Event Archive


Clay and Cabernet: Pottery with a Twist - featuring Aggy Dunne!


Date: Friday June 20th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Uncork your creativity at Clay and Cabernet, the ultimate fusion of art, wine, and fabulousness! Join us for a hands-on pottery class where you’ll sip cabernet and sculpt your masterpiece—all ... read more

MC's Book Work


Date: Friday June 20th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

On three different days at three different venues artist, Michaela Chan, will give away zines, sell handmade books, and read aloud new work. Drop into Book Work anytime, with or ... read more

Amusement Ritual


Dates: Friday July 11th, 2025 noon - Saturday August 16th, 2025 noon

“Amusement Ritual” is an exhibition showcasing new work by our artists-in-residence in ceramics, as they conclude their year at the Flower City Arts Center. Exploring themes of the self, the ... read more

Line Layer Lore


Dates: Friday July 11th, 2025 6 p.m. - Friday July 25th, 2025 5 p.m.

"Line Layer Lore" is an exhibition showcasing new work by artists-in-residence in Printmaking & Book Arts at Flower City Arts Center. Exploring themes of the body, surrealism, portraiture, mythology, grief ... read more

Visual Voices: Julie Chen Artist Talk


Date: Saturday July 19th, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for our new artist series celebrating diverse perspectives and practices in studio arts. This series aims to foster dialogue, connection, and inspiration through the lens of contemporary visual ... read more

Queering Space Pride Party


Date: Saturday July 26th, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for a Flower City Arts Pride Party on Saturday, July 26th, from 1 - 3 pm. Enjoy art activities for all ages and celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community! read more

Moving Slowly in Clinton Avenue


Dates: Friday August 1st, 2025 noon - Friday August 22nd, 2025 noon

"Moving Slowly in Clinton Avenue" is an exhibition by Photography & Digital Arts artist-in-residence, Claire G McClusky. This exhibition offers a unique perspective through a photographic lens, showcasing the experiences, ... read more

Community Over Competition


Dates: Friday August 1st, 2025 noon - Friday August 22nd, 2025 noon

"Community Over Competition" by Richard B. Colón features a selection of portraits shot on an anamorphic lens that highlight: "a collection of Artists that embody what Community means and their ... read more

Moving Slowly in Clinton Avenue - Reception


Date: Friday August 1st, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for the reception of "Moving Slowly in Clinton Avenue", an exhibition by one of our photography artists-in-residence, Claire G McClusky. This exhibition offers a unique perspective through a ... read more

Community Over Competition - Reception


Date: Friday August 1st, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for the reception of "Community Over Competition" by Richard B. Colón. This exhibit highlights a selection of photograph portraits shot on an anthropomorphic lens that highlight: "a collection ... read more

Flower City Arts Printmaking Collective


Date: Sunday August 3rd, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The Flower City Arts Printmaking Collective is a community of artists who gather monthly to explore, share, and support each other in their printmaking practices. Each meetup provides space for ... read more

Visual Voices: Rob Bell Artist Talk


Date: Saturday August 16th, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for our new artist series celebrating diverse perspectives and practices in studio arts. This series aims to foster dialogue, connection, and inspiration through the lens of contemporary visual ... read more

Made in Honor


Date: Saturday August 16th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Made in Honor is a companion program to the new artist talk series, Visual Voices, to be hosted by Julie Chen and Tove Phillips at Flower City Arts Center.  ... read more

Everything I Wanted


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2025 noon - Friday September 26th, 2025 noon

A new ceramic exhibition featuring several collected works by fiber & installation artist Shayna Kiblin, on display in our Firehouse Gallery throughout September. Shayna is the juror of the upcoming ... read more

Alternate Paths Exhibition


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2025 6 p.m. - Saturday September 27th, 2025 noon

An exhibition showcasing artists currently working in Alternative Photographic Processes including Anthotype, Chemigram, Cyanotype, Image Transfer, Kallitype, Liquid Light, Lith Prints, Lumen Prints, Mordançage, Photogravure, Platinotype, Pinhole, Salt Prints, Tintype, ... read more

Everything I Wanted - Reception


Date: Friday September 5th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Celebrate the opening reception of a new exhibition featuring several collected works by fiber & installation artist Shayna Kiblin, on display in our Firehouse Gallery throughout September. Shayna is the ... read more

Alternate Paths Exhibition - Reception


Date: Friday September 5th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Alchemy & Light


Date: Saturday September 6th, noon - 5 p.m.

Now, for the first time, a full day dedicated to the pursuit and enjoyment of alternative and historic photographic processes such as wet plate collodion, salt printing, photogravure, kallitypes, cyanotypes, ... read more

Visual Voices: Scott McCarney


Date: Saturday September 20th, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for our new artist talk series celebrating diverse perspectives and practices in studio arts. This series aims to foster dialogue, connection, and inspiration through the lens of contemporary ... read more

A Talk On Wood Engraving By Joanne Price


Date: Friday September 26th, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Joanne Price of Starpointe Studio in Kentucky will discuss the art of wood engraving as part of the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal: “Canal Week”. Wood Engraving was the ... read more

Personal Incantations


Dates: Friday October 3rd, 2025 noon - Saturday October 25th, 2025 noon

Paola Macas Betchart’s practice integrates photography, collage, embroidery, video, and text to construct multilayered meditations on intimacy, memory, and care. By intervening in her own images, she reclaims them as ... read more

Personal Incantations - Reception


Date: Friday October 3rd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Paola Macas Betchart’s practice integrates photography, collage, embroidery, video, and text to construct multilayered meditations on intimacy, memory, and care. By intervening in her own images, she reclaims them as ... read more

Visual Voices featuring Kyle Scott Lee


Date: Saturday October 4th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Join us for our new artist talk series celebrating diverse perspectives and practices in studio arts. This series aims to foster dialogue, connection, and inspiration through the lens of contemporary ... read more

FCPI Opening Night Reception


Date: Friday October 10th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

An opening reception and fundraiser for the Center will take place on Friday, Oct. 10, with live music, drinks, bites, and a chance to preview the pottery before the crowds. ... read more

Flower City Pottery Invitational 2025


Dates: Saturday October 11th, 2025 10 a.m. - Sunday October 12th, 2025 4 p.m.

Flower City Arts Center is thrilled to present its ninth Flower City Pottery Invitational, a three-day affair that features a show and sale, demos and talks from national artists in ... read more