Event Archive


Spokes & Ink


Date: Saturday May 30th, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Simply put, Spokes & Ink is a festival celebrating bike lovers and bike-inspired poster art. Its a Monroe Ave mashup of cycling enthusiasts, local artists, cold beer, live music, unique ... read more

Walk a Mile in Our Own Shoes


Dates: Friday July 17th, 2015 5 p.m. - Monday August 10th, 2015 4 p.m.

Ceramic artists Ryan Schulz and Ryan Snow present the culmination of their year-long residency at Genesee Pottery with an exhibition of their work. read more

Relics - Reception


Date: Friday July 17th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Artists in Residence in the Book Arts Center-- Rachel Herman and Rebecca Lomuto-- display work from their year-long residency. read more

Relics


Dates: Friday July 17th, 2015 5 p.m. - Saturday August 15th, 2015 4 p.m.

Artists in Residence in the Book Arts Center-- Rachel Herman and Rebecca Lomuto-- display work from their year-long residency. read more

Walk a Mile in Our Own Shoes - Reception


Date: Friday July 17th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Ceramic artists Ryan Schulz and Ryan Snow present the culmination of their year-long residency at Genesee Pottery with an exhibition of their work. read more

Richard Nickel - Reception


Date: Friday September 4th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

An exhibition of work from ceramicist Richard Nickel. read more

Richard Nickel


Dates: Friday September 4th, 2015 6 p.m. - Saturday September 26th, 2015 5 p.m.

An exhibition of work from ceramicist Richard Nickel.  read more

Book Arts Garage Sale


Date: Saturday September 19th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

It's no secret that the book arts center is overflowing with equipment. Now's your chance to help us lighten our load and build up your own collection. We'll be selling ... read more

Race for the Arts


Date: Saturday October 3rd, 8 a.m. - noon

Staff, members, and friends are taking part in a 5k race to raise money for the Genesee Center. The fifth annual George Eastman House Photo Finish 5K will take place on ... read more

Flower City Pottery Invitational


Dates: Friday October 9th, 2015 6 p.m. - Sunday October 11th, 2015 4 p.m.

Please visit the event website for full details. read more

Flower City Pottery Invitational - Reception


Date: Friday October 9th, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Champagne reception and Exhibition Opening. To purchase tickets and get more info, visit the full event website.  read more

Farm to Table: Migrant and Seasonal Workers


Dates: Saturday November 7th, 2015 2 p.m. - Saturday January 30th, 2016 5 p.m.

An exploration of the migrant worker community in the Rochester area. Group photography exhibition led by photojournalists Arleen Thaler. Photography Gallery Hours:Monday: 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 9 a.m - ... read more

Farm to Table: Migrant and Seasonal Workers - Reception


Date: Saturday November 7th, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

An exploration of the migrant worker community in the Rochester area. Group photography exhibition led by photojournalist Arleen Thaler. read more

Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday November 14th, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Bring some Tums along with your appetite if you think you can take the heat. Contenders from over a dozen Rochester eateries are duking it out for top honors in ... read more

Wintercraft - Reception


Date: Saturday December 5th, noon - 5 p.m.

Our annual Open House and Sale. Shop for holiday gifts, see free demos, and try your hand at the potters wheel or make a letterpress card. Great fun for the ... read more

Wintercraft


Dates: Saturday December 5th, 2015 noon - Saturday December 19th, 2015 5 p.m.

Our annual Holiday Sale. Shop for holiday gifts handmade by local artists! Wintercraft Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Thursday: 10 a.m - 9:30 p.m.Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: ... read more

Friday Fling: Discover Darkroom Mysteries


Date: Friday December 11th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Advanced registration & payment required. Experience the magic of photography in a night of darkroom experimentation. Bring a date or your friends and have a drink on us while you create ... read more

Friday Fling: Ceramics


Date: Friday January 8th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Advanced registration & payment required. The perfect date night – come to the studio and learn to throw a bowl! We provide the clay, the tools, and of course the wine/beer ... read more

Friday Fling: Book Arts


Date: Friday February 12th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Advanced registration & payment required. A 3-hour whirlwind of letterpress printing, hand papermaking, and bookbinding. Leave with lots of goodies. Start your weekend off right! Create with us while you sip ... read more

The Artist Within: Annual Photography Volunteer Exhibit


Dates: Friday February 12th, 2016 7 p.m. - Friday May 27th, 2016 6 p.m.

For more than a decade the Genesee Center for the Arts & Education photography volunteers have allowed individuals to not only develop their film, but their minds as well. Photography ... read more

The Artist Within: Annual Photography Volunteer Exhibit - Reception


Date: Friday February 12th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for the Opening Reception of The Artist Within 7-9pm. Artists will be present.  read more

DIY Valentine's Day Card Workshop


Date: Saturday February 13th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Create your own card from scratch at the DIY Valentine's Day Card Workshop. Make your own paper, letterpress your greeting, and then share with your Valentine. FREE and open to the ... read more

Seconds Sale


Dates: Saturday February 13th, 2016 10 a.m. - Saturday February 27th, 2016 5 p.m.

Glaze tests, demo pots, & artists' overstock - all at bargain prices!  Seconds Sale is an annual event in the Ceramics Studio. Artists offer up for sale their glaze tests, ... read more

A Possible Result of Wanderlust - Reception


Date: Friday March 11th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

New work from Studio Manager Lynne Hobaica. www.hobaicaceramics.com read more

Friday Fling: Discover Darkroom Mysteries


Date: Friday March 11th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Advanced registration & payment required. Experience the magic of photography in a night of darkroom experimentation. Bring a date or your friends and have a drink on us while you create ... read more