Rochester Contemporary Art Center Feb. 13 Artists Discussion with W. Michelle Harris and Amanda Chestnut- More throughout discussion the month

Feb. 13 - Artist Discussion

Honoring Past and Present: Public Art, History, and Community Memory. A Conversation with W. Michelle Harris and Amanda Chestnut February 13 at 7pm. Inspired by Harris’s public art installation Nia Panes on view in the park next to RoCo, this discussion brings together two community leaders who work to bridge art, history, memory, and memorialization. W. Michelle Harris is a digital media artist who uses code as a medium for engaging discussions as a Black woman in American culture. Amanda Chestnut, is an artist, curator, and co-founder of In This Moment, a ground-breaking program that honors living elders and influential figures in the Black community.

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Feb. 14 - Members Exhibition Final Day

Don't miss the opportunity to see the 35th Members Exhibition! This is the final week to immerse yourself in all the amazing art in this years show. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday 12-5 (12-9 on Friday) so you can view the over 500 artworks on display one more time! If you're a member - you can make your final vote for the Members Choice Award Winner!

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Feb. 15 - Feb. 17

The members exhibition comes to a close on February 14th, which means that artworks pick-up days are coming up soon! Please plan to retrieve your artwork or an artwork you purchased on one of the below days: February 15, 12-5pm February 16, 12-5pm February 17, 12-5pm

March 6 - 6x6 Make Art Day!

Join us, Magnus Champlin, and five other venues on First Friday, March 6 for a collaborative 6x6 Make Art Day event! Participating First Friday Venues include:  AltBar @altbarroc Fine & Splendid Things @finesplendidthings Impact Earth @impactearth_lifestyle Kali Ann Art Studio @kaliannartstudio Studio 305 on Elton St. Rochester Contemporary Art Center @roco137 For this project, 36 individual 6x6 artworks will be created, each printed with a small portion of the Rochester City mark/logo. Participants are invited to visit one of six First Friday venues and make original artwork on their square while keeping the printed line visible. When all the artworks are installed together within RoCo's 6x6 exhibition this summer, they will connect to form a single, unified image of the iconic City logo built from art by fellow creative Rochestarians.

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February First Friday Recap

February First Friday was a cold one but so much fun! Almost 40 events were hosted at regular spots and pop ups, and we welcomed a couple new venues (hi AltBar, Gallery 31, and The Cocktail Lab) Venues: the First Friday printed map is in its final editing stages, reach out to us or renew your participation fee to ensure you are on the map! Mark your calendars for March 6 - in addition to regular First Friday events, six venues will also be hosting collaborative 6x6 art-making events for Make Art Day, organized by us and Magnus Champlin! Image: top Abundance Food Coop, bottom left RoCo, bottom right Gallery 31

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Permanent Space

We’re currently accepting inquiries for a studio opportunity at RoCo Upstairs. This is a permanent space within the close-knit community of artists here—some of whom have worked in a studio here for many years!  If you’re interested, please send us an email with a brief introduction and a bit about your studio practice. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Our programs are funded by people just like you! Please support our work by becoming a member today.

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In the Community

March 8 - Create a 6x6 with Praise the Sun Shop at ARTISANworks Call for Artists - 7th Annual Queer Handmade Art Festival Deadline April 4 - International Call for Art - 6x6

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Rochester Contemporary Art Center 6X6 Global online Preview!!!

Global Online Preview! Despite everything happening in the world today, we still received nearly 4,000 amazing little artworks from all around the world. They’ll be live for previewing on May 15 at 10am. Global Online Preview is your first chance to see all the entries and begin making your list of favorites. We've made the difficult decision to keep the 6x6 exhibition online only this year. We've built in a few new features to help you increase your chances of getting your favorite artworks...all from the comfort and safety of your home. Early Buyer Positions Imagine falling in love with a one-of-a-kind, affordable artwork, but not being able to buy it? This happens all the time during 6x6 but, you could be the first person to chose your favorite 6x6 artworks! This year we are auctioning off 6 Early Buyer Positions. The winning bidder on each Position will gain early access to the website and be able to purchase their favorite artworks first. Each Early Buyer Position has a 'buy it now' price and bids increase by $5. Early buyer positions 1-3: June 4 (bid here)  Early buyer positions 4-6: June 5 (bid here) Virtual Opening Party & Artwork Sale: June 6, 4-10pm Admission is currently available for purchase on our website, $12/$8 for members. When you pay admission you will receive a special code for allowing you to purchase artworks on June 6. We suggest you buy your admission prior to the opening day that way you can have your access code in hand and get onto the 6x6 website faster, increasing your chances if getting your favorite artwork. Early Purchasing for Members of RoCo: June 7 All current RoCo members will receive an emailed access code for exclusive early buying. You can join or renew your membership here. If you don’t plan to bid on the Early Buyer Positions, or attend the opening reception, renew your membership here for for access the day after the opening reception. Confused? Do you have more questions about how it works... Join us for A Happy Hour Q&A with RoCo Staff on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pmvia zoom (meeting ID: 876-8555-5037) where we will answer all your 6x6x2020 questions! You can also join us via facebook where we will be streaming live. ©2020 Rochester Contemporary Art Center | 137 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14604

Despite everything happening in the world today, we still received nearly 4,000 amazing little artworks from all around the world. They’ll be live for previewing on May 15 at 10am. Global Online Preview is your first chance to see all the entries and begin making your list of favorites. We've made the difficult decision to keep the 6x6 exhibition online only this year. We've built in a few new features to help you increase your chances of getting your favorite artworks...all from the comfort and safety of your home.

Early Buyer Positions Imagine falling in love with a one-of-a-kind, affordable artwork, but not being able to buy it? This happens all the time during 6x6 but, you could be the first person to chose your favorite 6x6 artworks! This year we are auctioning off 6 Early Buyer Positions. The winning bidder on each Position will gain early access to the website and be able to purchase their favorite artworks first. Each Early Buyer Position has a 'buy it now' price and bids increase by $5. Early buyer positions 1-3: June 4 (bid here)  Early buyer positions 4-6: June 5 (bid here)

Virtual Opening Party & Artwork Sale: June 6, 4-10pm Admission is currently available for purchase on our website, $12/$8 for members. When you pay admission you will receive a special code for allowing you to purchase artworks on June 6. We suggest you buy your admission prior to the opening day that way you can have your access code in hand and get onto the 6x6 website faster, increasing your chances if getting your favorite artwork.

Early Purchasing for Members of RoCo: June 7 All current RoCo members will receive an emailed access code for exclusive early buying. You can join or renew your membership here. If you don’t plan to bid on the Early Buyer Positions, or attend the opening reception, renew your membership here for for access the day after the opening reception.

Confused? Do you have more questions about how it works... Join us for A Happy Hour Q&A with RoCo Staff on Tuesday, May 12 at 6pmvia zoom (meeting ID: 876-8555-5037) where we will answer all your 6x6x2020 questions! You can also join us via facebook where we will be streaming live.

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Need to stay busy while solicaly distanced? You still time to mail or drop off works at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center till April 15th.

Hello from RoCo! We hope you’ve been staying safe, healthy and creative during this unprecedented worldwide health crisis! At our gallery space we have been receiving artwork packages from across the world in the mail – a welcome sign of normalcy in these uncertain times. Thank you to those of you who have sent us your small artworks already. If you haven't yet mailed or delivered your artworks, you still have time! Artworks Due April 25 (drop-off or postmarked) We can’t wait to receive all of this year’s entries and get to work processing, photographing and installing them all! Each and every one of these artworks ensure that RoCo can provide engaging and surprising contemporary art programming! Despite the health crisis negatively impacting our budget, the sale of each artwork will help us continue our exhibitions for the rest of this year. Thank you so much for your participation and support! Please share our call for entries and share your process or finished artworks on social media with #RoCo6x6. For Our Local Participants Take advantage of our special 6x6 Curbside Drop-Off option for all you local creators available through Saturday, April 25! Click here to learn about curbside drop-off! You MUST have your entry form filled out prior to dropping-off your artworks. We will not be able to provide entry forms to you. Forms can be downloaded and printed at roco6x6.org. We still prefer you mail your artwork via USPS however if you are not able to, we are offering curbside drop-off as an option. Global Online Preview Mark your calendar for 6x6x2020’s Global Online Preview starting May 15 at 10am! This virtual event is the first time anyone can view all of the artworks included in this year’s exhibition. This first look is a time to find your favorites and make a plan to purchase them, in support of RoCo on June 6! ©2020 Rochester Contemporary Art Center | 137 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14604  #rochestercontommporaryart#fineartmagazine