Photographs by John Rodak

Original photographs of John Rodak, WW2 UI.S. Navy photographer who was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the attack of 7 December 1941.

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Black Friday Sale

Black Friday Sale – 25% off all items over S100 – Shop early for best selections.

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New Public Art - Nia Panes by W. Michelle Harris

Our new public art installation, Nia Panes by W. Michelle Harris will make its debut this First Friday in the park outside of RoCo. The works reimagine the tradition of memorial stained glass windows through a contemporary lens. The project honors ...

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Our Last First Friday at 1115 East Main St!

This is our last First Friday at this location! Come shop for the holidays and help us say goodbye to this space. Follow Katydid Ceramics and The Tea Pottery for our new location and announcements about our opening date and open ...

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Holiday Open House

Andrea LiquidArt is opening her private carriage house gallery in Irondequoit. Come see her latest large format series entitled "Seasonal" - 12 mixed media resin abstract landscapes on 50"x60" stretched canvas. Both floors will be open to view an additional 60 ...

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Systems of Tension, Experiment and Wonder

First-year MFA students present recent projects in ceramics, furniture design, glass, metals and jewelry design, painting, printmaking, sculpture and expanded forms. Featuring Vicki Colt, Isabella Condorelli, Sarah Dassouki, Bronagh Dempsey, Ben Deutsch, Shanzay Ejaz, Liv Foletta, Muhammad Hasan, William Jin, Kyung ...

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My History of Photography

"My History of Photography" on view at Richard Margolis Studio 4-9 in the Anderson Arts Building.

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Dennis Adams - The Art of Time

The Art of Time by Dennis Adams will be on view.

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Fiber Art & Silk Scarves

Visit Pat Pauly Design to view fiber art and silk scarves.

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Open Studios

Artists and artisans at the historic Vacuum Oil Refinery open up their studios to share their in-process and completed work. Come see printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, painting woodworking, culinary arts, photography, stop-motion animation, and more. Enter at corner of Exchange St. ...

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Prompt by Karen Sardisco

An exhibition of paintings and re-imagined monoprints by Rochester artist Karen Sardisco.

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First Friday Holiday Craft Party

Come to Boulder Coffee to celebrate First Friday with Free Art Collective, Community Cuties, and Nourish the City at our free to attend event! Come get creative and crafty at our art party alongside your community and help us dream ...

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Holiday Open House at the Rochester Fine Art Gallery

You are invited to share in the December First Friday Holiday Open House at the Rochester Fine Art Gallery. This is a chance to connect with local artists, explore their work, and enjoy a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that celebrates ...

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Color That Defines the Cold and Julmarknad Market

Join us for our December Exhibit with artists Lisa Courtney-Holmes & Arianna Stolt. Arianna Stolt is an amazing emerging artist whose works represent flora and fauna, plein air and an expansive variety of mediums Lisa Courtney-Holmes is a watercolorist with a ...

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It’s First Friday, I’m in Love.

Lumiere is taking this First Friday to celebrate with our holiday party, Smithsmas! Enjoy the nearly 400 works in Small Show, all while DJ Dresden fills us with the Smithsmas Spirit— featuring musical selections by The Cure, The Smiths, probably ...

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First Friday at Elton St.

Open studio and gallery Phyllis Bryce Ely Maureen Church Anne McCune Patrice McPeak

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Artworks by Aidan Sofia Earle

"Our “useful” items have numerous ways in which they are organized and discarded. Things are collated and stacked, piled and flushed, bundled and lined up. Even the forces of nature come into play as our waste and petroleum based creations ...

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Gallery Opening for Winter Open Call - Nature in Rochester and WNY

Over 15 Rochester and Western NY artists exhibiting and will be present at the event. Light refreshment provided by Carmen's Cooking. This exhibition will continue through February 20, 2026. Featuring work by: Sarah Fraley - Penfield, NY Stephanie Morillo - Brighton, NY Lori Bonati ...

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Soft Burdens

This solo exhibition by Rivkah Simcha showcases various elements of her mixed media studio practice, including ink drawings, collage work, paintings, and monoprints, which they created as an artist in residence at Flower City Arts Center. Rivkah’s artwork explores the ...

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Spirit of the Archive

Visit to join in VSW's annual holiday festivity, a solstice celebration of our archival collections. This year, VSW invites you into the core of their new home at King Street, the Research Center, for a multimedia projection event activating the archival ...

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STEUPS by Marcus Troy

Join us for an evening with the artist and an intimate viewing of his latest series. Marcus Troy (b. Montreal, Canada) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, mixed media, and cultural storytelling. Drawing from his Caribbean heritage, global travels, and ...

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Put A Bird On It - Winter Edition!

The feel good show of the summer migrates South for the winter! Experience beautiful bird artworks by over 70 artists, working in a variety of mediums. Paintings, photographs, ceramics, quilted works and more will be on view and available to ...

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Warmth

Open studio featuring this recently completed 4’ × 4’ painting. Influenced by the color and heat of tropical environments, the work focuses on atmosphere rather than place — inviting viewers into a warm, immersive mood.

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Open Studio and Sale

Visit for oil paintings by Nancy Wiley for sale in all sizes and price points. Refreshments will be served.

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Holiday Sale

Check out new paintings by Lynne Feldman at her new studio, 304.

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Holiday Open House

One of a kind gifts including hand-painted silk, jewelry, ceramics, felted art, weaving, photography, paintings, woodworking, and stained glass collage. Plus, Brazilian drums by Ricardo and refreshments.

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December Open House

New work in Printmaking on the walls. One-of-a-kind greeting cards will also be available. Send Original Art!

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Create Art - Why Not?

Webster artist, Gabriele Lodder, says “Any subject can be transformed into a painting; therefore, letting your imagination explore the scene in front of you is very freeing.” Her adventures and world-wide travels have stimulated her creative thoughts to paint what ...

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Share Holiday Spirit & Color with Anderson Alley Artists!

Dash through the Halls, of this 4 story Old Shoe Factory turned Artists Community. Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, Silk Painting, Printmaking, Glass, Weaving, Jewelry, Ceramics, Felt Hats, Textile Art, Group Exhibits & More! Enter Alley doors, Elevator for Handicapped Assistance at ...

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December First Friday Artist: Lindsay Dee Creates

From the artist: “I am a Rochester creator, self-taught out of curiosity and love for art of all kinds. Since 2023 I started focusing more on playing with various mediums to try and find my style. This year was different. ...

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Open Studio Night

Step out of the cold and into a cozy world of curiosity and charm. You're invited to wander through a working studio where vintage finds mingle with handmade craft. Whether you're finishing your gift list or just looking for a bit ...

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21st Annual Holiday Show

Celebrate and support the creative work of local and regional photographers at this final exhibition of the year, celebrating more than two decades of showcasing the Rochester area’s vibrant photography community. The exhibition highlights the growing talents of both amateur ...

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Open Studio

Visit for handmade cards & ornaments as well as contemporary paintings and sculpture.

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The Yards 14th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Celebrate the season with us and step into a cozy, art-filled atmosphere where you can meet local artists, find meaningful handmade gifts, and soak up the creative energy that makes this event a Rochester favorite. This thoughtfully curated market features ceramics ...

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Opening Reception of the 35th Annual Members Exhibition!

This First Friday, visit RoCo for our biggest night of the year! Over 500 artists will have their work on view in this eclectic, salon-style exhibition. Mediums will include Rochester staples like photography and encaustics, plus so much more - ...

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Sip & Scent: A Sensory Art Experience

Step into Sip & Scent, a multisensory experience for December’s First Friday at Rainbow Cammo in Village Gate. We invite guests to craft their own signature fragrance at our scent bar, blend essential oils and aromas to design a personal ...

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Winter 2025 Opening Reception

Visit COMP Studios at RoCo Upstairs to see the projects that artists Noah Winslow and Yuliia Poraiko have been working on during their residency. Noah is developing a project that explores his experience with Ménière’s disease - a chronic, incurable inner ...

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Garth Fagan Dance

Garth Fagan Dance is Western New York's leading artist-led, predominately Black cultural institution that develops young dancers, especially those of color. Garth Fagan Dance is founded by the man who taught more than 100 million audience members to move as ...

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RoCo Upstairs Open Studios

Visit RoCo Upstairs to view new work by studio artists: Bespoke Designs Studio Michaelino k.torg studio Lunar Berserkr Art Department of Dream Collection Guest Artists: William Dean & Elise Cade of Semiwild Art Enter through RoCo's main entrance. Normal gallery admission applies.

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Inspired by the Season

A collection of unique paintings in which each artist expresses their message through a visual narrative inspired by the transformation of the seasons. On view alongside the main collection. Image: "Bolero" by Linda Kall

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