Palmer Gallery

The James W. Palmer III Gallery is situated at the heart of the College Center between the North and South Atriums. The gallery serves as an exhibition space for artwork created within and beyond the Vassar community, displaying the art of diverse mediums, themes, and origins.

Constructed in 1996, the gallery was named and endowed by the Palmer family in 2000 in memory of their son James, a member of the class of 1990. 

Exhibitions

Ivars Sprogis: From Petals to Sky

August 7–September 6, 2025
Artist's Reception: August 9 from 4–6 p.m.

Ivars Sprogis is a local artist who favors the Realistic Impressionism style in his watercolor and oil works. His use of pigment, shadows, and vibrancy are exquisite when painting his beloved landscapes, seascapes, barns, and florals.

Sprogis trained at Memphis Art Academy in Tennessee and was privately tutored by local watercolorist Arne Lindmark. A major influence is Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla and his gift for capturing light. Sprogis, known for his minimalist technique and color palette, he maximizes the natural beauty in nature.

Upcoming Exhibits

Sean McCarthy
September 11–October 12 (opening reception September 18, 5–7 p.m.)

Larissa Tokmakova
October 23–November 30 (opening reception October 23)

Hours of Operation

August, 2025
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 9th: 4 p.m.–6 p.m.

Fall Semester 2025 
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

(Hours are subject to change. Please call the Office of Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370 during business hours. Individuals requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact the Campus Activities Office at the above number.)