RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center

09/02/2026

Deaf Women of Rochester: 45 Years of Herstory is now on display in the Glass Room!

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.

[ID: Flyer for the 45th Deaf Women of Rochester Anniversary Exhibit from August 28 to October 2, 2026, at the NTID Dyer Arts Center Glass Room. Features a black-and-white historical photo of four women holding a hand-drawn sign reading 'Deaf Women of Rochester, growing together' with a tree graphic, along with a QR code and website link.]

08/28/2026

The wait is over! Exhibition #2: ✅

Treasures from the Collection, Celebrating a Quarter Century of the Dyer Arts Center, is now open!

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.

Special thanks to the curators, Leticia Arellano, Marissa Woodruff, Rob Roth, and Tabitha Jacques, for making the exhibit happen!

The exhibition runs until December 18th, Monday-Friday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

08/27/2026

I know we’ve been a little quiet lately, but we’ve been busy preparing and installing two new exhibitions over the past few weeks! The wait is almost over. Both exhibitions open tomorrow and will be on view from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stay tuned for more details about the exhibitions. We can’t wait to welcome you!

[VD:] A woman is about to open the doors of the Dyer Arts Center when she pauses, turns toward the camera, and signs, “Oh, hi! I know some of you have been wondering what’s happening at Dyer. Don’t worry. Tomorrow, two brand-new exhibitions open, and we’d love for you to come check them out! We’ll be here from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.” She smiles and returns to opening the door.

08/05/2026

Exhibition #1: President's Hallway ✅ Next: Stay tuned!

[ID: Framed artworks displayed along the walls of a President's Hallway.]

07/07/2026

As we are organizing the collection in our storage, we had the opportunity to have a Museum Studies student stop by to continue a previous student's research from last spring on Harry Williams. You can find his work under the MISHA. How cool?!

[ID: A copy stand with green lighting is set up on a table to photograph the artwork. A laptop connected to the system displays the captured image and controls, while the artwork rests inside three black walls.]

06/30/2026

Thank you to the group from the Multispectral Imaging System for Historical Artifacts (MISHA) summer seminar for taking the time to stop by the Dyer Arts Center to learn more about us and what we offer! 🙌

06/10/2026

Dyer's walls and movable walls have been freshly painted in time for Dyer Arts Center's 25th Anniversary this fall!
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[VD: A video of several movable walls spreading throughout the empty gallery.]

06/08/2026

What are you doing on June 13 or June 20 at 1 pm? Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester hosts an ASL Guided Tour for Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, led by Elisa Velez!

Join us for our ASL Tours Saturday June 13 and June 20 at 1 pm!

Experience Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden on an American Sign Language (ASL) tour, led by Deaf tour guide Elisa M. Velez.

https://mag.rochester.edu/event/asl-guided-tour-john-rhoden/

Registration includes museum admission.

See you there🥳

05/13/2026

The exhibitions have officially wrapped up! We're taking a short summer break to do a little mini renovation, tidy up the storages and collections, and prepare for Dyer Arts Center's 25th Anniversary. Be sure to watch for our next newsletter for all the exciting updates! 🤗

05/08/2026

Three exhibitions will close next Tuesday, May 12th. If you haven't had a chance to stop by, come by sometime next Monday or Tuesday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm!