The Department of Art and Art Professions: BFA Thesis Exhibitions 2022

As the capstone project for our four-year BFA program, the thesis exhibitions constitute a significant marker for each participating student’s evolving practice and process over the years. This opportunity to participate in a culminating exhibition, showcasing their individual and collective work, in a publicly accessible setting, is a crucial aspect of their academic learning towards becoming practicing artists.

As they emerge from this experience and understand the critical role of an active audience engaging with their work, going forward, these young artists are more prepared to navigate the challenges and rewards of a public-facing art practice. Additionally, the exhibition not only gives them the opportunity to engage their own work in dialogue with their peers, and an audience, it also creates space for each of them to occupy the role of an audience member as well, engaging their critical thinking and analytical skills, and ultimately, furthering their ability to access their own work from multiple perspectives.

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Members of the NYU community with the Daily Screener will be able to visit the BFA exhibitions during any regular Barney Building hours.

Non-NYU visitors are required to register in advance through Eventbrite. Proof of vaccination is required at the door and all visitors must wear a mask.