Event Archive


An Evening With The Arts-Auction and Carnival Benefit for the Genesee Center


Date: Saturday April 24th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Back again and sure to be better than ever! Our annual auction is spiced up with some carnival fun including live entertainment, music, food and great items for bidding. Art ... read more

The Banyan Deer - Book Signing and Reading


Date: Friday May 7th, 5:03 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Book Signing for newest release by Rafe Martin and illustrated by Richard Wehrman. This beautiful hardcover gift book is a moving story of compassion. The Banyan Deer highlights courage, triumph, ... read more

Sense of Place


Dates: Friday May 7th, 2010 6 p.m. - Thursday July 29th, 2010 2:03 p.m.

Photographs by: Bruno Chalifour, Robin Dettman, Debbie Piotrowski, Mark J. Watts. Opening reception - Friday, May 7, 7 - 9 pm. More info call (585)271-5920 Gallery Hours-Mon: 9a - 9:30 ... read more

Verdant Visions


Dates: Friday June 4th, 2010 5 p.m. - Friday June 25th, 2010 4 p.m.

Lori Mills, Associate Professor of Art, SUNY Brockport, brings her latest creations to our gallery to share with the public. read more

Maker(s) Mark(s)


Dates: Friday July 2nd, 2010 5 p.m. - Saturday July 24th, 2010 3 p.m.

This exhibition brings together two very different ceramic artists, a sculptor and a vessel maker, who find common ground through the language of mark making. Brooke Millecchia and Joe Fastaia read more

Cause and Effect


Date: Friday July 30th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

What do you know about your history? Letterpress printer and book artist Jessica Peterson will pose this question as she brings her creation to the GCAE for a discussion and ... read more

Geo Cycle: Artists in Residence Exhibit


Dates: Friday August 6th, 2010 5 p.m. - Friday August 27th, 2010 4 p.m.

The culmination of a year of work by our artists in residence Ezra Sage and Samantha Stumpf. read more

History in the Making


Dates: Friday September 17th, 2010 5 p.m. - Saturday October 23rd, 2010 11 a.m.

The History in the Making exhibit showcases contemporary ceramic work from all across the country. Juried by Peter Beasecker from Syracuse University, this show attracts the top ceramicists in the ... read more

Roy Sowers: Detached


Dates: Friday September 17th, 2010 6 p.m. - Friday December 31st, 2010 11 a.m.

"Detachment can bring a degree of freedom and heightened perspective espoused in many faiths. It's also an extraordinary tool in photography." -Sowers. Detached features a collection of photographs from 1983 ... read more

Original Stain: New Alternative Imaging


Dates: Friday September 17th, 2010 6 p.m. - Sunday November 14th, 2010 2:03 p.m.

The description 'alternative processes' covers historical or commercially abandoned ways of creating imagery used by artists and photographers today. Featuring works by Susan Andersen, Michael Bartolotta, Jenn Libby, Michael Leonard, ... read more

Letterpress Love Affair & More!


Date: Sunday October 24th, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

A perfect way to spend a Sunday evening - supporting local artists, getting a jump start on your holiday shopping, listening to some solid music and pleasing your palate with ... read more

Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday November 6th, 3 p.m. - 7:03 p.m.

7th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off: Great Bowls of Fire!4 - 8:30 pmSaturday, November 6, 2010713 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607Support the arts in Rochester by sampling chili from local restaurants ... read more

Reflections on Simplicity


Dates: Monday November 22nd, 2010 6 p.m. - Friday February 4th, 2011 8 p.m.

"Sometimes when you pay attention, you can find small wonders along your way." Works by over a dozen of our Community Darkroom volunteer photographers. Each photographer offers examples of what ... read more

Winter Craft- Annual Holiday Show & Sale


Dates: Friday December 3rd, 2010 9 a.m. - Friday December 31st, 2010 3 p.m.

Be ready for the holidays this year with unique, handmade, and local gifts. Ceramics, letterpress cards, posters, art books, and so much more. Featured artists: Allison Craver and Lynne Hobaica, ... read more

Pressing Issues: A Month With Letterpress Artist Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.


Dates: Tuesday January 4th, 2011 9 a.m. - Monday January 17th, 2011 11 p.m.

Proceed and Be Bold! Documentary Trailer from 20K Films on Vimeo.Letterpress printer and "Proceed and Be Bold" documentary subject Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. is returning to "seriously impact Upstate New ... read more

David MacDonald: Recent Works


Dates: Friday January 7th, 2011 5 p.m. - Friday January 28th, 2011 11 a.m.

David MacDonald, potter and Syracuse University ceramics professor, creates a wide variety of work including vessels for daily use and one-of-a-kind pieces for exhibition.He draws much of his inspiration from ... read more

Meltdown


Dates: Friday February 11th, 2011 6 p.m. - Saturday March 26th, 2011 11 p.m.

Come see the work of Community Darkroom's new program assistant Melanie Couch. Meltdown, part of the citywide Thaw exhibition, features three different bodies of work, each taking a look at ... read more

Pastry Palooza


Date: Saturday February 19th, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Croissants... Strudels... Fritters... Is your mouth watering?Biscotti... Pies... Turnovers... How about now?Rochester is home to dozens of independent bakeries that create their own edible works of art out of sugar ... read more

Winter Blooms


Dates: Friday March 4th, 2011 5 p.m. - Saturday March 26th, 2011 3 p.m.

Tableware and vases reflecting the textures and quiet colors of winter, complemented by the vivid blooms of Spring's arrival. Kayla Stein and Giselle Hicks both earned their MFA's from Alfred ... read more

T-Shirt Pre-Order


Dates: Wednesday March 9th, 2011 1 a.m. - Monday March 21st, 2011 8 a.m.

We're taking pre-orders for our Genesee Center for the Arts & Education T-Shirts! Each shirt is $15 and benefits our non-profit arts center.Black T-ShirtWhite Screen printShort Sleeve100% cottonPrinted locallySizes S ... read more

Landscape: Mind & Matter


Dates: Friday April 1st, 2011 6 p.m. - Friday July 1st, 2011 4 p.m.

An exhibit featuring works by two photographers: Joe Ziolkowski and Christopher Schwer. "The Okinawa Series" by Joe ZiolkowskiThe series started as a result of me coping with the sudden loss ... read more

4th Annual College Clay Collective


Dates: Friday April 8th, 2011 5 p.m. - Saturday April 30th, 2011 3 p.m.

Current college students from across the country have submitted images for this show so that our juror, Kathy King, instructor at the office for the Arts Ceramics Program at Harvard ... read more

Studio 678 Awards Ceremony & Reception


Date: Friday April 8th, 5:03 p.m. - 7:03 p.m.

A culmination of months of work by Wilson Foundation Academy 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Photo Club members will showcase their work in a multimedia slide show. Special guests, ... read more

An Evening With the Arts Annual Auction & Spring Carnival


Date: Saturday April 9th, 5:03 p.m. - 8:03 p.m.

Click here to be sent to our Auction info page. read more

Make your own Mother's Day card!


Date: Saturday April 30th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

A truly unique Mother's Day gift. Make your own paper, decorate it, and print on it using one of our tabletop presses! A great activity for children with their parents ... read more