Memorial Art Gallery situated in the heart of Rochester is a museum exhibiting everything from age-old relics to contemporary art created by popular artists from across the globe. With over 12,000 works of art and other exhibits, this unique museum is home to one of the most diverse collections in the country. The two floors of this museum feature various fascinating galleries like Arts of Africa, Oceania & America, Helen H. Berkeley Gallery of Ancient Arts and many others that are full of interesting exhibits from the medieval, as well as, modern era. Do not forget to visit the sculpture park featuring an excellent collection of sculptures from different eras, made by different sculptors from across the globe. Apart from the permanent collection, Memorial Art Gallery plays host to a wide range of temporary exhibitions, lectures, talks and other events throughout the year.
Rochester Contemporary Art Center situated in the popular East Avenue is a haven for all the artists and fans of art in the city. In its splendid and spacious galleries, this art museum provides the ideal meeting place for artists and art lovers encouraging the exchange of ideas and culture. Rochester Contemporary Art Center features different curated, as well as, non-curated galleries wherein novice and established artists display their work for the people to see. The annual 6x6 exhibition featuring artworks sent by people from across the world in a 6x6 square inch canvas is a huge hit amongst art lovers in the city and is visited by people in large numbers. This museum is a not-for-profit organization that depends on generous public donations to survive and continue its work towards making the art scene in the city better. The members of this museum include some famous artists, celebrities and renowned personalities that gather once a year during the annual member's exhibition.
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