Event Archive


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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