A pop-up exhibition inspired by the revitalization of Rochester’s downtown by bringing together artists that resonate with the importance of building walkable cities, curated by Cecily Culver as part of the small-venue biennial, Current Seen.

Artists:
Roberley Bell – East Hampton, MA
Kyle Butler – Buffalo, NY
Meredith Drum – Blacksburg, VA
Angela Ellsworth – Phoenix, AZ
Estrella Esquilín – Phoenix, AZ
Mikey Foster Estes – Tempe, AZ
Neil Goldberg – Manhattan, NY 
Adam Krawesky – Toronto, ON
Nick Marshall – Rochester, NY
Ray Ray Mitrano – Rochester, NY
Oyster City Project – Governor’s Island, NY
Tate Shaw – Rochester, NY

Current Seen – Rochester’s Small-venue Biennial

Current Seen is a multi-venue contemporary art program bringing together new curatorial voices and artists along historic East Ave. and Main St. creating a contiguous, centrally-located, thread of small to mid-sized venues in the area. Over 16 participating venues will host curated exhibitions of local and national artists related to the general theme: our current moment / our changing city. All exhibitions will open First Friday October 4 and be on view through November 17, 2019.

Learn more about our mission, locations, exhibitions and how you can still get involved at www.currentseen.org and follow along on Instagram @CurrentSeenROC #CurrentSeen

A Connective Thread 
Current Seen program sites are within 2 blocks of East Ave. & Main St. aiming for a contiguous string of contemporary visual art exhibitions, pop-ups, and public art between Prince St. & King St. This geographic focus addresses the corridor as both a dividing line and a connective thread. Most exhibitions will open to the public on First Friday October 4. Nearly all venues will be open Thursdays & Fridays 1-9pm, and Saturdays 1-5pm. Some venues are open additional hours. Exhibitions are free or nearly free. Public Art projects are available to be experienced 24/7. Visit www.currentseen.org for details about locations and events.

Get Involved
If you are interested, please email us (exhibitions@rochestercontemporary.org) right away.