EXHIBITIONS
“Arboresco” features work Nils Wiklund created during his Photography Residency. This show will be displayed in our Sunken Room Gallery until September 28.
“My My Tiger's Eye ” showcases the creative work of graduate art students from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). This show will be displayed in our Firehouse Gallery until September 28.
“Positive Exposures: Faces of Change in Niagara Falls” highlights folks striving to make a positive impact in their hometown through James Abbondanza’s wet plate portraits. This show will be displayed in our Community Darkroom Gallery until September 28.
GROW NOW & DREAM WITH US
The only true way for us to grow is to “emerge” as nature does – well-paced, communal, and organic. This requires acceptance of our beautiful and colorful differences as uniquely creative beings.
Your gifts allow tuition assistance for a student experiencing financial strain; studio space; the purchase of clay, ink, and darkroom supplies; an artist-in-residence spot; or publishing a book of black & white photography with poetry for our middle school students.
FCPI RETURNS THIS OCTOBER
Flower City Pottery Invitational is proud to welcome, for the eighth year, 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 visiting artists.
EXHIBITIONS
“Arboresco” features work Nils Wiklund created during his Photography Residency. This show will be displayed in our Sunken Room Gallery until September 28.
“My My Tiger's Eye ” showcases the creative work of graduate art students from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). This show will be displayed in our Firehouse Gallery until September 28.
“Positive Exposures: Faces of Change in Niagara Falls” highlights folks striving to make a positive impact in their hometown through James Abbondanza’s wet plate portraits. This show will be displayed in our Community Darkroom Gallery until September 28.
GROW NOW & DREAM WITH US
The only true way for us to grow is to “emerge” as nature does – well-paced, communal, and organic. This requires acceptance of our beautiful and colorful differences as uniquely creative beings.
Your gifts allow tuition assistance for a student experiencing financial strain; studio space; the purchase of clay, ink, and darkroom supplies; an artist-in-residence spot; or publishing a book of black & white photography with poetry for our middle school students.
FCPI RETURNS THIS OCTOBER
Flower City Pottery Invitational is proud to welcome, for the eighth year, 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 visiting artists.
Considering the Photo Essay
Producing a photographic essay is a compelling way to express your point of view and establish a unique voice in your photography. Join us as ...
Vandercook Refresher
Still lovin' letterpress but haven't been into the studio in a while? Brush up on your cylinder press skills while diving a bit deeper into ...
Intro to Letterpress Experimentation
In this one-day workshop, learn how to create spontaneous and fun compositions on the letterpress. By creating printing plates out of found materials, using new ...
Wednesday Workshop: Letterpress Modular Blox
The P22 Blox system presents 8 basic shapes from which any letterforms can be built in a variety of ways. The P22 Blox are 72 ...
Drypoint Etching
Drypoint etching explores an alternative to the traditional etching process. Without the acid or metal plates, dry-point techniques leave you with an impression you can ...
Studio Facilities
Printmaking & Book Arts
Access to Printmaking & Book Arts facilities varies depending on your particular discipline. Please call the Printmaking & Book Arts division 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 September 2024 the hourly rate for the Community Darkroom rental is $10. 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. Currently we are at capacity and have a wait list for this program. Looking for help firing your work, or need the use of the studio ... keep reading
Printmaking & Book Arts Facilities
Printmaking & Book Arts Facilities Access to Printmaking & Book Arts facilities varies depending on your particular discipline. Please call the Printmaking & Book Arts division 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
Photography & Digital Arts Facilities
Photography & Digital Arts Facilities PRICING UPDATE: As of September 2024 the hourly rate for the Community Darkroom rental is $10. 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
Ceramics Facilities
Ceramics Facilities 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. Currently we are at capacity and have a wait list for this program. Looking for help firing your work, or need the use of the studio ... keep reading
Exhibitions
& Events
Exhibitions & Events
Arboresco
Sep 06th - Sep 28th
Ar•bo•res•co [ärbɔˈreːs̠koː], verb, lat. ‒ to become a tree The trees have always been here. They are here when we ...
Arboresco Reception
September 06th, 6 p.m.
Ar•bo•res•co [ärbɔˈreːs̠koː], verb, lat. ‒ to become a tree The trees have always been here. They are here when we found the land, and when we die, we will become ...
Grow Now: 2024 Appeal
August 23rd, noon
how With your help Flower City Arts Center will continue to offer innovative and educational community engagement programs. Let's grow now! Donate Here
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