NEWSLETTER
Rochester, NY (June 3, 2025) — 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 Opening Party on Friday, June 27, and will be open to the public from Saturday, June 28, through Sunday, October 5. More information about the exhibition show can be found here.
2025 Accepted Artists
This year’s exhibition features works by ninety artists working across a range of media, showcasing the talent of the region’s vibrant creative community. Timothy Peterson (MAG’s inaugural Ann and Irving Norry Curator of Contemporary Art) served as the juror. Past exhibitions included notable artists whose works are now in MAG’s collection, including Hilda Altschule, Colleen Browning, Kathy Calderwood, Wendell Castle, Hans Christensen, Nancy Jurs, Albert Paley, Honoré Sharrer, Bill Stewart, and Fritz Trautman.
Find the list of exhibiting artists here.
Exclusive Preview: Members Opening Party on Friday, June 27
MAG members are invited to an exclusive first look at the 69th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition during an evening of art, music, and community. The celebration will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres, DJ entertainment, and cash bars. Members will also enjoy early access to shop regional artwork in THE STORE @ MAG, with a 10% off discount. Registration is required to attend. Not yet a member? Join today to unlock access to register for this special preview.
For a full list of exhibition sponsors, click here.
About the Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery showcases art from antiquity to the present day, including the outdoor public Centennial Sculpture Park. In addition to its permanent collection, MAG offers a year-round schedule of special exhibitions, lectures, concerts, tours, after-hours social events, and family activities. Learn more about the Memorial Art Gallery here.
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm, Thursdays & Second Fridays, 11:00 am–8:00 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
General admission: $20; senior citizens, $18; college students with ID and children 6–18, $9. Always free to members, University of Rochester faculty, staff, students, and children five and under. Half-price general admission on Thursdays 5:00–8:00 pm is made possible by Monroe County. Discounted admission tickets are available when purchasing online. For more information, call 585.276.8900 or visit mag.rochester.edu
Press contact: Paige Engard, Marketing & PR Specialist: 585.474.7695 / pengard@mag.rochester.edu
Photo: Seville Oranges, Pauline Wegman, Oil on Canvas (2025)
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