We hope to see you on Thursday, Feb 5th from 5-8pm for the exhibition opening of First Things: Almost, Always, a juried celebration of new work from First-Year students spanning scale, method, and material. The exhibition features 106 original works from 124 First-Year artists and designers. The exhibition is on view through March 5, 2026.
EXHIBITION PROGRAMING ANNOUNCEMENT
We are also thrilled to announce the exhibition’s programming facilitated by members of The Curators Collective. The programs will consist of three activations and a series of curatorial walkthroughs. Through these activities we hope that participants not only understand the themes in relation to the work, but also begin to draw parallels between other themes, as well. This is a great opportunity for students and faculty to use the exhibition as a learning and teaching tool.
ALL PROGRAMING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ANNA-MARIA AND STEPHEN KELLEN GALLERY
Parsons School of Design 2 W 13th Street New York, NY 10011
Happy Accidents – Collage Making Activation.
Tuesday, February 17th 3-5pm
This activation has a capacity of 15 people
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Personalize your own Moleskine notebook during this collage workshop. Take a look around the gallery to find works that use collage for some inspiration. Then, combine stickers, magazines, fabric, and paper to create your journal!
Care – Mending and Sewing Activation
Tuesday, February 24th 3pm-5pm
This activation has a capacity of 15 people
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Is that pile of mending projects getting a little too tall? Bring your fabric matter in need of fixing up to this workshop to learn how to mend it using other scraps of fabric, patches, and mending stitches.
Faded – Cyanotype Photography Activation
Tuesday, March 3rd 2:30-4:30pm
This activation has a capacity of 15 people
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to cyanotype print? Bring your favorite photo, dried flowers, or a cool pattern to learn how to transfer it onto muslin, cardstock, or a fabric you bring.
Curatorial Walkthroughs
Thursday, February 12th, 11am, 2pm, 6pm. (30min tours)
Take a walk through the gallery with one of the curators of the exhibition. Learn about what went into the curatorial choices, how curators worked with the artists when installing their pieces, and how the themes of the exhibition were highlighted throughout the gallery.