PROGRAMS top of page Programs Each year, Rochester Art Center offers a large variety of youth and adult education programs. These exceptional offerings include classes, workshops, film screenings, lectures, and gallery tours for all ages. Programs are designed to encourage an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Youth programs, such as Total Arts Day Camp, provide valuable hands-on art experiences under the direction of professional Art Center Educators and also through guest artists. For more information about tour and workshop opportunities, or to schedule a private group tour or workshop, see below. The Rochester Art Center is an accessible facility and participation by all people is encouraged. Individuals needing physical, visual, audio or other accommodations are encouraged to notify in advance at info@rochesterartcenter.org or by calling 507-722-2552. Calendar View Free Family Days Select Sundays | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM At Free Family Days, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the world of creativity through hands-on art activities and engaging guided tours of our captivating exhibitions. Read All Soft Sculpting: 3D Modeling Workshop May 9 | 10am - Noon In this workshop, participants will learn 3D sculpting techniques in Blender including how to setup an ideal sphere, squash, sculpt, or stretch spheres based on personal connections with participant’s own body/states of illness or wellness. Read All SPARK! Select Thursdays | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM SPARK! at Rochester Art Center is a welcoming, art-centered program designed for people experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Read All Figure Drawing Select Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 6:00- 8:00 PM Reserve your spot for uninstructed Figure Drawing, a 2-hour session for artists (ages 18+) to practice the timeless tradition of sketching the human form. Read All Drop In Tours Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 PM Enjoy an in-person, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center and find out about the museum’s local history, stunning architectural design, and current exhibitions. Read All Digital Guide More Ways to Explore Want to preview our current and past exhibitions before your visit? You can download the free Bloomberg Connects app now to plan your trip and map out your unique experience! Read All The Creative Studio Fridays & Saturdays | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Step into the Creative Studio, where imagination runs wild and everyone becomes an artist. Whether you're 3 or 93, you'll find vibrant materials, playful prompts, and endless inspiration waiting just for you. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity! Read All Work of eARTh Teen Art Club @ Rochester Art Center Work of eARTh is a collective of teen artists, creatives, and activists working together to make an impact through community action in Rochester Minnesota. ALL MEETINGS ARE FREE! Read All Reception for Forms of Care Saturday, August 22 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM Join us for a public reception celebrating "Forms of Care: The Art of Representing the Body," co-curated by Zoe Cinel and LaVanda Mireles. This dynamic group exhibition brings together fifteen artists working across disciplines to explore how the human body is represented, and how care, consent, and connection can shape that process. Read All Each summer, the Art Center is proud to offer Total Arts Day Camp (TADC), where youth engage in creating their own artworks, learning from professional artists, and thinking about the world around them . Through a one week-long session, students build artist’s skills and confidence in the visual arts. Several sessions are offered each summer and provide flexible enrollment options for families with students going into grades 1-6. The final day of each session concludes with a showcase presented by the students for their families. TADC was initiated in 1971 by artist Judy Onofrio, and we are pleased to continue her legacy of learning and creativity for youth. To reserve the Art Center Grand Lobby for your private social event, learn more and contact us Here The Rochester Art Center is an accessible facility and participation by all people is encouraged. Individuals needing physical, visual, audio or other accommodations are encouraged to notify in advance at info@rochesterartcenter.org or by calling 507-722-2552. Regional artists are invited to apply to consign their artwork in the Rochester Art Center Gallery Shop. Contact Gallery Shop Manager, Joshua Robertson, with a statement of interest and photos of your artwork: jbrobertson@rochesterartcenter.org bottom of page