Feature image: Mini Golf and Chairs. Courtesy of the Rochester Art Center.
Join us for A Chair Affair After Party!
February 22, 2025, 8:00 – 11:00 pm.
Date & Time
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Doors open at 8 PM | Mini Golf until 10 PM | Live Music until 11 PM
Location
Rochester Art Center | 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Ste 120, Rochester, MN 55904 (Accessible through downtown the skyway system)
Join us for the A Chair Affair After Party, a night of celebration, creativity, and fun. Starting at 8 PM, enjoy live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an exclusive look at Mini Golf & Chairs, a captivating exhibition curated by Zoe Cinel. The galleries will remain open until 10 PM, giving you the chance to explore this unique blend of art and play.
Tickets for general admission are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and include one drink ticket and a round of mini golf. For Chair Affair Gala guests, admission to the after party is complimentary.
Tickets
● $40 General Admission (includes 1 drink ticket + mini golf)
● $50 at the door (includes 1 drink ticket + mini golf)
● Complimentary for Chair Affair Gala Guests (includes mini golf)
Purchase tickets online: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/afterparty
Ticket Perks
● Admission to the After Party
● One complimentary drink ticket
● A round of Chair-themed mini golf
● Access to open galleries (8–10 PM) featuring the Mini Golf & Chairs exhibition
● Delicious hors d’oeuvres & cash bar
● A night of live music and dancing
About Mini Golf & Chairs
The Mini Golf & Chairs exhibition features 20 iconic chairs from the private collection of Southeast Minnesota residents Ruth and Dave Klawiter, created by world-renowned architects between 1904 and the 2010s. These extraordinary pieces showcase a variety of aesthetic choices, innovative manufacturing techniques, and references to history, culture, and nature. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how creative thinking can be applied to both everyday objects and architectural spaces, including regional gems like “Big Blue” Rochester Technology Campus by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen.
Adding a playful twist, the exhibition includes a mini golf course designed by regional artists in collaboration with A Couple of Putts. Each artist selected a chair from the collection and created a mini golf hole inspired by its shape, color, and textures. This interactive experience invites you to see design from a whole new perspective while having fun.
The evening will be filled with live music, featuring Yonci from 8–10 PM, followed by the Madison Parish Ensemble from 10–11 PM. Whether you’re there for the art, the music, or the mini golf, this will be an unforgettable celebration of creativity and connection.
Printed or digital tickets are required for entry. Don’t miss this unique evening of art, play, and community!
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 Director | kmorrison@rochesterartcenter.org