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Free Family Day: Art & Well-BeingSunday, January 25 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Free and open to all ages
Join us for a day of creativity, connection, and calm at Free Family Day: Art & Well-Being. This special event invites families and visitors of all ages to explore the galleries, make art together, and experience gentle movement and sound-based wellness activities designed to nurture both body and mind.
Throughout the day, enjoy hands-on artmaking in our classrooms, take part in guided tours and storytime in the galleries, and unwind with immersive sound healing sessions. Whether you’re looking to move, create, relax, or simply spend meaningful time together, there’s something for everyone.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Drop-in art activity in the classrooms
11:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Sound Healing Session with Maria Voorhees-Reincke, Intuitive Energy and Sound Healer
12:00 – 12:45 pm
- Movement Activity for All Ages with Suzanne Costello, Artistic Co-Director at Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater
1:00 pm
- Guided Tour of "Moving Beyond Bars" with exhibition co-creator Suzanne Costello
- 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Sound Healing Session with Maria Voorhees-Reincke, Intuitive Energy and Sound Healer
- 2:00 pm
Drop-In Storytime Tour
- 2:30 – 3:00 pm
Sound Healing Session with Maria Voorhees-Reincke, Intuitive Energy and Sound Healer
Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring art, movement, storytelling, and restorative sound experiences in a welcoming, creative environment. No registration required — just drop in and enjoy!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Suzanne Costello is a dance/theater director, choreographer, performer, and educator with a 40-year career dedicated to storytelling and amplifying underrepresented voices. As Artistic Co-Director of Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater (SPDT), based in Minneapolis, she has toured nationally and internationally, bringing her distinctive approach to movement and narrative across diverse communities.
Maria Voorhees-Reincke is an Intuitive Sound & Energy Healer with over a decade of experience. She is the founder of MVR Healing, is known for her sold-out sound baths, retreats, and sacred healing spaces. Blending vibrational sound therapy with intuitive energy work, Maria guides others into deep rest, emotional release, and nervous system regulation. Her work is rooted in her own healing journey, she is passionate about helping others reconnect with their peace, their power and the wisdom within.
UPCOMING FREE FAMILY DAYS
Select Sundays from 11am - 4pm
February 22, March 29, April 26
September 27, October 25
*Thank you to The Clinton Family Fund for generously supporting this program.
Image: Artwork on view as part of the "Moving Beyond Bars" exhibition: "I Believe" A mural by participants at South Dakota State Penitentiary, 2023.
Rochester Art Center strives to be welcoming and accessible for all people. The building has an elevator and three flights of stairs, and all spaces are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Service animals are welcome. A designated quiet space is available on the 3rd floor. Masks are available upon request and guests are encouraged to arrive fragrance free. A range of seating options are available around the building and during programs. There are two gender neutral restrooms located on the second floor. For more information please contact us: [email protected] or 507-722-2552
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30 Civic Center Dr SE, Suite 120, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55904
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