Current and Upcoming
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Detour
August 28, 2026 - September 18, 2026August 28, 2026 - September 19, 2026 Opening Reception: August 28 First Friday: September 4…
Fire and Form
August 28, 2026 - September 19, 2026August 28, 2026 - September 19, 2026 In-Person Drop off: July 31 and August 1,…
Still, Moving: A Firefly Meditation
August 28, 2026 - September 19, 2026August 28, 2026 - September 19, 2026 Opening Reception: August 28 First Friday: September 4…
Illumina
September 18, 2026 - September 26, 2026September 18, 2026 - September 26, 2026 In this collaboration between MCC’s On the Edge…
Route of Refusal: A Public Art Walk
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026October 3, 2026 The words, people, and ideas in BELONG belong in our city. RoCo’s…
RoCo Upstairs Open Studios
October 2, 2026 - October 10, 2026October 2 - October 10, 2026 Visit RoCo Upstairs to view new work by studio…
COMP Studios Fall 2026
August 21, 2026 - October 10, 2026August 21 - October 10 Opening Reception: First Friday, October 2 Artist's Talk with both…
CALL FOR ART: Share Your Immigration Experience
October 2, 2026 - November 14, 2026October 2, 2026 - November 14, 2026 Entry Deadline: September 1 Artwork Drop-off: September 11,…
When They Come for Me
October 2, 2026 - November 14, 2026October 2, 2026 - November 14, 2026 Opening Reception: October 2, 6-9pm When They Come…
Events
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10 Sep, 26UpcomingWorking-Class Girls Don’t Become Artists
Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSeptember 10, 6 - 8pm Join us for an engaging and thoughtful talk by author Janet Zandy on the occasion…
19 Sep, 26UpcomingClosing Party – Fire & Form
Saturday , 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmSeptember 19, 6-9pm Join us for a final look at the exhibition Fire & Form and a monotype printmaking demonstration…
02 Oct, 26UpcomingOpening Reception – Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmOctober 2, 6-9pm Join us for the First Friday Opening Reception for Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026 and When…
16 Oct, 26UpcomingFilm Screening & Ice Breaker / Match Maker
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmOctober 16, 6pm Join us for an evening of film, conversation, and learning in supporting immigrant communities. The event is…
05 Nov, 26UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Day 1
Thursday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmNovember 5, 12-5pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
06 Nov, 26UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Day 2
Friday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pmNovember 6, 12-9pm Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester…
07 Nov, 26UpcomingMembers Artwork Drop Off Final Day
Saturday , 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmNovember 7, 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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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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Member Spotlight Venkat
Read moreQ: How long have you been a member, and why did you join RoCo? A: I think it is about 4 years. Art is my
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Annual Call for Submissions and Exhibition Proposals
Read moreOverview Rochester Contemporary Art Center welcomes general and video submissions for future exhibition seasons. ANNUAL DEADLINE: December 31 Versión en español disponible aquí GENERAL SUBMISSION
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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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Member Spotlight Mei Kiengsiri
Read moreQ: Can you tell us a bit about your background and current artwork/practice? A: I am an installation artist from Bangkok, Thailand. My current work
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Member Spotlight Dennis J. Woodyard
Read moreQ: Can you tell us a bit about your background and work in the animation field and your current artwork/practice? A: I’m Dennis J. Woodyard, an Emmy
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Member Spotlight Elise Cade and William Dean
Read moreQ: You are both artists! Can you tell us a bit about your backgrounds, how you got started as artists and your current artwork? Elise:
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Member Spotlight Martha J. O’Connor
Read moreQ: Can you tell us a bit about your background and your work as an artist/creative? A: I went to school for Spanish Linguistics and
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Jan
6×6 Art Making Parties and Make Art Day
Read moreThere are many ways to support 6x6! You could host an art-making party, share our call for artists in your newsletter, tell all your friends,
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Meet our Members!
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Q: What is your favorite exhibition that you’ve seen at RoCo?
Venkat
A: I would say my most emotional experience at RoCo was the exhibition of works by R G Miller: “Tsi Non:we Entewaha’hara’ne / Our Path Forward”. I thought the scars of colonialism were only part of the South American continent. On the Art side, I always enjoy the unlimited diversity of art during the annual members exhibition. Read more… -
Q: Where do you see your work evolving in the next five years?
Mei Kiengsiri
A: I can see my work moving away from concepts of nostalgia and more towards critical inspection of cultural differences and diaspora. Read more… -
Q: Do you have any big dreams for the future? What do you need to take the next step?
Elise Cade and William Dean
A: (Elise) I simply dream of spending more of my days creating and being able to master more mediums and create larger pieces. It is a simple, but not easy, matter of setting up my routine to better support a low-stress environment. Read more… -
Q: How long have you been a RoCo member? Why did you join?
Martha J. O’Connor
A: This year will be my 30th year as a RoCo member! I joined to find and connect with the arts community here in Rochester, meet people, learn about opportunities to show my work, and get involved. Read more… -
Q: You’re located in Brooklyn, how does it feel to participate in the art community here from a distance?
Ingrid Butterer
A: I have been a member of RoCo for four years, five years? I was introduced to RoCo by weaver Rachel Wittles. Read more… -
Q: What is a major challenge artists face in our community? How do you think we can overcome it?
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…
Allie Push
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