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Two people stand outside a brightly lit storefront featuring a display for the Pratt School of Design. The window showcases various artworks, including a colorful sculpture and photographs. Nearby, a sign indicates a subway station with the "F" and "M" train symbols, and another sign labeled "PATH to NJ" is visible. The scene captures an urban evening atmosphere with buildings in the background.

Summer in the City: Things to See and Do

School is out! Explore exhibitions, public art, and activities by members of the Pratt community—all summer long.

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When One Person’s Trash Is an Artist’s Treasure

Pratt Fine Arts’ Studio in Social Practice class collaborated with the NYC Department of Sanitation to reimagine our collective relationship with materials and waste.

A busy urban street scene with a mix of pedestrians, including groups and individuals crossing the street. A modern brick building features a large advertisement promoting Pratt Institute. Traffic lights and street signs indicate directions for vehicles. The atmosphere is lively with a partly cloudy sky and various people engaged in conversation or using their phones.

Pratt Launches Storefront Gallery on 14th Street Corridor

A new installation along NYC’s 14th Street corridor in partnership with The Village West turns vacant storefront windows into a public showcase for Pratt students.

Three unique table lamps are displayed side by side. 1. The left lamp is a geometric green glass design with a diamond-shaped cutout and a concrete base. 2. The middle lamp features stacked, wavy ceramic bands in various colors, softly glowing from within. 3. The right lamp has an angled wooden frame with a colorful, ribbed interior and a clear bulb, casting vibrant light.

Pratt Shines at NYCxDESIGN 2026

From light shows to student design competitions, Pratt students, faculty, and alumni showcased their creativity during the 2026 NYCxDESIGN festival.

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Award-Winning Architect, Designer, and Educator Francine Monaco Named Chair of Interior Design

Longtime Adjunct Associate Professor of Interior Design Francine Monaco will assume the role on July 1, 2026.

A young woman in a reflective yellow vest smiles while painting a colorful mural on a street. She holds a paint roller and stands on bright pink and blue sections of the artwork. In the background, there are other people working on the mural and construction barriers are set up along the edge of the street. Trees and urban buildings are visible in the background, with a lively street scene.

Pratt Students Help Reimagine the Future of 14th Street

Through studio projects and field research, Pratt students are helping to reimagine 14th Street as a more connected, dynamic public space.

A woman with long, wavy dark hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a white top with a decorative black pattern. In the background, there are blurred images of greenery and a wooden partition, suggesting an indoor setting.

Artist and Educator Tori Purcell Named Chair of Photography

Assistant Chair of Photography and faculty member Tori Purcell will assume the role on July 1, 2026.

Models walk down the runway during a fashion show, showcasing a variety of colorful and unique outfits. The audience, seated on either side, looks on with interest and applause. The setting is industrial with exposed structures and large windows, and the atmosphere is lively and celebratory.

Show-Stopping Looks: Pratt Fashion from Runway to Exhibition

The 2026 Pratt Shows: Fashion runway presentation at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn featured 155 looks from collections by 28 graduating seniors, with pieces from 23 more seniors on view at Pratt Shows: Design, and additional looks on view at the MFA Fashion Thesis Exhibition.

A group of graduates in black caps and gowns joyfully throw their caps into the air outside a theater, celebrating their graduation. The scene is bright, with tall buildings and the marquee of the theater visible in the background. The graduates have wide smiles, conveying a sense of achievement and happiness.

A Radio City Celebration for Pratt’s Class of 2026

This year’s Commencement at Radio City Music Hall honored the achievements of graduating students and bestowed honorary degrees on David Remnick, Dr. Mariët Westermann, and Ted Shaine.

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Three Pratt Alumni on How NYC Residencies Helped Them Grow

Brandon Foushée ’21, Dana-Marie Bullock ’25, and Amanda Horn ’15 show how these opportunities have shaped their paths, from experimenting with new techniques to completing a novel to processing grief through art.