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Take a Closer Look: Highlights from the KAM Collection
As part of the college's 60th Anniversary celebration, KAM examines its permanent collection, offering views of works generally not on view to the public. Paintings, Sculptures, Photographs, and Fiber Arts will be shown, including works by Liz Whitney Quisgard, Allen Pierre, and Savannah, Georgia woodcarver John W. Hall.
On View through January 20
Take a Closer Look opens November 15 and will be on view through January 20, 2024.
Upcoming Spring 2024 Exhibitions and Events
A Pioneering Spirit: Kingsborough's First Decade, 1963-1973
In celebration of the college's 60th Anniversary, A Pioneering Spirit presents a previously unexplored look at the earliest days of Kingsborough through historical photographs and ephemera.
Opening Reception: March 6, 2024, 3-5 PM
Born in Brooklyn: Photographs and Sculptures by Walter Weissman
Artist Walter Weissman (Class of 1966) was a student in the college's inaugural year (1964). While there he studied under the artist and critic Gregory Battcock, who introduced him to the vibrant NY arts scene. This exhibition of Weissman's professional work includes photographs of Kingsborough's Manhattan Beach campus in its earliest days.
Opening Reception: April 17, 2024, 3-5 PM
Lecture: The Astonishing Life and Death of Gregory Battcock
Unbeknownst to many, controversial artist and critic Gregory Battcock (1937-1980) was the first instructor of art hired by Kingsborough Community College at its founding. In addition to being the editor of numerous anthologies on modern art (the best-known perhaps being the 1968 volume Minimal Art: A Critical Anthology), Battcock was also a member of Andy Warhol's circle who had appeared in a number of the Pop artist's films and would go on to be the subject of a noted painting by Alice Need. Unfortunately he died under tragic circumstances in 1980, a mystery which has yet to be solved. KAM Director Dr. Brian Hall will provide an overview of this amazing provocateur of the arts.
May 1, 2024, 2:00 PM
Kingsborough Art Museum
KCC Celebrates its 60th Anniversary
The Kingsborough Art Museum's 2023-2024 exhibition season will include shows reflecting the rich heritage of the college over the past six decades.
Fall 2023 Hours
Monday through Friday, 10 am - 3 pm
The Kingsborough Art Museum will be open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 3 pm, except for scheduled college holidays. Please consult the academic calendar for specific college closings.
Meet Camembert
Several years ago a KCC ceramics student created and left behind this charming little glazed earthenware bear. Unclaimed, the bear became somewhat of a KAM mascot and was recently given the name Camembert (get it?). Our talented Gallery Assistant Sable Spellman created a graphic interpretation of Camembert, which we're quite fond of as well. Perhaps we'll create some KAM/Camembert buttons to share our remarkable ursine friend with the world. If you're the student who created this bear, or you know the student who did, please let us know!