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Chronicles of the Chronic
Exhibition on view August 26, 2023 – April 3, 2024
Curated by Zoe Cinel
Rochester, Minnesota – Chronicles of the Chronic is a group exhibition that celebrates the creativity and resilience of the chronically ill community by featuring regional, national and international artists whose artistic practice reflects holistically upon the experience of living with a chronic health condition. Eight of the thirteen artists were invited by Rochester Art Center’s Curator Zoe Cinel, and the remaining four were selected through a juried process from a pool of eighty-one applicants. The jury was composed of a diverse group of artists, curators and healthcare professionals.
In addition to the artworks, visitors have access in the gallery to a multimedia library with books, podcasts and additional resources about care and healing. In-person and virtual programming related to the exhibition connects artists and healthcare professionals in order to build a stronger community and mend relationships.
Featured Artists: Anna Cowley Ford, Anna Hite, Benjamin Merritt, Brothers Sick (Ezra and Noah Benus), Drew Maude-Griffin, Geography of Illness (Emma Jones), Emma MacLean, Jennifer Bastian, Kym McDaniel, Lauryn Youden, May Ling Kopecky, Weng San Sit.
Artist Spotlight Tours
Rochester Art Center is pleased to present an ongoing series that features exhibiting artists and their artwork currently on view in the galleries.
During artist spotlight tours, participants have the opportunity to deepen connections to the artwork on view by hearing directly from the artist. The featured artist will share topics such as their background, artistic process and themes explored in their artwork on view. Audience members are welcome to ask questions after the tour.
Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM
- Spotlight Tour led by artist Benjamin Merritt Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM
- Spotlight Tour led by artist Drew Maude-Griffin Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
- Spotlight Tour led by artist Jennifer Bastian
Presentation
Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Alison Bergblom Johnson presents: Letters Never Sent: Lydia B. Angier Writing from Rochester State Hospital
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Free Public Programs Online Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Virtual Panel Discussion with artists Anna Cowley Ford, Anna Hite, Kym McDaniel and moderated by Curator Zoe Cinel
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Sunday, January 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – Noon
Virtual workshop with Neuroscientist Morgan Fitzgerald from The Chronic Connection Podcast and @lifwithmigrane
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Delaney Liskey in conversation with May Ling Kopecky about Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis, patient experience and MS advocacy.
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Exhibition partners include Center for Humanities in Medicine, Patient Revolution, Disability MERG at Mayo Clinic.
About Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center is a museum of contemporary art located along the Zumbro River in the heart of historic downtown Rochester, MN. Founded in 1946, the Art Center hosts an ongoing schedule of exhibitions of work by local, regional, national, and international artists; dynamic educational programs for all ages; and an array of community partnerships and visitor engagement initiatives. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, the Art Center presents a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking.
Contact: Kalianne Morrison, Advancement Coordinator, kmorrison@rochesterartcenter.org