Special Events & Openings
In addition to the Museum’s education and public outreach programs, the Museum organizes special one-time only events and exhibition-related receptions to celebrate its exhibitions and the artists whose work is on display.
Upcoming Opening Events
BFA/MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Opening Receptions:
BFA I – Friday, April 25, 2008 from 6:00-8:00p.m.
BFA II – Friday, May 2, 2008 from 6:00-8:00p.m.
MFA I – Friday, May 9, 2008 from 6:00-8:00p.m.
MFA II – Friday, May 16, 2008 from 7:30-9:30p.m. (after
the Graduate Commencement ceremonies)
Thesis exhibitions are open the following special hours:
Friday, Monday, and Tuesday from 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-5:00p.m.
Past Openings and Special Events
Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 4:00-6:00p.m.
Beat and Beyond: Photographs by Allen Ginsberg – Selected photographs by Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), American poet and leading apostle of the Beat Generation. Exhibition includes portraits of members of the “Beat” era of the 1950s and 1960s, self portraits, and famous acquaintances of the poet. March 28 – July 6
A Discerning Vision: Photographs from the Collection of Howard Greenberg – Photographs from the collection of Howard Greenberg, featuring work by Consuelo Kanaga, Sid Grossman, Lewis Hine, Saul Leiter and more. March 28 – June 22
Reading Objects 2008 – Part of an ongoing interdisciplinary series featuring works from the Museum’s collection accompanied by texts created by University faculty and staff. March 28 – September 28
If you are a person with a disability who will require special accommodations please contact Amy Pickering at 845.257.3844 no later than one week before the event.


