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Events: BFA/MFA Thesis Exhibitions

The Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Exhibitions at The Dorsky Museum

Serving as the culmination of the BFA/MFA student experience, thesis exhibits offer a valuable opportunity for students to display the work they've been diligently shaping, refining, and perfecting during their time at New Paltz. Students collaborate with each other, as well as with faculty and museum staff, to plan the exhibitions, and then work to design and install their own work.

The show is more than just a collection of final art projects: It's a chance for the campus community to celebrate our student artists' accomplishments, revel in their work, and send them off to their future creative endeavors with a truly special experience to remember. We look forward to seeing you at The Dorsky!

Spring 2026 BFA I Opening Reception

Exhibiting artists: Heather Bissett ’26, Margot Hulme ’26, Bethany Itzla ’26, Izadora Meares ’26, Maia Moosmueller ’26, Liam Perry ’26, Brandi Pettit ’26, Julia Pyatt ’26, Deminica Richard ’26, Karina Scalisi ’26, Mars Weigley ’26

Free

Special viewing hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday

Date
Time
Location

Friday, April 24

5-7 p.m.

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art

Spring 2026 BFA II Opening Reception

Exhibiting artists: James Biordi ’26, Kara Butler ’26, Nahlaa Calabrese-Alexander ’26, Jamieson Caywood ’26, Sar Jones ’26, Sophia Mohrmann ’26, Mette Oki ’26, Caitlin Owen ’26, Alison Porras-Saavedra ’26, Victoria Stiver ’26, Ashley Van Houten ’26, Katie Whalen ’26

Free

Special viewing hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday

Date
Time
Location

Friday, May 1

5-7 p.m.

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art

Spring 2026 MFA I Opening Reception

Exhibiting artists: Sean Blocklin ’26g, Jody Borhani-D'Amico ’26g, Seth Britton ’26g, Adam Holland ’26g, Colleen Joyce ’26g, Hunter Larson ’26g

Free

Special viewing hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday

Date
Time
Location

Friday, May 8

5-7 p.m.

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art

Spring 2026 MFA II Opening Reception

Exhibiting artists: Winchi De Jesus ’26g, Reilly Deller ’26g, Stella Lee ’26g, Fanny Moelk ’26g, Marin Neuhard ’26g, Gail O'Donnell ’26g, Madison Rocap ’26g

Free

Special viewing hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday

Date
Time
Location

Friday, May 15

4-7 p.m.

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art