Event Archive


Race for the Arts 5k


Date: Saturday October 5th, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Employees, instructors, board members, Center members, and more are again lacing up their running shoes to raise money for the GCAE. Run with us or sponsor a runner.The race is ... read more

Art Education - RCSD School Board Candidate forum


Date: Friday October 18th, 5:03 p.m. - 7:03 p.m.

All candidates seeking election to the Rochester City School District School Board have been invited to share their position on Art Education and interact with the community. read more

Visual Discourse: Community Darkroom Monitors Exhibit


Dates: Friday November 8th, 2013 6 p.m. - Monday March 10th, 2014 11 a.m.

This exhibit explores communication through the photographic arts.Community Darkroom monitors, volunteers, and staff share black and white images, taken with a variety of cameras and printed in a variety of ... read more

Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday November 9th, 3:03 p.m. - 6:03 p.m.

Join us for our hottest fundraiser of the year! Sample chilis prepared by some of your favorite local restaurants and put in your vote for the best in a bunch ... read more

WinterCraft


Dates: Friday November 15th, 2013 5 p.m. - Tuesday December 24th, 2013 11 a.m.

Shop local this holiday season- Really local! Winter Craft features ceramics, jewelry, letterpress posters, photography, and fiber arts. A large portion of items were made here in the Center by ... read more

At the Riviera


Dates: Friday January 10th, 2014 5 p.m. - Friday January 31st, 2014 4 p.m.

At the Riviera is a handmade book containing photographs and hand-set lead type letterpress printed on vellum pages. Pages from the book will be on display, as well as a ... read more

Hand to Hand


Dates: Friday January 10th, 2014 5 p.m. - Friday January 31st, 2014 11 a.m.

An exhibit of ceramics, wood block prints, and more. All items were handmade by instructors, staff, and artists-in-residence.. Did you miss the opening reception?Here's some photos. read more

Seconds From the Flame


Dates: Friday February 7th, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday February 22nd, 2014 4 p.m.

Get a dish for a deal and a bargain on a bowl. It's Genesee Pottery's annual Seconds Sale! Help us reduce our overstock of decorative and functional ceramics. Firehouse Gallery ... read more

Making Handmade Valentines


Date: Saturday February 8th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We are opening up the paper lab for anyone who would like to make a handmade paper valentine. All ages are welcome, young children should be accompanied by a parent. ... read more

Suspended Arrangements


Dates: Friday March 7th, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday March 29th, 2014 4 p.m.

Second-year Genesee Pottery resident Hannah Thompsett is working with ceramics, paper, and liquid light... you have to see it to believe it! read more

Wood Engraving Student Show


Dates: Thursday March 13th, 2014 5 p.m. - Sunday March 30th, 2014 11 p.m.

Students show off their newly-minted collection of work from the latest wood engraving class, instructed by Steven Lee-Davis. read more

College Collective


Dates: Friday April 11th, 2014 5 p.m. - Friday May 23rd, 2014 11 p.m.

See the latest work from emerging artists in ceramics, photography, printing and book arts. This national show brings talented artists from all over the country to the Firehouse Gallery. All ... read more

Open House & Demonstration


Dates: Friday May 30th, 2014 noon - Friday July 11th, 2014 3 p.m.

Join us for a series of open houses and print demonstrations in conjunction with the Central Library of Rochester's summerlong exhibit "Al-Mutanabbi Street: Start the Conversation." The Printing & Book ... read more

Spokes & Ink


Date: Saturday June 7th, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Spokes & Ink is a festival in Rochester that brings bicyclists and artists together. This event on Monroe Ave showcases the diversity of both groups: Avid cyclists, recreational riders, the ... read more

Global Perspectives


Dates: Friday June 20th, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday July 19th, 2014 4 p.m.

Global Perspectives is an exploration of cultural identity that consists of ceramic work created by both refugee teens in America and international artists. Photographs of craftspeople taken by Amicucci during ... read more

Linoleum Block Prints: Student Show


Dates: Thursday July 3rd, 2014 5 p.m. - Thursday July 31st, 2014 4 p.m.

Students of the linoleum block printing class at the Printing & Book Arts Center show off their creations. OPENING RECEPTION Friday, July 11, 6-9 p.m. Exhibit runs through July 31. ... read more

Temporality


Dates: Friday August 8th, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday August 23rd, 2014 8 p.m.

An exhibit of new work from Genesee Pottery artists-in-residence Katie Carey and Sarah Heitmeyer.OPENING RECEPTION:Friday, August 86-9pmThis exhibit runs through August 23.Learn more about Katie.Learn more about Sarah.FIREHOUSE GALLERY HOURS:Monday-Wednesday: ... read more

Taking Residence


Dates: Friday August 8th, 2014 5 p.m. - Sunday August 31st, 2014 11 a.m.

An exhibit of work produced by Christina Bartonicek, the Printing & Book Arts Center's 2013-2014 artist-in-residence. The exhibit will feature small sculptures and prints centered around her roots and current ... read more

Ink & Stitch


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2014 5 p.m. - Friday September 12th, 2014 4 p.m.

Kate Fisher, mixed media artist, printmaker and sweater designer displays her work in the Joe Brown Gallery at the Printing & Book Arts Center. read more

Domesticated Fire


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday September 27th, 2014 4 p.m.

Domesticated Fire is the work of four potters. Julie Crosby (Trumansburg, NY), Fred Herbst (Corning, NY), and Liz Lurie (Cazenovia, NY) wood-fire their work, while Randall Carlson (Illinois) salt fires. ... read more

Five by Six


Dates: Friday September 5th, 2014 5 p.m. - Monday November 17th, 2014 4 p.m.

An exhibit produced entirely by students of Community Darkrooms Exhibit Experience class. This includes the photography, printing, framing, hanging, sequencing, and promoting. Participating Photographers:Jen CasasantaTalmadge KrajowskyRon ReilleyJessica RobbSteve SpringRon ValentineRSVP ... read more

Race for the Arts: PhotoFinish 5k


Date: Saturday September 27th, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

We're putting down our cameras, composing sticks, and trimming tools, lacing up our running shoes, and hitting the pavement! Staff, studio artists, members, instructors, and friends are taking part in ... read more

For the LOVE of Wood Type


Dates: Wednesday October 1st, 2014 10 a.m. - Friday October 31st, 2014 4 p.m.

New Letterpress prints by Geri McCormick. All are printed with wood type manufactured by Virgin Wood Type. read more

History in the Making VIII


Dates: Friday October 3rd, 2014 5 p.m. - Saturday November 8th, 2014 4 p.m.

Ceramic Traditions, Contemporary Objects at the Firehouse Gallery at Genesee Pottery. The History in the Making exhibit showcases ceramic work from youthful, energetic, promising artists to veteran traditionalists. All see ... read more

Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday November 15th, 3:03 p.m. - 6:03 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