AUTFEST is our FREE Family Day and Art Festival,
co-hosted by Rochester Art Center.
Sunday, September 28th
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rochester Art Center
& Mayo Park
Thank you for joining us!
“Positive Correlation of Art and Mental Health”
— Zoe Jensen
Zoe Jensen is a 26-year-old graduate student pursuing a degree in art therapy with the goal of becoming a psychotherapist. Originally from Rochester, Minnesota, she now studies primarily in the Twin Cities. With a strong background in the arts and a passion for working with adolescents, Zoe is dedicated to exploring the intersection of creativity and healing. Her love for art and commitment to growth inspire her to continually learn from the people and experiences she encounters.
“Benefits of aromatherapy and energy”
— Kim Juen
Today we welcome Kim Juen, a Master Reiki Practitioner & Color Therapist, Spiritual Healer and founder of Awaken Gratitude, a healing practice serving the community since 2020. Kim specializes in energy healing, Reiki, and aromatherapy, offering gentle, holistic approaches that support relaxation, balance, and emotional well-being. Through her work, she helps both individuals on the autism spectrum and their caregivers find calm, focus, and harmony. Today she'll be sharing insights on how natural approaches like essential oils and energy healing can bring comfort and balance to daily life.
The Activities!
Here’s a comprehensive list of the activities!
Some are only offered at specific times- check the schedule below to make sure you join us at the right time to enjoy your desired activities.
The Schedule!
This is when the scheduled activities are taking place.
The rest will be available throughout the event:
11:00 - 4:00
The Map!
This is where the activities are taking place, the outdoor ones that is!
You gotta go inside too, even though it’s beautiful out here! Too awesome in there to miss!
#FOMO
The Map!
Indoors!
From presentations in the grand lobby, sensory activities, meeting artists, and trying fun therapeutic modalities to heading upstairs to try yoga, meditation, t’ai chi, or sound bath - this is THE place to be Sunday.
When in doubt - head straight to the Creative Studio - paint your pumpkin, registration bag, or take whatever creativity strikes!
Main Activities:
PossAbilities Art Exhibition
Local artists helping us participate in various art mediums
Area providers showing us the therapeutic benefits of the arts
Music therapy, dancing, yoga,
AND MORE!
Partnering With:
Made Possible By:
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
This event is sponsored in part by the Rochester Downtown Alliance Start-Up Event Grant.