{"id":150065,"date":"2026-08-17T17:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/?p=150065"},"modified":"2026-08-17T17:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:18:12","slug":"rochester-contemporary-art-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/?p=150065","title":{"rendered":"Rochester Contemporary Art Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1977 as an alternative to museums and commercial galleries, Rochester Contemporary Art Center is a 501(c)(3) offering a unique opportunity to artists. It has grown into a community staple, a venue for the free exchange of ideas. Known by the simplified name of ROCO, the organization provides thoughtful support and outlets for the community and artists who naturally gravitate to be a part of the incredible spirit of giving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-150073\" src=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Healing_Social-Graphic_WRC-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As stated on the website, ROCO does the following to support their mission:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offers thoughtful contemporary art programming of all disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>Supports and exhibits artists who address our most pressing issues through their work.<\/li>\n<li>Presents the work of both renowned and emerging artists from New York State and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>Provides exhibition, educational and networking opportunities for artists.<\/li>\n<li>Actively seeks unique voices and new audiences from diverse backgrounds.<\/li>\n<li>Initiated and administers First Friday Citywide Gallery Night for the City of Rochester.<\/li>\n<li>Fosters collaborative partnerships with other arts organizations and artists.<\/li>\n<li>Builds community by bringing artists, patrons, students, teachers and enthusiasts together.<\/li>\n<li>Is a gathering place for artists, audiences, and the local community.<\/li>\n<li>Is a neighborhood anchor for artistic activity and unique encounters in downtown Rochester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Main Gallery Location:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rochester+Contemporary+Art+Center\/@43.156405,-77.6030212,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89d6b5a9748f5463:0x859b2a515cbdd6c6!8m2!3d43.156405!4d-77.6008325\">137 East Avenue<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Rochester+Contemporary+Art+Center\/@43.156405,-77.6030212,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89d6b5a9748f5463:0x859b2a515cbdd6c6!8m2!3d43.156405!4d-77.6008325\">Rochester, NY 14604<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wed &#8211; Sun 12 &#8211; 5<\/p>\n<p>Fri 12 &#8211; 9<\/p>\n<p>The ground floor is completely accessible.<\/p>\n<p>Public Art Location:<\/p>\n<p>141 East Avenue<\/p>\n<p>Rochester, NY 14604<\/p>\n<p>Follow ROCO here: @RoCo137<\/p>\n<p>I participate in the annual 6\u201d x 6\u201d and member exhibitions<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-150069\" src=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Roco_1.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-150072\" src=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_2.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-150071\" src=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_3.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-150070\" src=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/wild.agencypartnerinteractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ROCO_4.jpeg 1718w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founded in 1977 as an alternative to museums and commercial galleries, Rochester Contemporary Art Center is a 501(c)(3) offering a unique opportunity to artists. 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