We celebrated the park's expansion on Sunday & had many join us for free museum admission, yoga, art projects, lawn games, & more! If you did not get the opportunity to celebrate with us, please know we are open to all to come and stroll through! bit.ly/3WSNtjT
Now on view!
Beyond Beauty features artwork from MAG’s
permanent collection in which artists have purposefully chosen subjects and styles that go beyond traditional associations between art and beauty to express their vision, and communicate powerful messages to the viewer.
It's #MAGThursday
Come enjoy:
🎟Half-priced admission after 5 pm
🛍️at @storeatmag
🥙@BrownHoundROC
😍Check out the expanded Centennial Park
📚Visit our library, open until 7 pm 📚
Two Musicians
1630-1635
Bernardo Strozzi
This scene of a lute player & violinist illustrates many qualities of Baroque art. Both musicians look out from the painting, their eye contact & lively expressions establishing a sympathetic psychological relationship w/ the viewer.
Did you know that observing art can sharpen your skills as a health care provider? 🎨 Our Class of August 2023 bachelor's students recently learned this lesson by participating in "Art and Observation" at @MAG_Rochester to enhance their observation and communication skills.
ALT Group photo of UR Nursing accelerated bachelor's students in the front entrance of the Memorial Art Gallery, with a black and gold sculpture behind them.
Membership includes free admission for the member & one guest, half-price admission for additional guests, invites to members-only events, a 10% discount at the Creative Workshop, The STORE, & Brown Hound Downtown, ARTiculate mag, and more! bit.ly/3Jacamt
Not only are there beautiful art and treasures on the MAG grounds, but some are clothing-optional and gesturing for you to go inside our building today.
Why? We have the final day of the Art & Treasures sale! It is our discount day, and 50% off most items!
When the sky has cleared up, we are ready for you to come and walk around the grounds of our Centennial Sculpture Park. We have added loads of new sculptures, and here is a guide to help you out! bit.ly/mag_csp_guide
Learn more about MAG's temporary exhibitions & permanent collections on a Docent-led tour! These are included w/ museum admission & take place every TH @ 6:45 pm. Like tonight!
Let the Admission Desk know if you want to join a tour upon arrival next Thursday! #comeseeaboutmag
Yesterday I attended the ribbon cutting for the MAG’s Centennial Sculpture Garden. The amazing centerpiece is a wall created by artist Rashid Johnson, featuring non-raced, nongendered faces to represent everyone and anyone.
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Happy tenth anniversary to the Centennial Sculpture Park @MAG_Rochester! 🎉
The museum hosted a celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday marking the expansion of the park and the establishment of a $1.2M endowment that will provide care for the park in perpetuity. #ROC
ALT A group of party-goers outside in the Memorial Art Gallery's Centennial Sculpture Park
ALT Three people walk along a wall of art in the Centennial Sculpture Park
ALT people gather in the Centennial Sculpture Park
SNEAK PEEK OF OUR NEW CENTENNIAL SCULPTURE PARK EXPANSION!!!
Join us on tomorrow from 12-4 to celebrate and learn about our new works of art!🤩
Visit our website for more info and to register for free tickets: mag.rochester.edu/events/cel…
In 1914, MAG hosted its 1st Rochester Art Club Exhibition; the annual show continued for 3 decades & grew in size. It changed to ROC-FLX Exhibition in 1938 & expanded to RAC artists in 19 counties of WNY. It occurs every 2 years & now serves a 27-counties. bit.ly/3MZ0ZiI
SNEAK PEEK OF OUR NEW CENTENNIAL SCULPTURE PARK EXPANSION!!!
Join us on June 4 to celebrate and learn about our new works of art like Rashid Johnson's "Broken Pavilion" seen here🤩
Visit our website for more info about our June 4 celebration: mag.rochester.edu/events/cel…
See the Eastman Theater as you’ve never seen it before. Explore the history & art of one of Upstate NY’s most beloved concert halls and Jazz Fest’s most sought-after venues w/ renowned Professor Emeritus of Piano & @eastmanschool Historian, Vincent Lenti. bit.ly/43lCL7S
It's #MAGThursday
Come enjoy:
🎟Half-priced admission after 5 pm
🛍️at @storeatmag
🥙 from @BrownHoundROC
🤩Check out the 68th Rochester-Finger Lakes exhibition
📚Visit our library, open until 7 pm
Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition (RFLX), a long-running showcase for artists from western and central New York, is now on view through August 6, 2023.
See it during our open hours Wed-Sun from 11 am-5 pm and Thurs from 11 am-9 pm.
Blue Star Museums offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel & their families, including National Guard & Reserve.
Stop in at the MAG Admission Desk & present a valid military I.D. to redeem free admission now-Sept 4!
Thank you for your service!