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January 2016
DIY Valentine’s Day Card making event
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. You can drop in anytime during the workshop – this event is FREE and family friendly. The DIY Valentine's Day Card Workshop is organized by the Book Arts Studio staff at Genesee Center
Find out more »March 2016
A Possible Result of Wanderlust
New work from Studio Manager Lynne Hobaica. www.hobaicaceramics.com Lynne was a resident artist in the Ceramics Department at the Genesee Center from 2010-2011. Now, after moving around to 4 different cities (two countries), she is back at the center as the Ceramics Studio Manager and producing work reflecting her journeys. Gallery 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: Noon - 5 p.m. Exhibition Dates: March…
Find out more »A Possible Result of Wanderlust
New work from Studio Manager Lynne Hobaica. www.hobaicaceramics.com Lynne was a resident artist in the Ceramics Department at the Genesee Center from 2010-2011. Now, after moving around to 4 different cities (two countries), she is back at the center as the Ceramics Studio Manager and producing work reflecting her journeys. Gallery 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: Noon - 5 p.m. Exhibition Dates: March…
Find out more »June 2016
Spokes & Ink Bike and Poster Fest
Simply put, Spokes & Ink is a festival celebrating bike lovers and bike-inspired poster art. It’s a Monroe Ave mashup of cycling enthusiasts, local artists, cold beer, live music, unique vendors, and stuff for the kids. So, whether you ride, want to get your hands on some killer original posters, or just want to crank up some summer fun, this festival’s for you!
Find out more »College Collective
55 Students, 42 Colleges, 22 States: Genesee Center for the Arts & Education is proud to showcase the best in college book arts, ceramics, and photography this summer. Opening Reception: Friday, June 17, 6 to 9pm Exhibition Dates: June 17 to July 16 Where: Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14607 Who: Open to the public Cost: FREE
Find out more »College Collective
55 Students, 42 Colleges, 22 States: Genesee Center for the Arts & Education is proud to showcase the best in college book arts, ceramics, and photography this summer. Opening Reception: Friday, June 17, 6 to 9pm Exhibition Dates: June 17 to July 16 Where: Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14607 Who: Open to the public Cost: FREE
Find out more »September 2016
I’m Every Woman: Fashion of the Ages
Exhibition Dates: September 2nd - October 29th, 2016 in Photography Galleries, Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY Reception: Friday September 2nd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Photography Galleries, Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY I’m Every Woman: Fashion of the Ages, an exhibition of new work by photographer Floyd Gibson, portrays women's fashions from the 1920's through the 1970's in the categories of evening wear, casual wear,…
Find out more »Les Rencontres d’Arles: Presentation by Bruno Chalifour
In its 47th edition Les Rencontres d’Arles is the oldest and most prestigious of all photo festivals. After a quick survey of the history of the festival, Bruno Chalifour will present this year’s highlights of the festival illustrated by numerous photographs.
Find out more »October 2016
Floyd Gibson Artist Talk
Join us for an evening with photographer Floyd Gibson! Floyd will be speaking about his exhibition I’m Every Woman: Fashion of the Ages. Model, and collaborator, Rebecca Holtz will be present to discuss what it was like researching and portraying women's fashions from the 1920's through the 1970's.
Find out more »Flower City Pottery Invitational
Genesee Center for the Arts & Education is proud to welcome, for the second year, over 20 premier ceramic artists from across North America for a long weekend celebrating the best in contemporary clay. The event includes a special artist reception, sale, pottery exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and talks by the visiting artists. For more information about the schedule of events, visit https://www.rochesterarts.org/special-events/pottery-invitational-2016/
Find out more »Flower City Pottery Invitational
Genesee Center for the Arts & Education is proud to welcome, for the second year, over 20 premier ceramic artists from across North America for a long weekend celebrating the best in contemporary clay. The event includes a special artist reception, sale, pottery exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and talks by the visiting artists. For more information about the schedule of events, visit: https://www.rochesterarts.org/special-events/pottery-invitational-2016/ Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 4pm
Find out more »Retrospective: Spirit of a People; Presentation by Collette V. Fournier
Visiting artist Collette V. Fournier will present Retrospective: Spirit of a People, an historic embodiment of four decades of her photography archives. Fournier will discuss themes from her projects The Amistad: From Mystic Seaport to Nova Scotia, Post Hurricane Katrina, Travels to West Africa; and her community. Presentation starts promptly at 1pm, reception to follow.
Find out more »November 2016
Good Things…come in small packages
An exquisite exhibition of 50 small ceramic works. Juror: Doug Peltzman
Find out more »January 2017
Wall-to-Wall: 2017 Members Exhibition
The Flower City Arts Center is excited to showcase the artwork of our talented members in an inaugural member exhibition Wall-to-Wall. Help us kick off 2017 by celebrating our talented community of makers!
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