RMFA presents “Native Intelligence” by Debra Claffey
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Native Intelligence”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Debra Claffey, in the Bernier Room, at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center. Debra Claffey is a visual artist who uses encaustic, oil, and mixed media in her work. She holds a BFA in…
RMFA presents “Postcards from Somewhere” by Forrest Elliott
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Postcards from Somewhere”, an exhibition featuring a series of works by Forrest Elliott, in the Carnegie Gallery, at the Rochester Public Library. Forrest Elliott is a painter exploring color relationships and how they are translated through the experience of seeing onto a two-dimensional surface. He…
RMFA announces winners of Atari High Score contest
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the winners of the Centipede High Score Contest, held on Saturday, January 14th. The contest, which was held in conjunction with a digital art exhibit featuring art from Atari’s latest Recharged game series, was well attended and hailed a success by organizers. According to…
RMFA to host ‘Centipede’ high score contest on 1/14
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration Jetpack Comics, is pleased to announce a Centipede high score contest to coincide with a digital art exhibit celebrating Atari’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…
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…