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Bob Fisch Makes Future Student Sculpture Project Possible in Union Square

November 24, 2025 Alexandra Mann College & Campus, School of Art & Design, Students, Top Stories

Seven Fine Arts students are collaborating with the Union Square Partnership and the design collective Scale Rule to develop a […]

display in FIT's Art and Design window of products created by FIT students

Come See a Winter Tale in FIT’s Gallery Windows

November 24, 2025 Laura Hatmaker College & Campus, School of Art & Design, Students, Top Stories

The college is pleased to announce the unveiling of its winter windows—Gift of Making: A Whimsical Celebration of Art, Design, […]

Second Live Art Duel Showcases FIT Creatives at Work

November 17, 2025 Laura Hatmaker College & Campus, Featured, School of Art & Design, School of Business & Technology, School of Graduate Studies, Students

On Nov. 13, FIT hosted the Second Annual Live Art Duel in the John E. Reeves Great Hall, bringing together […]

Six dramatic sketches of coats and dresses

Three FIT Students Win CFDA x Veronica Beard Scholarship

November 7, 2025 Jonathan Vatner College & Campus, School of Art & Design, Students, Top Stories

Since its inception in 1996, the CFDA Scholarship Fund has awarded $4.4 million to 384 students, supporting the next generation […]

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Adapt/Evolve Symposium Explores Inclusive Design

October 20, 2025 Jonathan Vatner College & Campus, Diversity, Events, School of Art & Design, Top Stories

On Thursday, Oct. 16, the symposium Adapt/Evolve: A Cross-Disciplinary Exploration of Inclusive Design, brought designers, activists, academics, students, and alumni […]

event space for Acne Studios s/s 2026 runway show with work by Pacifico Silano on the walls

Pacifico Silano Collaborates with Acne Studios

October 7, 2025 Laura Hatmaker College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, School of Art & Design

Technologist and adjunct instructor Pacifico Silano collaborated with the fashion label Acne Studios for their spring/summer 2026 women’s wear collection. […]

EOP at 50: Osvaldo Aguilar ’22

September 29, 2025 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, School of Art & Design, SUNY, Top Stories

Driven by his passion for graphic design, Osvaldo Aguilar, Advertising and Digital Design ’22, found his way to FIT through […]

six chairs in the Adapt/Evolve exhibition gallery that each have adaptive design qualities

‘Adapt/Evolve’ Showcases the Power of Inclusive Design

September 22, 2025 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Diversity, Featured, School of Art & Design

The FIT Art and Design Gallery recently opened Adapt/Evolve, a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring adaptive and inclusive design across fashion, interior, […]

EOP at 50: Hugo Bravo ’92

September 15, 2025 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, School of Art & Design, SUNY, Top Stories

Hugo Bravo, Illustration ’92, is a sci-fi and fantasy illustrator and graphic designer based in New York City. He created […]

Three men wearing 18th century clown costumes in a production of an opera.

Daniel James Cole Wins Prestigious Award for Costume Design

September 12, 2025 Alex Joseph College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, School of Art & Design

Daniel James Cole, adjunct assistant professor in the Fashion Department, has won the prestigious 2024 Costume Society of America’s Annual […]