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Rainbow sculpture framing MAG tower against blue sky.
In Photos
July 18, 2023 | 11:18 am

Extending a welcome

At the Memorial Art Gallery, an extended Centennial Sculpture Park graces the museum’s west side.

topics: community engagement, Memorial Art Gallery,
Mae Cooke, from head to knee, smiling in center with painting and sculpture in background.
Campus Life
May 8, 2023 | 11:48 am

An audiovisual journey into a performer’s mind

In a senior project, graduating dual degree student Mae Cooke integrates their studies of harp and studio arts.

topics: Class of 2023, Department of Art and Art History, Eastman School of Music, featured-post-side, Sage Art Center, School of Arts and Sciences,
Resistance theory illustrated with a person in patriotic gear holding a painting of Jesus wearing a "Make America Great Again" baseball cap among other similarly dressed people.
Society & Culture
January 3, 2023 | 09:19 am

Why is a 16th-century tradition attracting activists on the Christian right?

Scholar Anna Rosensweig explains how early modern resistance theory is inspiring far-right individuals to defy local, state, and federal laws.

topics: Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, featured-post-side, Graduate Program in Visual and Cultural Studies, humanities, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Black and white photo of the four members of Freedom Singers, four gospel musicians from Georgia, singing and clapping.
The Arts
November 15, 2022 | 02:57 pm

Is gospel music losing its Black roots?

Musicologist Cory Hunter identifies a notable contemporary shift in the century-old musical form.

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, Eastman School of Music, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Sydney Greaves teaching arts integration lesson sitting on floor with children.
The Arts
August 2, 2022 | 10:12 am

Can arts integration deepen students’ understanding?

A partnership between City of Rochester schools and the Memorial Art Gallery leads to innovation in arts education and furthers the museum’s mission to serve the Greater Rochester community.

topics: community engagement, Department of Art and Art History, diversity, featured-post-side, Memorial Art Gallery, School of Arts and Sciences, Warner School of Education,
Orchestral musicians of African descent standing, clapping on cancer stage with pianist dressed in gold waving.
In Photos
April 25, 2022 | 03:59 pm

Gateways Music Festival Orchestra makes Carnegie debut

The Gateways Orchestra, which appeared as part of the 2021–22 season, was the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra presented by Carnegie Hall in its history.

topics: diversity, Eastman School of Music, performing arts,