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Make a Connection!

Jun 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
500 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14607
5852768900

Make a Connection!

Thursday, June 25, 6:00 pm8:00 pm

$15; $5 for University of Rochester and MAG Members

Bausch & Lomb Parlor

We invite you to spark something new — whether it’s a friendship, a flirtation, or just a fun night out. Join us for Make a Connection!, an evening inspired by the exhibition Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life.

This event brings people together to discover unexpected common ground. Come ready to mix, mingle, and maybe meet someone who brings a little extra color to your canvas.

What to Expect

  • Cash bar and complimentary light fare beginning at 6:00 pm
  • Quickfire presentations from 6:30–7:15 pm, where participants (or their loyal friends) take the mic for a 2 minute slideshow-style spotlight celebrating their best qualities (attendees can watch without participating)
  • Post-presentation mingling throughout the museum’s galleries, where the connections continue
  • NOTA Nightcap – Keep the conversation going at Carnegie Cellars Wine after the event

Presentations

Feeling bold? Want to show off a friend or yourself? Promote yourself or your friends in a positive light with a 2 minute slideshow highlighting best features!

Don’t have someone to present for you? Don’t worry—submit a slideshow and we’ll present it for you.

  1. You must sign up in advance to reserve a spot as space is limited. Fill out our online form by Thursday, June 18, at 8:00 pm.
  2. Keep it fun, friendly, and positive.
  3. Feel free to include images, but make sure that they are appropriate (we have nudes in the museum – we don’t need to see yours).
  4. Keep it short and sweet—each presentation gets 2 minutes! See an example presentation.

For questions about this event, please contact MAG Marketing & Engagement at jgasbarre@mag.rochester.edu. Registration ends on Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 pm. Ticket includes this program and museum admission.

To submit a request for ASL interpretation, please email access@mag.rochester.edu at least two weeks before the event.

Price:
15
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