Free Family Day

Sunday, January 26 | 11 AM - 4 PM

Join us for a day of creativity and fun at Rochester Art Center’s FREE Family Day! Celebrate Modern Art & Design with activities and a special performance in the galleries. Bring your friends, family, and curiosity for an unforgettable experience!

Event Highlights

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Art Activities in the Grand Lobby

Get hands-on with engaging art projects inspired by modern design. Perfect for all ages and skill levels!

1:00 PM | Artist Spotlight Tour: Maggie Panetta

How does a local contemporary artist respond to iconic modern design? Just ask Maggie Panetta, creator of the mini-golf hole inspired by Eileen Gray’s famous Bibendum chair. Her playful, clever design was selected by a jury to be featured in the exhibition Mini Golf & Chairs. At 1:00 on Free Family Day, Panetta will share details about her creative process and answer questions related to her work. Tour lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes ONE FREE attempt at a hole-in-one on Panetta’s course.

2:00 PM | Storytime Tour 

Hosted by Rochester Public Library, Storytime Tours unlock the imagination by making connections between modern art and children’s literature. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes.

3:00 PM | Dance Performance by HIJACK

Experience the unique choreography of HIJACK, the Minneapolis-based duo of Kristin Van Loon and Arwen Wilder. Known for their dynamic and thought-provoking dances, HIJACK’s performances embrace juxtaposition, inviting audiences to explore how unlikely elements can co-exist.

Mini Golf  | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | $5 Per Play

As a bonus experience, visitors of all ages are invited to play mini golf in the galleries featuring five artist-designed mini golf holes inspired by modern chairs. The cost to play one round is $5 per person and passes can be purchased at the front desk.

Details

• Location: Rochester Art Center, Grand Lobby & Galleries

• Admission: FREE for all visitors

• What to Bring: Your creativity and curiosity

• Refreshments: Available throughout the day

Accessibility

Rochester Art Center strives to be welcoming and accessible for all people. Guests are encouraged to arrive fragrance free. All spaces are wheelchair and stroller accessible. The building has an elevator and three flights of stairs. Personal care assistants are invited to view the galleries with their companion free of charge. Service animals are welcomed. There are two all gender restrooms located on the second floor. Diverse seating options are available in the galleries and during programs. A designated quiet space will be available on the 3rd floor. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event: info@rochesterartcenter.org or 507-722-2552

Looking ahead, mark your calendar with more upcoming FREE Family Days in 2025 at Rochester Art Center:

• Sunday, February 23

• Sunday, March 30

• Sunday, April 27