Justice January: 6×6 Art-Making with Hannah Bell, Lillie, and Hinda Mandell
Rochester Contemporary Art Center
137 East Ave.
Jan 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for Justice January, a 6×6 art-making event that will encourage you to make an artwork about a subject that matters to you. Three local artists – Hannah Bell, Lillie, and Hinda Mandell – will each lead themed activities to help you make an artwork to enter into 6x6x2026.

Each artist will lead two sessions, which will begin at 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Admission is $2 / free for RoCo Members and refreshments will be served. Don’t miss this fun event to make an artwork with a purpose!

“Transforming data into social justice art.”
Join Hannah in exploring the artistic process of using abstract data to create art that highlights social justice issues. Outraged about the number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women? Passionate about the number of people experiencing food insecurity in Rochester? Want to celebrate the positive impact of a cause you support? Bring the data, numbers, and reports of justice issues you are passionate about, or learn about new issues at this workshop, and experience how statistics and data can inspire powerful art that makes a statement.

“Embroider Your Vision for Rochester”
Public art has incredible power in a community, from raising awareness like the anti-war artwork of Banksy, to even helping overturn a dictatorship like the NO+ movement in Chile. While graffiti and printmaking are commonly used in protest and activism, any medium can be used, including fiber arts. What issue are you passionate to educate Rochester on? What is your message to the community, and what do you want to see this city become? Bring your ideas and visions for the future of Rochester and work with Lillie to embroider them into a 6×6 artwork.

“Hand Stitch a Rochester Puff”
Join us as we hand-stitch flower-inspired ‘Rochester Puffs’ for your 6×6 submission while also learning about their re-use origins as decorative + practical embellishments for home décor and clothing. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring along a pre-loved clothing item they don’t mind cutting up and incorporating into their 6×6 piece.