By Olivia Vella Feb. 28, 2025

The Pace University Art Gallery opened an exhibition featuring artworks from three retiring faculty members.

The exhibition,  “Flux” , runs from Feb. 7 to Mar. 22. It pays tribute to longtime Pace professors and artists Barbara Friedman, Linda Herritt and Will Pappenheimer as they prepare to retire at the end of the spring semester.

Located at 41 Park Row in Lower Manhattan, the exhibition showcases a diverse range of works, reflecting on each of the artists’ journeys as both professionals and professors. From the studio to the classroom, their influence on the students and art department at the university will be missed.

‘Peripheral Vision’, 2024-2025, oil on linen, 80” x 67”

Art gallery director Sarah Cunningham discussed the significance of the exhibition. “While we will certainly miss them as cherished colleagues,” Cunningham said. “We’re also extremely excited to see the incredible new art they’ll create with more time in the studio. This show is just a glimpse of the amazing work to come.”

Lindsay Askin, a junior art student at Pace, shared her experience studying under one of the featured artists. “Barbara Friedman is an incredible professor who takes the time to learn about her students individually,” she said. Askin noted that Friedman’s mentorship helped her develop confidence in her work, calling her “a truly inspiring artist and teacher.”

“Barbara’s art within the exhibition was ethereal and humorous,” Askin said said. “Her personality shines through.”

The gallery is open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission is free and open to the public. For additional details, visit the Pace University Art Gallery’s official website.