Rochester Contemporary Art Center
137 East Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. 14604   Map

Gallery Hours: Wed - Sun 1-5
Admission: members: free / non-members: $1
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9-5

6x6x2009: Second and Final Year

Exhibition Dates: June 6 - July 12, 2009
Preview Hours: June 4, 7-10pm, June 5 & 6, 1-6pm
Opening Reception: June 6, 6-10pm
Purchased Artwork Pick-Up: July 11, 12 &13, 10am-7pm

UPDATE (4/07/09): Artworks have already arrived from 8 U.S. states, Israel, India and The U.K.
UPDATE (4/05/09): All Trinity Montessori students, preschool through fifth grade, will make 6"x6" artworks in honor of Rochester's 175th Anniversary and related to "the greening of Rochester".
UPDATE (3/20/09): Artworks will be made and donated by Mayor Robert Duffy, Sandra Frankel, Jennifer Leonard and many other politicians and celebrities.

Last year over 5,000 people attended an exciting art exhibition of more than 3,500 original artworks made and donated by celebrities, international and local artists, designers, college students, youths, and YOU, all measuring 6"x6". Our goal of 2,008 artworks was met and surpassed as artworks arrived from 22 states and 5 countries as far away as Indonesia! Over 1,000 6”x6” were sold during the run of 6x6x2008. So many visitors expressed interest in participating, 6x6 will be held for a second and final year. DON’T MISS THE VISUAL ART EVENT OF SUMMER 2009!

“This is a terrific idea,” said Chiarenza, a 72-year-old Brighton resident. “Usually, I complain about events that
depend on artists donating their art. But this is fun — an affordable way to support the cause.”

“...a brilliant fund raiser carried out as a multi-leveled game that serves not only to raise money for the art
center, but also to involve the public in creating, appreciating, and buying artwork.”
–Rebecca Rafferty, CITY Newspaper

“...with a good eye, you could nab a masterpiece.” –Stuart Low, Democrat and Chronicle

6x6x2009 is an exhibition with a twist. It is comprised of thousands of original works of art, all measuring 6 inches square. This exhibition features artworks by celebrities, international, national and local artists, designers, college students and youths. All works are signed by the artists on the back, but are exhibited anonymously. Each artwork will be available for sale to the public for only $20 each. Only at the time of purchase will the artist’s name be revealed to the buyer. All proceeds benefit Rochester Contemporary Art Center. 6x6x2009 is playful. The exhibition sets the 6x6 inch format as the only real parameter for the works and features artists and art-enthusiasts from all corners of the globe, including Indonesia, Spain, England, Scotland, Canada, Los Angeles, Seattle, Montana, Iowa, Florida, New York City and beyond!

Participate in this second and final exhibition which tests your ability to identify famous artists’ work. Can you guess which artworks were made by: (A)Mayor Robert Duffy, (B)Grant Holcomb (director of Memorial Art Gallery), (C)Jerry Uelsmann (famous photographer), (D)your grandmother? The exhibition also challenges you to support the arts by buying what you like, regardless of the signature! On June 6th become a part of the largest art exhibition in Rochester history!

Artworks may be mailed or delivered to Rochester Contemporary Art Center until May 10 at 5pm. Late
submissions will not be included in the exhibition. Each submission must be accompanied by the attached
submission form.

For more information about the exhibition and an informative list of Frequently Asked Questions please visit our
website at www.rochestercontemporary.org/6x6x2009_faq.html ** Please read this list of FAQ’s

Rochester Contemporary Art Center is a venue for the exchange of ideas. As a center for thoughtful contemporary art we provide unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists.

This fun, community building exhibition at Rochester Contemporary Art Center runs from June 6 - July 12, 2009. An opening reception and art sale will be held Saturday June 6, 6-10pm.

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