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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Regional Artists Honored in MAG’s 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) announced the recipients of several prestigious artist awards during the opening of the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition on Friday, June 27. The Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition […]
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New exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery illuminates political artist William Gropper’s critical eye
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to announce the opening of William Gropper: Truth, Beauty, Justice, Humor. This exhibition will be on view in the Lockhart Gallery from July […]
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Memorial Art Gallery Announces the Opening of the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) once again proudly presents Rochester’s longest-running juried showcase of art by regional artists this summer. The 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition premiers with an exclusive Members […]
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Annual Art & Treasures Sale Returns June 6–8 at the Memorial Art Gallery
The MAG Council of The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is excited to announce the return of the Art & Treasures Sale, a highly anticipated annual fundraiser taking place June 6–8, […]
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Announcing the Artists for the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is proud to announce 90 artists selected for the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition (RFLX), Rochester’s longest-running juried showcase of work by artists from Western and […]
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Hiraki Sawa: /home now on view at MAG
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to present Hiraki Sawa: /home, a video installation by internationally acclaimed artist Hiraki Sawa, on view now through September 21, 2025, in the […]
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Artist G. Peter Jemison to Receive 2024 Lillian Fairchild Award at Memorial Art Gallery
The University of Rochester’s Department of English, in collaboration with the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), is proud to announce that artist G. Peter Jemison has been selected as the recipient […]
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Save the dates: 2025 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery with a Major New Award for Regional Artists
The 2025 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival will take place on September 6 and 7, bringing a vibrant celebration of art to the Rochester community. As the Memorial Art Gallery’s […]
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Memorial Art Gallery draws over 800 submissions for 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition, names Timothy Peterson as Juror
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) proudly announces the recent appointment of Timothy Peterson as the inaugural Ann and Irving Norry Curator of Contemporary Art. This prestigious position was established through […]
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Dr. Vikram Dogra and the Dogra Art Foundation Champion South Asian Art at Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to celebrate and expand access to South Asian art through innovative collaborations, commissions, and educational programming, with the generous support of Dr. Vikram […]