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.
In the Gallery Now
Threshold: Faculty Biennial Exhibit
Threshold: Faculty Biennial Exhibit
Curated by Beth Giacummo
September 14 – November 20, 2026
Gallery Event
Reception: October 8 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Farmingdale State College Memorial Gallery presents Threshold: Faculty Biennial Exhibit, Curated by Beth Giacummo
On view from September 14 – November 20, 2026. A reception will take place on Thursday, October 8 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Memorial Gallery in Hale Hall.
This Fall the Memorial Gallery features a special exhibit, a biennial tradition of highlighting our Visual Communications faculty! This year's exhibition entitled Threshold invited faculty to create new work or submit existing work that explores the theme Threshold; pieces that engage with borders, doorways, and in-between states, as well as concepts of physical, psychological, or cultural liminality. All interpretations of the theme were encouraged.
Threshold will take place September 14 – November 20, 2026 with an artist reception on October 8 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
Hermanos Mayo
Exhibit in the Memorial Gallery entitled Braceros depicts photographs of Mexican laborers by renowned photographer Hermanos Mayo.
Dmitry Schidlovsky
Have you seen the painting in the Campus Center from acclaimed Long Island artist Dmitry Schidlovsky?
Chip Kidd
Chip Kidd displaying his book jackets here at the Memorial Gallery.
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
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