Galleries

Overview

The College of Art and Design hosts rotating exhibitions in a variety of gallery spaces both on and off campus that feature the creative work of students, faculty, alumni and more. Students who work as staff in the gallery spaces have the opportunity to collaborate with exhibiting artists, assist with preparation and installation of shows and learn about managing a gallery space — gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, professional setting.

Bevier Gallery

The main on-campus exhibition venue for RIT’s College of Art and Design, Bevier Gallery hosts rotating exhibitions that feature the creative work of students, faculty, alumni and more. Photo by Jesse Wolfe '22
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Fall 2026:
- Faculty Exhibition (September 3-26)
- ART OUT (October 15 - November 7)
- Foundations Projects (November 16 - December 12)

RIT City Art Space

City Art Space is RIT’s only off-campus art venue in downtown Rochester where exhibitions, events and educational programming happen year-round. Photo by Elizabeth Lamark

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Fall 2026:
- Unboxed: the topography of Josh Owen (September 4-20)
- Indie Book & Zine Fair (September 26)
- Amy McLaren (October 2- 25)
- All of Us II (November 6 - 22)
- MFA 1st Year Projects (December 4-13)

University Gallery

University Gallery and Grid Space host a variety of exhibitions and events for RIT students, faculty, and alumni as a forum to inspire dialog, spark the imagination, and build community. Photo by A. Sue Weisler

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Fall 2026:
- Tarrant Clements: The Shape of Space (August 17 - October 17)
- Study Abroad Student Projects (October 26 - November 21)
- Steven Alles: Beauty, Nerve, and Metaphysics (October 26 - December 12)

William Harris Gallery

William Harris gallery is part of the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, and hosts a variety of contemporary, multimedia exhibitions by students, faculty, alumni and visiting artists. Photo by Elizabeth Lamark

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Fall 2026:
- Faculty Exhibition (September 3-26)
- Homecoming Biennial (October 8 - 24)
- Interior Design Projects (October 30 - November 14)
- MFA 1st Year Projects (December 3 - Jan 2027)

Bevier Video Collection

A variety of screen-based art and design by contemporary artists and designers, including RIT students and alumni.