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SUMMARY:Art Start: Food as Art (14AW26)
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nTaught by: Lizz deSimone \nIn this class\, master composition\, shape\, color\, and what makes food art so enticing! We’ll take a trip to the gallery to look at the masters who have incorporated food in still lifes and sculptures\, and then we’ll head into the studio\, where we’ll set up appetizing still lifes with real food objects to create colorful and exciting artworks through observation. \nMaterials\nAll materials provided. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration for this program starts on Monday\, December 8\, at 10:00 am for MAG Members\, and Monday\, December 15\, at 10:00 am for Not-Yet-Members. Online registration ends on Thursday\, March 26\, at 2:00 pm. \nPrograms with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting. We will attempt to contact you via email to find an alternative program or to refund your registration fee. \nLearn more about classes in the Creative Workshop\, including information about parking and the refund and cancellation policies.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/art-start-food-as-art-14aw26/
LOCATION:Creative Workshop\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Art Start: Paint & Snack - Inspired by Paul Cezanne (24AW26)
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nTaught by: Bobby Padilla \nJoin us for a fun night of art-making and snacking in the Creative Workshop. Our expert instructor\, Bobby\, will guide you through painting your own version of Treetop Gaze\, a Paul Cezanne-inspired process. We will also provide a variety of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to fuel your creative energy. Come solo or in a group. No experience necessary and all materials provided. \nMaterials\nAll materials provided. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration for this program starts on Monday\, December 8\, at 10:00 am for MAG Members\, and Monday\, December 15\, at 10:00 am for Not-Yet-Members. Online registration ends on Wednesday\, March 25\, at 2:00 pm. \nPrograms with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting. We will attempt to contact you via email to find an alternative program or to refund your registration fee. \nLearn more about classes in the Creative Workshop\, including information about parking and the refund and cancellation policies.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/art-start-paint-snack-inspired-by-paul-cezanne-24aw26/
LOCATION:Creative Workshop\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Going for Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery. It is offered each Sunday at 1:30 pm and again at 3:00 pm. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission. \nOwned by the Eastman School of Music\, the fully restored Italian Baroque organ is the only full-size antique Italian organ in North America. The organ is the centerpiece of an installation that highlights more than 30 major Baroque-period paintings and sculptures.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/going-for-baroque-2/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T135500
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SUMMARY:Going for Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery. It is offered each Sunday at 1:30 pm and again at 3:00 pm. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission. \nOwned by the Eastman School of Music\, the fully restored Italian Baroque organ is the only full-size antique Italian organ in North America. The organ is the centerpiece of an installation that highlights more than 30 major Baroque-period paintings and sculptures.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/going-for-baroque/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
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SUMMARY:MAG Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent\, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection\, from ancient artifacts to artworks of our time. Join the conversation and ask questions as you explore the museum full of art created by local artists and people from many cultures and places around the globe. \nMAG Highlights Tours are FREE with museum admission and approximately one hour. Upon arrival\, please come to the Admissions Desk and let us know that you wish to join the tour. \nPublic tours are subject to docent availability.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/mag-highlights-tour-3/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172553Z
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SUMMARY:MAG Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent\, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection\, from ancient artifacts to artworks of our time. Join the conversation and ask questions as you explore the museum full of art created by local artists and people from many cultures and places around the globe. \nMAG Highlights Tours are FREE with museum admission and approximately one hour. Upon arrival\, please come to the Admissions Desk and let us know that you wish to join the tour. \nPublic tours are subject to docent availability.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/mag-highlights-tour-2/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:Third Thursday Concert: Eastman Organ Students in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Chan\, organ\nCharles Francis\, organ\nMitchell Miller\, organ\nAli Santos\, organ\nYuhe Su\, organ \nCome listen to organ students from the Eastman School of Music perform a concert of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century organ music! \nOn the third Thursday of each month\, from October through May\, the Eastman School of Music and the Memorial Art Gallery present varied concert programs by faculty and guest artists featuring Eastman’s Italian Baroque Organ. These Third Thursday Concerts are included with museum admission after 5:00 pm and are made possible by the Rippey Endowed Trust. \nAll concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early\, as seating is limited and available on a first-come basis.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/third-thursday-concert-mar2026/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T194500
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250421T140902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172539Z
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SUMMARY:MAG Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent\, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection\, from ancient artifacts to artworks of our time. Join the conversation and ask questions as you explore the museum full of art created by local artists and people from many cultures and places around the globe. \nMAG Highlights Tours are FREE with museum admission and approximately one hour. Upon arrival\, please come to the Admissions Desk and let us know that you wish to join the tour. \nPublic tours are subject to docent availability.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/mag-highlights-tour/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T210007Z
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SUMMARY:Art Start: Mandalas for Meditation (17AW26)
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nTaught by: Katie Jo Suddaby \nDiscover the ancient symbolism of the mandala in this Art Start with Katie Jo. Learn about the philosophy\, theology\, and psychology of making mandalas. Draw inspiration from stained glass windows and Islamic minaret ceilings. You’ll create dot painting and Tibetan sand mandalas in this workshop! \nMaterials\nAll materials provided. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration for this program starts on Monday\, December 8\, at 10:00 am for MAG Members\, and Monday\, December 15\, at 10:00 am for Not-Yet-Members. Online registration ends on Thursday\, March 19\, at 2:00 pm. \nPrograms with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting. We will attempt to contact you via email to find an alternative program or to refund your registration fee. \nLearn more about classes in the Creative Workshop\, including information about parking and the refund and cancellation policies.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/art-start-mandalas-for-meditation-17aw26/
LOCATION:Creative Workshop\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
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CREATED:20260115T143902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174612Z
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SUMMARY:The Phenomena of Fusion
DESCRIPTION:Get member tickets\nPhilip Rose creates one-of-a-kind sculptures and art using wood\, glass\, metal\, and other media. Much of his art is a unique blend of meticulous woodturning and captivating glasswork\, a fusion seldom seen in the art world. Come marvel at the mechanical finesse and profound beauty of the art of Philip Rose. \nJoin us at 10:30 am for coffee in the Vanden Brul Pavilion! The gallery doors will open at 11:00 am to provide access to the auditorium for the talk\, which will commence once all attendees have been seated. \n\nTo submit a request for ASL interpretation\, please email access@mag.rochester.edu at least two weeks before the event. \nTicket sales end on Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, at 12:00 pm. Ticket includes museum admission. \nFor questions about this event\, please email magcouncil@mag.rochester.edu. 
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/the-phenomena-of-fusion/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000
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SUMMARY:Art Start: Paint & Snack - Inspired by Winslow Homer (23AW26)
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nTaught by: Bobby Padilla \nJoin us for a fun night of art-making and snacking in the Creative Workshop. Our expert instructor\, Bobby\, will guide you through painting your own version of W.H. Fox Hunt\, a Winslow Homer-inspired process. We will also provide a variety of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to fuel your creative energy. Come solo or in a group. No experience necessary and all materials provided. \nMaterials\nAll materials provided. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration for this program starts on Monday\, December 8\, at 10:00 am for MAG Members\, and Monday\, December 15\, at 10:00 am for Not-Yet-Members. Online registration ends on Wednesday\, March 18\, at 2:00 pm. \nPrograms with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting. We will attempt to contact you via email to find an alternative program or to refund your registration fee. \nLearn more about classes in the Creative Workshop\, including information about parking and the refund and cancellation policies.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/art-start-paint-snack-inspired-by-winslow-homer-23aw26/
LOCATION:Creative Workshop\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
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CREATED:20260226T184942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T125330Z
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SUMMARY:Open MIC: Abstract Art
DESCRIPTION:Get Member Tickets\nJoin us for an exclusive member experience with MAG Staffers Adam Koneman and Lauren Tagliaferro and fellow MAG supporters for a facilitated exploration with select artworks. Our focus will be abstract art\, a topic that often elicits strong reactions. We’ll collaboratively observe and interpret MAG’s collection using Artful Thinking Routines—join us and discover the power of shared exploration through close looking! \n\nTo submit a request for ASL interpretation\, please email access@mag.rochester.edu at least two weeks before the program.  \nTicket sales end on Tuesday\, March 17\, at 11:00 am. Ticket includes museum admission. \nFor questions about this program\, please contact memberperks@mag.rochester.edu.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/open-mic-abstract-art-march18/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T152500
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SUMMARY:Going for Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery. It is offered each Sunday at 1:30 pm and again at 3:00 pm. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission. \nOwned by the Eastman School of Music\, the fully restored Italian Baroque organ is the only full-size antique Italian organ in North America. The organ is the centerpiece of an installation that highlights more than 30 major Baroque-period paintings and sculptures.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/going-for-baroque-2/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T135500
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
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SUMMARY:Going for Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery. It is offered each Sunday at 1:30 pm and again at 3:00 pm. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission. \nOwned by the Eastman School of Music\, the fully restored Italian Baroque organ is the only full-size antique Italian organ in North America. The organ is the centerpiece of an installation that highlights more than 30 major Baroque-period paintings and sculptures.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/going-for-baroque/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250421T143552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172606Z
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SUMMARY:MAG Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent\, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection\, from ancient artifacts to artworks of our time. Join the conversation and ask questions as you explore the museum full of art created by local artists and people from many cultures and places around the globe. \nMAG Highlights Tours are FREE with museum admission and approximately one hour. Upon arrival\, please come to the Admissions Desk and let us know that you wish to join the tour. \nPublic tours are subject to docent availability.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/mag-highlights-tour-3/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260108T160621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T212418Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Being Empress: Picturesque Servitude in the Court of Queen Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Get free tickets\nAt her home on the Isle of Wight\, Queen Victoria (1819–1901) fashioned a miniaturized and domesticated India over which she reigned as Empress. She commissioned a Durbar Room—an elaborate banquet hall—with a corridor filled with nearly one hundred paintings of Indian heads\, and further outfitted her home with at least twelve turbaned men who breathed life into her most outrageous imperial fantasies. While it was the invisibility of servants that was praised in Victorian society\, the Queen wanted her Indians to be as visible and legible as possible. \nJoin Dr. Siddhartha V. Shah\, John Wieland 1958 Director\, Mead Art Museum\, Amherst College\, as he examines the picturesque servitude performed by the Queen’s foreign attendants through a study of her photo albums housed in the Royal Collection. These images expose a centuries-old convention of using imported laborers to fulfill contrasting social and chromatic effects—Indians as decorative props\, arranged in a symbolic power play of light and dark\, domination and subordination. \nAbout the Speaker\nSiddhartha V. Shah joined Amherst College in 2022 as the John Wieland 1958 Director of the Mead Art Museum\, which delivers a dynamic global exhibition program that addresses some of today’s most urgent topics. Under his leadership\, the Mead was awarded accreditation through the American Alliance of Museums and became the first certified sensory-inclusive art museum in the region. \nBefore joining Amherst College\, Shah was Curator of South Asian Art as well as Director of Education and Civic Engagement at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem\, Massachusetts\, where he installed the museum’s renowned South Asian Art Galleries and curated several important exhibitions\, developed programs to support the social and emotional wellbeing of the museum’s audiences\, championed increased accessibility for visitors with invisible disabilities\, and launched a bilingual initiative to attend to the needs of Spanish-speaking visitors and English language learners. Prior to his work in art museums\, Shah had a sixteen-year career as an art consultant in a commercial gallery system\, gallery director\, and independent specialist in contemporary Hindu and Buddhist art of the Kathmandu Valley. \nHis academic and curatorial projects have been featured in publications ranging from The Times of India and India Today\, to The Wall Street Journal\, The New Yorker\, and Psychology Today. Learn more about Dr. Shah in his Amherst College faculty biography. \n\nTo submit a request for ASL interpretation\, please email access@mag.rochester.edu at least two weeks before the program. \nAdvance registration is required for this free event. This is a free-seating program—we encourage you to arrive by 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. Unclaimed seats may be released to walk-in guests. Online ticket sales end on Saturday\, March 14\, at 2:00 pm. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact Chiyo Ueyama at cueyama@mag.rochester.edu. \nThis program is part of the annual lecture series\, Bridging Continents: Exploring South Asian Art\, sponsored by the Dogra Art Foundation. \n 
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/the-importance-of-being-empress/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260112T160744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T160744Z
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SUMMARY:Especially for Educators: MAG’s Newest Acquisitions and Artful Thinking Routines
DESCRIPTION:Register\nExperience the power of close looking! Using strategies and tools that can be implemented in your classroom. We will examine some of MAG’s newest works in our permanent collection both on view and in art storage—a rare glimpse behind-the scenes! This workshop will highlight Artful Thinking Routines to collaboratively respond to a work of art with an emphasis on exploring viewpoints. This workshop will also include a creative activity guided by a Teaching Artist. \nParticipants will earn 2.5 CTLE credit hours upon completion. Light refreshments provided. (Same workshop will be offered on Wednesday\, March 11.) \n\n\nRegistration ends on Thursday\, March 12\, at 9:30 am. Registration includes museum admission. \n For questions about this program\, please email Academic Programs Coordinator Chelsea Anderson at canderson@mag.rochester.edu. \nThe Memorial Art Gallery’s School Programs are sponsored by Louis Valinoti\, an anonymous foundation\, Joseph Dimino\, ESL Charitable Foundation and two anonymous donors. Funding is also provided by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/especially-for-educators-mags-newest-acquisitions-march14/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260205T143044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T143044Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Connection!: 45+
DESCRIPTION:Get tickets\nWe invite you to spark something new — whether it’s a friendship\, a flirtation\, or just a fun night out. Join us for Make a Connection!\, an evening inspired by the art on view at the Memorial Art Gallery. \nThis event brings people together to discover unexpected common ground. Come ready to mix\, mingle\, and maybe meet someone who brings a little extra color to your canvas. \nWhat to Expect\n\nCash bar and complimentary light fare beginning at 6:00 pm\nQuickfire presentations from 6:30–7:15 pm\, where participants (or their loyal friends) take the mic for a 2 minute slideshow-style spotlight celebrating their best qualities (attendees can watch without participating)\nPost-presentation mingling throughout the museum’s galleries\, where the connections continue\n\nPresentations\nFeeling bold? Want to show off a friend or yourself? Promote yourself or your friends in a positive light with a 2 minute slideshow highlighting best features! \nDon’t have someone to present for you? Don’t worry—submit a slideshow and we’ll present it for you. \n\nYou must sign up in advance to reserve a spot as space is limited. Fill out our online form by Wednesday\, March 11\, at 5:00 pm.\nKeep it fun\, friendly\, and positive.\nFeel free to include images\, but make sure that they are appropriate (we have nudes in the museum – we don’t need to see yours).\nKeep it short and sweet—each presentation gets 2 minutes! See an example presentation.\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, please contact MAG Marketing & Engagement at jgasbarre@mag.rochester.edu. Registration ends on Friday\, March 13\, at 6:00 pm. Ticket includes this program and museum admission. \nTo submit a request for ASL interpretation\, please email access@mag.rochester.edu at least two weeks before the event.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/make-a-connection-march13/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20251125T181124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T212835Z
UID:10007192-1773424800-1773432000@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Art Start: Spin into the Weekend (7AW26)
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nTaught by: Christie Lundberg \nSpin\, shape\, and laugh your way through this two-hour beginner pottery workshop. Learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel—no experience needed! Come solo or with your favorite people and keep one bowl to decorate and make totally yours. Work will be ready two to three weeks following the class. \nMaterials\nAll materials provided. \nFor safety\, please wear closed-toe shoes\, have your long hair pulled back/up\, and keep your nails trimmed.\nWe will contact you via email when your work is ready in two to three weeks. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration for this program starts on Monday\, December 8\, at 10:00 am for MAG Members\, and Monday\, December 15\, at 10:00 am for Not-Yet-Members. Online registration ends on Friday\, March 13\, at 2:00 pm. \nPrograms with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting. We will attempt to contact you via email to find an alternative program or to refund your registration fee. \nLearn more about classes in the Creative Workshop\, including information about parking and the refund and cancellation policies.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/art-start-spin-into-the-weekend-7aw26/
LOCATION:Creative Workshop\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260205T185335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T201151Z
UID:10008552-1773421200-1773432000@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Landscapes and Leprechauns
DESCRIPTION:Plan your visit\nFind a bit o’luck with Landscapes and Leprechauns night at MAG with half-price admission from 5:00–8:00 pm! \nExplore rolling green landscapes in MAG’s collection with a curated tour from 6:00–7:00 pm*\, accompanied by the ethereal Irish music of flutist Sean Marron. Stop by the STORE @ MAG to search for Pot of Gold stickers on select merch for an additional 10% off! And no St. Patrick’s Day pre-celebration is complete without live music in our Vanden Brul Pavilion and lucky drink specials from Brown Hound Downtown like Luck of the Pear and Shamrock Heat. \n*Curated tour space is limited; meet at the Admissions Desk for it.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/landscapes-and-leprechauns/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260226T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T121831Z
UID:10009392-1773419400-1773423000@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Open MIC: Abstract Art
DESCRIPTION:Get Member Tickets\nJoin us for an exclusive member experience with MAG Staffers Adam Koneman and Lauren Tagliaferro and fellow MAG supporters for a facilitated exploration with select artworks. Our focus will be abstract art\, a topic that often elicits strong reactions. We’ll collaboratively observe and interpret MAG’s collection using Artful Thinking Routines—join us and discover the power of shared exploration through close looking! \n\nTo submit a request for ASL interpretation\, please email access@mag.rochester.edu at least two weeks before the program.  \nTicket sales end on Thursday\, March 12\, at 4:30 pm. Ticket includes museum admission. \nFor questions about this program\, please contact memberperks@mag.rochester.edu.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/open-mic-abstract-art-march13/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250421T143348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172553Z
UID:10006122-1773400500-1773404100@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:MAG Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent\, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection\, from ancient artifacts to artworks of our time. Join the conversation and ask questions as you explore the museum full of art created by local artists and people from many cultures and places around the globe. \nMAG Highlights Tours are FREE with museum admission and approximately one hour. Upon arrival\, please come to the Admissions Desk and let us know that you wish to join the tour. \nPublic tours are subject to docent availability.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/mag-highlights-tour-2/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T194500
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250421T140902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172539Z
UID:10005542-1773341100-1773344700@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:MAG Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent\, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection\, from ancient artifacts to artworks of our time. Join the conversation and ask questions as you explore the museum full of art created by local artists and people from many cultures and places around the globe. \nMAG Highlights Tours are FREE with museum admission and approximately one hour. Upon arrival\, please come to the Admissions Desk and let us know that you wish to join the tour. \nPublic tours are subject to docent availability.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/mag-highlights-tour/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260210T152702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T125207Z
UID:10008572-1773338400-1773342000@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:The Decorated Sex DeTOUR: Women\, Gender & Fashion of the 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:Register\nWhat does it mean to dress “like a woman” and what does that look like? How do race\, class\, and occupation change the expectations around the visual representation of womanhood\, both in historic fashion and in art? Join Fashion Historian Brandon W. Brooks for a fascinating Fashion & Art DeTOUR\, where he will pair fashion history with select pieces from the MAG’s fine art collections.   \n\nTo submit a request for ASL interpretation\, please email access@mag.rochester.edu at least two weeks before the tour. \nFor questions about this event\, please contact MAG Engagement Manager Jessica Gasbarre at jgasbarre@mag.rochester.edu. Ticket sales end on Thursday\, March 12\, at 6:15 pm. Ticket includes DeTOUR℠ and museum admission. \nBrought to you by MAGsocial.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/the-decorated-sex-detour/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260123T161220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T135721Z
UID:10007832-1773252000-1773262800@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Art Start: Paint & Snack - Inspired by Picasso (20AW26)
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\nTaught by: Bobby Padilla \nJoin us for a fun night of art-making and snacking in the Creative Workshop. Our expert instructor\, Bobby\, will guide you through painting your own version of Cubist Wine Bottles\, a Pablo Picasso-inspired process. We will also provide a variety of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to fuel your creative energy. Come solo or in a group. No experience necessary and all materials provided. \nMaterials\nAll materials provided. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration for this program starts on Monday\, December 8\, at 10:00 am for MAG Members\, and Monday\, December 15\, at 10:00 am for Not-Yet-Members. Online registration ends on Wednesday\, March 11\, at 2:00 pm. \nPrograms with inadequate enrollment are cancelled one week before the first meeting. We will attempt to contact you via email to find an alternative program or to refund your registration fee. \nLearn more about classes in the Creative Workshop\, including information about parking and the refund and cancellation policies.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/art-start-paint-snack-inspired-by-picasso-20aw26/
LOCATION:Creative Workshop\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20260112T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T160555Z
UID:10007712-1773246600-1773255600@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Especially for Educators: MAG’s Newest Acquisitions and Artful Thinking Routines
DESCRIPTION:Register\nExperience the power of close looking! Using strategies and tools that can be implemented in your classroom. We will examine some of MAG’s newest works in our permanent collection both on view and in art storage—a rare glimpse behind-the scenes! This workshop will highlight Artful Thinking Routines to collaboratively respond to a work of art with an emphasis on exploring viewpoints. This workshop will also include a creative activity guided by a Teaching Artist. \nParticipants will earn 2.5 CTLE credit hours upon completion. Light refreshments provided. (Same workshop will be offered on Saturday\, March 14.) \n\n\nRegistration ends on Monday\, March 9\, at 4:30 pm. Registration includes museum admission. \n For questions about this program\, please email Academic Programs Coordinator Chelsea Anderson at canderson@mag.rochester.edu. \nThe Memorial Art Gallery’s School Programs are sponsored by Louis Valinoti\, an anonymous foundation\, Joseph Dimino\, ESL Charitable Foundation and two anonymous donors. Funding is also provided by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/especially-for-educators-mags-newest-acquisitions-march11/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T152500
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250421T144420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T130231Z
UID:10007992-1772982000-1772983500@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Going for Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery. It is offered each Sunday at 1:30 pm and again at 3:00 pm. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission. \nOwned by the Eastman School of Music\, the fully restored Italian Baroque organ is the only full-size antique Italian organ in North America. The organ is the centerpiece of an installation that highlights more than 30 major Baroque-period paintings and sculptures.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/going-for-baroque-2/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T135500
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250421T144208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T130246Z
UID:10008302-1772976600-1772978100@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Going for Baroque
DESCRIPTION:Going for Baroque is a weekly series of mini-recitals at the Memorial Art Gallery. It is offered each Sunday at 1:30 pm and again at 3:00 pm. It offers the opportunity for students from the Eastman School of Music to perform alongside professional musicians on the Italian Baroque organ on the second floor of the museum. The 25-minute mini-recital is included with museum admission. \nOwned by the Eastman School of Music\, the fully restored Italian Baroque organ is the only full-size antique Italian organ in North America. The organ is the centerpiece of an installation that highlights more than 30 major Baroque-period paintings and sculptures.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/going-for-baroque/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250421T143552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172606Z
UID:10005822-1772973000-1772976600@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:MAG Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for a guided tour—no reservations needed! Led by an experienced volunteer docent\, you will see highlights of MAG’s collection\, from ancient artifacts to artworks of our time. Join the conversation and ask questions as you explore the museum full of art created by local artists and people from many cultures and places around the globe. \nMAG Highlights Tours are FREE with museum admission and approximately one hour. Upon arrival\, please come to the Admissions Desk and let us know that you wish to join the tour. \nPublic tours are subject to docent availability.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/mag-highlights-tour-3/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T124239
CREATED:20250919T143157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134352Z
UID:10005142-1772884800-1772892000@mag.rochester.edu
SUMMARY:Museum Makers
DESCRIPTION:Make something new at the museum! Drop in for a special guided craft\, play at artmaking and toy stations\, browse beautiful books\, explore the art of tarot\, and more! Free for all ages; no museum ticket required. Hosted by MAG’s own Charlotte Whitney Allen Library and Creative Workshop.
URL:https://mag.rochester.edu/event/museum-makers-25-26/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Memorial Art Gallery\, 500 University Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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