Rochester Launches New Digital Public Art Map
Residents can now use an interactive online tool to locate murals and sculptures throughout the city.
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Rochester Arts and Theater News
For readers in Rochester, this page covers live theater, dance, opera, circus arts and visual arts exhibitions. It follows performance schedules, production launches and the organizations managing these cultural venues.
Cultural
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The Little Theatre Marks 97 Years in Rochester
The historic venue on East Avenue celebrates nearly a century of serving the local community.
Fine Art
Memorial Art Gallery to Eliminate Admission Fees
Starting May 1, 2027, the museum will offer free general admission to all visitors.
Classical
Midlakes Students Perform in Rochester Wind Symphony
Five middle schoolers joined the Hochstein Junior Wind Symphony for a local performance.
Fashion
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Fashion Week Rochester Will Launch Three-Night Series
Beginning Oct. 15, 2026, the community event will raise funds for the Center for Youth.
Arts Theater — General
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Do you believe local theaters are doing enough to improve accessibility for all guests?
Rochester Auditorium Installed New Balcony Handrails
The Rochester Broadway Theater League added custom safety railings to the balcony level of the West Herr Auditorium.
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Reporting here centers on seasonal performance calendars, museum programming, exhibition openings and the financial health of arts organizations. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of the arts, as the start of a new performance year often brings a flurry of major announcements and events. The scale of the city's artistic output is heavily influenced by the availability of both performance spaces and the philanthropic support that sustains them.