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Rochester Art Center is proud to present the first public display of its permanent collection since its 75 year anniversary exhibition in 2021. Prior to that, the collection had been resting since the museum relocated to its current building in 2004, when an emphasis was placed on attracting contemporary exhibitions to Rochester.
Making the collection available to the public is not simply a matter of pulling artworks from storage. It requires careful handling, research and preparation. Through the support of the Rochester Art Center Board of Directors and effective leadership, the staff has been cultivated around improving collection management practices. A 2025 General Preservation Assessment by the Midwest Art Conservation Center, made possible through a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society, described Rochester Art Center as having “dedicated staff and engaged leadership” who have the “expectation of best practice collections care.”
When:
March 25 – October 4, 2026
Where:
30 Civic Center Dr SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN
