Below is a selection of press releases about Memorial Art Gallery exhibitions and programs. Members of the media who would like additional information or publication-quality images should contact the public relations office.
We will gladly offer access to the museum to support press work related to MAG and its collections, please contact MAG’s Director of Marketing & Engagement to coordinate admission.
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MAG’s Fine Craft Show Featuring Work by Nationally Acclaimed Artists
For two-plus decades, MAG Council’s Fine Craft Show & Sale has featured one-of-a-kind, limited-edition work by master craft artists who regularly participate in the nation’s most prestigious shows, including ceramics, […]
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Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day at MAG!
MAG invites you to Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day on Sunday, October 6, from 12-5 pm. Enjoy free museum admission, community and cultural tables, live dances and music, performances, and presentations […]
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Inaugural Ann and Irving Norry Curator of Contemporary Art Named at MAG
The Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Rochester announces the appointment of Timothy Peterson as the inaugural Ann and Irving Norry Curator of Contemporary Art, effective September 16, 2024. […]
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2024 Merit Awards Announced at M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival
Three artists were honored as Merit Award winners, including the Exceptional First-Time Clothesline Art Festival Exhibitor, at the Annual M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival, held September 7th and 8th at […]
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Discover Your Drawing at MAG
Opening this September in the Docent Gallery, Drawing as Discovery: 500 Years of Drawings and Watercolors from MAG’s Permanent Collection will showcase over 100 stellar works selected from the museum’s […]
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Free School Tours at MAG
The Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester is excited to announce that for the 2024-2025 school year, School Tours for PreK-12th grades and Especially for Educators professional development […]
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68th M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival Artists Announced!
Artists from across the United States were invited to apply for the 68th annual M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival. The juried fine arts festival showcases more than 300 artists, Rochester’s […]
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New Acquisitions: Contemporary Indigenous Artists at MAG
With five recent acquisitions, MAG continues to move forward in its efforts to build a collection that better reflects our community. Sarah Jesse, the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark […]
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VIP Pass Now Available for MAG!
Want to visit MAG for free? Starting July 1, you can “check out” MAG at participating branches through the Monroe County Library System using the VIP (Very Important Places) Pass […]
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Pride Celebration Day at Memorial Art Gallery
Join the Memorial Art Gallery for our LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration Day. This annual celebration of acceptance, community, diversity, learning, and love is on Thursday, July 11, from 5 to 9 pm. […]