Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts

Free Family Day: Fun with Fiber Arts

Join Rochester Art Center for a day of hands-on creativity, community, and celebration!

Explore the colorful world of fiber arts with interactive activities led by the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild, enjoy live music by Jake McBroom and Down Home & Friends, and connect art with imagination during Storytime in the galleries. Don’t miss the Ageless Art Open House from 12–2 PM, showcasing incredible artwork by Rochester Public Schools students K–12. This free event is perfect for all ages—come create, celebrate, and be inspired! 

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Art Activities led by members of Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Live Music by Jake McBroom

Enjoy the alternative, acoustic and folk music performed by a local talent from Wanamingo, MN.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ageless Art Open House

Ageless Art celebrates the creativity and talent of Rochester Public Schools students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. This vibrant exhibition features a wide range of artistic media, including painting, digital art, clay, and photography. Join us for a special open house event honoring these young artists—students, families, and teachers are all invited to take part in the celebration! Exhibition page: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/exhibition/ageless-art

1:00 PM | Meet a Fiber Artist

Explore the museum galleries and ask a member of Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild to tell you about their unique fiber work. Artists will be stationed near their artwork from 1 PM - 1:45 PM.

2:00 PM | Storytime at the Art Center

Join us for a story reading that connects children’s literature to works of art in the galleries.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Live Music by Down Home & Friends

Enjoy an encore performance of bluegrass and gospel favorites played by a talented group of musician friends from the Zumbrota, Kenyon and Cannon Falls area.

Thank you to The Clinton Family Fund for generously supporting Free Family Days.

Mark your calendar with upcoming FREE Family Days in 2025 at Rochester Art Center:

  • Sunday, September 28 | AutFest: Autism Autumn Art Festival
  • Sunday, October 26 | Dia de los Muertos

Accessibility: Rochester Art Center strives to be welcoming and accessible for all people. Guests are encouraged to arrive fragrance free. All spaces are wheelchair and stroller accessible. The building has an elevator and three flights of stairs. Personal care assistants are invited to view the galleries with their companion free of charge. Service animals are welcomed. There are two all gender restrooms located on the second floor. Diverse seating options are available in the galleries and during programs. A designated quiet space will be available on the 3rd floor. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event: info@rochesterartcenter.org or 507-722-2552


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