The Picker Art Gallery is Colgate’s on-campus art museum. With a collection of around 11,000 objects, Picker has been a teaching, learning, and research resource for the University and local communities since 1969.
The Picker Art Gallery is Colgate’s on-campus art museum. With a collection of around 11,000 objects, Picker has been a teaching, learning, and research resource for the University and local communities since 1969.
Due to the global COVID-19 situation, the Picker Art Gallery will be open by appointment only.
EXXIT Art: Prints for the 21st century
On view February 18-May 23 (by appointment)
The Picker’s collection comprises approximately 11,000 objects from around the world.
Learn more about the collection
A visit to the Museum can be paired with any learning objectives.
The Picker Art Gallery, named in honor of Evelyn Picker, mother of the late Harvey Picker ’36, honorary doctor of science, and trustee emeritus, opened in the Dana Arts Center in 1969 and is Colgate University’s art museum.
The Picker Art Gallery’s permanent collection includes around 11,000 objects, among them, approximately 8,000 works of art on paper, 1,400 photographs, 900 paintings, and 300 sculptures, primarily from the 20th century.
Currently housed in the Paul Rudolph-designed Dana Arts Center on Colgate University’s campus in Hamilton, NY, the Picker Art Gallery is committed to the collection and exhibition of artworks that enrich the university, the town of Hamilton, and the central New York region.
Keep up with the latest happenings at the Picker Art Gallery by following our social media accounts or signing up for our email list.
The support of alumni, parents, and community members helps ensure that the Picker Art Gallery can continue to enrich the education of the entire Colgate community through the acquisition and exhibition of art.
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Admission to the Picker Art Gallery is always free and open to the public.
Mailing Address:
Picker Art Gallery,
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
Phone:
315-228-7634
E-mail:
pickerart@colgate.edu
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday:
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday:
noon–5:00 p.m.
Colgate faculty are invited to contact the museum to arrange class visits outside of these hours.
Closed major holidays and between exhibitions.
Designated parking spots for museum visitors are available on Lally Lane with a visitor permit available in the museum.
Contact Michelle VanAuken with any questions.