Dyer Arts Current Exhibitions

As the Dyer Arts Center celebrates its 25th anniversary, Treasures from the Collection offers a glimpse into a collection that carries a much longer history. The collection spans approximately 100 years of Deaf history, from its oldest work, dated 1926, to its most recent work, made in 2021. Selected from approximately 1,800 artworks, the exhibition reflects Deaf life, creativity, change, and continuity across generations. Together, the curators chose these works to reflect the richness and vastness of what it means to be Deaf and invite visitors to consider the people, artworks, and moments that have shaped this collection.

Register for a tour:

• October 16, 1–2 p.m.
• November 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• December 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

For 45 years, Deaf Women of Rochester (DWR) has empowered, connected, and celebrated Deaf women through leadership, advocacy, education, friendship, and community. This exhibit honors the women whose vision, dedication, and resilience built a lasting legacy while inspiring future generations. Explore photographs, memorabilia, milestones, and personal stories that preserve DWR's rich history and celebrate the remarkable journey of Deaf women in Rochester.

Then, Now, Next: Celebrating 25 Years of the Dyer Arts Center explores the Dyer Arts Center's journey, from the NTID Art Gallery and Mary E. Switzer Gallery to the Center we know today. Celebrating the vision that created a permanent home for Deaf artists, the exhibition reflects on the transformation of the space, the growth of the collection, and the evolution of exhibitions and programs over the years.