Educating and inspiring all to create and enjoy the visual arts.

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Art for All People!

Friends, our COVID-19 Policy remains intact - our safety and the safety of all who enter the Center is paramount.

Please continue to follow our existing policies during your stay at the Flower City Arts Center - up-to-date policies can be found by visiting our Facilities Page.

Thank you!

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80

adult courses

13

kids courses

Lovin’ Letterpress

Immerse yourself in letterpress printing! Browse our vast collection of vintage metal & wood type, image cuts, and ornaments to create a variety of projects ...

Night Photography

Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night. Students will practice night photography outdoors as a group at various locations. Learn special tips ...

Intermediate Wheel

For those with some experience, the Intermediate class will broaden your knowledge base with more complicated projects, lidded forms, plates, and handles. The class fee ...

Bold Diagramming

Diagrams represent ideas in visual form. They are two-dimensional (although they can show three-dimensional objects) and may contain shapes, lines, and even text. Architectural diagrams ...

Intermediate Film Photography

Take your black & white film photography and darkroom printing skills to the next level! Learn new darkroom techniques and how to think more critically ...

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Studio Facilities

Printmaking & Book Arts

Access to Printmaking & Book Arts facilities varies depending on your particular discipline. Please call the Printmaking & Book Arts Program at (585) 244-1730 ext. 5 to schedule an orientation or to hear about different access options. You must be certified to use the equipment through tutoring, classwork, or other ... keep reading

Studio Facilities

Photography & Digital Arts

PRICING UPDATE: As of January 2021 the hourly rate for the Community Darkroom rental is $8. The hourly rate for the Silver Den (alternative process space) is $10 and automatically includes Dan's Darkroom (black and white chemistry is available with Silver Den rental at our current tray rate ). Monthly ... keep reading

Studio Facilities

Ceramics

We offer 24/7 monthly access subscriptions for Studio Artists, available to Individual level (and above) members for $75/month plus an initial $50 security deposit. Looking for short-term use? Walk-In Studio Artists pay $10/hr.during business hours. Firing fees for Studio Artists are $2.00 per pound; Walk-In Studio Artists pay $2.50 per ... keep reading

STUDIO FACILITIES

Exhibitions
& Events

FIN: Annual Ceramics Artists-in-Residence Exhibition

Jul 08th - Aug 20th

FIN features work from Zara Bronwyn Davis, Josh DiFabio, Betsy Foster, Bri Shores, and Maliya Travers-Crumb. Event is free and ...

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Flower City Pottery Invitational Reception

October 21st, 6 p.m.

This two-hour Friday event lets you meet the artists, and welcome them from across the country to Rochester! You will also have the first opportunity to view and purchase their ...

Family Photography Exhibition Reception

August 12th, 6 p.m.

We are excited to announce two new photography exhibitions that explore the meaning of family opening next Friday: Beyond Family by Ariya Aladjem Wolf and Joan & Harold by Sharon ...

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Flower City Arts Center is supported by funding from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.