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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
American Art Awards names RMFA Best in NH, US
LOS ANGELES — The prestigious American Art Awards has selected the 20 Best American Galleries and Museums for 2022. Among other criteria, selections are based on years established, industry reputation, online interest, location, size, socially relevant exhibits, motivational and educational programs, represented artists as well as artist,…
RMFA to exhibit original art from “The Brave Little Toaster”
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce a mini-exhibition featuring original, hand-painted animation cels from the classic feature film, The Brave Little Toaster. According to RMFA co-founder, Matt Wyatt, an animation cel, short for animation celluloid, is a transparent sheet on which objects…
Foster’s Daily Democrat: Mural to transform 85-foot wall at Rochester’s James W. Foley Community Center
An 85-foot wall in the city’s James W. Foley Memorial Community Center is being transformed into an explosion of color by North Berwick, Maine, artist Spenser Macleod. Macleod, who is originally from Portland, studied at the Maine College of Art. He said he has been…
RMFA named “Most ingenious promoter of art”
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) was voted “Most ingenious promoter of art and culture” in NH Business Review’s 2022 Best of Business (BOB) Awards. NH Business Review readers cast more than 3,000 online votes to select this year’s Best of Business (BOB) Awards…
NHBCA recognizes RMFA with Artsbuild Community Award
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts was named the recipient of the Northeast Delta Dental Artsbuild Community Award during the 36th Annual Arts Awards, presented by the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts. The NHBCA educates, motivates, and recognizes business support of and participation in the arts. They also advocate…