August 15–October 17, 2021
Pre-purchase your museum tickets HERE
Every two years, Rochester’s oldest and longest-running juried exhibition showcases new work in all media by emerging and established artists from a 27-county region of western and central New York State. Since only a small percentage of works submitted are chosen, Rochester-Finger Lakes remains a prestigious showcase for regional artists. Past award winners, many of whom have gone on to establish national reputations, include Kathy Armstrong, Kathy Calderwood, Wendell Castle, Hans Christensen, Ani Hoover, Nancy Jurs, Albert Paley, Honoré Sharrer, and Bill Stewart.
MAG is pleased to announce that this year’s entries were selected by Amanda Chestnut, a curator, artist, educator, and arts advocate living in Rochester. An image-based artist known for their photography, Chestnut has exhibited their work throughout New York State. They hold an MFA in Visual Studies from Visual Studies Workshop through The College at Brockport, SUNY.
In 2021, artists are eligible for six cash prizes totaling more than $5,000. The first five have been announced at the members’ exhibition opening celebration, the Harris Popular Vote Award will be announced on September 1.
Awards
Harris Popular Vote Award, given in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Manville S. Harris to the artist whose work receives the most votes from visitors during the first two weeks of the exhibition ($500). Congratulations to Emily Glass for her work The Grand Old Dandelions. A must-see in person at MAG.
Several Rochester-Finger Lakes artists have their work available for sale in THE STORE @ MAG. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy new work in all media by emerging and established artists in the greater Rochester area.
READ: Artists from WNY, CNY have their work showcased at the Memorial Art Gallery ~ Democrat and Chronicle
67th Rochester-Finger Lakes Opening Day Presentation
Sunday, August 15 | 2 pm | SOLD OUT
Every two years, Rochester’s oldest and longest-running juried exhibition showcases the talents of emerging and established artists from a 27-county region. Join us on the exhibition’s opening day for a brief presentation from this year’s juror, curator, artist, educator, and arts advocate Amanda Chestnut, as they discuss their process and criteria for selecting the 113 works on view, featuring a variety of mediums, styles, and subject matter.
This presentation will be immediately followed by announcing the five juror’s cash prize awards and the opportunity to cast your vote for the Harris Popular Vote Award that will be announced on September 1.
Your ticket includes museum admission.
Part One: 67th Rochester-Finger Lakes Artist Talks
Thursday, September 16 | 6-8 pm | $20 TICKETS
Join us in person for the first part of our 67th Rochester-Finger Lakes Artist Talks! From 6 to 7 pm, enjoy a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres catered by Brown Hound Downtown. At 7 pm, learn about the creative processes of three featured artists in MAG’s 67th Rochester-Finger Lakes. Presenting at this artist talk will be Corinne Spencer, Michael Darcy, and Tammy Renée Brackett.
Your ticket includes museum admission.
Part Two: 67th Rochester-Finger Lakes Artist Talks
Thursday, October 7, 6-8 pm | $20 TICKETS
Join us in person for the second part of our 67th Rochester-Finger Lakes Artist Talks! From 6 to 7 pm, enjoy a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres catered by Brown Hound Downtown. At 7 pm, learn about the creative processes of three featured artists in MAG’s 67th Rochester-Finger Lakes. Presenting at this artist talk will be Fabiano Sarra, Jennifer Hecker, and W. Michelle Harris.
Your ticket includes museum admission.
read the press release | View the 66th ROC-FLX award winners
Sponsored by the Gallery Council of the Memorial Art Gallery, the Rubens Family Foundation, and the Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Gouvernet Arts Fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation, Chris and Mike Haefner, Dr. Karal Ann Marling, Pamela Miller Ness and Paul Marc Ness, James and Marguerite Quinn, and an anonymous donor.
The exhibition is also made possible by the John D. Greene Endowment for Contemporary Exhibitions, the Thomas and Marion Hawks Memorial Fund, the Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Fund, and the Nancy R. Turner Fund for Special Exhibitions.
