Pratt Photo MFA Thesis Exhibitions 2026: Show I Walkthrough

Curated by Marina Chao

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Pratt Photo MFA Gallery
Pratt Institute at Dock 72, Brooklyn Navy Yard

About Pratt Photo MFA

Pratt Institute’s MFA in Photography is a two-year (four-semester) terminal degree program. We welcome advanced applicants with interests in contemporary art practices – of all varieties – that rely heavily on the role of photographic imagery and imaging. This can include artists who use lens-based cameras; photosensitive materials and/or sensors; re-photography, aggregation, and quotation; and all approaches that fall under the umbrella of the photographic—including research and critical positions with relation to the histories and practices of photography, both still and moving.

Our pedagogy encompasses both lens- and print-based technologies alongside the history and context for the making of photographic images, objects, and installations in the 21st century. Fluency in the language and currency of images in our cultural and media landscapes is a core value of our program. In addition to courses in photographic and interdisciplinary practice, each student in the program works independently in their own studio and in shared production facilities. Each student mounts a capstone thesis exhibition during their final semester in the program.

FINDING DOCK 72

Dock72 is here: 1 Dock 72 Wy, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Here is more information on how to get to Dock72:

By Foot: The easiest way is going through Building 77 (141 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205) Use your QR code to access the Navy Yard at the gates located at the end of the building's hall (past the food vendors).
By Taxi/Rideshare: Enter Building 77, 141 Flushing Ave as your drop-off location.
By Car: There is no parking at Dock 72. You must park outside the Navy Yard and walk in.
By Ferry: Dock 72 is located adjacent to the NYC Brooklyn Navy Yard Ferry stop.

When you arrive at Dock 72, enter the Lobby and then use your pass at ELEVATOR BANK A to go straight to the Photography section, which is the SECOND elevator bank in the lobby (to the left of the lobby cafe and right in front of the security desk).

At the elevator bank, select Floor 3 on the digital pad which will then indicate which elevator to take.

IMPORTANT ACCESS INFORMATION

Access to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Dock 72 is strictly limited to those with a visitor pass. All RSVPs will receive an email with instructions on how to obtain a Visitor QR Code Pass, which will be issued on the morning of the event.

You will receive a digital QR pass from DOCK 72 Visitor Check-in ([email protected]) valid only for the event date.

Please register each attendee with their email to ensure they receive their unique QR pass.

NOTE: On-site parking is unavailable; however, taxi/ride share drop-offs are allowed. The building is conveniently located next to the NYC Ferry, Citibike stations, and shuttle services to/from nearby MTA subway stops. For additional details, please visit Dock 72 Getting There.

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