*Ride the free RIT Shuttle from campus to MAG:
Departs RIT North Bus Shelter (MAGIC/Carlson) 5:30 pm
Departs MAG @ 8:00 pm, return to RIT 8:30 pm
(Admission to MAG is free for this event)
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In Dialogue: Collaborations with Charles Gaines Film Screening: (off campus)
A pivotal figure in the field of conceptual art, Charles Gaines’ body of work engages formulas and systems that interrogate relationships between the objective and the subjective realms. Using a generative approach to create a series of works in a variety of mediums, he has built a bridge between the early conceptual artists of the 1960s and 1970s and subsequent generations of artists pushing the limits of conceptualism today.
Born in 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina, Gaines began his career as a painter, earning his MFA from the School of Art and Design at RIT in 1967. In the 1970s, Gaines’ art shifted dramatically when he explored the use of mathematical and numeric systems to create soft, numbered marks in ink on a grid, with each drawing built upon the calculations of the last. This methodical approach would carry the artist into the subsequent decades of his artistic journey.
Curated by Ellen Tani in collaboration with John Aasp, this small survey of work aims to share a glimpse of Gaines's early work, along with examples of his generative, conceptual process. Works in this exhibition are generously lent by Deborah Ronnen, Caitlin Forsyth Kireker, Paul Garland ('67 MFA), Ben Wigfall Estate/Dolan Maxwell Gallery, and the studio of Charles Gaines.
This exhibition and artist talk are made possible by The Anna Ballarian Visiting Artist Series, The RIT College of Art and Design, Memorial Art Gallery, and Charles Gaines Studio.
Charles Gaines in his studio photo by Fredrik Nilsen
Charles Gaines "Numbers and Trees Charleston Series 2 Tree #3 Vespers Drive " 2024 color aquatint spitbite aquatint chine colle and UV-cured acrylic with printed acrylic box. Rives BFK white paper. Photo by Keith Lubow courtesy Charles Gaines Studio
A Sip of History: Rochester's Fee Brothers
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A family-owned business since 1864, Fee Brothers, Inc. has undergone significant changes, reinventing itself from a small deli shop in Downtown Rochester to a worldwide name in mixology. However, the family’s resilience, innovation, and commitment to preserving their legacy have remained consistent over five generations. This exhibit explores several aspects of this heritage: the historical context of the brand’s founding, the array of products it has produced, and the evolution of its branding and marketing over the past 160 years.
Exhibition:
March 20 – April 11, 2026
Opening Reception:
Tuesday, March 24
4:30 – 6:30 PM
The event will include guided tours, giveaways, hors d'oeuvres, and mocktails inspired by Fee Brothers’ recipes.
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This exhibit is curated and installed by the students and faculty of the RIT Museum Studies Program Course: MUSE 354- Exhibition Design, and is made possible by: Jon & Benn Spacher, owners of Fee Brothers Inc.; Ellen Fee & Mary Fee Spacher; and John Aasp, Gallery Director; with support from the Museum Studies Program fund in honor of Founding Director Tina Lent.
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