Located in the heart of a dynamic college town, ninety minutes from metropolitan New York City, the State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective college of about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
One of the most well-regarded public colleges in the nation, New Paltz delivers an extraordinary number of majors in Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Fine & Performing Arts and Education.
New Paltz embraces its culture as a community where talented and independent minded people from around the world create close personal links with real scholars and artists who love to teach.
(see more)Located in the heart of a dynamic college town, ninety minutes from metropolitan New York City, the State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective college of about 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
One of the most well-regarded public colleges in the nation, New Paltz delivers an extraordinary number of majors in Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Fine & Performing Arts and Education.
New Paltz embraces its culture as a community where talented and independent minded people from around the world create close personal links with real scholars and artists who love to teach.
19th Annual Wood Design Student Exhibit
SUNY New Paltz students display their work at the 19th Annual Wood Design Student Exhibition.
Honors Recital
Honors students in the Department of Music performed at SUNY New Paltz on March 21.
"Everybody," presented by the SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents "Everybody," on stage from March 3-5 and March 23-26.
"The Addams Family," presented by the SUNY New Paltz Miami Theatre Players
The SUNY New Paltz Miami Theatre Players present "The Addams Family," on stage for the spring 2023 semester
A Dozen Dialogues, 2022 Senior Art Exhibition
SUNY New Paltz recognizes Bachelor's of Science in Visual Arts seniors exhibiting artwork as part of their graduating Capstone course from Nov. 30 - Dec. 9 at the Fine Arts Building.
Chamber Jazz Ensembles, Dec. 7 & 8
SUNY New Paltz students in the Chamber Jazz Ensemble perform in a variety of jazz and jazz-influenced styles, Dec. 7 & 8
"Hanukkah Harriet" Debuts Dec. 14
The Creative Writing program hosts staged reading of "Hanukkah Harriet" from Theatre Arts Visiting Assistant Professor Aaron Ricciardi, Dec. 14 at Parker Theatre The play follows Shayna, the only Jewish kid in her class, would give anything to not have to celebrate Hanukkah and instead celebrate her favorite thing in the world: Christmas! But this all changes when she is visited by the spirit of a bubby from the Old Country, who takes her on a journey through Jewish history, large and small, and teaches her the value of tradition and of miracles, large and small.
"Inside Out" Exhibit at the Sojourner Truth Library
Students in Art Adjunct Professors Sharon Strauss and Corina Willette's painting classes had their best work on display during an exhibit at the Sojourner Truth Library's lobby called "Inside Out."
New Paltz Media Society wins two BEASCfilm 48 Film Festival awards
Two SUNY New Paltz student films earned awards from the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Student Media Clubs 48-Hour Film Competition.
Concert Series: Gamelan Music from Indonesia and America
Students in the Department of Music will perform in Gamelan Music from Indonesia and America, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
"Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," presented by the SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," on stage from Dec. 2-4.
Concert Series: Symphonic Band, Nov. 29
Students in the Department of Music peformed in the Symphonic Band Concert "Mix-Tape," Nov. 29 at SUNY New Paltz.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art's BFA/MFA Show
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present its thesis exhbitions, featuring the best work from BFA and MFA students. It will be taking place from Dec. 2-11
"A Year with Frog and Toad" debuts Nov. 19 & 20
Senior Katie Gudzik '23 (Theatre Arts) makes her directorial debut with a staged reading of the musical adaptation inspired by the children's classic. The show serves as her senior honors thesis, and is supported by a fall 2022 Academic Year Undergraduate Research Experience (AYURE) grant.
Art Education Family Maker Day
SUNY New Paltz Art Education students organized Family Maker Day on Nov. 19 in Smiley Art Building for local families to engage in activities based on what they've learned in their "Learning in Digital Visual Cultures" class.
Ceramics Holiday Sale
The SUNY New Paltz Ceramics Program presents its annual Ceramic Co. Holiday Sale, featuring the best work from BFA and MFA students. It will be taking place at the Sojourner Truth Library on Nov. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Metal Program Exhibition at the 2022 New York City Jewelry Week
The SUNY New Paltz Metal Program present the second edition of their exhibition "Meanderings" during the annual New York City Jewelry Week.
"As You Like It," presented by the SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents "As You Like It," on stage from Oct. 28-Nov. 6.
Associate Professor Alex Peh Performance, Oct. 18
Pianist and Director of Piano Studies Alex Peh performs a solo recital celebrating the piano and all of its myriad adaptations throughout the world. Featured on this concert will be New Paltz premieres of new compositions "Red Nines" and "Padetha" by composers Anna Clyne and Ne Myo Aung. Woven throughout this performance will be an ethnographic film created by filmmaking team Lauren Meeker, Alyson Hummer, and Madelyn Colonna. This concert is made possible by Unison Arts Center and New York State Council of the Arts Individual composer commissioning grant.
Concert Series: Heaven Full of Stars
Students in the Department of Music will perform in the Choral Concert: Heaven Full of Stars, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
"The Useful Citizen," presented by the SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents "The Useful Citizen," on stage Sept. 17 and 18.
Theatre Arts Summer Internships/Jobs 2022
SUNY New Paltz recognizes theatre arts students who completed professional opportunities during the summer
Graphic Design BFA Thesis Show 2022
SUNY New Paltz recognizes students for exhibiting work in the 2022 Graphic Design BFA Thesis Exhibition.
Just a MoMA'nt
"Just a MoMA'nt" is an exhibition on display from April 26-May 2 at the Fine Arts Building Rotunda. The breadth of work for this exhibition reflects the scope of possibility for prospective makers for Bachelors of Art and Science students in the art program at SUNY New Paltz, and features a variety of media, including printmaking, sculpture, illustration, graphic design, fashion design, wood design, ceramics, metalsmithing and photography.
"Pages from a Love Manifesto"
From April 29-May 1, New Paltz's Department of Theatre Arts presents "Pages From a Love Manifesto," a student-run production.
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art's BFA/MFA Show
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present its thesis exhbitions, featuring the best work from BFA and MFA students. It will be taking place from April 29-May 24.
"New Pages: An Undergraduate Dramatic Writing Showcase"
This Thursday and Friday, 4/21 and 4/22, the English and Theater Arts departments are teaming up to produce, for the first time, New Pages: An Undergraduate Dramatic Writing Showcase, two evenings of excerpts from new plays by New Paltz undergrads.
"Songs for a New World"
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents "Songs for a New World," on stage from March 31-April 3 and April 7-10.
A Season of Renewal: Honors Recital
Honors students in the Department of Music performed in A Season of Renewal at SUNY New Paltz.
"Unnatural Acts," presented by the SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Theatre Arts presents "Unnatural Acts," on stage on Feb. 26 and 27 and from March 2-6