Current and Upcoming
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RoCo Upstairs Open Studios
October 6, 2023 - October 7, 2023October 6, 2023 - October 7, 2023 RoCo Upstairs will be open for First Friday…
Tomorrows
October 6, 2023 - November 12, 2023October 6, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Tomorrows: Artists Address Our Uncertain Future brings together…
Pressure Gradient [Excerpt from the Feature Film]
October 6, 2023 - November 12, 2023October 6, 2023 - November 12, 2023 Opening Reception: October 6 Screening and Discussion: October…
Who Will Be Next?
June 2, 2023 - November 15, 2023June 2, 2023 - November 15, 2023 **Community is invited to contribute an participate in…
33rd Annual Members Exhibition
December 1, 2023 - February 10, 2024December 1, 2023 - February 10, 2024 Opening Reception: First Friday, December 1, 6-9pm Days…
Events
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06 Oct, 23Upcoming
Opening Reception – Pressure Gradient
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmOctober 6, 6-9pm Join us for the First Friday Opening Reception for Pressure Gradient [Excerpt from the Feature Film] View…
06 Oct, 23UpcomingOpening Reception – Tomorrows
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmOctober 6, 6-9pm Join us for the First Friday Opening Reception for Tomorrows: Artists Address Our Uncertain Future View the…
20 Oct, 23UpcomingPressure Gradient – Screening and Discussion
Friday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmOctober 20, 7pm Join us for a discussion and screening of Pressure Gradient by Hawk. More info coming soon.
03 Nov, 23UpcomingWho Will Be Next? Gun Violence Memorial
Friday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmNovember 3, 6-7pm Social practice artists, Martin Krafft and Elena Makansi, are collaborating with Rise Up Rochester to host a…
03 Nov, 23UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Day 1
Friday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pmNovember 3, 12-9pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
04 Nov, 23UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Day 2
Saturday , 12:00 pm - 6:00 pmNovember 4, 12-6pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
05 Nov, 23UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Final Day
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pmNovember 5, 12-6pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
01 Dec , 23UpcomingOpening Reception – 33rd Annual Members Exhibition
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmDecember 1, 6-9pm Join us for the First Friday Opening Reception for the Annual Members Exhibition. 10% off artwork purchases…
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Aug
Unconditional Care by Katrina Majkut
Read moreUnconditional Care explores today’s most pressing health issues and shares the stories and concerns of those most directly impacted by them. From chronic illnesses, pregnancy,
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14
Jun
Call for Art: 2D Temporary Public Art Installation
Read moreDeadline: 5pm (EST) on September 14, 2023 Overview Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) invites artists to propose three images for a temporary public art installation
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11
Jun
Annual Call for Submissions and Exhibition Proposals
Read moreRochester Contemporary Art Center welcomes general and video submissions for future exhibition seasons. POSTMARK DEADLINE: December 31 Versión en español disponible aquí GENERAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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22
Mar
Member Spotlight Annessa Mingoea and Michael Filipek
Read moreQ: How long have you all been members and why did you join RoCo? A: Annessa & Michael - We joined RoCo about two years
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12
Mar
John Retallack (1951 – 2023)
Read moreWe are all so sad to learn of the passing of artist John Retallack. John was a talented photographer and book artist. Of his work
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04
Feb
Member Spotlight Steven Peet and Yixuan Lin
Read moreQ: How long have you all been members and Why did you join RoCo? A: Yixuan- I moved to Rochester in 2009 and we joined ROCO
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26
Oct
Member Spotlight Peggi Fournier and Paul Dodd
Read moreQ: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: Paul: The original Pyramid, on Monroe Avenue, was just a few doors down from where I
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03
Aug
About Numinous Pools by Rachel Poonsiriwong
Read moreNuminous Pools is a group exhibition surfacing ritualistic practices and alternative temporalities in film and video art from around the Great Lakes. In metaphorizing the
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02
Aug
George Leopard (1944 – 2022)
Read moreGeorge Leopard, beloved husband of 50 years to Sue Huggins Leopard and father to Beau Leopard, died on Monday, May 9th in home hospice at
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Meet our Members!
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Q: Who do you consider to be your greatest artistic mentor?
Annessa Mingoea and Michael Filipek
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Q: If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?
Steven Peet and Yixuan Lin
A: Yixuan- I am a very practical person and I want to know how to program. A: Steven- Definitely to fly helicopters. Read more… -
Q: What is your favorite exhibition you’ve experienced at RoCo?
Peggi Fournier & Paul Dodd
A: Paul: My favorite exhibition at RoCo is the annual members show. Read more… -
Q: If you could have one artist create your portrait, who would it be?
Debora McDell-Hernandez
A: I’d love to have my portrait done by Kehinde Wiley. Read more… -
Ithaca is full of public art. One of my favorites is a 1500-foot mural painted by artist Alice Muhlback along West Spencer Street. Another favorite is the “21 Boxes” project, where electrical utility boxes around the city are given to different artists to transform into works of art. Read more…
Werner Sun -
I grew up on the west side of Rochester, attended SUNY New Paltz, and spent a semester studying pre-Renaissance art in Siena, Italy. I returned to Rochester after college with a B.A. in Art History, and a minor in Italian and I was confident I would find employment in the arts. After 6 months of mailing resumes, I had my school loans looming. I was a volunteer at the Memorial Art Gallery and I heard that Artworks Gallery, at Sibley’s, was looking for an assistant. Gallery Director Roz Goldman took a chance on me Read more…
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If you agree that “art enhances life” then support artists. Periodt. Read more…
Ian Wilson
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