Current and Upcoming
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Infinite Blue, With Grief + Gratitude
December 6, 2024 - February 1, 2025December 6, 2024 - February 1, 2025 Infinite Blue, With Grief + Gratitude is a…
34th Annual Members Exhibition
December 6, 2024 - February 15, 2025December 6, 2024 - February 15, 2025 Opening Reception: First Friday, December 6, 6-9pm Days…
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…
Past Tense
December 6, 2024 - May 15, 2025December 6, 2024 - May 15, 2025 RoCo's latest public art project, a series of…
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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03 Jan, 25Upcoming6×6 Art-Making with Luda Begley and Joan Margaret
Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJanuary 3, 6-9pm Join us for our first 6x6 art-making event of 2025! On First Friday January 3, local artists…
11 Jan, 25UpcomingThe Days The Artists Spoke Day 2
Saturday , 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmJanuary 11, 1-4:00pm The Days the Artists Spoke is a series of short, back-to-back artist talks and a great opportunity…
08 Feb, 25UpcomingThe Days The Artists Spoke Day 3
Saturday , 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmFebruary 8, 1-4pm The Days the Artists Spoke is a series of short, back-to-back artist talks and a great opportunity…
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Dec
Member Spotlight Michelle Mille and Paul Wood
Read moreQ: Tell us a bit about your background(s) and career(s)? Paul: I grew up in Rochester with my entire family working for Kodak, so photography
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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, 2024 Versión en español disponible aquí
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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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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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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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Jan
Call for Art: 2D Temporary Public Art Installation
Read moreDeadline: 5pm (EST) on March 15, 2024 Overview Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) invites artists to propose three images for a temporary public art installation
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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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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…
