Coinciding with the bicentennial of the earliest existing landscape photographs, the founding of the Hudson River School, and a concentrated period in which Native people from New York were forcibly relocated to Wisconsin, Landmines presents camera-based work by artists who explore the role landscape plays in burying or exhuming social history. 

The Dorsky Museum presents thesis exhibitions by graduating BFA and MFA students from SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Fine & Performing Art. These shows are the culmination of years of research, experimentation, and creative growth brought to life in public. Spanning a wide range of disciplines and media, these exhibitions showcase a new generation of artists as they share their unique visions with the world.

This new display of the Museum’s collection tells the story of The Dorsky from a variety of perspectives, making space for traditionally marginalized voices. Exhibiting collection highlights and audience favorites alongside new acquisitions and commissions, A Living Collection presents the collection as a living entity, continuously evolving and shaped by the viewer's interpretation. 

Creating art is different for each of us. It can be a powerful outlet for self-expression, a form of connection with others, a way to reflect on important issues, or a welcome relief from daily stresses. We invite you to follow art-making prompts related to objects in The Dorsky collection or follow your own creative path by experimenting with the provided materials. Share your creation on the display board, take it home with you to treasure, or gift it to a loved one.

This is your space to create.
This is your time to be creative.