The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts has announced "Heart Of The Wild," an exhibition of works by artist Mike Durkee. The show will be hosted at Back Hill Beer Co. in the Gonic Mill, Rochester, New Hampshire, and will run from April 4 to June 6, 2026. Durkee is a New England-based muralist and designer known for large-scale, community-inspired works.
This exhibition highlights the museum's commitment to showcasing local artists and engaging with community spaces beyond its own walls. By partnering with a local business, the museum extends its reach and integrates art into everyday environments, reinforcing Durkee's own practice of creating site-specific work that energizes public spaces. The show also celebrates an artist whose work is already part of the museum's permanent collection.