Current and Upcoming
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Explore Rochester at 10: A Decade of People and Places
March 7, 2025 - May 10, 2025March 7, 2025 - May 10, 2025 Explore Rochester @ 10: A Decade of People…
Embodied: Art and Technology in Dialogue
March 7, 2025 - May 10, 2025March 7, 2025 - May 10, 2025 Opening Reception: March 7 Virtual Panel Discussion: March…
We Done It by Steven Peet
March 7, 2025 - May 10, 2025March 7, 2025 - May 10, 2025 Opening Reception: First Friday, March 7, 6-9pm Steven Peet’s…
Past Tense
December 6, 2024 - May 15, 2025December 6, 2024 - May 15, 2025 RoCo's latest public art project, a series of…
6×6 x 2025
May 30, 2025 - July 20, 2025May 30, 2025 - July 20, 2025 Walk-in Entries Due: April 12, 2025 Mail Intnl.…
C.O.M.P. Studios @ RoCo Upstairs
February 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028January 2025 - ongoing C.O.M.P. Studios provides artists with inexpensive and free, temporary space to…
Events
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04 Apr, 25UpcomingPanel Discussion: Where You @ Now?
Friday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmApril 4, 7pm In association with the exhibition "Explore Rochester at 10: A Decade of People and Places", RoCo presents…
04 Apr, 25Upcoming6×6 Art-Making with Jennifer Jones
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmApril 4, 6-9pm Join Teaching Artists ROC and RoCo for your last chance to make 6x6 artworks! TAROC artist Jennifer…
12 Apr, 25Upcoming6×6 Entries Due
Saturday , 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmApril 12, 12-5pm The Deadline for entering your 6x6 artworks is Saturday, April 12 @ 5pm Mail International Entries by…
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15
Nov
Call for Art: 2D Temporary Public Art Installation
Read moreDeadline: 5pm (EST) on September 15 and March 15 Overview Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) invites artists to propose three images for a temporary public
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11
Nov
Annual Call for Submissions and Exhibition Proposals
Read moreOverview Rochester Contemporary Art Center welcomes general and video submissions for future exhibition seasons. ANNUAL POSTMARK DEADLINE: December 31, 2026 Versión en español disponible aquí
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Oct
Member Spotlight Allie Push
Read moreQ: Can you tell us a bit about your background and current artwork? A: I was exposed to art regularly while growing up; I grew
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23
Jun
Member Spotlight Lillie Suda
Read moreQ: What has been your favorite exhibition you’ve seen at RoCo? A: My favorite exhibit was definitely 'A Change is Coming' featuring Kill Joy! I’m
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27
Mar
Member Spotlight Erica Bryant and Rajesh Barnabas
Read moreQ:How long have you been a members? Why did you join RoCo? A Erica: I don’t actually know… many years. I joined because RoCo is
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20
Nov
Member Spotlight Kristin Donovan and Brent Joseph
Read moreQ: How long have you been members? and Why did you join RoCo? A: We've officially been members since around 2020? But we've felt like
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19
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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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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Meet our Members!
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I love making art that is utilitarian because it becomes interwoven into someone’s life in a way that is active and intimate. I also love giving people something beautiful that they can create things from their own mind in. Read more…
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Q: If you could have one artist create your portrait, who would it be?
Lillie Suda
A: I know she predominantly did self-portraits, but Frida Kahlo would be amazing. She painted beyond what was in the mirror – she knew how to capture her own complexity as a person. I’d like to be seen in a similar way. Read more… -
Q: If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?
Erica Bryant and Rajesh Barnabas
A Erica: To juggle flaming pins. I am actually working on that, so stay tuned.
A Rajesh: I would like to learn how to draw better so I could make cartoons, either that or play the drums for some kind of rock band. Read more… -
Q: Who do you consider to be your greatest artistic mentor?
Kristin Donovan and Brent Joseph
A: Brent: Adrienne Leban. She taught me to not conform to what society’s definition of art was, but to find my own path in it. Kristin: Brent Joseph. Before we met, I hadn’t made any art in a very long time. Brent encouraged me to pick back up with drawing, painting, and photography. Read more… -
Q: Who do you consider to be your greatest artistic mentor?
Annessa Mingoea and Michael Filipek
A: Michael- My wife Annessa is my mentor. Read more… -
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…
