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Press & Media Coverage

- "Rochester Art Center Holiday Season" Midwest Access, December 12, 2024. Watch here.

- Emily Bright, “Art Hounds: The M gets bigger, student-curated Black joy and fancy chairs you can’t sit on” MPR Art Hounds, November 21, 2024. Listen here.

- John Molseed, "Rochester Art Center exhibit features playable mini golf course" Post Bulletin, November 13, 2024. Read online.

- Emma Esteb, "Rochester Art Center celebrates accomplishments and new exhibit" KIMT3, November 13, 2024. Watch online.

- Carly Berglund, "'Mini Golf and Chairs' offers interactive play in new Rochester Art Center exhibit" ABC6 News, November 13, 2024. Watch online.

- "New 'Mini Golf and Chairs' exhibit opens at the Rochester Art Center" ABC6 News, November 13, 2024. Read online.

- "Day of the Dead at Rochester Art Center" KAALTV, October 25, 2024. Watch online.

- Addie McCabe, "Rochester Art Center to host Dia de los Muertos Free Family Day, Sunday" KTTC, October 23, 2024. Read online.

- Addie McCabe, "Rochester Art Center seeking proposals for art installations" KTTC, October 1, 2024.  Read online.

- Jordan Sansom, "Installation at Rochester Art Center complete to help birds" ABC 6 News, September 29, 2024. Watch online.

- Aaliyah Demry, "Rochester Art Center finds creative solutions to prevent bird strikes" KTTC, September 25, 2024. Watch online.

- Maureen Dudley "Rochester Art Center installing art to help keep birds from hitting windows" KIMT3, September 16, 2024. Watch online.

- Saral Khare "New art installation display in Downtown Rochester" KIMT3, July 26, 2024. Watch online.

- Maureen Dudley "Art4Trails unveils three new sculptures" KIMT3, June 30, 2024. Watch online.

- "Rochester Art Center opening Minnesota woman’s exhibit about struggles with MS" ABC 6 News, May 23, 2024. Watch online.

- "R-Town 2217: Open Studio" KSMQ Public Television, April 1, 2024. Watch online.

- "R-Town 2214: Jane Powers" KSMQ Public Television, February 26, 2024. Watch online.

- “Free family fun and more at Rochester Art Center” Midwest Access on KTTC, February 8, 2024. Watch online.

- "The Rochester Art Center prepares to host Free Family Days" KIMT3, January 24, 2024. Watch online.

- "Rochester Art Center announces free family days" KAALTV, January 23, 2024. Read online.

- "Rochester Art Center announces Free Family Days" Post Bulletin, January 23, 2024. Read online.

- Emma Esteb, "Rochester Art Center looking for mini golf hold designs inspired by a collection of chairs" KIMT3, January 17, 2024. Read online. Watch online.

- "Call for art at Cascade Lake Park in Rochester" ABC 6 News, January 10, 2024. Read online.

- "Call for artists for Cascade Lake park projects" KTTC, January 11, 2024. Watch online.

- Emma Esteb, "Cascade Lake Park looking for artists" KIMT3, January 10, 2024. Watch online.

- Eric Min, "Free admission at Rochester Art Center in January" KTTC, December 26, 2023. Watch online.

- Mike Bunge, "Think Bank offering free admission to the Rochester Art Center in January" KIMT3, December 26, 2023. Watch online.

- Sydney Zatz "Rochester Art Center to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities" ABC6 News, December 4 2023. Watch Online

-Eric Min "Rochester Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities" KTTC, December 4, 2023. Watch Online

-"International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day" KIMT3, December 4, 2023. Watch Online.

- Maureen Dudley “Artist talks about ‘Letters Never Sent’” KIMT3, November 20, 2023. Watch online.

-“Art exhibition featuring the chronically ill” KTTC, November 16, 2023. Watch online.

- John Molseed “Letters from Rochester's state hospital offer a glimpse of life for the mentally ill in the late 1800s” Post Bulletin, November 14, 2023. Read online.

- Emily Bright "Art Hounds" MPR News, October 26, 2023. Read online.

- John Molseed "New public murals add color to Rochester in 2023" Post Bulletin, October 23, 2023. Read online.

- Eric Min “Rochester Art Center celebrates White Cane Safety Day” KTTC October 17, 2023. Watch online.


- Jordan Shearer “Visually-impaired community gathers in Rochester for the city's first White Cane Safety Day” Post Bulletin, October 17, 2023. Read online.

- "Rochester Art Center looking for artists to display their work" ABC 6 News, October 13, 2023. Watch online.

- John Molseed " Minnesota artist from Mexico turns fragile images from childhood into unbreakable art" Post Bulletin, October 10, 2023. Read online.

- “R-Town 2204” KSMQ TV, October 7, 2023. Watch online.

- Emily Bright "Art Hounds: Two MCAD grads" MPR News, October 5, 2023. Read online.

- Alicia Eler “Critics’ picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week” Star Tribune, September 12, 2023. Read online.

- John Molseed “Mayo Clinic doctor calls for a health care revolution in his new book” Post Bulletin, September 11, 2023. Read online.

- John Molseed "Artists chronicle their chronic illnesses at the Rochester Art Center" Post Bulletin, September 4, 2023. Read online.

- Mike Bunge "Artist chosen for utility box mural project in Rochester park" KIMT3 News, August 24, 2023. Read online.

- Sananda McCall "An Exploration of 'जत्रा (Ja-tra): A Feeling At The Beginning of Time'" Mplsart.com, August 22, 2023. Read online.

- John Molseed "Minnesota artist's work conveys what life is like with a chronic illness" Post Bulletin, July 16, 2023. Read online.

- Maureen Dudley, "Rochester Art Center seeks local artists to create a mural" KIMT3 News, July 12, 2023. Watch online.

- John Molseed “What it looks like living with Multiple Sclerosis” Post Bulletin, July 9, 2023. Read online.

- Nicole Asong Nfonoyim-Hara, "The Alchemy of Holding Change in The Nexus of Well-Being and Art" Mn Artists, June 30, 2023. Read online.

- Sananda McCall, "Research-based artist bring to light social issues" KIMT3 News, June 18, 2023. Watch online.

- "Art Center hosts day camp for budding artists" KIMT3 News, June 12, 2023. Watch online.

- Sananda McCall, "Art Center hosts walking tours" KIMT3 News, June 4, 2023. Watch online.

- "The Nexus of Well-Being and Art at the Rochester Art Center" KSTP-TV, May 26, 2023. Watch online.

- Sheila Regan, "Weekend Picks" MinnPost, May 25, 2023. Read online.

- Sananda McCall, "Art exhibit highlight chronic illnesses" KIMT3 News, May 18, 2023. Watch online.

- Jordan Sansom, "Stillwater Artist Kami Mendlik visits Med City" ABC6 News, April 29, 2023. Watch online.

- "Anne Labovitz on exploring the art of medicine" CBS News, April 7, 2023. Watch online.

- Jerome Barnett, "Frankenstuffie family class at Rochester Art Center" KIMT3, March 25, 2023. Watch online.

- John Molseed, "Anne Labovitz brings art, healing together at Rochester Art Center" Post Bulletin, February 27, 2023. Read online.

- "Southeast Minnesota High School Art Show" KIMT3, February 26, 2023. Watch online.

- Mayzie Olson, "International artist opens new exhibit at Rochester Art Center" ABC6 News, February 19, 2023. Read online.

- Olivia Prondzinski, "Local artists create exhibit and album for climate change" KTTC, January 22, 2023. Read online.

- Jerome Barnett, “Rochester Art Center hosts album release party” KIMT, January 22, 2023. Read online.

- KSMQ's "RTown" January 20, 2023. Watch online.

-Kamie Roesler, "Art4Trails finds a new home at Rochester Art Center" KTTC, January 16, 2023. Watch online.

- Trey Mewes, "Rochester groups push for grant money in 'Shark Tank' -style event" Star Tribune, January 14, 2023. Read online.

- Alex V. Cipolle, "Femme giants and more rise at Rochester Art Center" MPR News, January 12, 2023. Read online.

- "The Important Role of Arts in Community" Growing Destinations Podcast with Bill Von Bank, December 1, 2022. Listen online.

- "Rochester Art Center hosts a 'give thanks' open studio" KIMT News 3, November 13, 2022. Watch online.

- "Artists share their thoughts on climate change" KIMT News 3, October 23, 2022. Watch online.

- Nicole Asong Nfonoyim-Hara "Home as Portal: The Wandering House" MnArtists, October 14, 2022. Read online.

- Sydney Zatz, "New Rochester Art Center exhibit combines art and medicine" ABC6 News, August 31, 2022. Read online.

- "Our Friday Best" Star Tribune, August 4, 2022. Read online.

- Emily Bright, "Art Hounds: Art that asks 'What does it mean to be ladylike?" Minnesota Public Radio Art Hounds, June 30, 2022. Read online.

- John Molseed, “Using art to bring together Iraqis, Americans” Post Bulletin, May 24, 2022. Read online.

 

-- Samantha Soto, “Rochester Art Center unveils its community painted mural with a ribbon cutting” KIMT3, May 19, 2022. Watch online.

-- “New mural showcases Rochester community” ABC6 News, May 19, 2022. Watch online.

-- John Molseed, “June Le steps up to paint a “self portrait” of Rochester” Post Bulletin, May 19, 2022. Read online.

-- “Rochester Art Center working on a new mural” KAAL-TV, April 22, 2022. Watch online.

-- Samantha Soto, “Rochester community comes together to paint mural that represents the Med City” April 20, 2022. Watch online.

-- John Molseed, “Terrifying or adorable? ‘Frankenstuffies’ are coming to Rochester” Post-Bulletin, April 11, 2022. Read online.

-- Zach Fuller, “Event for Ukraine raises funds, awareness” KTTC, April 10, 2022. Read online.

-- John Molseed, “Event raises funds, understanding for Ukraine” Post-Bulletin, April 10, 2022. Read online.

-- John Molseed, “Art Center hosts drag story time” Post-Bulletin, March 4, 2022. Read online.

-- Anne Halliwell, “Paintings explore changes in fashion, appearance during pandemic” Post-Bulletin, December 18, 2021. Read online.

-- “All Hail the Queen” Rochester Magazine, December 2021. Read online.

-- J. P. Anderson, “The Art of Drag” CS Magazine, December 2021. Read online.

-- Darian Leddy, “‘Homecoming Queen’ exhibit opening at Rochester Art Center” KTTC, December 4, 2021. Read online.

-- Anthony Monzon, “Groundbreaking ‘Utica Queen’ Exhibition to Open at Rochester Art Center” KIMT 3 News, December 3, 2021. Read online.

-- Erik Tormoen, “The Return of Utica Queen” Minnesota Monthly, December 3, 2021. Read online.

-- Conlan Carter, “From Utica, with love: Drag race start Utica Queen returns home with a costume exhibition” Lavender Magazine, November 18, 2021. Read online.

-- Anne Halliwell, “Utica Queen brings designs to Rochester Art Center exhibit” 507 Magazine, November 16, 2021. Read online.

-- John Molseed, “The 1-2-3’s of Art4Trails tours” Post-Bulletin, November 7, 2021. Read online.

-- Anne Halliwell, “Seniors’ mosaics travel to 125 LIVE, art center” 507 Magazine, October 29, 2021. Read online.

-- “5 things to know about Art Center celebration Oct 9” 507 Magazine, October 4, 2021. Read online.

-- “Rochester Art Center to host fashion exhibition with ‘Drag Race’ star Utica Queen” Med City Beat, September 2, 2021. Read online.

-- Corinne Stremmel, “Utica and Rochester Art Center Announce Drag Fashion Exhibit” Msp Mag, September 2, 2021. Read online.

-- Abbey, “Minnesota Drag Queen Creates First-Of-Its-Kind Art Display With Drag Race Outfits” Minnesota’s New Country, September 1, 2021. Read online.

-- August, 2021 Press Release: Rochester Art Center Presents Exhibition on Utica Queen, Star of Season 13 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Download: pdf version | word doc

-- Megan Zemple, “New exhibit in Rochester highlights importance of water conservation” KTTC, March 18, 2021. Read online.

-- “Rochester Art Center offering free admission through May 8” Med City Beat, March 16, 2021. Read online.

-- “‘Who is She?” exhibit showcases Goodhue County woman” Republican Eagle, March 13, 2021. Read online.

-- “‘We Are Water MN’ exhibit headed to Rochester” Post-Bulletin, March 9, 2021. Read online.

-- Maggie Ginsberg & Jennifer Koski, “Can this Woman revive the Art Center?” Post-Bulletin, March 1, 2021. Read online.

-- Mary Peters, ” The Rochester Art Center Opens Wednesday” KIMT News 3, January 12, 2021. Read online.

-- Mary Peters, “Rochester Art Center reflects on difficult 2020 on eve of 75th anniversary” KIMT News 3, December 10, 2020. Read online.

-- John Molseed, “Drawing on faith: Rochester artist uses themes from Islam, race, justice and understanding in exhibition” Post-Bulletin, November 16, 2020. Read online.

-- Mary Peters, “Seven artists are expressing their feelings through their work at the Rochester Art Center” KIMT News 3, October 8, 2020. Read Online.

-- “Yoga on the Patio begins at Art Center” 507 Magazine, September 10, 2020. Read Online.

-- Rosei Skipper, “Embracing the Lessons of Current Events” Rochester Women Magazine, September 2, 2020. Read Online.

-- Madelyne Watkins, “Portraits of essential workers are on display at the Rochester Art Center” KIMT News 3, July 27, 2020. Read online.

-- Cathy Wurzer, “Rochester projects helps grieving students ‘take off the mask and be real'” MPR News, July 23, 2020. Read online.

-- “7 Great Staycation Spots in Rochester, MN” Tom Kadlec Kia, July 15, 2020. Read online.

-- Samatha Boring, “Art to honor essential workers” ABC 6 News, June 24, 2020. Read online.

-- “Art center portraits honor essential workers” 507 Magazine, June 18, 2020. Read online.

-- Sean Baker, “Rochester art center to reopen with exhibition celebrating essential workers” Med City Beat, June 17, 2020. Read online.

-- “Art exhibit showing essential workers opens July 1” ABC 6 News, June 17, 2020. Read online.

-- Press Release, Lifeline: Portraits of Rochester Essential Workers. Released June 16, 2020. Read online.

-- Alicia Eler, “Back from the brink, Rochester Art Center hires Walker veteran as its new executive director” Star Tribune, June 9, 2020. Read online.

-- “Pamela Hugdahl named executive director of Rochester Art Center” Artforum, June 5, 2020. Read online.

-- Mike Bunge, “New Executive Director Named for Rochester Art Center” KIMT, June 2, 2020. Read online.

-- Press Release, RAC ED Announcement. Released June 1, 2020. Read online.

-- Mike Bunge, “$100K Goes to 55 Rochester-Area Innovators” KIMT, May 18, 2020. Read online.

-- Jordan Shearer, “Support groups give students a chance to express their grief” Post-Bulletin, March 13, 2020. Read online.

-- Ryan Fontaine, “Sophia Chai: Sight Lines at Rochester Art Center” TEMP/reviews, February 16, 2020. Read online.

-- Anne Halliwell, “Harnessing creativity at the Art Center: New workshop tries to connect mind and body” 507 Magazine, January 8, 2020. Read online.

-- Zach Fuller, “Rochester Art Center kicks off new open mic night” KTTC, January 2, 2020. Read online.

-- Alicia Eler, “Minnesota artists go big for ‘On the Verge’ exhibition at Rochester Art Center” Star Tribune, October 25, 2019. Read online.

-- Mike A Miller, “Rooted in nature: Carley McHenry exhibits at the Rochester Art Center” 507 Magazine, October 17, 2019. Read online.

-- John Sievers, “Man meets machine at Rochester art exhibit” 507 Magazine, October 10, 2019. Read online.

-- Louis Livingston-Garcia, “Northfield artist paints prized possessions” 507 Magazine, October 3, 2019. Read online.

-- Tom Weber, “Groundbreaking exhibition returns to Rochester Art Center” 507 Magazine, October 3, 2019. Read online.

-- Maddy Wierus, “World Suicide Prevention Day: Mayo Clinic hosts mental health awareness art exhibit” KTTC, September 10, 2019. Read online.

-- John Molseed, “Secrets on display: PostSecret founder visits Rochester” Post-Bulletin, August 1, 2019. Read online.

-- Matthew Stolle, “Comedian with bipolar disorder yuks it up about mental health” 507 Magazine, August 1, 2019. Read online.

-- Anne Halliwell, “Your ‘Mind Matters.’ Find out why at the RAC” Rochester Magazine, July 26, 2019. Read online.

-- Catharine Richert, “Prescription gardens open in Rochester” MPR News, May 25, 2019. Read online.

-- Tom Weber, “Live broadcast, panel discussion on mental health set for art center” Post Bulletin, May 22, 2019. Read online.

-- Anne Halliwell, “Meditation gardens herald Mind Matters opening” Post-Bulletin, May 21, 2019. Read online.

-- Matthew Stolle, “RAC to host series on race from the perspective of 3 artists” Post-Bulletin, May 2, 2019. Read online.

-- R-Town, the show about Rochester (Episode 906) KSMQ Public TV, February 8, 2019. Watch online.

-- Marianne Combs, “Art Hounds: Land, industry and the environment meet in Beautiful Sky” MPR News, January 24, 2019. Read online.

-- John Molseed, “Newsmakers in 2019: Austin, Dickinson guide RAC to the black” Post-Bulletin, January 9, 2019. Read online.

-- Alicia Eler, “Rochester Art Center hits reset button” Star Tribune, December 6, 2018. Read online.

-- R-Town, the show about Rochester (Episode 808) KSMQ Public TV, November 16, 2018. Watch online.

-- Anne Halliwell, “Art & tech meet at RAC” 507 Magazine, October 25, 2018. Read online.

-- “National exhibit engages UMR students to focus on genomics education, community outreach” UMR Online News, September 20, 2018. Read online.

-- Erin Blakemore, “Life’s genetic code explained through science, art and medicine” Washington Post, July 1, 2018. Read online.

-- Press Release, Artist Talk: Po Shu Wang. Released May 23, 2018. Read online.

-- Sheila Regan, “A Braided History in a Time of Resistance” Mn Artists, November 8, 2017. Read online.

-- Press Release, Andy Warhol: Minnesota Goes Pop. Read online.

-- Allied Vans Top Places to Visit After a Relocation to Rochester. Read online.

-- Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara “Among the Birds: Artist Mary Beth Magyar Bridges Life and Loss” 507 Magazine, October 6, 2016.

-- Suzanne Szucs, “Terrible Beauty in a Flawed System” Mn Artists, March 15, 2016. Read online

-- Melissa McNallan, “You can help rewrite women’s art history” Post-Bulletin, March 4, 2016. Read online

-- Alanna Martella, “Rochester Art Center unveils two new exhibitions” KTTC, February 26, 2016. Read online

-- “KSMQ’s “Off 90” Episode 706” KSMQ, February 9, 2016. Watch online

-- Ryan Stotts, “Artists deliver a wake-up call” 507 Magazine, January 28, 2016.

-- Megan Johnston, “How to use the F-word in 2016: The Guerrilla Girls Twin Cities Takeover” Art21 Magazine, January 18, 2016. Read online.

-- Kristin Tillotson, “Guerrilla Girls Swing into Twin Cities for Art-world ‘takeover'” Star Tribune, January 16, 2016. Read online.

-- Tom Weber “Don’t worry, guerrillas are part of show” 507 Magazine, January 14, 2016.

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