Student Opportunities

At SUNY Oneonta, you’ll explore your creativity in fully equipped studios, galleries and digital labs, working in everything from painting and sculpture to photography and digital art. You’ll display your work, collaborate with faculty and visiting artists, and gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a career in the arts.

Individual Student Art Shows

Feature your work in a solo exhibition, highlighting pieces originally presented in one of the semesterly campus shows. This is your chance to highlight your artistic voice and growth.

Hartwick X SUNY Oneonta Student Show

Exhibit your work at CANO (Community Arts Network Oneonta) through this collaborative show with Hartwick College. SUNY Oneonta students from the Jean Parish Scholarship Show join Hartwick seniors, gaining professional gallery experience and a chance to showcase their talent to the wider community.

Jean Parish Scholarship Show

Held annually each fall, the Jean Parish Scholarship Show features SUNY Oneonta students selected through a competitive process. Scholarship recipients gain recognition, exhibit their work in the Project Space Gallery, and connect with both the campus and the wider art community.

Faculty Emerita Jean Parish enjoyed a lengthy teaching career at SUNY Oneonta, leaving behind a gift to provide financial assistance to students studying art. One of the two endowed funds she set in place supports the Jean Parish Art on Campus Awards, facilitating the purchase of student work to be displayed on campus.

Art Across Campus Show

The Art Across Campus exhibition features student work submitted by faculty from across campus. The show highlights creative projects from a variety of disciplines, celebrating how art enriches learning and connects the university community.

Project Open Call Show

The Project Open Call Show invites SUNY Oneonta students to submit personal or coursework-based artwork for consideration in curated group or original solo/group exhibitions. It’s an accessible way to share your work, gain exhibition experience and display your creativity on campus.

Juried Student Show

The annual Juried Student Show highlights the creativity and skill of SUNY Oneonta students across a wide range of mediums, including prints, sculpture, digital design, photography and mixed media. Students submit work for review by faculty, and awards are given by invited jurors, providing recognition and opportunities to showcase art in both physical and emerging digital formats. This exhibition offers a chance to gain professional experience, celebrate your artistic growth and connect with the campus and broader art community.

The Capstone Show

The Capstone Show highlights the best work from upper-level Studio and Digital Art courses, giving students a chance to showcase their growth and creativity. This annual end-of-year exhibition serves as a culminating experience for seniors and advanced students and sets a standard for future participants to aspire to.
 

SUNY Oneonta’s Art Department offers internships that let you earn college credit while gaining hands-on experience in professional settings. Qualified juniors and seniors can work with galleries, schools, businesses or other arts organizations, developing practical skills and building connections that can help launch your career after graduation.

Art & Scope is SUNY Oneonta’s student-run literary and arts magazine, showcasing original work from students of all majors. Each semester, participants design, assemble and publish the magazine while supporting campus cultural arts through events and collaborations. It’s a hands-on opportunity to create, lead and share your voice. Learn more about Art & Scope.

SUNY Oneonta’s Artist-in-Residence program offers students unique opportunities to collaborate directly with professional artists across disciplines. These residencies foster hands-on learning, allowing students to engage in the creative process alongside established artists.

For instance, during the Spring 2025 residency, interdisciplinary artists Georgia b. Smith and Zelda Smith worked closely with students, faculty and staff to explore the intersection of art, technology and narrative. Their collaborative project culminated in the performance art piece “The Uncanny Body,” staged in the Hamblin Theatre. Students from art, dance, theatre, and music disciplines participated in this project, gaining firsthand experience in performance art and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Similarly, in Spring 2024, artist Natan Diacon-Furtado engaged three student interns in creating multimedia installations projected on campus buildings. This collaborative effort provided students with practical experience in large-scale art installations and multimedia design.

These residencies not only enhance students' artistic skills but also prepare them for professional careers by providing real-world experience and fostering connections within the art community.