Current Exhibition
The Alice Austen House is a living, breathing photographic museum. In addition to the permanent exhibition exploring the life and photographic legacy of Alice Austen we curate three changing contemporary exhibitions per year. These changing exhibitions explore essential intersections between Austen’s work and contemporary themes in art and journalistic photography.
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She Sells Seashells
Inspired by the waterside home of American photographer Alice Austen and her partner, Gertrude Tate, this exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists to explore the enduring relationship between queer women and the seashore.
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OUTDOOR EXHIBITION
Lost Body
Shaun Krupa explores the connection between our bodies and the environment.
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PERMANENT EXHIBITION
New Eyes on Alice Austen
The exhibition “New Eyes on Alice Austen” reopened the museum’s permanent spaces on May 22nd, 2019. The exhibition represents a multi-year project to update the presentation of Austen’s core story. Incorporating current scholarship, the re-envisioned permanent installation comprehensively demonstrates Austen’s contributions to photographic, immigration, women’s and LGBTQ history.
Past Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibition
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Resilient Communities
Alice Austen House presents Staten Island’s 4th Triennial of Photography, Resilient Communities. This juried exhibition highlights underrepresented communities and fosters dialogue around resilience, identity, and perseverance, while supporting emerging and mid-career photographers.
