Event Archive


Nothing That is Not There


Dates: Friday September 13th, 2019 6 p.m. - Friday October 4th, 2019 5 p.m.

Carrianne Hendrickson and Richard Nickel both make narrative ceramic sculpture, and their wit and exuberance is combined in this dual exhibit of new work. By turns humorous, poignant, and mysterious, ... read more

Nothing That is Not There - Reception


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

Join us for the opening reception in the Firehouse Gallery and meet Carrianne and Richard. read more

Thou Art... Will Give...


Dates: Friday September 13th, 2019 6 p.m. - Saturday October 26th, 2019 5 p.m.

Thou Art... Will Give... is an exhibition of photographs by Eric Kunsman documenting the Eastern State Penitentiary, a former prison in Philadelphia, PA. Through this body of photographs Eric offers ... read more

KCC: Darkroom Experience


Date: Saturday September 14th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Flower City Arts Center is thrilled to partner with the Kodak Camera Club again to bring you an afternoon in the darkroom! Participants are invited to bring their negatives (35mm, ... read more

Thou Art... Will Give... - Reception


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

Join us for the opening reception for Thou Art... Will Give..., an exhibition featuring work from Rochester artist Eric Kunsman. read more

Good Things...come in small packages


Dates: Friday November 8th, 2019 6 p.m. - Saturday December 21st, 2019 5 p.m.

Good Things...come in small packages is an exhibit and sale dedicated to small, finely crafted ceramic art. All work is a personal, intimate size, with nothing over 8 inches. The ... read more

MudBooks


Dates: Friday November 8th, 2019 6 p.m. - Friday December 20th, 2019 9:30 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the second MudBooks exhibit.The MudBook Project partners a ceramic artist with a book artist, and the result is a work of art that marries the ... read more

Photography & Politics - Reception


Date: Friday November 8th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for the opening reception of Photography & Politics! read more

Photography & Politics


Dates: Friday November 8th, 2019 6 p.m. - Saturday December 14th, 2019 5 p.m.

How can images not only document political events but themselves be political acts? Question politics around them? React, subvert politics? Imagine a better world so it can be executed? Historically, ... read more

MudBooks - Reception


Date: Friday November 8th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us on November 8th as we celebrate the second MudBooks exhibit.The MudBook Project partners a ceramic artist with a book artist, and the result is a work of art ... read more

Good Things...come in small packages - Reception


Date: Friday November 8th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Please join us for the opening reception for Good Things. Image of teapot by juror Renee LoPresti read more

Photography & Politics: Conversation with Stephanie Mercedes


Date: Saturday November 9th, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon with Photography & Politics juror Stephanie Mercedes! Stephanie Mercedes is a Argentinian/American performance artist who graduated from Smith College with a degree in Latin American ... read more

Wintercraft Open House & Holiday Sale


Date: Saturday November 23rd, noon - 5 p.m.

Join us for our annual Open House! Come get in the holiday spirit by making crafts and shopping for holiday gifts; see free demos or participate in letterpress, ceramic, and book ... read more

Hand-to-Hand: Works from our Ceramic Studio Teachers


Dates: Friday January 10th, 2020 6 p.m. - Friday January 31st, 2020 5 p.m.

Celebrate the tradition of learning skills from a master potter. The reception will be a great opportunity to ask questions, particularly in you're considering taking a class. If you're already ... read more

Eye-to-Eye


Dates: Friday January 10th, 2020 6 p.m. - Saturday February 29th, 2020 11 p.m.

Get to know our staff through their artwork! From darkroom to digital, experience why they chose this field. Featuring 2D works from staff artists including Simona Benenati, Juliana Muniz, Kylie ... read more

Eye-to-Eye - Reception


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

Celebrate our staff artists at this opening reception of Eye-to-Eye featuring 2D works. read more

Hand-to-Hand: Works from our Ceramic Studio Teachers - Reception


Date: Friday January 31st, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The reception will be a great opportunity to ask questions, particularly in you're considering taking a class. If you're already enrolled, come celebrate the craft! read more

Seconds from the Flame


Dates: Thursday February 6th, 2020 6 p.m. - Wednesday February 26th, 2020 5 p.m.

Opening Sale: Thursday, February 6, 6-9pm Last runs, prototypes, glaze imperfections - there are treasures to be had at special low prices at our seconds sale. The funds raised go ... read more

Seconds from the Flame - Reception


Date: Thursday February 6th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Last runs, prototypes, glaze imperfections - there are treasures to be had at special low prices at our seconds sale. read more

Valentine's Day Card Making Jamboree


Date: Saturday February 8th, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Have some cider, perhaps a donut, and make your sweetie a card in time for the big day. read more

Chili Cookoff


Date: Saturday February 29th, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Select a beautiful handmade ceramic bowl from our Flower City potters. Sample a variety of meat and vegetarian chilis from over a dozen local restaurants. Vote for your favorites at ... read more

Wall-to-Wall: 2020 Members Exhibition


Dates: Friday March 13th, 2020 6 p.m. - Friday April 10th, 2020 5 p.m.

The Flower City Arts Center is excited to showcase the artwork of our talented members in our annual member exhibition Wall-to-Wall. Help us celebrate our talented community of makers! NEW: The ... read more

Studio 678 Photo Club Final Ceremony


Date: Friday March 27th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

CANCELLATION: We will be canceling BOTH Photo Club Studio 678 and 789 final ceremonies at City Hall on March 27 and James Monroe High School March 28. We are still ... read more

Studio 789 Photo Club Final Ceremony


Date: Saturday March 28th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CANCELLATION: We will be canceling BOTH Photo Club Studio 678 and 789 final ceremonies at City Hall on March 27 and James Monroe High School March 28. We are still ... read more

Artist Talk with Linda VanArtsdalen


Date: Sunday May 17th, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Linda is an artist who has been exploring fiber arts for over 30 years. She combines fibers, felting, quilting, embroidery and photography and print making techniques in her artwork. Her ... read more