Event Archive


We Felt it Desirable


Dates: Friday September 16th, 2016 6 a.m. - Saturday September 24th, 2016 5 p.m.

Opening reception: Friday, September 16th 6-9pmThe gallery will be open for viewers to stop in and watch throughout the creation process. The exhibition will remain open through to Saturday, September ... read more

We Felt it Desirable - Reception


Date: Friday September 16th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

We Felt it Desirable is a collaboration between artists, Lynne Hobaica and Oktavia Schreiner. Inspired by the traditional Japanese wishing heads, Darumas, this exhibition was created as a symbol for ... read more

Les Rencontres d'Arles: Presentation by Bruno Chalifour


Date: Tuesday September 20th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Les Rencontres d’Arles is the oldest and most prestigious of all photo festivals, copied by many (Houston TX, Montreal, Brighton (UK), Greece, China, Japan, Russia…) never equaled. The festival is ... read more

Floyd Gibson Artist Talk


Date: Wednesday October 5th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for an evening with photographer Floyd Gibson! Floyd will be speaking about his exhibition I’m Every Woman: Fashion of the Ages. Model, and collaborator, Rebecca Holtz will be ... read more

Flower City Pottery Invitational


Dates: Friday October 14th, 2016 6 p.m. - Sunday October 16th, 2016 4 p.m.

With additional workshops Thursday, October 13. Please visit the event website for full details. read more

He'll Print on Anything


Dates: Thursday October 20th, 2016 11:54 a.m. - Saturday December 3rd, 2016 6 a.m.

Featuring a selection of works from Mitchel Ahern's letterpress printing practices "He'll Print on Anything" includes a protest banner on canvas, two of his "Angry Dishtowels" series, two 9-color prints ... read more

Friday Fling: Ceramics


Date: Friday October 21st, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Advanced registration & payment required. The perfect date night – come to the studio and learn to throw a bowl! We provide the clay, the tools, and of course the wine/beer ... read more

Open Studio for Printmakers


Date: Saturday October 22nd, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come experience our well-maintained equipment:Wright etching press, image area 27" x 45"Vandercook "Big Boy," image area 18" x 24"Vandercook #3 & #4, image area 13.75" x 19.5"We supply the proofing ... read more

Retrospective: Spirit of a People; Presentation by Collette V. Fournier


Date: Saturday October 29th, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Visiting artist Collette V. Fournier will present Retrospective: Spirit of a People, an historic embodiment of four decades of her photography archives. Fournier will discuss themes from her projects The ... read more

Friday Fling: Book Arts


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

Advanced registration & payment required. A 3-hour whirlwind of letterpress printing, hand papermaking, and bookbinding. Leave with lots of goodies. Start your weekend off right! Create with us while you sip ... read more

Under Safelight: Photographs by Chris Holmquist, Jonathan Merritt, & Mark J. Watts


Dates: Friday November 11th, 2016 6 p.m. - Friday December 30th, 2016 5 p.m.

Under Safelight is an exhibition celebrating darkroom photography by showcasing the recent work of three of our Photography program teachers. "Using a darkroom today is a choice, and no longer ... read more

Good Things...come in small packages - Reception


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

Come see an exquisite exhibition of small ceramic work. read more

Good Things...come in small packages


Dates: Friday November 11th, 2016 6 p.m. - Saturday December 17th, 2016 5 p.m.

An exquisite exhibition of 50 small ceramic works. Juror: Doug Peltzman read more

Under Safelight: Photographs by Chris Holmquist, Jonathan Merritt, & Mark J. Watts - Reception


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

Join us for the opening reception of Under Safelight, an exhibition of recent work by three of our darkroom Photography teachers. read more

Wintercraft Open House & Holiday Sale


Date: Saturday December 3rd, noon - 5 p.m.

Get in the holiday spirit by making crafts, shopping for holiday gifts, and seeing free demos. Great fun for the entire family! Vendors: Lindsey Collier Helen Jacob Denise Desmond Sarah ... read more

He'll Print on Anything - Reception


Date: Saturday December 3rd, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Featuring a selection of works from Mitchel Ahern's letterpress printing practices "He'll Print on Anything" includes a protest banner on canvas, two of his "Angry Dishtowels" series, two 9-color prints ... read more

Hand Print Letterpress Holiday Cards


Dates: Monday December 5th, 2016 noon - Thursday December 22nd, 2016 2 p.m.

This year, send holiday cards that are handmade with love. Print your own letterpress holiday cards! Stop by our printing studio Monday through Thursday between 12 - 2 to print 5 ... read more

Friday Fling: Photography (Cyanotype)


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

Advanced registration & payment required. Experience the magic of photography in a night of darkroom experimentation. Bring a date or your friends and have a drink on us while you create ... read more

Wall-to-Wall: 2017 Members Exhibition - Reception


Date: Friday January 13th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Flower City Arts Center is excited to showcase the artwork of our talented members in an inaugural member exhibition. Help us kick-off 2017 by celebrating our talented community of makers! read more

Wall-to-Wall: 2017 Members Exhibition


Dates: Friday January 13th, 2017 6 p.m. - Saturday February 25th, 2017 5 p.m.

The Flower City Arts Center is excited to showcase the artwork of our talented members in an inaugural member exhibition Wall-to-Wall. Help us kick off 2017 by celebrating our talented ... read more

Friday Fling: Ceramics


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

Advanced registration & payment required. The perfect date night – come to the studio and learn to throw a bowl! We provide the clay, the tools, and of course the wine/beer ... read more

Friday Fling: Book Arts


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

Advanced registration & payment required. A 3-hour whirlwind of letterpress printing, hand papermaking, and bookbinding. Leave with lots of goodies. Start your weekend off right! Create with us while you sip ... read more

Valentine's Day Card Printing


Date: Saturday February 11th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Your sweetheart will love you forever with a letterpress printed Valentine's Day card that you printed yourself. FREE! read more

Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday February 25th, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Bring some Tums along with your appetite if you think you can take the heat. Contenders from over a dozen Rochester eateries are duking it out for top honors in ... read more

LUZ DEL DÍA: Copyrighting the Light of Day


Dates: Friday March 3rd, 2017 6 p.m. - Friday March 31st, 2017 5 p.m.

Photography Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Exhibition by Stephanie Mercedes In response to the Argentine Bill No. 2517-D-2015 that would erase all photographic remnants of the Dirty War from public access artist, Mercedes, ... read more