Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) will host an in-person preview for its annual 6x6 Pics fundraiser, in a major change from previous years.The fundrais
Rochester s art scene is about to get more lively.
The Rochester Contemporary Art Center s (RoCo) 6x6 annual fundraising event is back this year, featuring thousands of artists from around the world whose works will be installed in the Main Gallery for the first time since the pandemic forced the event to go solely virtual last year. We’re so excited and feel so good to be opening back up to the public. This event draws in people from all walks of life, and there’s always something for everyone, said Bleu Cease, RoCo executive director and curator.
The show is made up of over 4,000 original 6-by-6-inch art squares made and donated to RoCo by thousands of professional and amateur artists. All of the artworks will be exhibited and available for purchase for $20 each.
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This year, Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) has four different programs that look back on the year that was 2020.
“Last Year on Earth,” a juried exhibition, is on view in RoCo’s main gallery. “Last Year on Earth” marks the first year after COVID-19 irreversibly changed life as we know it. RoCo said in a statement that “Last Year on Earth” “(provides) the community with a space to reflect on both our collective and private experiences over the last twelve months.” Judged by Tanvi Asher, Kelly Cheatle and Alexa Guzmán, the “Last Year on Earth” exhibition at RoCo is made of 90 selected pieces, out of hundreds that the jurors reviewed.