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City of Rochester, New York @cityofrochester.bsky.social · 23d

It is Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Rochester and Monroe County!

Join us for events all month long, from Sunday markets at the International Plaza to film nights at the Dryden Theatre and a community celebration at the Memorial Art Gallery.

Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/HispanicHeritage

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hey art media - looking to cover spooky season arts events? Let’s talk about Museum of the Dead at the Memorial Art Gallery, it’s turning 10 this year! mag.rochester.edu/event/motd-2...

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New York Almanack @newyorkalmanack.bsky.social · Jul 15

Set against the backdrop of a recent listing as one of USA Today’s “10 Best Art Museums in the US,” the Clothesline Art Festival returns to the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) in Rochester, NY, on September 6–7, 2025.

Rochester's 68th Clothesline Art Festival Set for September - New York Almanack

Now in its 68th year, Clothesline Art Festival in Rochester stands as one of the longest continuously running juried art festivals in the country.

www.newyorkalmanack.com

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Jul 9

One of the longest-running art festivals on the east coast returns Sept 6–7: Clothesline Art Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery!

300+ artists, music, activities, and free museum admission—at one of USA Today’s “10 Best Art Museums in the US.”

🔗: mag.rochester.edu/clothesline/

M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival | Memorial Art Gallery

Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery.

mag.rochester.edu

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Jun 25

The 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes exhibition opens on Saturday, June 28, at MAG! Here's a sneak peek at one of the jaw-dropping contemporary works on view. 🦈

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: Media are invited to join us for the exhibition opening + artist awards on Friday night - drop me a message for details!

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Jun 17

Visual Story Opportunity: Live Painting in the Galleries at MAG

Watch teaching artist Sarah Hart copy a 19th-c. Dutch masterwork in the galleries on Thursdays (6/26–7/31). A rare look at process, tradition, and technique. Media opps available!

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Jun 11

News! The Memorial Art Gallery has acquired “Birch Tree beside a Woodland Path” (1870) by Julie Hart Beers, the first by the artist in its collection—spotlighting women of the Hudson River School. Ask me about it to learn more!

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Jun 6

🗞️: For Immediate Release: Memorial Art Gallery Announces the Opening of the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition

mag.rochester.edu/press-releas...

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · May 27

Covering the Greek Festival in Rochester NY this weekend? 🇬🇷 As you spotlight the festival happenings, consider suggesting
to your readers a stop at MAG to see striking examples of Greek art on view! Just a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk, supplement the festivities with fascinating art history.

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · May 23

Have you stopped by the Memorial Art Gallery to see the newly re-installed contemporary art galleries? New acquisitions, works not seen in years, and pieces from the permanent collection never on view before - stop by to explore! 👀

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · May 23

That is amazing!! And yes - Cutler Union is now integrated, connected to the 1913 museum building by the pavilion

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · May 23

Good question - we’ve got a combination of architectural styles at work! Early Renaissance (1913 museum building), gothic (Cutler Union / clock tower building) and modern (Vanden Brul Pavilion that connects them).

We have a MAG architecture walking tour on 6/12! mag.rochester.edu/event/outdoo...

Outdoor Architecture DeTOUR | Memorial Art Gallery

Did you know the Memorial Art Gallery sits on what was once the Prince Street Campus of the University of Rochester? This special outdoor DeTOUR explores the rich architectural history […]

mag.rochester.edu

Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · May 22

🗞️ "MAG offers free admission on Saturday" via @news10nbc.bsky.social

www.whec.com/local/roches...

Rochester MAG offers free admission on Saturday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Looking for some indoor fun this Saturday? The Rochester Memorial Art Gallery is offering free admission. Offering over 5,000 of history, the MAG opens its doors for free in honor of...

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · May 21

🗞️ Annual Art & Treasures Sale Returns June 6–8 at the Memorial Art Gallery (for immediate release)

mag.rochester.edu/press-releas...

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News10NBC @news10nbc.bsky.social · May 18

The Memorial Art Gallery hosted an Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day Sunday afternoon.

MAG hosts afternoon of performances, art to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Memorial Art Gallery hosted an Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day Sunday afternoon.The event featured music, art, culture, and community activities. Visitors of all ages enjoyed performances, presentations, and hands-on activities that highlighted and celebrated Asian Pacific heritage.Admission to the museum was free for this special event.For more special events at […]

www.whec.com

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Lauren Theisen @laurentheisen.bsky.social · May 21

The Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester is a very cool place: defector.com/helen-franke...

Helen Frankenthaler Is A Reason To Go To Rochester | Defector

Thank god my Amtrak was only 20 minutes late. I arrived in Rochester on Friday afternoon ahead of a top-secret non-Defector work mission, and my train stopped just in time for me to hustle over to the...

defector.com

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · May 14

🗞️ “ANNOUNCING THE ARTISTS FOR THE 69TH ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES EXHIBITION AT THE MEMORIAL ART GALLERY” by Life in the Finger Lakes magazine

www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com/announcing-t...

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 Weste...

www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com

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Hyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · May 14

Seventy-one congressional Democrats are calling for an investigation into the impact of President Trump’s March executive order targeting so-called “improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology” in the Smithsonian Institution.

Congress Members Demand Investigation Into Trump's Smithsonian Mandate

House Democrats say the president’s executive order targeting “race-centered ideology” jeopardizes the institution’s independence.

hyperallergic.com

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Rochester LGBTQ+ Together @roclgbtqtogether.bsky.social · May 10

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us today for our May Pop-Up Day at the Art Gallery at Memorial Art Gallery! We hope to see you on the 2nd Saturday of next month for Pop-Up Pride Day at the Zoo at Seneca Park Zoo!
🌈🎨⛲️🪑🏺⚔️🛡️⚰️🖼️🛋️🎟️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
#PopUpPrideRoc #PopUpPrideTogether

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Apr 24

"Clothesline Festival returns with a new $5,000 award. Here's what local artists need to know" via the Democrat & Chronicle: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2...

Clothesline Festival returns with a new $5,000 award. Here's what local artists need to know

The Clothesline Art Festival returns to the Memorial Art Gallery with 300+ artists, a $5,000 award, and discounted memberships. Tickets on sale in August.

www.democratandchronicle.com

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Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Apr 23

And yes I’ve sent to a few contacts at @hyperallergic.com like @surrhealism.bsky.social and @mayapontone.bsky.social!

Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Apr 23

I’m sure we can dig to more about her!!

Paige Engard @paigeengard.bsky.social · Apr 22

Have you ever seen this portrait by George Bellows before? Probably not! Recently acquired by the Memorial Art Gallery, “Gladys Findlay” (1905) is largely previously unseen and represents the artist’s early career as a student in NY. Want to cover this story? Email me at [email protected]!

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News10NBC @news10nbc.bsky.social · Apr 15

Throughout the April break from school, the Memorial Art Gallery, (MAG) is offering free admission for kids 18 and under.

MAG offering free admission during April break for kids 18 and under

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Throughout the April break from school, the Memorial Art Gallery, (MAG) is offering free admission for kids 18 and under. Through April 16 until the 20, kids 18 and under will be able to access MAG for free with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. Also included in the general admission […]

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The Art Newspaper @theartnewspaper.bsky.social · Mar 31

Trump aims to remove ‘improper ideology’ from Smithsonian with new executive order

Vice President JD Vance will oversee the removal of “divisive, race-centered ideology” and deny funding to exhibitions that “degrade shared American values”

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