Pete Driessen’s Zumbro Bend: Three Desiring Bodies at the Rochester Art Center

Submitted Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN 55904 On View November 18, 2023 – March 24, 2024Opening Reception & Artist Talk – Saturday, November 18, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Artist Talk at 2:00 PM In Zumbro Bend: Three Desiring Bodies, Minneapolis-based visual artist Pete Driessen installs three separate site-specific works,Continue reading “Pete Driessen’s Zumbro Bend: Three Desiring Bodies at the Rochester Art Center”

Chronicles of the Chronic at the Rochester Art Center

submitted Chronicles of the Chronic Exhibition on view August 26, 2023 – April 3, 2024Curated 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 withContinue reading “Chronicles of the Chronic at the Rochester Art Center”

Utility Boxes Mural Announcement

submitted New public art on view starting September 15, 2023 A selection committee of artists and community members gathered last week to review 15 high quality artist proposals for the Mayo Memorial Park utility boxes. We are pleased to announce that Rochester artist Samantha Reiter-Johnson was selected and will be creating a set of muralsContinue reading “Utility Boxes Mural Announcement”

Chronicles of the Chronic at the Rochester Art Center

submitted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN 55904 rochesterartcenter.org, 507-722-2552 Exhibition on view August 26, 2023 – April 3, 2024 Curated by Zoe Cinel From the top left to the bottom right: Lauryn Youden. Lockdown 2020, 2023. 41.4” x 27.5”. Photo: Timo Ohler. Courtesy of Lauryn Youden. Weng San Sit. RoutineContinue reading “Chronicles of the Chronic at the Rochester Art Center”

Dyani White Hawk

Frank Juárez I was first introduced to the work of Dyani White Hawk by SchoolArts Magazine editor Nancy Walkup. This introduction led to writing an article in 2020 about White Hawk’s work through the lens of an art educator. Since then, I have been following her career via social media. In 2020 she contributed to the designContinue reading “Dyani White Hawk”

Bringing West Africa to the Midwest

Kaleb Williams On the surface it may not seem that athletes and artists have much in common, but acrylic painter Sahr Ngekia is blurring the lines in his own way and at his own pace. A modern renaissance man, Sahr (pronounced “saw”) seesaws back and forth between the analytical complexities of medical sales to hisContinue reading “Bringing West Africa to the Midwest”

Like a Little Tlaquepaque Vase or Como Jarrito de Tlaquepaque: Ivonne Yáñez at Rochester Art Center

submitted On view July 26, 2023 – January 21, 2024 Rochester Art Center Corridor Gallery 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Suite 120 Rochester, MN 55904 rochesterartcenter.org 507-282-8629 Reception with Gallery Tour & Workshop | Sunday, October 1, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Like a little Tlaquepaque vase or Como Jarrito de Tlaquepaque is a solo exhibitionContinue reading “Like a Little Tlaquepaque Vase or Como Jarrito de Tlaquepaque: Ivonne Yáñez at Rochester Art Center”

Rochester Art Center Seeks Artist to Help Steer Birds and 4Ground: Midwest Land Art Biennial 2024

submitted Rochester Art Center is seeking an artist to design permanent exterior window treatments for its East and West facing 50 foot tall windows that impede birds from passing along the river, and in support of riverfront activation initiatives.  The Art Center has secured over $15,000 in funding for the project, including $5,000 from the DepartmentContinue reading “Rochester Art Center Seeks Artist to Help Steer Birds and 4Ground: Midwest Land Art Biennial 2024”

Artdose Magazine Celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary at Saint Kate – the Arts Hotel

May 1, 2023 For Immediate Release Contact Frank Juárez, founder + publisher frankjuarezgallery(at)gmail(dot)com Sheboygan, Wisconsin – This year marks Artdose Magazine’s 10th Year Anniversary. Artdose Magazine hosted an event at Saint Kate – the Arts Hotel on April 29, 2023. This event brought attendees from across the state to celebrate this milestone. Publisher, Frank Juárez spoke onContinue reading “Artdose Magazine Celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary at Saint Kate – the Arts Hotel”