Memorial Art Gallery


The Memorial Gallery's mission is to serve as a vital teaching instrument and visual resource that enriches campus cultural life as well as that of the surrounding community. This is accomplished through the exhibition of imagery related to the communication arts, which represent a wide range of media, cultures, and time periods.

Admission is free and the gallery is accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Please call in advance of your trip.

For more information on upcoming exhibitions and information please contact Beth Giacummo, Memorial Gallery Director. 

Dream Big

In the Gallery Now

DREAM BIG - SPRING 2024 EXHIBITION

Farmingdale State College is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, "Dream Big," featuring the groundbreaking graphic design and photography of the acclaimed duo, McCandliss & Campbell.

The exhibition will grace the walls of the Memorial Gallery from February 13 to April 12, 2024, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

In coordination with the exhibit, a reception will be held on March 5th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM, and a lecture in Campus Ballroom B will take place on March 5th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

Braceros
Exhibit in the Memorial Gallery entitled Braceros depicts photographs of Mexican laborers by renowned photographer Hermanos Mayo.
painting in the Campus Center from acclaimed Long Island artist Dmitry Schidlovsky
Have you seen the painting in the Campus Center from acclaimed Long Island artist Dmitry Schidlovsky?
Chip Kidd displaying his book jackets here at the Memorial Gallery
Chip Kidd displaying his book jackets here at the Memorial Gallery.
Peter de Sève exhibited in the Memorial Gallery in 2015
Internationally acclaimed award-winning illustrator and animated-film character designer Peter de Sève exhibited in the Memorial Gallery in 2015 telling about his career which has spanned more than three decades.
Ram sculpture by Wendy Klemperer
Sculptor Wendy Klemperer, who has had a lifelong fascination with animals, installed a ram sculpture in front of the Campus Center and two elks in front of Hale Hall.
Kevin O’Callaghan large pastrami sandwich installation
Artist Kevin O’Callaghan placed a large pastrami sandwich in front of Hale Hall during his exhibition.

 

 

 

Visual communications Department

Hale Hall, Room 156
934-420-2181
artdept@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Email

Jack Harris
Acting Department Chair

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Joyce LoBue
Administrative Assistant 1

Last Modified 2/19/24