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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

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Hard Copy

November 29, 2025 - August 2, 2026

Rochester Art Center presents "Hard Copy," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Erin Smith. For the past few years, Smith’s practice has largely existed at the intersection of digital and physical media, a space she explores mainly through the lens of ceramics.

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Face in Clouds, invisible ink

September 13, 2025 - April 2026

Face in Clouds, invisible ink is a solo exhibition by NYC-based artist Ryan Woodring. The exhibition encompasses several recent bodies of work that proceed both literally and figuratively out of a reckoning with invisible illness.

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Spirit Trees

April 29 - November 15, 2026

Spirit Trees is a group exhibition that celebrates the many ways trees support life on this planet and their longstanding witness to human history. Trees are sacred to Indigenous communities and also are fundamental to connecting all humans with nature. They are a connector with the land and they bring communities together. The exhibition features three contemporary artists with diverse backgrounds whose work uses primarily natural materials and directly addresses our connection to nature. Their work fosters deep reflections around the role of nature and art in sustaining life.

Programs at the Center

Free Family Days

Select Sundays | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

At Free Family Days, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the world of creativity through hands-on art activities and engaging guided tours of our captivating exhibitions.

SPARK!

Select Thursdays | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

SPARK! at Rochester Art Center is a welcoming, art-centered program designed for people experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners.

Figure Drawing

Select Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 6:00- 8:00 PM

Reserve your spot for uninstructed Figure Drawing, a 2-hour session for artists (ages 18+) to practice the timeless tradition of sketching the human form.

Arts & Culture

Gallery Admission

 

Adults    ----  $8

Seniors ---- $5

 

21 & Under ----   FREE

Members   ----   FREE

Biking

The Art Center is located along Rochester's extensive Trail System at Mayo Park. Bike racks are located in front of the Art Center.

Activity Admission

In addition to gallery admission:

The Creative Studio ---- $5

(Fridays & Saturdays only, Sept - May)

Parking

Parking available at the Civic Center Ramp (FREE after 4pm and on weekends).

Disability parking is available in front of the Mayo Civic Center.

Address & Hours

30 Civic Center Drive SE, STE 120

Rochester, MN 55904

Wednesday - Sunday

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

info@rochesterartcenter.org

Accessibility

Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Service animals are welcomed.

For special arrangements call us at 507-722-2552.  

We are happy to assist you.

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Funding for the many programs presented by Rochester Art Center comes from a wide variety of sources: Foundations, Governments, Small Businesses, Corporations, and Individuals. Their support provides Rochester Art Center the opportunities to offer the community with:

exemplary exhibitions | stimulating art education and public programs | engaging community-oriented collaborations

City of Rochester
Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment and Minnesota State Arts Board

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Think Bank
Mayo Clinic
Nogo Homes
Downtown Rochester, MN
PFund Foundation
Rochester Area Foundation
Exhibitor Magazine
Nuss Truck & Equipment
University of Minnesota Rochester
Associated Bank

Rochester Art Center gratefully acknowledges all of our donors for their generous support.

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