ON VIEW April 29 - November 15, 2026 CO-CURATORS: Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, Zoe Cinel FEATURED ARTISTS: Chanelle Gallagher, Lela Pierce, Stephanie Lindquist In 2019 Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, founder of the Greater Rochester Area Dakota Supporters (GRADS) and a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee, wrote a letter to the City...
Rochester Art Center is proud to present the first public display of its permanent collection since its 75 year anniversary exhibition in 2021. Prior to that, the collection had been resting since the museum relocated to its current building in 2004, when an emphasis was placed on attracting contemporary exhibitions...
Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 | Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands...
The Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of Milwaukee-based artist Amy Cannestra. In this exhibition Cannestra examines how domestic spaces—traditionally understood as sites of comfort and refuge—can quietly transform into environments shaped by self-loathing, comparison, and depression. Through gestural pastel drawings, hanging and mixed media sculptures, and video works,...
Born and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that...
Kolaj Institute’s Politics in Collage Project is a series of residencies, publications, discussions, and exhibitions examining complex socio-political issues that contemporary society is contending with, in order to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire deeper engagement. In January 2025, Kolaj Institute organized a residency that brought together collage artists to make...
Our spectacular monthly event returns on Sunday September 27th with a smattering of content for you to behold and participate in!
Free and open to all ages Celebrate creativity and community at Free Family Day: Art is for Everyone on Sunday, Sept 27 from 11 AM – 4 PM! This free, all-ages event invites families and visitors to explore art, nature, and sustainability through engaging, hands-on experiences. October 25 Thank...
Join us for a moody floral Paint Session in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester! We’ll guide you step by step as you create your own version of this painting on an 11x14 canvas. No experience needed! Paint colors are always customizable, and we encourage creative freedom. Come with friends,...
Join us for a Spooky Season Paint Session in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester! We’ll guide you step by step as you create your own version of this painting on a 12x12 canvas. No experience needed! Paint colors are always customizable, and we encourage creative freedom. Come with friends,...
Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of regional, national and international artists in a contemporary architectural setting. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations...
