RIT City Art Space

After finishing his thesis defense, MFA grad Unique Fair-Smith sat for a minute to catch his breath, reflecting on the last few weeks, months, and years. After 7 back-to-back student shows this semester, we feel the same! The final MFA Exhibition, including Unique‘s work, is on view through this Sunday, May 16. . We’re open Thursday-Sunday 1-5 PM, and Friday 1-9 PM. Always free admission. . Congratulations to the class of 2021! And again to the class of 2020! A special thanks... to the gallery staff for keeping us on track: @fleshemp @jordan_nicole_funk @dannie_marsella @paris.benson @ha.ro.wa @ericb.online @shaynakiblin #ritgrad #ritartdesigngrad @rit_artdesign @rittigers RIT Behind the Bricks . photo by John Aasp See more

MFA Thesis Exhibitions are on view for two weekends, May 6-16! . 12 grad students in the School of Art and American Crafts present thesis projects in a wide range of media. . Open Thursday- Sunday 1-5 PM, Fridays 1-9 PM, always free!... . @rit_artdesign @ritmetalsandjewelry @rit_printmaking @rit_art @ritglass @rit.furnituredesign @rit.ceramics @rochesterartcollectors @currentseenroc #firstfridayroc #mfathesis #artschool See more

A handcrafted pipe organ by @kellycleveland1 and a collection of work by fellow @rit.furnituredesign student @jaredabnerstudio are among the stunning pieces in @ritcityartspace's second studio arts senior exhibition! The show is on view this weekend only (Friday 1-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m.). Stop by to see individual capstone projects from students in furniture design, @rit.ceramics, @ritglass and @ritmetalsandjewelry. #RIT #RITartdesign #thisisroc . : @etletc

RIT Studio Arts Senior Capstone Exhibition 2 is on view April 29 - May 2! . Eight seniors present individual projects in Furniture Design, Metals and Jewelry, Ceramics, Video and Installation. . One Weekend Only! Stop by Thursday-Sunday 1-5 PM, and Friday 1-9 PM. Always free!... . @rit_artdesign @rit.furnituredesign @ritmetalsandjewelry @ritglass @rit.ceramics #artschool #seniorcapstone @ritbehindthebricks See more

RIT Studio Arts Senior Capstone Exhibition 1 is on view April 22-25! . Nine seniors present capstone projects in metals and jewelry, painting, printmaking, sculpture, video and installation. . One weekend only! Stop by Thursday-Sunday 1-5 PM, Friday 1-9 PM. Always free!... . @rit_artdesign @rit_printmaking @dentoncrawfordstudio @ritmetalsandjewelry @rit_art #artschool #seniorcapstone #studioart See more

Beyond Addiction | Reframing Recovery is an exhibition of images and stories, offering new ways of defining addiction and recovery. . Curated by @grahammacindoe and Susan Stellin, the show features a selection of photographers including students and faculty of @rit_artdesign. . On view now through February 21, 2021. Visit our website to join the online discussion November 12.... . #firstfridayroc @rit.photo #reframingrecovery @rittigers @ritbehindthebricks @roccitynews #rochesterny @rochesterny @explorerochester See more

Untitled (L.A.) is a work of art by the late Felix Gonzalez-Torres, jointly owned by Art Bridges and Crystal Bridges Museum of Art. . On view at City Art Space October 22, 2020 - February 21, 2021 . Stay tuned for a schedule of free online discussions!... . #felixgonzaleztorres @crystalbridgesmuseum @artbridgesfoundation @ritbehindthebricks @rit_universitygallery @rit_arthouse @roco137 @rochesterartcollectors @artsintheloop_roc @rocdowntownliving @roccitynews @currentseenroc #firstfridayroc #contemporaryart See more

Launching a new series! Follow us on Instagram to check it out. @ritcityartspace

Students and faculty from @risdphto created a site that links to virtual exhibitions featuring work by #classof2020 art school students from across the country, including @rit_artdesign. Check it out @thesisshows2020 or thesisshows2020.com! . #classof2020 #artschool #virtualexhibition #mfa #bfa #ritartdesign #artanddesign #ritvirtualexhibitions #thesisshow #thesisshows2020

Human nature and interaction are themes explored in the work of this pair of seniors that were set to exhibit at City Art Space this spring. . @ritmetalsandjewelry #ritvirtualexhibitions #ritartdesign #rit #firstfridayroc @ritbehindthebricks @rittigers @rocdowntownliving .... Tags=credit @ RIT City Art Space See more

Whimsical warriors, nostalgic glamour, closeness and separation are themes running through the work of this group of fine arts studio seniors that were set to exhibit at City Art Space this spring. . #ritvirtualexhibitions #ritartdesign #rit #firstfridayroc @ritbehindthebricks @rittigers @rocdowntownliving @ RIT City Art Space

Today we feature the work of Rachael Strittmatter, a senior in @ritglass that explores memory and overlooked beauty in the everyday, whose work was set to be shown at City Art Space this spring. . @ritglass #ritvirtualexhibitions #ritartdesign #rit @ritbehindthebricks @rittigers . Tags=credit @ RIT City Art Space

Today we feature contemporary furniture design by Nathan DeFreest and Qingying Zhao, two BFA students whose work is part of the second Senior capstone show that was set for City Art Space. . @rit.furnituredesign . #ritvirtualexhibitions #rit #ritartdesign @rittigers @ritbehindthebricks @rocdowntownliving @rocmadegoods ... . Tags=credit @ RIT City Art Space See more

Our virtual exhibitions continue with a celebration of BFA seniors in our Schools of Art and American Crafts, scheduled to show at City Art Space this spring. First up: a sample of @ritmetalsandjewelry work in the first of two capstone shows. . #ritvirtualgalleries #rit #ritartdesign #ritartdesigngrad2020 @ritbehindthebricks @rittigers #firstfridayroc . Tags=credit @ RIT City Art Space

View the slideshow @rit_artdesign @ritglass MFA candidate @yangchenyue’s thesis body of work is titled The Impulse of Destruction. Every creation becomes a mutual temptation between me and glass, part of Chenyue’s artist statement reads. Through art practice, I try to communicate with glass and myself. #RITvirtualgalleries #RIT #RITartdesign

View the slideshow @rit_artdesign The thesis work of Fine Arts Studio MFA candidate Kerina Mangiaracina’s (@kerinas1) features amazing prints on wood and paper. #RITvirtualgalleries #RIT #RITartdesign

View the slideshow @rit_artdesign Fine Arts Studio MFA candidate YeaSeul Lee (@yy3sl) drew inspiration from sewage for her thesis. My body of work represents what I am trying to accomplish combining the feelings that I have experienced with sewages and seeking to render them in such a way that they appear more mystical and otherworldly on the canvas. #RITvirtualgalleries #RIT #RITartdesign

View the slideshow @rit_artdesign Fine Arts Studio MFA candidate @laural.hartman’s thesis is an exploration of a lack of environmental and situational accessibility and how it differs from her hearing counterparts through installation that uses visual elements and physical ephemera she has accumulated over the years. #RITvirtualgalleries #RIT #RITartdesign

View the slideshow @rit_artdesign @yahui.furniture, an MFA candidate in @rit.furnituredesign, creates work that contributes to the transformation of an environment, bringing us closer to a feeling of home. #RITvirtualgalleries #RIT #RITartdesign

View the slideshow @rit_artdesign @ritglass MFA candidate @kaylacantu66’s thesis work comments on curiosities and discomforts relating to unruly bodies through the lenses of glass, video, photography and mixed media. I ask my viewers to feel, acknowledge and be content with all aspects of themselves, Kayla says. #RITvirtualgalleries #RIT #RITartdesign