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
Studio Art Shows - Spring 2026
Exhibition of current work by students studying in Studio Art
Palmer Gallery | March 22–May 25
- Drawing I: Visual Language and Foundations, March 23–March 29
- Video/Expanded Media, March 31–April 12
- Printmaking, April 14–April 26
- Painting II, April 27–May 6
- Sculpture I & II, May 9–May 25
The Old Bookstore | March 30–May 6
- Color, March 31–April 5
- Photography, April 7–April 14
- Painting I, April 15–April 27
- Drawing II, April 27–May 6
UP NEXT
10,000 Hours
An Introspective
Emily Nomer ’76
Exhibition Dates: June 4–27
Artist’s Reception: June 4, 5–7 p.m.
Emily Nomer ’76 describes her practice as “an inward-looking pursuit,” dedicating countless hours to her art over the last 50 years. Her work finds aesthetic company and inspiration in the Pattern and Decoration arts movement of the 1970s, among others. Balance and proportion remain her guiding principles.
Hours of Operation
Spring Semester 2026
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9 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.)