Working On & Out Things: Selections from the Bill Dixon Papers In-Person
Exhibition Opening Event
Please join us for a reception to celebrate the opening of Working On & Out Things: Selections from the Bill Dixon Papers, in the NYU Special Collections Gallery. Marking the centennial of his birth, Working On & Out Things examines the archives of musician, visual artist, educator, and organizer Bill Dixon.
Dixon's papers are a part of the Downtown Collection in NYU Special Collections, which aims to document the interdisciplinary, experimental and underground arts scenes of mid-to-late twentieth century New York City. The exhibition includes manuscripts, photographs, drawings, ephemera, audiovisual material, and more.
The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m., with opening remarks at 6:30 p.m.
Visit the Exhibition
Working On & Out Things: Selections from the Bill Dixon Papers, is on view in the Special Collections Gallery (Bobst Library, 2nd Floor) from October 7 - January 26, 2026. NYU community members can visit the exhibition during our hours of operation. Members of the public should coordinate their visit by reaching out to NYU Special Collections.
Related LibGuide: Downtown Collection at the NYU Special Collections by Charlotte Priddle
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Bobst Library, 2nd Floor, NYU Special Collections
- Location/Library:
- Bobst Library
- Audience:
- Students, Faculty, Staff & Community Members
- Type:
- Library Event
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