Event Archive


History in the Making III: Ceramic Traditions, Contemporary Pots


Dates: Friday September 26th, 2008 5:03 p.m. - Friday October 31st, 2008 4 p.m.

This third annual national juried ceramics exhibition again is presented by Genesee Pottery. This year's juror, Linda Sikora of Alfred University, has selected the best of the best from among ... read more

Words and Music


Dates: Tuesday September 30th, 2008 9 a.m. - Sunday November 2nd, 2008 5 p.m.

Exhibit with work of many Rochester area visual artists in different media. Clay book sculpture from "Coming Together Through Clay" youth and senior ceramics project will be featured. This project ... read more

David Prakel - photographer and author


Date: Monday October 6th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

British photographer and author David Prakel at Community Darkroom on Monday, October 6 7-9pm British photographer and author, David Prakel will share his unique perspective on photography as an educator ... read more

College Prep Workshop for HS Students


Date: Saturday October 18th, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

High School Students! Are you thinking of being an art major in college? Come get the information you need at this FREE workshop where art department and admissions staff from ... read more

5th Annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday November 1st, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Great chili recipes prepared by area restaurants will again vie for best chili in Rochester. $20 per person (max $60 for family of 4)Ticket price includes handmade pottery bowl, tasting ... read more

Letter Perfect


Dates: Friday November 7th, 2008 6 p.m. - Sunday January 11th, 2009 4 p.m.

Seeing letters in ordinary objects - and expressing this through fabulous photos. The alphabet comes to life in this exhibit by Community Darkroom Monitors. read more

Winter Show


Dates: Friday November 14th, 2008 5:03 p.m. - Tuesday December 30th, 2008 4 p.m.

Pottery, jewelry, paintings and photography from local and regional artists and craftsmen; beautiful hand-made art for the holiday season. Hours daily 11-5, Saturday 12-4, closed Sundays. read more

Racing Posters from Around the World


Dates: Friday December 5th, 2008 5:03 p.m. - Friday January 23rd, 2009 4 p.m.

See this vintage graphic design from the collection of Jim Malley, Mercury Posters. read more

TinType Portrait


Date: Saturday December 13th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Get a Tintype Portrait made just in time for the holidays! The tintype photograph, originating in the nineteenth century, is produced on a thin piece of metal. Each image is ... read more

An Evening with the Arts Annual Dinner Auction


Date: Monday January 5th, 5:03 p.m. - 8:03 p.m.

Event was cancelled. Save the date now. June 5, 2009. Tickets will be available in 2009. Always a fun time with live entertainment, great food, fabulous art and items for ... read more

Lisa Marie Barber: Three Hearts


Dates: Tuesday January 6th, 2009 10 a.m. - Friday January 30th, 2009 8 p.m.

Life-sized figurative ceramic installation, with quilts and painted panels Many of my compositions use imagery from city life, with objects densely arranged as if around a shrine. Enveloped by these ... read more

Meet the Photographer


Dates: Friday January 16th, 2009 6 p.m. - Saturday February 28th, 2009 2:03 p.m.

Works by five area photographers who are guest lecturers in our Meet the Photographer lecture series. Tim Toal, Chris Kogut, Doug McFarland, Christine Sevilla, Brian Arnold. read more

Expressive Figurative Works w/Emphasis on Surface Decoration


Date: Saturday January 31st, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Workshop with Lisa Marie Barber, guest artist from Wisconsin for month of January in Firehouse Gallery. Come learn about her muse, method and materials. $60 per person. Space is limited. ... read more

Seconds Sale


Dates: Friday February 6th, 2009 10 a.m. - Saturday February 28th, 2009 3 p.m.

Find bargains during the eagerly-awaited annual seconds sale, where the forgotten platter, the left-behind mug, or the slight glaze imperfection can give you a gorgeous piece of work for pennies ... read more

Local Crime Faces by Paul Dodd


Dates: Friday February 6th, 2009 6 p.m. - Wednesday March 4th, 2009 4 p.m.

See this show featuring recent paintings by Paul Dodd with opening night entertainment by DJ Sam Patch. read more

Make a Handmade Paper Valentine [free]


Date: Saturday February 14th, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Stop into Printing and Book Arts Saturday, February 14th, to make a handmade Valentine's Day card. In less than an hour, you can create one unique and very special note ... read more

Works by Alice Drew and Jillian Sokso


Dates: Friday March 6th, 2009 5:03 p.m. - Friday March 27th, 2009 4 p.m.

Lyrical prints by Jillian Sokso and beautiful, delicately-patterned functional hand built ceramics by Alice Drew. Hours daily 11-5, Saturday 12-4 and closed Sundays. See more at: Tete-a-Tete. read more

Book Arts Guild meeting


Date: Tuesday March 10th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

This meeting is intended to discuss the purpose and vision of a Book Arts Guild. Please come and bring your friends and colleagues who may be interested to get in ... read more

12th Annual Photographers Path


Date: Sunday March 22nd, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

All are welcome to attend! This is a regional photography exhibition featuring photographs by over 100 area artists of all ages including the 11 senior members of Studio 789. See ... read more

College Clay Collective 2009


Dates: Friday April 3rd, 2009 5:03 p.m. - Friday April 24th, 2009 4 p.m.

Emerging artists currently enrolled in college programs throughout the country will be exhibiting their work. Juror Susan O'Brien, MFA from Louisiana State University and currently an instructor at University of ... read more

Studio 789 Awards Ceremony and Exhibition Reception


Date: Friday April 3rd, 5:03 p.m. - 7:03 p.m.

All are welcome to attend! All Photo Club members will showcase their work in a multimedia slide show. Special guests (Norma Holland from Channel 13 and others) will present awards ... read more

Self - an exhibit of photographs


Dates: Friday April 10th, 2009 6 p.m. - Sunday May 17th, 2009 2:03 p.m.

Photographs by Mark Carpenter, Monika Ueffinger, Jeno Horvath, Gilbert Maker and Pavel Romaniko. read more

Book Arts Guild Meeting


Dates: Tuesday April 14th, 2009 6 p.m. - Monday April 13th, 2009 8 p.m.

This is the second meeting of the newly formed Book Arts Guild. Please come and bring your friends and colleagues who may be interested to get in on the ground ... read more

Stimulus Pots


Dates: Friday May 1st, 2009 5:03 p.m. - Saturday May 30th, 2009 3 p.m.

New work by Genesee Pottery studio manager Chea Peng and local artist Josh Duttinger. This is sure to be a party - and all the beautiful people (and pots) will ... read more

Photo Garage Sale


Date: Saturday May 2nd, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come check out this large collection of photographic equipment and supplies. Always a crowd - get here early in the day for best selection. Photo books, photo paper and film, ... read more