University Art Museum, University at Albany

University Art Museum, University at Albany Contemporary art museum located on the University at Albany's uptown campus. Closed for renovations summer 2026. Reopening October 3, 2026.

The University Art Museum's mission is to advance knowledge and foster understanding in contemporary visual arts. At this time, in-person visits are limited to the campus community only.

The University Art Museum is closed for the summer of 2026 for renovations. We will reopen on October 3, 2026 with our f...
05/19/2026

The University Art Museum is closed for the summer of 2026 for renovations. We will reopen on October 3, 2026 with our fall 2026 - spring 2027 exhibitions:

~ Howard Schwartzberg: Volume, Surface, Core

~ mosie romney: ash, whistle & redress

~Invitation to the Light Factory
Suzan Frecon and Marcella Durand

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.albany.edu/museum

Collections HighlightWomen’s Encampment for a Future of Peace & Justice was created in 1984 by artist and activist Bonni...
05/18/2026

Collections Highlight

Women’s Encampment for a Future of Peace & Justice was created in 1984 by artist and activist Bonnie Acker in collaboration with Women’s Encampment Friends.

Born in 1948 near Philadelphia, Acker has spent more than five decades merging art and activism. Inspired by early exposure to civil rights and peace movements, she committed to becoming a socially conscious artist as a teenager. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, Acker traveled and worked across the United States, using art as a tool for grassroots organizing and social change.

Her bold illustrations have supported causes including peace, Indigenous rights, affordable housing, sustainable farming, and women’s advocacy. Since 1986, Acker has been based in Burlington, Vermont, where she continues her creative and community-focused work.

Image:
Bonnie Acker and Women’s Encampment Friends�Women’s Encampment for A Future of Peace & Justice, 1984�Scratchboard illustrations, cut-paper lettering and colored-ink overlays on paper�24 x 14 inches, collection of University Art Museum, University at Albany, State University of New York on behalf of The University at Albany Foundation, gift of Jill Hanifan
Copyright: © Bonnie Acker and Women's Encampment Friends

Last chance! Don't miss the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at the UAM and the 2026 MA Thesis Exhibition: Bur...
05/16/2026

Last chance! Don't miss the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at the UAM and the 2026 MA Thesis Exhibition: Buried in Translation in Gallery 223 in the Fine Arts Building. Both on view until Sunday, May 17th.

UAM and Gallery 223 Hours:
Saturday, May 16, 12:30 - 4pm
Sunday, May 17, 11am - 4pm

Image 1 credit: Patrick Dodson

Thank you everyone who made it to UAlbany's Graduate Student Art Exhibition Receptions at the University Art Museum and ...
05/14/2026

Thank you everyone who made it to UAlbany's Graduate Student Art Exhibition Receptions at the University Art Museum and Gallery 223 last weekend!

There are still a view days left to catch the the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition and the 2026 MA Thesis Exhibition: Buried in Translation. Both are on view through Commencement Weekend.

UAM Hours through Friday, May 15: 11am - 4pm

Open Commencement Weekend:
Saturday, May 16, 12:30 - 4pm
Sunday, May 17, 11am - 4pm

Gallery 223 Hours:
Thursday, May 14 + Friday, May 15: 11am - 3pm

Open Commencement Weekend:
Saturday, May 16, 12:30 - 4pm
Sunday, May 17, 11am - 4pm

Tonight! Join us for the UAlbany Graduate Student Art Receptions in the Fine Arts building from 5-7pm!The University Art...
05/08/2026

Tonight! Join us for the UAlbany Graduate Student Art Receptions in the Fine Arts building from 5-7pm!

The University Art Museum and the Department of Art and Art History are celebrating the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition in the UAM and the 2026 M.A. Thesis Exhibition in Gallery 223 (second floor of Fine Arts).

Both receptions are free and open to the public. Please note that the University Art Museum is closed today until 5pm for thesis defenses.

Free parking is available during the receptions in the State Quad Student Parking Lot.

The University Art Museum is closed all day today, May 7 and until 5pm tomorrow, May 8 for MFA thesis defenses.⁠⁠Join us...
05/07/2026

The University Art Museum is closed all day today, May 7 and until 5pm tomorrow, May 8 for MFA thesis defenses.⁠
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Join us tomorrow after defenses for the UAlbany Graduate Student Receptions from 5-7pm!
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The University Art Museum and Department of Art and Art History are celebrating the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition in the UAM and the 2026 M.A. Thesis Exhibition: Buried in Translation in Gallery 223 on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. ⁠
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Both receptions are free and open to the public.⁠
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Free parking will be available in the State Quad Student Parking Lot during the event.

M.A. Highlight Rachel Whitney, Doghouse, 2026, video, 55 ½ x 32 ¾ inches The 2026 M.A. Exhibition: Buried in Translatio...
05/05/2026

M.A. Highlight

Rachel Whitney, Doghouse, 2026, video, 55 ½ x 32 ¾ inches

The 2026 M.A. Exhibition: Buried in Translation is on view through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Gallery 223 on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building.

Gallery 223 Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 11am – 3pm
Friday, May 8, 11am – 4pm

~Artists’ Reception: Friday, May 8, 5 – 7pm~

Open Commencement Weekend:
Saturday, May 16, 12:30 – 4pm
Sunday, May 17, 11am – 4pm

M.A. Highlight Roarinbrook Smith, Drifting Pastures, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 14 x 9 ½ x ¾ inches The 2026 M.A. Exhibit...
05/05/2026

M.A. Highlight

Roarinbrook Smith, Drifting Pastures, 2026, acrylic on canvas, 14 x 9 ½ x ¾ inches

The 2026 M.A. Exhibition: Buried in Translation is on view through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Gallery 223 on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building.

Gallery 223 Hours:
Thursday – Saturday, 11am – 3pm
Friday, May 8, 11am – 4pm

~Artists’ Reception: Friday, May 8, 5 – 7pm~

Open Commencement Weekend:
Saturday, May 16, 12:30 – 4pm
Sunday, May 17, 11am - 4pm

M.F.A. Highlight BinBin Shi, Another World’s Map, 2026, charcoal, acrylic, oil, gauze, yarn, dog hairs on canvas with w...
05/04/2026

M.F.A. Highlight

BinBin Shi, Another World’s Map, 2026, charcoal, acrylic, oil, gauze, yarn, dog hairs on canvas with wood structure, 140 x 60 x 7.5 inches

The 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition is on view through Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the University Art Museum.

UAM Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm
Closed May 7 all day and May 8 until 5pm for thesis defenses.

~Artists’ Reception: Friday, May 8, 5-7pm~

Open Commencement Weekend:
Saturday, May 16, 12:30 –4pm
Sunday, May 17, 11am – 4pm

M.F.A. Highlight Joel Olzak, Site: Tree Chaps, 2025, inkjet print, 44 x 30 inches The 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis E...
05/04/2026

M.F.A. Highlight

Joel Olzak, Site: Tree Chaps, 2025, inkjet print, 44 x 30 inches

The 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition is on view through Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the University Art Museum.

UAM Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm
Closed May 7 all day and May 8 until 5pm for thesis defenses.

~Artists’ Reception: Friday, May 8, 5-7pm~

Open Commencement Weekend:
Saturday, May 16, 12:30 –4pm
Sunday, May 17, 11am – 4pm

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