Event Archive


Down, to Earth - Reception


Date: Friday August 2nd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us on First Friday, August 2, from 6 - 9pm for the opening reception of "Down, to Earth." This exhibition features work Jacob Dambra and Terry O'Brien created during ... read more

Down, to Earth


Dates: Friday August 2nd, 2024 6 p.m. - Wednesday July 31st, 2024 5 p.m.

Join us on First Friday, August 2, from 6 - 9pm for the opening reception of "Down, to Earth." This exhibition features work Jacob Dambra and Terry O'Brien created during ... read more

They Who Swallow A Fly - Reception


Date: Friday August 2nd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

There once was a someone who swallowed a fly, Why oh why’d they swallow the fly? (I guess she’ll die) They Who Swallow A Fly is a collection of cyanotype ... read more

Good Intentions and Prayers for Peace: Sun Printing


Date: Saturday August 3rd, noon - 2 p.m.

We will be creating cyanotype images on fabric using flowers, leaves, and natural materials with artist and former Flower City Arts Center Artist in Residence, Htet T. San, as a ... read more

Grow Now: 2024 Appeal


Dates: Friday August 23rd, 2024 noon - Thursday October 31st, 2024 11:59 p.m.

how With your help Flower City Arts Center will continue to offer innovative and educational community engagement programs. Let's grow now! Donate Here read more

My, My, Tiger's Eye: Graduate Explorations in Art and Craft - Reception


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

"My, My, The Tiger's Eye" is an exhibition showcasing the creative work of graduate art students from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The exhibition features pieces from a diverse ... read more

My, My, Tiger's Eye: Graduate Explorations in Art and Craft


Dates: Friday September 6th, 2024 6 p.m. - Saturday September 28th, 2024 5 p.m.

"My, My, The Tiger's Eye" showcases the creative work of graduate art students from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). The exhibition features pieces from a diverse group of artists, ... read more

Arboresco - Reception


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

Arboresco


Dates: Friday September 6th, 2024 6 p.m. - Saturday October 26th, 2024 5 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 ... read more

Help Nurture Our Future - Board of Directors Info Session


Date: Wednesday October 2nd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Are you passionate about the arts and community engagement? The Flower City Arts Center is seeking dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join its Board of Directors. This is your chance to ... read more

Bookluck


Date: Friday October 4th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join Flower City Arts Center for a zine and artists’ books show and tell! Bring a book that you love, and see fellow book-lovers’ personal favorites. Artists’ books, zines, small ... read more

Flower City Pottery Invitational Opening Night Reception


Date: Friday October 11th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Flower City Arts Center is proud to welcome, for the eighth year, 19 premier ceramic artists from across North America for a long weekend celebrating the best in contemporary clay. ... read more

Flower City Pottery Invitational 2024


Dates: Friday October 11th, 2024 6 p.m. - Sunday October 13th, 2024 4 p.m.

Flower City Arts Center is proud to welcome, for the eighth year, 19 premier ceramic artists from across North America for a long weekend celebrating the best in contemporary clay. ... read more

Odyssey │Warriors Come Home


Dates: Friday November 1st, 2024 6 p.m. - Saturday December 21st, 2024 5 p.m.

Witness the journey home from war. In photographs and cyanotype self-portraits, 75 veterans show us the profoundly and deeply personal impact of combat. Over the past five years, the veterans ... read more

Odyssey │Warriors Come Home - Reception


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

Witness the journey home from war. In photographs and cyanotype self-portraits, 75 veterans show us the profoundly and deeply personal impact of combat. Over the past five years, the veterans ... read more

Odyssey Veteran's Day Artist Talk


Date: Monday November 11th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Witness the journey home from war Hear Rochester photographers Chris Cilento and Michael Thaxton discuss their artistic process and their experience participating in The Odyssey Project. Program founder and photojournalist ... read more

Odyssey Open House


Date: Thursday November 21st, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Witness the journey home from war Swing by our Odyssey│Warriors Come Home Open House, November 21, from 5:30 - 9pm to learn more about the program's impact and how you ... read more

Photography Garage Sale Fundraiser


Dates: Wednesday December 4th, 2024 4 p.m. - Monday December 9th, 2024 7 p.m.

Stop by our 2nd Floor Lighting Studio for digital and analog cameras, film, paper, lenses, filters, accessories, tripods, books, bags, picture frames, mat boards, enlargers, developing tools, and more! The ... read more

Wintercraft 2024


Date: Saturday December 14th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Get ready to celebrate the season with creativity! Join us for our Wintercraft Open House & Holiday Sale on Saturday, December 14, from 10 am - 4 pm! Shop handmade ... read more

25% Off New Membership Special


Dates: Saturday December 14th, 2024 10 a.m. - Friday January 17th, 2025 11:59 p.m.

Give the Gift of Creativity! Spread joy and creativity this holiday season with a Flower City Arts Center Membership! Whether for a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, our memberships ... read more

Let's Craft Community


Date: Thursday January 23rd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

In a weary world, it's comforting to come together to -- share space, camaraderie, a cup of cocoa, and craft. Bring a project or use our supplies to create something ... read more

Lollypop Farm Neighborhood Pet Pantry Ribbon Cutting Ceremony


Date: Monday January 27th, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Join us and our friends at Lollypop Farm for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of their first Little Free Pet Pantry on Monroe Ave! Furry friends welcome! read more

Flower City Arts Printmaking Collective


Date: Sunday February 2nd, 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

Landscaping: Photographs by Mark J. Watts - Reception


Date: Friday February 7th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

These images document the interaction of natural form with the imposition of order. Wild irregularity versus pattern. The natural changed through human interaction, the junction of organic form with the ... read more

Seconds from the Flame - Ceramics Sale 2025 - Reception


Date: Friday February 7th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us on First Friday, Feb. 7, from 6 - 9pm for the opening reception of our Seconds from the Flame Ceramics Sale. You can also stop by the sale ... read more