RMFA presents ‘Vivid and Vulnerable Vessels’ by Laura Harper Lake
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to exhibit a selection of works by Laura Harper Lake, in the Mayor Harvey E. Bernier Room, in Suite 135 of the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. The exhibition will be on view from January 9, 2023, to March 3, 2023. A reception will be held on Saturday,…
RMFA presents ‘By The Sea’ by Dustan Knight
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to exhibit a selection of works by Dustan Knight, in the Carnegie Gallery, at the Rochester Public Library. The exhibition will be on view from January 4, 2023, to March 3, 2023. Dustan Knight is a professional artist, educator, and art writer. She earned her Masters in Fine…
RMFA partners with Atari to exhibit digital art
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Atari, is pleased to announce a digital exhibition celebrating the company’s 50th Anniversary. Founded in 1972, Atari played an integral role in the development of the arcade game, home console, and personal computer industries. Atari’s iconic games, including Pong, Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command, have been…
RMFA opens The Pixel Room, a digital art gallery
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the opening of The Pixel Room, a 144 sq. ft. digital art gallery, located in Suite 135 of the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. According to co-founder Amy Regan, the idea for The Pixel Room came out of the COVID-19 shutdowns in early…
RMFA releases mobile app for iOS, Android, macOS
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the release of its new mobile app, available now in the Apple and Google app stores. The purpose of the app is to assist visitors seeking more information about the art in the museum’s permanent collection. According to RMFA co-founder Matt Wyatt, the app…
Gov. Sununu commends RMFA on 10th Anninversary
2022 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, an all-volunteer, community art initiative dedicated to the accessibility of contemporary works in public spaces. To honor the occasion, Governor Chris Sununu sent an official commendation congratulating the organization on its many artistic contributions to the people of Rochester. In the commendation, Sununu…
RMFA to showcase works by Alicia Sampson Ethridge
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to exhibit a selection of works by Alicia Sampson Ethridge, in the Mayor Harvey E. Bernier Room, in Suite 135 of the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. The exhibition will be on view in November/December. A reception will be held on November 19th, 2022 from 11am-1pm….
RMFA acquires original sketch from The Simpsons
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the unveiling of an original animation cel (short for animation celluloid) from The Simpsons, tv’s longest-running animated comedy. According to RMFA co-founder Amy Regan, the piece was gifted by an anonymous donor that was inspired by the organization’s recent acquisition of several animation cels from The…
RMFA to showcase works by Michelle Peterson
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to exhibit a selection of works by Michelle Peterson, in the Mayor Harvey E. Bernier Room, in Suite 135 of the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. The exhibition will be on view in September/October. A reception will be held on Friday, September 30th from 6pm to…
New art made from reclaimed material from historic building
The Rochester Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, recently commissioned local sculptor Adam Pearson to create a special piece of art for the park in Central Square. According to Economic Development Director Michael Scala, the sculpture is made from a piece of Art Deco railing that was salvaged from…