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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Traveling or in Dusseldorf Germany at Galleri Lausberg Catch the Curator's Choice art by Thomas Keller, "Fragmented Icon" Opens February 19th. Looks like a great exhibition!!!!

LAUSBERG CONTEMPORARY & CONSULT

Thomas Kellner  96#13 Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Südseite 2, 2021, C-Print, 45,5 x 73,2 cm, Blatt-Nr. 4/12 + 3

Save The Date:            Curator's Choice Künstlergespräch mit Thomas Kellner im Rahmen der Fotoausstellung Fragmented Icons     Dienstag, 24.Februar 2026  19.00 Uhr      Anmeldungen erbeten bis Montag, 23.Februar:  info@galerie-lausberg.com   Ausstellungsdauer: 5.12.2025 - 8.3.2026

Thomas Kellner 40#21 New York, Flat Iron Building, 2003, BW-Print, 11,4 x 42 cm, Blatt-Nr. 6/10 + 3

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Open Art Opportunity: 22nd Port Warwick Art & Sclupture Festival in Vargina. Oct 10-11, 2026, deadline application 5/31/2026

22nd Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival (VA) October 10-11, 2026 Rolling Jury Process Final Application Deadline 5/31/26

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Call to Artists WHAT: 22nd Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival WHERE: William Styron Square, Newport News, Virginia WHEN: October 10-11, 2026 | Sat. 10am - 6pm | Sun. 10am - 5pm

NOTEWORTHY: Limited to 120 artists – rolling admission until the show is filled Notification within two weeks of application Cash awards in 14 categories Free program and artist listing Flat, affordable booth fee – no commission Emerging Artists Tent Artist gallery featured on the festival website Award-winning, upscale, pedestrian-oriented community Friday set-up Assistance with load-in and load-out Amazing volunteers Complimentary lunch provided both days VIP dinner with entertainment on Saturday night Champagne brunch during the Sunday awards ceremony 24-hour security Booth sitters available Extensive PR and marketing Festival poster selected from artists’ images Jury fee: $35 (non-refundable) Booth fees: $350 (single 10' x 10') | $650 (double)

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP® Final Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 Final Artist Notification: June 12, 2026 Booth Payment Due: June 12, 2026 Rolling Admission until the show is filled. Accepted artists who purchase their booth will be given placement priority. Visit our website: PortWarwickEvents.com Contact: Laura Fisher, Executive Director at Laura@PortWarwick.com  or call (757) 223-0284

This 22nd annual juried, fine arts festival is well known for exceptional treatment of the artists, many of whom return year after year. This outdoor venue is beautiful Styron Square in the heart of Port Warwick in Newport News and is often described as "walking through an outdoor art gallery!" We search for qualified artists throughout the country who continually challenge themselves to achieve a higher artistic level both in subject matter and technique. The Show is organized by the Port Warwick Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that encourages emerging artists and embraces culturally diverse artists to our Show. Live entertainment all weekend, ever-expanding family and children's activities, food trucks and conveniently located between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach make this the perfect addition to your Fall Virginia Tour! The Port Warwick Foundation is a public non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with the purpose of organizing and managing regional arts and entertainment events. #portwarwickart&sclupture#sunstormfineartmagazine#sunstorfineartmagzine.con#fineartmagazineblog.blogspot#artfun#beseen