Episode #1 <<<outside the frame>>> Recorded Live On November 12, 2024

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Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 is Rochester's fantasy art collecting game.

<<<outside the frame>>> is a limited series, interactive podcast recorded on ZOOM covering the game and discussing the regional art scene in the greater Rochester area. Members of the public are invited to participate in each episode alongside the invited guests and players on the show.*

Episode #1, recorded on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 pm, included a number of invited guests who - along with attendees - contributed to a vibrant conversation about the game and the regional art scene.

The episode kicked off with an introduction to the game and how the public can participate alongside players. Then everyone involved contributed to a freewheeling conversation about the regional art scene with invited our invited guests and Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 players.

The lineup in this podcast:

• Mev Mahon, Marketing & Communications Director at Flower City Arts Center and photojournalist by training
• Rachael Gootnick, multi-disciplinary artist and owner of Just Terrific Handcrafted Goods -
• Nancy Valle, player & multi-disciplinary artist and retired educator
• Jappie King Black, player, retired educator & multi-disciplinary artist.
• The host and moderator was Rome Celli, organizer of Rochester Art Collectors and Gamemaster of Red Dot Challenge, Season 1​

Looking ahead to future episodes...

• Episode #2:  Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 pm EST (Click to register & get the link.)*

In this episode we'll dig into the emerging fantasy art collections and game strategies followed by a conversation about the massive exhibitions being offered this year. Then we'll open up the conversation to topics of interest to participants.
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• Episode #3:  Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00 pm EST (Click to register & get the link.)*

The Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 "BIG REVEAL" event in February will be the focus of the first part of the final episode. We'll also update you on gameplay as we approach the closing days of Season 1. After that we'll talk about the local art market in 2024 among other topics.

Each of the three podcasts has it's own registration & ticketing. Please look closely when you register to make sure you have the correct dates.

All the podcasts are FREE and open to the public with registration in advance on Eventbrite.

* All the episodes will be recorded live and posted here on reddotchallenge.org

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Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 is a program of Rochester Art Collectors.
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Participating in Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 is FREE and open to the public. None of the players are paying to play or receiving any compensation. The program is privately funded and entirely non-commercial. Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 is not a fundraiser of any kind for any organization.

​The works of art chosen by Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 players for their fantasy art collections are not being purchased with real money. Red Dot Challenge is a FANTASY art collecting GAME. Players are having fun PRETENDING to buy/collect the art and modeling art collecting behaviors.

In all instances the artists retain the copyright for their work as well as all other rights and privileges provided by the law.

If you are interested in purchasing a work of art you've seen during Red Dot Challenge, Season 1 gameplay, please inquire at the venue where the work is exhibited.​​