Current and Upcoming
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Late Capital Pods
June 6, 2025 - November 15, 2025June 06, 2025 - November 15, 2025 Opening Reception: First Friday, June 6 Artist Talk…
Curfew
October 3, 2025 - November 15, 2025October 3, 2025 - November 15, 2025 Opening Reception: First Friday, October 3 Artist Talk:…
A Trace Left by the Future
October 3, 2025 - November 15, 2025October 3, 2025 - November 15, 2025 Opening Reception: First Friday, October 3, 6-9pm Artist…
COMP Studios Winter 2025
October 24, 2025 - December 17, 2025October 24 - December 17 Opening Reception: First Friday, December 5 Hours Open Studios: Saturday…
35th Annual Members Exhibition
December 5, 2025 - February 14, 2026December 5, 2025 - February 14, 2026 Artwork drop off: Oct. 31, 12-9pm; Nov. 1,…
6×6 x 2026
May 29, 2026 - July 25, 2026May 29, 2026 - July 25, 2026 Walk-in Entries Due: April 4 Mail International Entries…
Events
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19 Oct, 25UpcomingArtists’ Talk – Jonathan Monaghan
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmOctober 19, 1pm Join us for an artist talk and discussion with Jonathan Monaghan. Jonathan's public art installation Late Capital…
31 Oct, 25UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Day 1
Friday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pmOctober 31, 12-9pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
01 Nov, 25UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Day 2
Saturday , 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmNovember 1, 12-5pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
02 Nov, 25UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Final Day
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmNovember 2, 12-5pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
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06
Sep
COMP Studios Artist Residency
Read moreCOMP Studios provides artists with temporary space to advance their practice and engage the public. This initiative expands RoCo's work to support artists, advances the
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01
Jun
Call for Art: 2D Temporary Public Art Installation
Read moreTwice Annual Deadline: 5pm (EST) on September 15 and March 15 Overview Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) invites artists to propose three images for a
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08
May
Member Spotlight Andrew Zimbelman
Read moreQ: Can you tell us a bit about your background and current artwork? A: I actually grew up in Rochester NY and fell in love
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18
Apr
Antonio “Tony” Petracca (1945 – 2025)
Read moreAntonio “Tony” Petracca, a thoughtful artist, curator, and cultural leader, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of seventy-nine. Born in Rochester and
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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, 2025 Versión en español disponible aquí
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31
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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Meet our Members!
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Q: What is a major challenge artists face in our community? How do you think we can overcome it?
Member Spotlight Andrew Zimbelman
A: For me I’d love to see Rochester work towards building an art market or viable environment where people could possibly find ways to make a real living as an artist.Read more… -
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…
