A Chair Affair After Party

Doors open at 8 PM | Mini Golf until 10 PM | Live Music until 11 PM

Starting at 8 PM, enjoy live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an exclusive look at Mini Golf & Chairs, a captivating exhibition curated by Zoe Cinel. The galleries will remain open until 10 PM, giving you the chance to explore this unique blend of art and play.

Tickets for general admission are $40 in advance or $50 at the door and include one drink ticket and a round of mini golf. For Chair Affair Gala guests, admission to the after party is complimentary.

Tickets:

• $40 General Admission (includes 1 drink ticket + mini golf)
• $50 at the door (includes 1 drink ticket + mini golf)
• Complimentary for Chair Affair Gala Guests (includes mini golf)

Purchase tickets online: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/afterparty

Ticket Perks:

• Admission to the After Party
• One complimentary drink ticket
• A round of Chair-themed mini golf
• Access to open galleries (8–10 PM) featuring the Mini Golf & Chairs exhibition
• Delicious hors d'oeuvres & cash bar
• A night of live music and dancing

About Mini Golf & Chairs:

The Mini Golf & Chairs exhibition features 20 iconic chairs from the private collection of Southeast Minnesota residents Ruth and Dave Klawiter, created by world-renowned architects between 1904 and the 2010s. These extraordinary pieces showcase a variety of aesthetic choices, innovative manufacturing techniques, and references to history, culture, and nature. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how creative thinking can be applied to both everyday objects and architectural spaces, including regional gems like “Big Blue” Rochester Technology Campus by Finnish architect Eero Saarinen.

Adding a playful twist, the exhibition includes a mini golf course designed by regional artists in collaboration with A Couple of Putts. Each artist selected a chair from the collection and created a mini golf hole inspired by its shape, color, and textures. This interactive experience invites you to see design from a whole new perspective while having fun.

The evening will be filled with live music, featuring Yonci from 8–10 PM, followed by the Madison Parish Ensemble from 10–11 PM. Whether you're there for the art, the music, or the mini golf, this will be an unforgettable celebration of creativity and connection.

Printed or digital tickets are required for entry. Don’t miss this unique evening of art, play, and community!

Find more information about Mini Golf & Chairs | Curated by Zoe Cinel here.