May – august, 2013 - Rochester Art Center

May – August, 2013

FROM THE DIRECTORSpring has arrived in Rochester and with summer fast approaching, there is a lot tosee and do at the Rochester Art Center (RAC). Working with local Rochester schoolchildren, Minneapolis-based artist Katie Hargrave offers multiple ways to contemplatethe visual iconography behind the Minnesota state flag in her exhibition How to FoldL’Étoile Du Nord as part of our 3rd Floor Emerging Artist Series. We proudly concludeour second season of RAC 2 Exhibition Series for local artists with a thoughtful andplayful sculptural installation by Rochester-based artist Nicole Havekost.Our summer will be animated, as our thematic group exhibition The Protagonist:Animation and Narrative considers narrative storytelling in animated short films andvideo through the work of six internationally recognized artists. The protagonist is alsoexplored in painting, drawing, sculpture, puppetry, photography, and film. I encourageyou to spend plenty of time viewing the many current issues presented through livelymoving images.We are delighted to present our 2013 Wells Fargo Atrium Series with a beautiful airy installation by Uppsala,Sweden-based artist Henny Linn Kjellberg entitled Critical Mass. Henny was in residence over a week in Rochesterand will present a delicate contemplative porcelain piece that wonderfully spans our atrium.In addition to our exhibitions, we have an impressive array of programs for all ages. Our inaugural DistinguishedLecturer Series and inaugural Past President’s Lecture were both huge successes. Our 42-year young programTotal Arts Day Camp continues to thrive and enrollment is up. Rochester’s only afterschool teen program TasteLike Paint is inspiring. And, for your enjoyment, FLUX returns newly invigorated on June 7; and on July 12, wewill once again host the much anticipated Palette to Palate co-chaired this year by the dynamic team of HeatherNessler and Brian Smidt.All of us at Rochester Art Center are committed to supporting the creative pursuits of artists and working togetherin our community to provide greater access to those artists and the work they make. It is especially importantto collaborate with our neighbors in engaging all with contemporary art and their makers. It has been rewardingto partner with Rochester Public Schools, Rochester Community & Technical College, University of Minnesota,Rochester, Rochester Public Library, Rochester Civic Theatre, Rochester Downtown Alliance, Senior Center,LIFE, ACHLA, and first-time partnerships with Stewartville Community Education, Hiawatha Valley League, andRochester Golf and Country Club.In 2013, Rochester Art Center has been awarded with first-time funding support from The Andy Warhol Foundationfor Visual Arts, The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, The Japan Foundation, The SwedishCouncil of America, and The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Fondation in recognition of the value our artist programsprovide. As we enter mid-year, we continue to nurture friends, cultivate new relationships, and seek additionalsupport. I hope you consider joining these prestigious foundations in helping us continue to deliver our mission.I thank all of you who contribute to our success. Rochester Art Center provides a place for you to discoverand engage with contemporary art and some of its most innovative creators. I cannot think of a more excitingendeavor and I invite you to join in the art history and the fun as it occurs.Shannon FitzgeraldExecutive DirectorCover image: Barry Anderson, Junk Yard, 2011, single-channel HD video animation, 6:20 minutes (still, detail).Courtesy of Byron C. Cohen Gallery, Kansas City.MEMBERS AS OF MAY 1, 2013 | Artist, Educator, Non-Resident, Senior - $30: Julia & Curtis Accola | Howard Anderson | Neil Anderson | TomArmstrong | Myrtle & Richard Bard | Kate Bauman | Jerome Beckley | Lisa Becker | Mary & William Boyne | Shelly Aquino Brandon | Jennifer Buddenhagen& Kevin Weismann | Curtis Clifford Butturf | Kathleen Greden Christianson | Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Culp | Jo & John Dalin | Ramona Digre | Winnie DonoghueChenoa Donoghue | Alice & Alan Durst | Jessie & Robert Finch | JoAnn & Robert Fiss | Joy & Mike Fogarty | Victoria & Roger Gacke | Arlyn Gagnon

BOARD OF DIRECTORSFROM THE PRESIDENTWe have entered 2013 with the most ambitious annual plan, forRochester Art Center, that we have ever undertaken. The rest ofthe Board and I are excited about the opportunities we are offeringto the Rochester community. We are continuing our engagementwith local artists and delivering the world class exhibitions that,in the past, have won us considerable acclaim. However, thisyear, we are also more ambitiously executing other parts of ourmission ... with more outreach, more education programs, andmore community involvement.Our excellent professional staff is energized and ably led by ournew Executive Director, Shannon Fitzgerald. We hope you willtake advantage of the expertise available to you through the manyevents and exhibitions being offered. It is our hope that you willexpand your horizons and understanding of the world through theart and educational programs at the Art Center.There is a lot going on at Rochester Art Center! We invite you tojoin us as often as possible throughout the year. I hope to seeyou there!Stephen TroutmanBoard PresidentBOARD OF DIRECTORS NEWSWith enormous gratitude, all of us at Rochester Art Center extenda very special thank you to Chris Anderson, Treasurer and FinanceChair, and Sylvester Sterioff, Past Board President, for their manyyears of hard work, dedication, support, and leadership.We are pleased to announce our new President Elect, currentBoard member, Roger Stahl.Welcome to our new members of the Board of Directors!Larry GuseChief People Officer, Senior Vice President, Think Mutual BankCheryl J. HadawayChair, Department of Development, Mayo ClinicTimothy M. MonaghanWealth Management Advisor, Trust Relationship Manager,The Private Client Group, U.S. Bank RochesterBradley NussExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,Nuss Truck Group, Inc.Stephen J. RussellMD, PhD, Mayo ClinicJames M. Hodge, Mayo Clinic & Presidents Lecturer;Stephen Troutman, President, RAC Board ofDirectors; Shannon Fitzgerald, Executive Director,RAC; and Dr. Paul D. Scanlon, Immediate PastPresident, RAC Board of Directors.BOARD OF DIRECTORSStephen TroutmanPresidentRoger StahlPresident ElectPaul D. Scanlon, MDImmediate Past PresidentBradley S. NussTreasurer & Finance ChairTracy AustinNominating ChairSheila BroughtonAnn ChafouliasManuel de AngelBetty DevineMary DunlapLarry GuseCheryl J. HadawayDavid HerbertStephen Lehmkuhle, PhDD.C. Mangum, Jr.Sandra MeansAnna Milbach, MBATimothy M. MonaghanStephen J. Russell, MD, PhDJoyce Gibbs | Winifred Godfrey | Phyllis Goldman | Rachel Gordon | Arthur Handelman | Douglas Hanson | Carla & Stephen Harner | Dr. & Mrs. StephenHodgson | Eileen Jursik | Joyce & Pai Kao | Lois Kennel | Susan Lynn & Mel Turcanik | Christina Meeusen | Tracy Selby Pavlik | John Ready | CatherineRoss | Mary Ann Sahs | Mary Sheeran | Anne & John Shelby | Marion Etzwiler & John Shepherd | Thomas Sitzer | Judy & Tony Smithson | Betty SpitzmillerHerbert Stellner, Jr. | Antoinette “Toni” Stevens | C.A. Stevens | Suzanne Szucs | Mrs. Doris Troutman | Jan & Fred Ulrich | Catherine & James Wegner

Catharina van Eetvelde, Cruise, 2005, paper support animation, 8:00 minutes,text by Abigail Lang (still) and Erg, 2010, flash animation loop (still).Courtesy of galerie anne barrault, Paris.Hank Willis Thomas and Kambui Olujimi, Winterin America, 2006, DVD, single-channel videoprojection, 5:04 minute loop (still).Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.Barry Anderson, Lawn Ornaments, 2009, single-channel HD videoanimation, 3:40 minutes (still).Courtesy of Byron Cohen Gallery, Kansas City.George Bartley | Kayla Benson | Sandra & Daniel Berndt | Mark Bilderback | Todd Bille | Michele Bleskan & Stephen Sine | Katherine Blum | MichaelBlocksome | Kerri Bonacci | Ariel & Chris Boswell | Dr. Jessica & Ryan Bowman | Dr. John Brach | Marcy & Jon Brandt | The Brinkman Family | StephenBroski | Rachel Bulbulian | Mary & Jerry Butlin | Lori & Ross Campbell | Paula Craigo & John Lieske | Dorothy Crowle | Jennifer Dahle | James DankertDeborah DeGeus | Dr. Amy Degnim | Michelle & Chris Delisle | Elaine Eggert | Kristin & Scott Eising | Emma & Steve Erickson | Melissa Evans | Tara Feine

EXHIBITIONSHenny Linn Kjellberg: Critical MassWells Fargo Atrium SeriesSummer, 2013 – Spring, 2014Known for her cutting-edge ceramic work, Swedish artist Henny Linn Kjellberg has created an original, site-specificinstallation called Critical Mass that considers dual interpretations of this frequently used term. As described byKjellberg:Critical mass is most often used within nuclear science to describe the smallest amount of fissile materialfor a sustained nuclear chain reaction. It is also used as a socio-dynamic term to describe the existenceof sufficient momentum in a social system, such that the momentum becomes self-sustaining andcreates further growth. Critical Mass reflects on the idea of the growth of human knowledge and theforce of the group dynamic such as political movements and uprisings, and how actions and eventssometimes can grow fast, or out of control, with either positive or negative outcomes.Critical Mass is made of approximately 1,500 thin, paper-like white porcelain sheets that hang and seem to floatfrom our atrium’s 50-foot ceiling in a dense cluster. On each sheet is black, underglazed text from the 1651political-philosophical book Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes.Although trained a ceramic artist, Henny Linn Kjellberg has often collaborated with artists in the performancefield. In order to cross boundaries between the art forms and widen the concept of stage design, she has createdceramic objects that have been used as costume and installation art as well as set design. In this context, andin collaboration with American composer Ellen Lindquist and Danish percussionist Birgit Løkke, she has beenresearching ceramics and sound through the development of a set of porcelain percussion instruments. She hasalso created the set designs for the project Dream Seminar, a new piece for music-theatre based on the work ofcontemporary Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer.The Wells Fargo Atrium Series is made possible through funding by Wells Fargo.Support for this exhibition is provided by The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, The WindgateCharitable Foundation, The Swedish Council of America, and Judy & Robert Douglas in Honor of Ed &Virginia McKevitt.Henny Linn Kjellberg, Critical Mass, 2013, porcelain, dimensions variable (detail).Olson | Becky Paape & Chris Wendland | Alexandra G. Paisley | Linda & Tom Paltzer | Jae Myung Park & Eun Young Chai | Alexis Patton | Jason PearsonDebbie Price | Katherine & Daniel Price | Laura & Daniel Quest | Carlotta Gay Rabinstein | Megan Rahmlow | Vishal Rana | Anna & Eric Reeve | Annie &Peter Remes | Santiago Reyes Kristen & Adam Rhodes | Lynn & Steven Richardson | Mary Alice & Wayne Richardson | David Rider & Ellen Goode | Jenni& Chad Ridgeway | Karl Rist IV | Jeffrey Robinson | Veronique Roger & Maurice Sarano | Carli & Michael Romero | Jennifer & Cory Rubin | Kelly & Lance

FALL EXHIBITION PREVIEWDAVID RATHMANSeptember 13, 2013 – January 19, 2014Opening on September 13, 2013, the RochesterArt Center will present the first survey exhibition ofMinneapolis-based artist David Rathman. Includingworks produced from 1991-2013, this exhibitionwill provide a comprehensive overview of the artists’output spanning a twenty-two year period. Throughhis masterful use of ink, oil paint, and watercolor,Rathman confronts iconic emblems and motifsregularly associated with notions of masculinity—theAmerican West, rock and roll, boxing, football, andthe automobile. Frequently incorporating text andimage, his works present themselves as fracturednarratives—a singular, crucial moment of action in anotherwise protracted story that has been graduallyunfolding out of view. His protagonists seem to becaught in a moment of reflection or introspection,David Rathman, Above Ground, 2002, ink on paper, 22 x 25 inches.showing, at times, signs of fragility—answering forthings they have done or responding to the things done to them, standing proudly firm or humbly making amends.With intertwining themes of melancholy, failure, mortality, and nostalgia, Rathman’s work examines and confrontsthe nuanced conditions and associated histories of learned gender roles.David Rathman lives and works in Minneapolis. He received a BFA from the Minneapolis College of Art andDesign in 1982. Rathman was the recipient of a Bush Foundation fellowship in 1992, McKnight FoundationFellowships in 1993 and 2000, and a Minnesota Book Award in 2000. He has had solo exhibitions at LarissaGoldston Gallery, New York, NY; Weinstein Gallery, Minneapolis, MN; Mary Goldman Gallery, Los Angeles, CA;Clementine Gallery, New York, NY; and Franklin Art Works, Minneapolis, MN. He has participated in group showsat Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN; Cohan and Leslie, New York,NY; and Clementine Gallery, New York, NY. Rathman’s work in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the J.Paul Getty Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, Stanford University,and the Walker Art Center.An extensive catalog will be produced in association with the exhibition. Joining a contextualizing essay by KrisDouglas, Chief Curator, Rochester Art Center, there will be an interview with the artist by Siri Engberg, Curator,Walker Art Center, and an essay by Minnesota writer Brad Zellar.Support for this exhibition is provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ArtsANNA BOYER3rd Floor Emerging Artist SeriesAugust 9 – October 13, 2013Anna Boyer will create site-specific thread installations accompanied by aseries of prints.Join us for the opening of Anna’s exhibition on Friday, August 9, at 6 pm.Anna Boyer, timbre and tension, 2012, nails, linen thread, 29 x 4 feet (detail).Saathoff | Kelsey Scanlon & James Brettin | Scott Schneider | Sue & Scott Schwartz | Leslie & Paul Scott | Dr. George & Jean Sedgwick | William SharpeChristine Shakel | Linda Shepherd | Lucy & John Shonyo | Vesha & John Sloan | Jessica & Sam Smelter | Lyn & Steve Smith | Geetika Srivastava | Sheri& William Stark | Pam & Loring Stead | Deanna Steiner | Wayne Stellmaker | The David Stepan Family | Scott Stern | Paula & Greg Stewart | Lynette &Will Stott | Eric Straubmiller | Alexandra Stucki | Wendy Sundt | Lynn & Steve Swensen | Janice & Larry Tarnow | Jennifer Tessmer-Tuck & Paul Tuck

SUMMER CALENDARMAY 2 3 45 678 9 10 11CLOSEDMONDAYSCLOSEDTUESDAYS12 13CLOSEDMONDAYS14CLOSEDTUESDAYS15 16PANELDISCUSSION17The ProtagonistOPENINGRECEPTION1819 20CLOSEDMONDAYS21CLOSEDTUESDAYS22 23 24 2526 27CLOSEDMONDAYS28CLOSEDTUESDAYS29 30 31 JUNE2 3CLOSEDMONDAYS4CLOSEDTUESDAYS5 6 7 8flux9 101112131415KIDS ARTKIDS ARTKIDS ARTKIDS ARTKIDS ART16 171819202122TADC I & IITADC I & IITADC I & IITADC I & IITADC I & II23 242526272829TADC I & IITADC I & IITADC I & IIkid DISCOTADC I & IITADC I & IIKris & Matthew Thomas | Lauren & Sandy Thompson | Mary Tigner-Rasanen | Xavi Torres | Julie & Steve Troutman | Lisa & Jason Troutman | Dr. & Mrs.Eastwood Turlington | Emily & Carey Tweten | Ella & Glenn VanLanningham | Dr. Marin Veldic | Jyll Victoria Kara & Guy Vig | Margaret & John WadeTamara Vos | Paul Walech-Roth | Aaron Van Dyke | Signe & Tom Walker | Margaret Wall-Romana | Kate & Wayne Walters | Sue & Roger WarndahlRahma Warsame | Sonia Watson | Naura & Franklin Webb | Nicholas Weber | Cindy & Ken Weinlaeder | Sandra Taler & Andrew Westreich | Sue & Phil

30 JULY23 45 6CLOSEDMONDAYSCLOSEDTUESDAYSCLOSEDFOR THEHOLIDAY7 8TADC III & IV9TADC III & IV10TADC III & IV11TADC III & IV12palettetopalateTADC III & IV1314 151617181920TADC III & IVTADC III & IVTADC III & IVTADC III & IVTADC III & IV21 222324252627KIDS ARTKIDS ARTKIDS ARTKIDS ARTKIDS ART28 29CLOSEDMONDAYS30CLOSEDTUESDAYS31 AUGUST 2 3flux4 5TADC V & VI6TADC V & VI7TADC V & VI89Anna BoyerOPENINGRECEPTION10TADC V & VITADC V & VI11 121314151617TADC V & VITADC V & VITADC V & VITADC V & VITADC V & VI18 19KIDS ART20KIDS ART21KIDS ART2223Total Arts DayCamp ExhibitionOPENINGRECEPTION24KIDS ARTKIDS ART25 26CLOSEDMONDAYS27CLOSEDTUESDAYS28 29 30 31Wheeler | Julia Wheeler & Jason Monfre | James Wiggins | Gregory Wimmer | Chance Witt | Naomi Woychick | Nancy Yang | The Mark Zahn FamilySupporting - $100-$249: Dr. Al Abbott | Peter & Bari Amadio | Jane & Paul Barton | Mary & Malcolm Bastron | Corene Bernatz | Lois Bershied-Brunn& Gregg Brunn | Mary & Jane Campion | Stephen Carmichael & Susan Stoddard | Iris Kemler Cattaneo & Roberto Cattaneo | Ann Chafoulias | ShelaghCoffer & Ian Lockridge | Pamela & Robert Cofield | Dr. Daniel Connolly | Beth & Doug Creedon | Dr. & Mrs. Eugene DiMagno | Dr. & Mrs. David Dines

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMNETTOTAL ARTS DAY CAMP 2013With the arrival of spring, summer is not that faraway. Once again, we look forward to the return ofRochester Art Center’s longest running and mostrobust education program, Total Arts Day Camp. Localartist and luminary, Judy Onofrio, established Total ArtsDay Camp in 1971 as an immersive contemporary artexperience for students in grades 1-8. The programcontinues to be a unique and memorable experiencefor young artists by providing a transformativeeducational experience in a variety of artistic mediums.Scholarships are available to families who meet needrequirements. For more information, contact JasonPearson, Curator of Education, at 507-424-3308 orjpearson@rochesterartcenter.org.Session I, Grades 1 & 2: June 17 – 28Session II, Grades 3 & 4: June 17 – 28Session III, Grades 1 & 2: July 8 – 19Session IV, Grades 3 & 4: July 8 – 19Session V, Grades 5 & 6: August 5 – 16Session VI, Grades 7 & 8: August 5 – 16(all sessions 9:30 am – 3:00 pm)Tuition$255 Rochester Art Center member$305 non-memberREGISTRAtionRegistration deadline is two weeks prior to start date ofsession. The grade listed for each session refers to thegrade last completed by the student.Call 507-282-8629 or visit during RAC regular businesshours to register.EXHIBItionAn exhibition of selected work from each session willbe on view August 22 – September 8. Join us for theopening reception on August 22 from 6 – 8 pm.Additional info. available at: www.rochesterartcenter.orgKids Art Summer Camp (ages 4-6)June 10 – 14, 10:00 – 11:30 amJuly 22 – 26, 10:00 – 11:30 amAugust 19 – 23, 10:00 – 11:30 amDr. & Mrs. John & Shirley Edmonson | Michelle & Shawn Fagan | Linda Frie & Karl Schuller | Joan Gomez | Sue & Rich Greenberg | Kay Hocker | Sarah& Greg Griffiths | Ann & Robert Groover | Scott Groth | Judith & Alan Hoffman | Sally & James Hodge | Elizabeth & Wayne Houser | Yvonne & RalphHubmayr | Ann & Richard Hutton | Elizabeth & David Katzelneck | Karina Keogh | Tina Liebling & Mark Lebow | Anna Lleal & Vicente Torres | Marilyn LovikGretchen & Robert MacCarty | June & Glen Miller | Catherine & Ross Miller | Ramila Mehta & Kenneth Jackson | Cinta & Kevin Molloy | Kirsten & Timothy

first saturday of each month10:00 AM – 5:00 PMfree admission1:00 – 4:00 pmhands-on art activitiesdocent guided toursOn the first Saturday of each month, Rochester ArtCenter offers an array of free, family-friendly activities!save the dates for UPCOMING free family daysJune 1 July 13* August 3 September 7* Note date change due to holiday weekend.A Rochesterfest EventThursday, June 27 | 6 – 8 pmCostumes, lights, music and art... kidDISCO!kid DISCORochester Art Center hosts a dance party for the whole family! DJs will spin dance music geared especially forkids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged, and fun prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, most creativedance moves, and more! Move your body and dance the night away!Families will also have the opportunity to view our current exhibitions, create funny masks, and screenprint theirvery own kidDISCO logo t-shirts.ADMISSION$3 per child, parents get in for free$1 off with your 2013 Rochesterfest button(children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult)In addition to receiving discounted admission to kidDISCO, visitors with a 2013 Rochesterfest button will have FREEadmission to view the exhibitions and 10% off all purchases in the Gallery Shop during Rochesterfest, June 21 – 30.Monaghan | Dena & Mike Mundy | Heather & Robert Nessler | Dr. William & Sharon Nichols | Kathleen & Stephen Panetta | Elise Davis Pemberton | Ann& Noel Peterson | Suzanne & Paul Petty | Christie & Rick Paulson | Jane & David Piepgras | Carolyn & Jeff Piepho | Maureen & Irv Plitzuweit | Mary &Nick Poleschuk | Luz-Maria & Francisco Puga | Anthony Rostvold Sandra & James Ryan | Jay Ryu & Patricia Ann Pellikka | Jane Scanlon | Darlene &Byron Stadsvold | Jacqueline & Roger Stahl | Cecelia & Joseph Szurszewski | Stephanie & Don Supalla | Robin Taylor & Joe Lobl | Lynn & Laurence

EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTStudents from Golden Hill Education Center.ADOLESCENCE THROUGH THE LENSAdolescence Through the Lens is an ongoing collaborationbetween Rochester Art Center and Rochester PublicSchools’ Golden Hill Education Center. In this program,RAC educators work directly with students teaching thehistory of photography, its social and cultural significance,and techniques and practices. Over the course of theschool year, RAC provides instruction and mentorshipand works with students on accessing their lives throughfilm and image-making. The students’ photographswill be featured in an exhibition and book publicationpresented to the public in fall of 2013.Adolescence Through the Lens is supported by SEMAC and the Clinton Family Foundation in Honor of Tracy Austin, AubreyAustin, and Mark and Karen Reed.JOIN US DOWNTOWN THIS SUMMER ATTHURSDAYS ON FIRST & 3 rdLast summer more than 1,200 participants collaborated on ourCommunity Color Study mural during Thursdays on First and3 rd !Once again, we’ll be spending our Thursday afternoons onHistoric 3 rd Street providing activities that bring the communitytogether and inspire reflection, imagination, and play.Join us Thursdays, June 6 – August 29, from 11 am – 6 pm andcelebrate the creativity in our community!Thursdays on First & 3rd is presentedby Rochester Downtown Alliance.ANEX PROGRAMMINGOur ANEX space will become a creative hive of activity this summer witha community focused art project in conjunction with the exhibitions, TheProtagonist: Narrative & Animation and Henny Linn Kjellberg: Critic Mass.Additionally, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Downtown Alliance ishosting a screening of inspiring GLBTQ themed films during Rochester’sPridefest, July 15-21, 2013.Torsher | Tim Troxel | Linda & Jack Van Straaten | Ruby Velosa | Kerri Vickers | Emmerson Ward | Jean & George Waters | Karel Weigel | Dr. Arnold &Sandra Weissler | Ryan West | Paula & Joe Wick | Romen & Mark Wilhelm | Barbara & Charles Withers Sustaining - $250-$499: Tracy Austin | BrigetteBarrette & Claude Deschamps | Donna Beebe | Selby & George Beeler | Julia & Thomas Behrenbeck | Jane Bisel & Stevenson Williams | Carol & YosefBitton | Aleta Borrud & James Findley | Sheila & Dan Broughton | Manuel De Angel | Francesca Dickson | Ed Donoghue | Mary Dunlap | Patricia Dunn-

Interning has taught me a lotabout how museums work andintroduced me to many newartists, institutions, and ideas.– Ellie RohanINTERN HIGHLIGHT: ELLIE ROHANSince September, 2012, Ellie Rohan has served asRochester Art Center’s Director’s Office and CuratorialIntern where she works directly with Shannon Fitzgerald,Executive Director. Ellie provides both administrative andcuratorial research assistance that is relevant to futureprogramming at the Rochester Art Center. She alsomaintains and organizes museum contact informationand literature related to exhibitions, lecturers, and events.“Perhaps naively I had a limited conception of the amountof planning, teamwork, community outreach, dedication,and hard-work it takes in order to provide an accessiblevenue for art interaction like the Rochester Art Center. Interning has taught me a lot about how museums workand introduced me to many new artists, institutions, and ideas.” Ellie holds a BA in Art History and History fromCornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa. In the future, Ellie plans to attend graduate school and earn a master’sdegree in either Art History or American Studies.INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESVolunteers play a vital role in the success of Rochester Art Center’s programming. From ongoing administrativeprojects to gallery preparation and assistance at events, there are volunteer opportunities for every interest andskill set. High School and College Internships are also available year round.If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact Chris Delisle, Assistant Curator of Education andPublic Engagement, at 507-424-3308 or cdelisle@rochesterartcenter.org.Walker & Randall Walker | Holly & David Ebel | Dr. Shawna Elders & Dr. Mark Wilbur | Jennifer Fisher | Deepi Goyal & Bhargavi Gali | Elizabeth GallanisDr. Mike & Mary Harper | Dr. Andrew & Allison Good | Larry Guse & Christa Welbon | Patricia & John Noseworthy | Beverly & Paul Olander | Dr. Steven& Janey Russell | Paula Santrach | Yvonne & Syl Sterioff | Elizabeth Stewart & Paul Zellweger | Karen & Steven Ytterberg Patron - $500-$749: Cynthia& Charles Branch | Lynn Didier | Judy & Robert Douglas | Sharon & Greg Gentling | Suzanne & Jim Greenleaf | Cynthia & Stephen Lehmkuhle | Heidi

SOCIAL EVENTSfluxLate Night Art, Music, & DancingFlux is back!June 7 | August 2 | 9 pm – 1 am$5 cover | Free for RAC members18 + | Cash bar by SöntésBeginning in June, on the first Friday of everyothermonth, Rochester Art Center hosts Flux.Each month a new music, art, or dance performerwill open the evening followed by music spunby guest DJs. Enjoy the views of DowntownRochester and the Zumbro River while meetingwith friends and experiencing exciting new musicand performances.Events at RochesteR Art CenterRochester Art Center was perfect. We knewright after our engagement that this was theonly place for our wedding. We loved thenatural lighting, the simple, open space andthe location was perfect for our guests.– Jayne & Todd Whiting© Scott Bacon PhotographyRochester Art Center is the perfect setting for all occasions—from wedding ceremonies and receptions,corporate functions, and holiday parties to anniversary celebrations, reunions, proms, and graduations.Our Mayo Clinic Grand Lobby offers a spectacular view unlike any other in Rochester.WEEKDAY Business MeetingSWe have a NEW Weekday Business Rate forthose looking for a sophisticated and inspiringspace during the week with views of MayoPark, the glistening Zumbro River, and bustlingdowntown Rochester. Large or small, we havethe perfect space for you. Our new weekday planserves Rochester’s local businesses and hasbeen very well received.NOW BOOKing 2013 Holiday PartIESWe realize that the last thing you want to think about aswe finally move into spring is more snow and the holidays,but the time to book your holiday party is now while datesare still available!CONTACT US | To reserve our space for your next eventor to visit our facility, contact Emily Tweten, Event Manager,at 507-424-3316 or etweten@rochesterartcenter.org.Nelson | Judy & Burton Onofrio | Kristen & Bruce Pollock | Pougiales Trust | Connie & Ed Rosenow | Dr. Joseph Rubin | Margaret Weglinski | Olga Viso& Cameron Gainer | Benefactor - $750--999: Dr. Vivita Leonard | Rebecca & Brad Nuss | Henry Pitot & Kika Dudiak Founder - $1,000-$2,499:Katherine & Andrew Moore | Delores Regedal | Jeff Rabatin | Jill & Jim Suk Sponsor - $2,500 +: Ann & Gus Chafoulias | Dr. Paul & Maggie ScanlonLifetime: Patty & Dan Holland | Nancy & Warren MacKenzie | Scott Stulen | Denise & Abraham Sorom | Sarah & Michael Stauder | Jackie & Don Schacht

FUNDRAISERSpalette to palatereds, whites, and brewsa unique experience featuring local art paired with a fine wine and craft beer tastingFriday, July 12, 2013 | 6 – 9 pm$35 for RAC members | $45 for non-members | ages 21+• Wine tasting stations and light hors d’oeuvres, 10% of all wine sales donated to Rochester Art Center• Gourmet microbrews and build-your-own bratwurst bar• 10” x 10” artwork by MN artists on display and available for purchase• Proceeds benefit Rochester Art Center’s exhibitions, art education, and public programsAdditional information, wine listings, and tickets available at www.rochesterartcenter.org.Committee co-chairs: Heather Nessler and Brian SmidtPalette to Palate is made possible by generous support provided by Söntés.SAVE THE DATE FOR ARTBASH 2013Friday, October 4, 2013Planning for our fall fundraiser ARTBASH is underway, and we wantyou to be here!If you are interested in joining the ARTBASH planning committee, pleasecontact Sandy Thomspon, Director of Development, at 507-424-3303or sthompson@rochesterartcenter.org.Jason and Lisa Troutman at ARTBASH 2012.B.J. Shigaki CORPORATE MEMBERS & IN-KIND SPONSORS: $10,000+: Chafoulias Companies | Cumulus Media [in-kind] | Mayo Clinic $5000 -$9999: Charter Communications | Davies Printing Company [in-kind] | Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. | Emily Griffith Photography [inkind]| Post-Bulletin Company [in-kind] | Schad Tracy Signs [in-kind] | Söntés [in-kind] | Spectrum Pro Audio [in-kind] | Think Mutual Bank | Wells FargoBank $1000 – $2499: Energy Products & Design [in-kind] | Hight & Randall Personal Jewelers [in-kind] | Opulent Vodka [in-kind] | Rochester Downtown

DEVELOPMENTDONOR SPOTLIGHT:WELLS FARGO BANK, ROCHESTERBusinesses that support the artssupport themselves. It is a matterof enlightened self-interest to makeyour community a better place to live.Our Art Center is a signature assetfor Rochester and a treasure for all ofSoutheastern Minnesota.- Wells Fargo Bank, RochesterCorporate support has always been a vital ingredient in the sustainabilityof arts organizations. For Rochester Art Center, Wells Fargo has been aphilanthropic leader providing support for over 25 years!Wells Fargo began its relationship with Rochester Art Center in 1988, witha substantial Corporate Membership, one they have maintained annuallysince that first contribution. Over the years, Wells Fargo has donatedgenerously to RAC’s Annual Fund, sponsored the Wells Fargo AtriumMiguel Calderon, Untitled (Motel 6), 2012,steel pipe, Lexan, aluminum, found wood,adhesive vinyl, 492 x 96 x 48 inches.Photograph by Gene Pittman.Series since 2006, purchased tickets to a variety of special event fundraisers, and most notably contributed morethan $330,000 to the capital campaign that created the Art Center’s award-winning building in 2004.Additionally, the executive staff at Wells Fargo has served Rochester Art Center with exemplary communityleadership as Members of our Board of Directors. Current RAC Board Member Anna Milbach, Wells FargoRelations Manager, who also serves on our Development Committee, notes:Wells Fargo proudly supports the communities we serve. Rochester Art Center has a longstandinghistory of enhancing local culture and arts education for the people in Rochester and thesurrounding communities. We at Wells Fargo look forward to continuing to support the Art Center’sefforts through time and encouragement as well as financial contributions.Rochester Art Center has been the fortunate beneficiary of Wells Fargo’s corporate philosophy of developingrelationships between their business practices and the community’s cultural institutions. We look forward togrowing this remarkable partnership. Thank you Wells Fargo!The Annual Fund is an Annual InvitationRochester Art Center receives many operation gifts from the community. The contributions benefit children andadults throughout Rochester and beyond. Flexible operating support enables us to serve our community bydelivering our programmatic vision, each year.It is important to give every year, as consistent giving is the cornerstone of the Annual Fund’s success. Gifts areappreciated throughout the year, and we thank you for believing in us and renewing!Alliance | RSM McGladrey, Inc | Titan Ventures, Inc. $500 – $999: Apollo Liquor Associated Bank | Alvin E. Benike, Inc. | Dunlap & Seeger | EastwoodBank | IBM | John Kruesel’s General Merchandise & Auction Co. [in-kind] | Lawrence Transportation Services | MinnWest Bank | Olmsted Medical CenterPremier Bank | RMS Law Firm, PLLC | US Bank | Wendland Utz, Ltd. $250 – $499: Armon Architecture, Inc. | Best Buy [in-kind] | Canadian HonkerRestaurant & Catering | Hanny’s Mens & Women’s Wear | Hering Art & Frame | HGA, Inc. | Tom Kadlec Honda | KTTC Television, Inc. | Merchants Bank

nothing for grantedFunding Rochester Art Center’s exhibitions, education, scholarship,public programs, community-oriented collaborations, events, and generaloperations requires year-round diligence and the reliance on the generosityof many. We depend on on-going support from diverse resourcesincluding individuals, corporations, governments, and foundations.Grant support is one of Rochester Art Center’s major resources.Foundation Grants are among the competitive funding avenues in theart and education sector. At Rochester Art Center, grants are writteninternally by our staff and submitted to foundations across the globewhose mission is to underwrite the best in art exhibitions, scholarship,and education. To deliver contemporary art exhibitions and programmingthat reflects the dynamic relationship between art & society, our outreachengages local, regional, national, and international foundations.Joe and Lois Duffy at ARTBASH 2012.In recent months, Rochester Art Center has secured prestigious support from . . .• The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (NY), $75,000 (over two years) for major exhibitions.• McKnight Foundation (MN), $75,000 (over two years) and Minnesota State Arts Board, $57,000 for our generaloperational needs.• Jerome Foundation (MN), $18,000 for our 3rd Floor Emerging Artists Series that introduces the work of Minnesota-basedartists.• Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (MN), $10,000 and The Clinton Family Fund (IL), $5,000 for RAC’s project withmiddle school students at Rochester Public Schools’ Golden Hill Education Center.• Wells Fargo Bank (Rochester, MN), $5,000 for the Wells Fargo Atrium Series.• Japan Foundation (Tokyo), $13,000 for major exhibition.• Swedish Council of America (Minneapolis, MN), $1,500 for a major art installation.These prestigious grants represent a solid endorsement of the quality and forward-thinking nature of RochesterArt Center’s innovative programming. Such distinction will impact us in many meaningful ways as we achieve ourfuture goals in offering visitors more enriching exhibitions and adult programming over the next several years. Wecontinue with an ambitious grant writing initiative for 2013 and beyond!WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF ROCHESTER ART CENTER?Because it feels good! As a Member, you support:• Innovative Exhibitions & Programs• Education Programs• Community Partnerships• General OperationsAll Memberships include the following:• Personalized Member’s Card• Free Admission• Subscription to E-newsletter and Newsletter• Discounts on Merchandise and Event TicketsBecome a Member at $100 + and enjoy participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association’smembership program and join at $250 + and you have access to the Modern & Contemporary ReciprocalMuseum shared museum membership program. We are proud to be part of both programs and provide freeaccess to some of the best Museums in the United States and beyond.For information on becoming a Rochester Art Center member and enjoying these benefits, visit www.rochesterartcenter.org orcontact Sandy Thompson, Director of Development, at 507-424-3303 or sthompson@rochesterartcenter.org.Olmsted National Bank | Olmsted Medical Center | Nuss Truck Group, Inc. | Jayne Schulte Photography [in-kind] | Roscoe’s BBQ [in-kind] | HeatherRitenour-Sampson Floral Design [in kind] | Suk Law Firm, Ltd. | Yaggy Colby Associates | T.Welke & Co [in-kind] $0 – 249 The Blue Door Pub [in-kind]Bryant Lake Bowl [in-kind] | Colossal Café [in-kind] | Donatelli’s [in-kind] | Hell’s Kitchen [in-kind] | Kramarczuk’s [in-kind] | Q Fanatic BBQ [in-kind] | TraderJoe’s [in kind]

40 Civic Center Drive SERochester, MN 55904507-282-8629www.rochesterartcenter.orgVISIT40 Civic Center Drive SERochester, MN 55904Rochester Art Center is wheelchairand stroller accessible. Parking isavailable in the Civic Center ParkingRamp, free for the first hour, after5 pm, and on weekends.INFORMATIONphone: 507-282-8629web: www.rochesterartcenter.orgemail: info@rochesterartcenter.orgHOURSWednesday through Saturday:10 am to 5 pmThursday: 10 am to 9 pm (free)Sunday: 12 noon to 5 pmClosed Monday, Tuesday, & HolidaysADMISSION$5 for adults, $3 for seniorsFree for students and membersFree on ThursdaysCONNECTSign up for free weekly e-newslettersby sending an email with “subscribe”in the subject line to:info@rochesterartcenter.orgFacebook: Rochester Art CenterTwitter: rochartcenterPinterest: Rochester Art CenterInstagram: Rochester Art CenterVimeo: Rochester Art CenterVISIONTo be a cultural center for innovation and creativity through contemporary art.MISSIONThe Rochester Art Center offers the opportunity for all people to understand and valuethe arts through innovative experiences with contemporary art. Through world-classexhibitions and programs, we present a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experiencethat encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. These exhibitions andprograms are designed to reflect the dynamic relationship between art and society. Theyeducate, challenge, and connect individuals to our world in compelling new ways. Weare committed to being a cultural center in our community and to enhancing our regionas a destination for creativity and innovation. We provide value through engagementwith broad communities, strong collaborations with other organizations, and a historyof excellence.Funding provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, throughan appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the NationalEndowment for the Arts and private funders.Rochester Art Center is a fiscal year 2013 recipient of an institutional support grant from theMinnesota State Arts Board. This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota arts and culturalheritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the LegacyAmendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.Printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper. Please recycle.STAFFShannon FitzgeraldExecutive DirectorPhillip AhnenFacility Director & Head PreparatorChris DelisleAssistant Curator of Educationand Public EngagementKris DouglasChief CuratorJoan LovelaceAdministrative Operations DirectorJason PearsonCurator of EducationKelly SaathoffAdministrative AssistantSandy ThompsonDirector of DevelopmentEmily TwetenEvent ManagerNaura WebbDirector of Community Relations,Marketing, and Design