About Us | Rochester Art Center | Minnesota
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About Us | Rochester Art Center | Minnesota
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About Us
MISSION
Rochester Art Center offers the opportunity for all people to understand and value the arts through innovative experiences with contemporary art. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, we present a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. These exhibitions and programs are designed to reflect the dynamic relationship between art and society. They educate, challenge, and connect individuals to our world in compelling new ways. We are committed to being a cultural center in our community and to enhancing our region as a destination for creativity and innovation. We provide value through engagement with broad communities, strong collaborations with other organizations, and a history of excellence.
VISION
To be a cultural center for innovation and creativity through contemporary art.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
David Morris, President
Heidi Howe
, Vice President
Carson Romme
, Treasurer & Finance Chair
Hillary Seltun, Secretary
Rose Anderson, Past President
Directors
Gaylia Borror
Scott Breitinger
Brooke Burch
Alejandro Castanon
Cecilia Dingledy
Gerry Greaney
Segun Kolade
Corey Olson
Alessandra de la Puente
Paul Scanlon
Heather Wright
Pamela Caserta Hugdahl, Executive Director
Rochester Art Center: Our History
It starts as a dream
Rochester Art Center began in 1946 as a dream of its first board president Newton Holland. Seventy years later, Rochester Art Center continues to offer patrons the opportunity to know, practice and enjoy the arts. The founding board members wanted “to join with the schools, the churches, the library and other community groups to make Rochester a cultural center worthy of its scientific achievement,” as stated in Art Center’s original mission statement.
Everyday Art for Everybody
Its first humble home began in the unused upstairs rooms of the Rochester public library building, moving in 1948 to a small abandoned church on the corner of West Center Street and Third Avenue Northwest. Holland, Dr. Hiram Essex, and other art patrons led a fund drive that enabled the purchase of the church and lease of the lot on which it stood. Their first exhibition: Everyday Art for Everybody, held April, 1948 featured a display of well-designed, useful articles for the home.
PRESS & MEDIA COVERAGE
Media Contact:
info@rochesterartcenter.org |
(507) 722-2552
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top of page
About Us
MISSION
Rochester Art Center offers the opportunity for all people to understand and value the arts through innovative experiences with contemporary art. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, we present a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. These exhibitions and programs are designed to reflect the dynamic relationship between art and society. They educate, challenge, and connect individuals to our world in compelling new ways. We are committed to being a cultural center in our community and to enhancing our region as a destination for creativity and innovation. We provide value through engagement with broad communities, strong collaborations with other organizations, and a history of excellence.
VISION
To be a cultural center for innovation and creativity through contemporary art.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
David Morris, President
Heidi Howe
, Vice President
Carson Romme
, Treasurer & Finance Chair
Hillary Seltun, Secretary
Rose Anderson, Past President
Directors
Gaylia Borror
Scott Breitinger
Brooke Burch
Alejandro Castanon
Cecilia Dingledy
Gerry Greaney
Segun Kolade
Corey Olson
Alessandra de la Puente
Paul Scanlon
Heather Wright
Pamela Caserta Hugdahl, Executive Director
Rochester Art Center: Our History
It starts as a dream
Rochester Art Center began in 1946 as a dream of its first board president Newton Holland. Seventy years later, Rochester Art Center continues to offer patrons the opportunity to know, practice and enjoy the arts. The founding board members wanted “to join with the schools, the churches, the library and other community groups to make Rochester a cultural center worthy of its scientific achievement,” as stated in Art Center’s original mission statement.
Everyday Art for Everybody
Its first humble home began in the unused upstairs rooms of the Rochester public library building, moving in 1948 to a small abandoned church on the corner of West Center Street and Third Avenue Northwest. Holland, Dr. Hiram Essex, and other art patrons led a fund drive that enabled the purchase of the church and lease of the lot on which it stood. Their first exhibition: Everyday Art for Everybody, held April, 1948 featured a display of well-designed, useful articles for the home.
PRESS & MEDIA COVERAGE
Media Contact:
info@rochesterartcenter.org |
(507) 722-2552
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