Event Archive


October Artist Showcase: Amy Rau of Greengirl Press


Date: Friday October 5th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The first in a series of artist showcases. Amy Rau of greengirl press will be on hand to show you her letterpress prowess. Tour the studio, learn about her process, ... read more

Raise the Roof


Date: Sunday October 7th, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

A benefit concert for Genesee Center for the Arts & Education.  An evening full of music, raffles, auction items, food, drinks, and even a Buffalo Bills screening room so you ... read more

Kaleidoscope: Objects of Wonder, Patterns, and Shapes


Dates: Friday November 9th, 2012 6 p.m. - Saturday February 23rd, 2013 4:03 p.m.

Photographs by Community Darkroom Photographers:Susan Andersen (Rochester)Fernando Fiore (Rochester)Lori Horton (Rochester)Karen Kral (Rochester)Beth Lyons (Canandaigua)Simone Ochrym (Webster)Jen Perena (Rochester)Debbie Piotrowski (West Henrietta)Thomas Schaefer (Greece)Terri Sipone (Brighton)Monika Ueffinger (Rochester)Opening reception - ... read more

9th Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday November 10th, 3:03 p.m. - 6:03 p.m.

Spice up your fall and join us for this year's fun and delicious event at the historic firehouse building of the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education. Its both ... read more

WinterCraft


Dates: Friday November 16th, 2012 5 p.m. - Friday December 28th, 2012 4 p.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

December Artist Showcase: Steven Lee-Davis


Dates: Friday December 7th, 2012 5 p.m. - Thursday December 27th, 2012 11 p.m.

The second in a series of Printing & Book Artist Showcases. Join wood engraver Steven Lee-Davis in the studio as he demonstrates his artistic process and exhibits completed work. You'll ... read more

Ten-Nineteen (Return to Station): A 40 Year Retrospective


Dates: Friday January 11th, 2013 5 p.m. - Friday February 1st, 2013 11 a.m.

A 40 year retrospective exhibition featuring the work of ceramic artists, teachers, and students associated with the Genesee Pottery throughout its history. This all-encompassing exhibition will showcase the Pottery's 40 ... read more

Alphabet Soup: Student Show


Dates: Friday January 11th, 2013 5:03 p.m. - Wednesday January 30th, 2013 11 p.m.

Letterpress Printed Type Specimens at the New Joe Brown Gallery. Four times a year, new students file in to the GCAE to learn the ins and outs of the printing ... read more

Seconds from the Flame


Dates: Friday February 8th, 2013 5 p.m. - Saturday February 23rd, 2013 4 p.m.

**UPDATE** Due to the snow storm, the opening reception originally scheduled for Friday, Feb 8 has been cancelled. The gallery will be open for you to shop during regular hours ... read more

LIFE and TIMES by Cheryl Amati Martin


Dates: Friday March 1st, 2013 11 a.m. - Saturday April 13th, 2013 4:03 p.m.

LIFE and TIMES by Cheryl Amati Martin American Way Collection Opening reception - Friday, March 8, 7 - 9 pm Exhibit runs March 1 April 13 ARTIST STATEMENT: Being a ... read more

Artist Showcase: Carla Bartow


Dates: Friday March 1st, 2013 5 p.m. - Saturday March 30th, 2013 11 a.m.

March Artist Showcase at the Printing & Book Arts Center. Carla Bartow will be showing her poster work along with the original linoleum blocks.   read more

As ready as I'll ever be


Dates: Friday March 1st, 2013 5 p.m. - Saturday April 13th, 2013 4 p.m.

An exhibit of new work from ceramicist and our 2012-2013 Artist-in-Residence Andrew Cho. From the artist: "Identity is an outward face that is incomplete yet presented as finished product. It's ... read more

Japanese Ceramics Workshop


Dates: Saturday March 2nd, 2013 9 a.m. - Sunday March 3rd, 2013 2 p.m.

Visiting artist Cory Lum from Honolulu, Hawaii. Lum, also a Pulitzer-nominated photographer, is donating all of the work made during his visit to Rochester to the Genesee Pottery kiln fund. ... read more

Silver Print: Studio 678 Awards Ceremony and Exhibit


Dates: Friday March 22nd, 2013 5:03 p.m. - Monday April 29th, 2013 4 p.m.

Please join us for a culmination of months of work by Wilson Foundation Academy 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Photo Club members will showcase their work in a multimedia ... read more

Eat for Art


Date: Wednesday March 27th, 10 a.m. - 10:03 p.m.

Looking for a super easy and delicious way to support the programs at the Genesee Center? Head on down to Applebee's in Pittsford Plaza, where 10% of your check will ... read more

Draft


Dates: Friday April 19th, 2013 6 p.m. - Friday May 17th, 2013 4 p.m.

Draft is an annual photography publication and exhibition organized and executed by students in the College of Imaging Arts & Sciences at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Photo below ... read more

"One": Architectural Works by ceramicist Aaron Benson


Dates: Friday May 3rd, 2013 5 p.m. - Friday May 24th, 2013 4 p.m.

The Firehouse Gallery presents the work of Alfred University graduate student Aaron Benson. His massive architectural forms explore the tension between security and instability.In "One", he returns to square one, ... read more

Print your own Mother's Day card


Date: Saturday May 11th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn to use a tabletop press to print a special message for your mother, grandmother, wife, sister, the list goes on! All ages (kids must be accompanied by an adult). ... read more

5th Annual College Clay Collective


Dates: Friday June 14th, 2013 5 p.m. - Saturday July 20th, 2013 11 a.m.

National juried exhibition featuring the best in college ceramics. This exhibition is a showcase of original ceramic work from emerging artists currently enrolled in a college program and alumni within ... read more

Gramma's Cameras II


Dates: Friday June 21st, 2013 6 p.m. - Saturday August 31st, 2013 4 p.m.

Lori Horton Ball continues her Gramma's Cameras series by using her collection of cameras to make images. Accompanying these images are writings, contemplating on the cameras' histories as well as ... read more

Potentiality


Dates: Friday August 2nd, 2013 5 p.m. - Friday August 30th, 2013 4 p.m.

An exhibition of paper and ceramic sculpture from Resident Artist Hannah Thompsett. read more

Spokes & Ink


Date: Sunday August 18th, 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

Coaster Art & Beer Tasting


Date: Friday September 13th, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Art can be absolutely anywhere, even in the most unlikely places. You see coasters daily-- On friends' end tables, under your pint at the bar-- But probably haven't paid much ... read more

History in the Making VII


Dates: Friday September 13th, 2013 5 p.m. - Sunday November 3rd, 2013 11 a.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

Social Reportage: Raw


Dates: Friday September 20th, 2013 6 p.m. - Saturday November 2nd, 2013 11 a.m.

Photographic essays touching on poverty, homelessness and social issues in the urban setting. By Arleen Hodge and students. read more