supported by There is No Limit Foundation and Mariama Fashion Production. The dress is inspired by the women of Namibia’s Herero tribe, who—after surviving colonial wars in the early 20th century—designed, wore, and adapted the patchwork […]
FIT Board of Trustees Meeting
FIT Board of Trustees Meeting
The FIT Board of Trustees’ and FIT Student Housing Corporation Board of Directors' next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Public session: 9:45 am Live public access available: fitnyc.edu/boardmeetings This event is open to the public.
Stay Informed: COVID-19 Monthly Update With Health Services
Stay Informed: COVID-19 Monthly Update With Health Services
Join Health Services staff for a monthly 30-minute update on COVID-19 trends in NYC, on-campus and around the nation. We will be exploring the most up-to-date information and evidence on vaccines, "variants," and new virus cases. Let's hear your questions. There will be a 15-minute Q&A at the end of each session. Sponsored by Health […]
Art as Impact: Dialogues on Art Advocacy, Educational Initiatives, and Social Justice
Art as Impact: Dialogues on Art Advocacy, Educational Initiatives, and Social Justice
Art as Impact is a two-part program organized by Art History and Museum Professions student Angelica Pomar that engages topics like art advocacy, educational initiatives, and social justice in dialogue. Pomar will be in conversation with three established creative art professionals: Theresa Sotto, associate director of academic programs at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Veronica […]
Art on the Ground: On Securing HOUSING with KJ Freeman
Art on the Ground: On Securing HOUSING with KJ Freeman
Art on the Ground welcomes KJ Freeman (she/they), artist, curator, and founder of HOUSING, to discuss the legacy she is currently building by creating HOUSING to function as a gallery/mutual aid space. Along with her mission to secure the place of artists of color within the art world by giving them a place to show […]
MakerMinds Workshop: Audio to 3D Print
MakerMinds Workshop: Audio to 3D Print
Join us for an exciting Audio to 3D print workshop. Create an audio file and turn it into a 3D printable model. Beginners welcome. The 3D files can be printed during this session free of charge. Pickup or shipping can be arranged (shipping charges will apply). The MakerMinds Event Series is brought to you by […]
Virtual Artist Talks Series: Mimi Prober: History, Process, and Handcraft in Fashion
Virtual Artist Talks Series: Mimi Prober: History, Process, and Handcraft in Fashion
At this next Virtual Artist Talk, artist and fashion designer Mimi Prober will discuss her process of integrating the artistry of the past to establish a sustainable future with Colleen Hill, curator of Costume and Accessories at The Museum at FIT. About Mimi Prober Designer Mimi Prober’s aesthetic vision integrates the artistry of the past […]
SUNYFest Featuring AJR and Kesha
SUNYFest Featuring AJR and Kesha
The Department of Student Life and the FIT Student Activities Board invite you to a virtual concert on Saturday, April 24, at 5 pm EDT, hosted by over 12 State University of New York colleges featuring AJR and major recording artist Kesha! The month of April is full of amazing programming as we gear up towards […]