Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Mini Golf and Chairs

November 13, 2024 - May 4, 2025

Welcome to the Rochester Art Center, where design meets play! This exhibition, curated by Zoe Cinel, features a fun mix of chairs created by world-renowned architects and a mini golf course designed by regional artists.

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Southeast MN High School Art Show

February 19 - March 30, 2025

Presented by Rochester Art Center, and 15 area school districts, the annual Southeast Minnesota High School Art Show returns for its 14th year. Works by rural Southeast Minnesota area students will be on display for the public to view in the 3rd floor gallery.

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Celebrations in Fiber

March 12 - March 31, 2026

Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild presents "Celebrations in Fiber," inviting visitors to discover the artistry behind the fibers that shape our world.

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ALL EXHIBITIONS

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Mini Golf & Chairs:
Where Design Meets Play

Name: Rochester Art Center
Address: 30 Civic Center Drive Southeast, Rochester, MN, 55904, US
Telephone: 507-722-2552

Programs at the Center

Free Family Days

Sunday, March 30 | 11 AM - 4 PM

Join us at Rochester Art Center for a day filled with artistic wonder and family-friendly fun! We invite you to immerse yourselves in the world of creativity through hands-on art activities and engaging guided tours of our captivating exhibitions.

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The Creative Studio

Fridays & Saturdays | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The Creative Studio provides art making activities for visitors of all ages, inviting them to engage their imaginations and turn ideas into artwork.

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Figure Drawing

Select Wednesdays in 2025 | 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.

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ALL PROGRAMS

Arts & Culture

An outdoor art installation with river rock on tall wooden sticks by Martin Presley.

A figure in black wears a green fish sculpture covering their head. The figure is sitting near a river surrounded by green plants.

A colorful mural featuring buildings from Downtown Rochester by artist June Le.

A child with a blue jacket paints an egg while seated at a table.

Colorful origami butterflies fly off of a rectangle canvas.

A person's palm has a street map drawn on it in green, red and black.

A busy classroom setting with a table of stuffed animals.

The main gallery is full with visitors and has a mannequin with Utica Queen's "Sleeping Bag Dress." Fashion photos of the artist are featured on the gallery walls.

Drag Queen Storytime features a person with a crown and gold dress sitting in a throne surrounded by families.

A person flips through a book of fashion sketches in the gallery.

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BECOME A MEMBER

Art can stimulate both the emotions and the intellect. It can inform and inspire. Commune with creativity and find your center. Come for world-class exhibitions and dynamic interactive programs, and discover welcoming and diverse opportunities that encourage questioning, creativity, and critical thinking.

Art Center memberships include free access to the galleries, our weekly e-newsletter, discounts on ticketed workshops and other events, and 10% off in the Gallery Shop all year round. Your participation makes the arts happen in Rochester. Join us, and thank you for supporting the arts!

MEMBERSHIP

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:

Mini Golf Play Pass ---- $5 (1 Round)

Mini Golf Punch Card ---- $45 (10 Rounds)

The Creative Studio ---- $5

(Fridays & Saturdays only)

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.

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

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.