Event Archive


Temporality


Dates: Friday August 8th, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday August 23rd, 2014 8 p.m.

An exhibit of new work from Genesee Pottery artists-in-residence Katie Carey and Sarah Heitmeyer.OPENING RECEPTION:Friday, August 86-9pmThis exhibit runs through August 23.Learn more about Katie.Learn more about Sarah.FIREHOUSE GALLERY HOURS:Monday-Wednesday: ... read more

Five by Six


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2014 5 p.m. - Monday November 17th, 2014 4 p.m.

An exhibit produced entirely by students of Community Darkrooms Exhibit Experience class. This includes the photography, printing, framing, hanging, sequencing, and promoting. Participating Photographers:Jen CasasantaTalmadge KrajowskyRon ReilleyJessica RobbSteve SpringRon ValentineRSVP ... read more

Domesticated Fire


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday September 27th, 2014 4 p.m.

Domesticated Fire is the work of four potters. Julie Crosby (Trumansburg, NY), Fred Herbst (Corning, NY), and Liz Lurie (Cazenovia, NY) wood-fire their work, while Randall Carlson (Illinois) salt fires. ... read more

Ink & Stitch


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2014 5 p.m. - Friday September 12th, 2014 4 p.m.

Kate Fisher, mixed media artist, printmaker and sweater designer displays her work in the Joe Brown Gallery at the Printing & Book Arts Center. read more

Race for the Arts: PhotoFinish 5k


Date: Saturday September 27th, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

We're putting down our cameras, composing sticks, and trimming tools, lacing up our running shoes, and hitting the pavement! Staff, studio artists, members, instructors, and friends are taking part in ... read more

For the LOVE of Wood Type


Dates: Wednesday October 1st, 2014 10 a.m. - Friday October 31st, 2014 4 p.m.

New Letterpress prints by Geri McCormick. All are printed with wood type manufactured by Virgin Wood Type. read more

History in the Making VIII


Dates: Friday October 3rd, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday November 8th, 2014 4 p.m.

Ceramic Traditions, Contemporary Objects at the Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery. The History in the Making exhibit showcases ceramic work from youthful, energetic, promising artists to veteran traditionalists. All see ... read more

Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday November 15th, 3:03 p.m. - 6:03 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: Holiday Sale


Dates: Saturday December 6th, 2014 11 a.m. - Wednesday December 24th, 2014 noon

Shop local this year! Handmade ceramics, prints, textiles, and more. read more

Rochester's Refugees


Dates: Saturday December 6th, 2014 2 p.m. - Friday January 9th, 2015 11 a.m.

Students from Community Darkroom's "Social Reportage" class, under instruction from social documentary photojournalist Arleen Hodge Thaler, have spent months documenting the lives of Burmese, Somalian, Bhutanese, and other refugees who ... read more

Can I Show you my Etchings?


Dates: Friday January 9th, 2015 5 p.m. - Friday January 30th, 2015 11 a.m.

Student work from the very first etching class at the Printing & Book Arts Center. Featuring work by: Catherine SullivanLinda SullivanLarry RodriguezJen BurgerVictoria BrzustowiczRebecca LomutoKarin Marlett ChoiDanny James read more

Conversations with Artists


Dates: Friday January 16th, 2015 5 p.m. - Thursday October 1st, 2015 5 p.m.

Volunteers at Community Darkroom have re-imagined works of art by the likes of Georgia OKeeffe, Frida Kahlo, and others in their own photographs in an exhibit entitled Conversations with Artists. ... read more

Reclamation Prints


Dates: Friday February 6th, 2015 5 p.m. - Saturday February 28th, 2015 11 a.m.

After working in the computer industry for over 30 years Doug Steward is rejuvenating himself and his art by creating woodblock prints. Using very sharp hand carving tools and wood ... read more

Seconds From the Flame


Dates: Saturday February 7th, 2015 10 a.m. - Saturday February 21st, 2015 4 p.m.

Get a dish for a deal and a bargain on a bowl. It's Genesee Pottery's annual Seconds Sale! Help us reduce our overstock of decorative and functional ceramics. Firehouse Gallery ... read more

Free Workshop: Valentine's Day Cards


Date: Saturday February 7th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Share the LOVE. Stop by the Printing & Book Arts Center on Saturday, February 7 between 11-2 and make your own Valentine's Day Card. You'll make the paper by hand ... read more

Seconds From the Flame


Dates: Saturday February 7th, 2015 10 a.m. - Saturday February 21st, 2015 4 p.m.

Get a dish for a deal and a bargain on a bowl. It's Genesee Pottery's annual Seconds Sale! Help us reduce our overstock of decorative and functional ceramics. Firehouse Gallery ... read more

Letterpress demo at Barnes & Noble


Date: Saturday February 7th, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The Printing and Book Arts Center of the Genesee Center for the Arts & Education will be offering letterpress demonstrations at the new Barnes & Noble in Collegetown. This process ... read more

Flourish


Dates: Friday March 20th, 2015 5 p.m. - Friday April 24th, 2015 4 p.m.

Genesee Pottery is proud to host a solo exhibition of Joanna Poag's hand-built installations. Joanna received her MFA from the School for American Crafts at RIT and her BS in ... read more

Studio 678 Awards Ceremony & Exhibit Reception


Dates: Friday March 27th, 2015 5:03 p.m. - Monday May 4th, 2015 4 p.m.

This is an uplifting event celebrating the hard work, perseverance, and creativity of our Photo Club students. Parents, funders, and friends are encouraged to attend. All Photo Club members will ... read more

Bookbinding workshop at Barnes & Noble


Date: Saturday April 25th, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Have you ever looked at beautiful hand made books and wondered how they were created but didn't know where to start? In this free workshop you will learn several simple ... read more

Reactivate


Dates: Friday May 1st, 2015 5 p.m. - Saturday May 9th, 2015 4 p.m.

Ceramics exhibition by Emma Moran and Alyssa Lown. Emma and Alyssa are earning their BFA's from RIT's School for American Crafts. read more

Rebuilding Joe's MG


Date: Friday May 1st, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

We're shifting gears a bit for this gallery exhibition (pun intended). It involves a 1951 MG TD. Why a car? Well, among the innumerable generous donations Joe Brown gave to ... read more

DIY Mother's Day cards


Date: Saturday May 9th, 9 a.m. - noon

We are opening up the paper lab for anyone who would like to make a handmade paper card for Mother's Day. You make the paper then letterpress print your greeting. ... read more

Printing & Book Arts Open Studio


Date: Saturday May 16th, 9 a.m. - noon

CALLING ALL PAST AND FUTURE PRINTMAKERSBring your copper, zinc or lino plates and join us for an OPEN STUDIO at the Printing and Book Arts Center.IT'S FREE.WHO: Open to printmakers ... read more

Oversight


Dates: Saturday May 16th, 2015 5 p.m. - Saturday May 23rd, 2015 4 p.m.

Senior thesis show from Adam Jennett. Adam is earning his BFA from RIT's School for American Crafts. Senior thesis show from Adam Jennett. Adam is earning his BFA from RIT's School ... read more