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Pratt Shows 2023

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Discover bold work and big creative ideas by Pratt Institute’s graduating students—events and exhibitions in 30+ different fields, now through May.

Where to Go, What to See

Find full listings information and details below on Pratt Shows events, exhibitions, and presentations. New events are added regularly. 

And be sure to check out Mondays at Pratt, weekly exhibition openings on campus every Monday. See the Mondays at Pratt lineup.

What Is Pratt Shows?

Pratt Shows are public exhibitions and presentations by Pratt Institute’s graduating class. Representing years of research, exploration, critical thinking, creative inquiry, problem-solving, growth, production, practice, and accomplishment, the shows celebrate student work leading up to Commencement in May.

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Past Events

  1. Pratt Shows: MFA Writing Thesis Readings

    May 16, 2023 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    Pratt Institute Library

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  2. Pratt Film/Video Senior Showcase 2023

    May 15, 2023 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    Film/Video Building & BAM Rose Cinema

    flyer for event, depicting a psychedelic inspired mirror ball with a student standing in front of it, with event information listed

  3. Pratt Shows: Design – Professional and Alumni Opening

    May 11, 2023 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    ARC Building

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  4. All Animation Show 2023: Screening of All MFA Thesis and BFA Senior Projects

    May 11, 2023 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    Memorial Hall

    flyer for event

  5. Pratt Shows: InfoShow23

    May 11, 2023 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

    Pratt Manhattan Building
    144 West 14th Street New York, NY 10011

    A screengrab of an interactive map of lower Manhattan showing different routes in the New York Harbor

  6. Pratt Shows: Design

    May 11 – May 17, 2023 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    ARC Building

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in the background, a depiction of an exhibition

  7. Best of DDA Animation 2023: Screening and Awards Ceremony

    May 10, 2023 6:50 PM – 9:00 PM

    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Theater 6 445 Albee Square W Brooklyn, NY 11201

    flyer for event

  8. Pratt Shows Fashion: Assemblage

    May 10, 2023 6:30 PM – 11:59 PM

    Pioneer Works 159 Pioneer St. Brooklyn, NY 11231

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  9. Fashion Show: Friends & Family

    May 10, 2023 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Pioneer Works

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  10. Pratt Shows: BFA Graduation Readings

    May 4, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Pratt Institute Library

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  11. Pratt Shows: Art & Technology DDA MFA/BFA Interactive Arts Exhibition

    May 4 – May 6, 2023 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    One Art Space 23 Warren Street STE 1 New York, NY 10007

    flyer for event, with information for reception, time, and participants

  12. Pratt Shows: BFA Graduation Readings

    May 3, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Pratt Institute Library

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  13. Pratt Shows: Fine Arts BFA Sculpture + Integrated Practices Thesis Exhibitions

    May 1 – May 10, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    The Rubelle and Norman Schafler Gallery

    people in gallery, viewing art from students, including sculpture and large-scale painting

  14. MFA Thesis Exhibition: Jingge Zhang/Sen-Sen Chiu

    May 1 – May 5, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  15. Saturday Art School Open Studios

    April 29, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Happening across Pratt’s Brooklyn campus

    three circles, showing students in class

  16. Pratt Shows: Curating Learning

    April 26 – May 3, 2023 5:00 PM – 12:00 PM

    Nancy Ross Project Space

    three images, inside of circles, against a white background, one image of a mason jar in a workshop, one image of students learning, one image of a raised indentation

  17. MFA Thesis Exhibition: Kyle Wilcox/Nic Anselmo/Spencer Nichols

    April 24 – April 28, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  18. Pratt Shows: Fine Arts BFA Jewelry Thesis Exhibitions

    April 19 – April 26, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Fine Arts BFA Jewelry Thesis Exhibitions

    A hand holds gold-colored metal object in front of a white wall. The object has a large circular glass orb encompassing what appears to be either a light filament or an oil wick. This site atop a gold base which comes out of the glass orb and connects to three thin pieces of metal being held by the hand.

  19. MFA Thesis Exhibition: Baillie Vensel / Shengqi Ming

    April 17 – April 21, 2023 11:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  20. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 10

    April 10 – April 14, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  21. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 9

    April 3 – April 7, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  22. Pratt Shows: Fine Arts BFA Printmaking Thesis Exhibitions

    April 3 – April 12, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    The Rubelle and Norman Schafler Gallery

    A piece of wood in the shape of a starburst is set against a white background. There is a depiction printed onto the piece of wood of a person hunched over while sitting on a toilet. Also in the depiction, a pipe runs down from the bottom of the toilet and snakes around the bottom of the white space. There is a leak in the pipe and water is spurting out.

  23. Pratt Shows: Graduate Communications Design: Other Islands Book Fair

    April 1 – April 2, 2023 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Pratt Institute Student Union

    An illustration of a green landmass with trees on it. A rainbow is behind it. There are the words, other islands book fair, on top of the image.

  24. MFA Thesis Exhibition, Part I: MAKING PLACE: Histories and Heritage / Part II: MAKING PLACE: Politics and the Body

    March 27 – May 5, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Pfizer Building

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  25. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 8

    March 27 – March 31, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  26. Pratt Shows: Fine Arts BFA Painting Thesis Exhibitions

    March 27 – April 28, 2023 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Steuben Gallery

    A painting of nude man sitting on a beach chair.

  27. Pratt Shows: Fine Arts BFA Drawing Thesis Exhibitions

    March 27 – April 21, 2023 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Dekalb Gallery

    A photograph of a sculpture of a nude woman laying on the ground. She has blue hair and is wearing red boots. One of her hands is covering her face.

  28. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 7

    March 20 – March 24, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  29. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 6

    March 6 – March 10, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  30. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 5

    February 27 – March 3, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  31. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 4

    February 20 – February 24, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  32. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 3

    February 13 – February 17, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  33. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 2

    February 6 – February 10, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background

  34. Pratt Shows: BFA in Photography Thesis Exhibition: Week 1

    January 30 – February 3, 2023 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    ARC Building
    Photography Gallery

    A graphic showing the words, Pratt Shows 2023, in pink repeating on a green background