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August 2023 by Monique Avakian
Wow -- the exhibit, "Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination Since 1969," absolutely blew my mind! This is such a major exhibit and so important from a variety of standpoints. Vital and thought-provoking on a political level, a sociological level, an avant-garde art level, a historical level, a Native American symbolic and artistic level, a feminist level, a Two-Spirit level, a drama/theater level, a musical level, a multi-media level, a philosophical level....just so amazing in every way. This is a huge exhibit and has been running for awhile. I hope, hope, hope to get back at least once. It is a lot to take in. I learned a lot and was very inspired by the breadth and depth of this amazing grouping of artists. As for the venue, the museum is free and the grounds are terrific. The bathrooms are clean and there is even a device at the water fountain so you can fill up your water bottle. There are also seats outside and inside if someone in your group gets tired. I love BARD. I am so thankful for BARD's role in the community. I can't believe I saw all this for free.
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August 2023 by Valerie De Cruz
Checked out the exhibit entitled "Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination since 1969". An eclectic collection of contemporary art by Native, First Nation, Metis, Inuit artists. A must see on the Bard Colleges campus which is a beautiful campus to walk around. 100 acres, a beautiful Shakespeare garden and a lovely view of the Hudson.
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December 2022 by Kacper Jarecki
Free, they have a ping pong table outside. Great place to visit! Great exhibits!!!
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July 2022 by James Parker
You call THAT art?
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October 2021 by Erik Larson
Great focused collection on Patterns / Decoration art style. Free!
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September 2021 by Thomas Dowling
The museum is much larger than I expected. I only was there for and hour, so we just saw half of the art and then spent 20 minutes at the gardens. You can easily spend 2-3 hours there. Gorgeous view and outdoor spaces. Highly recommended. Due to covid restrictions, reservations are required. Call ahead.
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September 2021 by Jill Greenstein
Lovely setting with perfect sized galleries for large and small works of art. Pattern and Design exhibition was well curated and highly female represented.
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September 2021 by M Derby
Incredible collection in a wonderful setting and free to the public (just make sure to make a reservation!)
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August 2021 by Randy Greene Mundi
Great exhibition. Free admission. Come see it if you can.
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August 2021 by Eliya Brennan
p&d exhibit with women centric art was really beautiful and free entry! reserve online ahead of visiting
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November 2020 by Sienna Reid
Excellent curation and exhibition design. The Hessel is a fascinating gallery museum in which to see art on Bard Campus. I love visiting this site and have always found the exhibitions interesting and inspiring.
