Rochester Museum of Fine Arts
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is the city's foremost visual arts initiative dedicated to enriching people’s lives through the presentation of fine art. Founded in 2011, the Museum prides itself on utilizing public spaces to make fine art easily accessible.
The Museum occupies the first floor corridor of the Rochester Community Center. Smaller exhibits are on view in the Rochester Public Library and City Hall. The permanent collection includes outstanding examples of contemporary works made by artists from around the world. This wide range of art encompasses a variety of media including painting, drawing, film, photography, and works on paper.
In addition, the historic Andrew Carnegie Gallery, at the Public Library, and Mayor Harvey E. Bernier Room, at the Community Center, feature temporary art exhibits showcasing emerging and seasoned artists on a bi-monthly basis.
The Museum occupies the first floor corridor of the Rochester Community Center. Smaller exhibits are on view in the Rochester Public Library and City Hall. The permanent collection includes outstanding examples of contemporary works made by artists from around the world. This wide range of art encompasses a variety of media including painting, drawing, film, photography, and works on paper.
In addition, the historic Andrew Carnegie Gallery, at the Public Library, and Mayor Harvey E. Bernier Room, at the Community Center, feature temporary art exhibits showcasing emerging and seasoned artists on a bi-monthly basis.
Grand Opening Friday, June 1 (5-8pm)
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The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts will host a Grand Opening celebration for its newly acquired and renovated suite in the Rochester Community Center.
The museum already maintains a large collection of art adorning the walls of the long first floor corridor, since 2014. The new suite will compliment the collection display and add additional free programming to the community. The suite was recently vacated by the city’s Economic Development team after they relocated to the the City Hall Annex building. The suite will allow for the museum to have another gallery, host events, and store art and supplies. The suite will also offer internet access on a number of donated Apple computers. The new gallery will feature a different artist every other month and will be named for former Rochester Mayor Harvey Bernier. A dedication ceremony will take place later in the year. In addition to opening the suite, the museum will debut a smart phone app that patrons can utilize to learn more about the works in the collection. |
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“We are trying to foster the understanding of the works of art in our collection. We want to offer more than just the artist’s name and title. The app will include a lot more information so the viewer can better understand what we are exhibiting.” said museum co-founder and president Matt Wyatt.
The museum will provide iPads with the app preloaded for patrons without smart phones. The app will also be available on all the computers in the suite as well as the museum's website.
All the renovation projects and furniture purchases were made entirely with donated funds from the museum’s new “Friends” program. The museum is all-volunteer organization that relies completely on individual donations. Visit www.rochestermfa.org/donate to contribute to this effort.
The Grand Opening reception will take place on Friday, June 1st from 5-8pm. Light refreshments will be served. A special ribbon cutting provided by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will take place earlier in the day at 2pm. The public is encouraged to attend. The Rochester Community Center is located at 150 Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH. Visit www.rochestermfa.org for more information.
The museum will provide iPads with the app preloaded for patrons without smart phones. The app will also be available on all the computers in the suite as well as the museum's website.
All the renovation projects and furniture purchases were made entirely with donated funds from the museum’s new “Friends” program. The museum is all-volunteer organization that relies completely on individual donations. Visit www.rochestermfa.org/donate to contribute to this effort.
The Grand Opening reception will take place on Friday, June 1st from 5-8pm. Light refreshments will be served. A special ribbon cutting provided by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will take place earlier in the day at 2pm. The public is encouraged to attend. The Rochester Community Center is located at 150 Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH. Visit www.rochestermfa.org for more information.
Pride 2018 Saturday, August 25
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The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts invites the LGBTQ+ community (and those who love them) to Hanson Street, in downtown Rochester, for a free public pride celebration on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 from 1-4pm. Celebratory remarks and a DANCE PARTY will take place afterward at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center.
Our mission is to promote unity, visibility, inclusivity, equality, and a positive image of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) community. This event is made possible by Rochester Main Street (supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council On The Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.) |
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