Sean Ware
Sean Ware is an artist and educator based in Portland, Maine. He focuses on capturing the changing dynamics of everyday environments. His paintings highlight the nuances of fading light, passing storms, and the resilience of growing weeds, prompting viewers to find something new in the familiar. With a background in art education, Ware has taught…
Alex Leith
Alex Leith, a native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, spent his formative years in the unique environment of a family-run funeral home, providing him with a distinctive backdrop for his artistic journey. His educational path led him to the University of New Hampshire, where he pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree specializing in painting and…
Marjorie Williams
Marjorie Williams is an artist whose work delves into the transformative essence of light, the allure of human connections, and the enchantment found in the ordinary. Employing both analog and digital photographic processes, they skillfully capture not only the visual aspect but also the emotional resonance of the world around them. A graduate with a…
RMFA featured on ‘New Hampshire Life’ on NESN
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts was recently featured on New Hampshire Life, a television series broadcast on NESN. The segment, which can be seen around the 7:10 mark, not only featured the RMFA but also highlighted other local establishments, including the Rochester Opera House, Revolution Taproom and Grill, and Potter’s House Bakery and Cafe….
RMFA volunteers complete a vibrant mural on Teen Drop-in Center
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the completion of a vibrant mural featuring a colorful, graphic mountainscape. The mural is located on the backside of the Waypoint Center, on Wallace Street, in downtown Rochester. According to RMFA co-founder Matt Wyatt, project planning began in May 2023. However, the design, created…
MVSB donates $1,000 to support RMFA
The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Meredith Village Savings Bank has reaffirmed its support for the arts in Rochester. For the second year, MVSB generously contributed $1,000 in order to support the museum’s efforts to create public art installations, host temporary art exhibits in the James W. Foley Memorial Community…
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…
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…