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2025 Friends of the Press Calendar


Dates: Monday December 2nd, 2024 midnight - Monday March 31st, 2025 midnight
Location: 713 Monroe Ave.

Our 2025 Friends of the Press calendar is now for sale! This calendar is a collaboration of over a dozen artists and friends of the Printmaking & Book Arts studios ... read more

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25% Off New Membership Special


Dates: Saturday December 14th, 2024 10 a.m. - Friday January 17th, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Location: In person and online

Give the Gift of Creativity! Spread joy and creativity this holiday season with a Flower City Arts Center Membership! Whether for a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, our memberships ... read more

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Let's Craft Community


Date: Thursday January 23rd, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, 14607

In a weary world, it's comforting to come together to -- share space, camaraderie, a cup of cocoa, and craft. Bring a project or use our supplies to create something ... read more

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Seconds from the Flame - Ceramics Sale 2025 - Reception


Date: Friday February 7th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Firehouse Gallery, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, 14607

Join us on First Friday, Feb. 7, from 6 - 9pm for the opening reception of our Seconds from the Flame Ceramics Sale. You can also stop by the sale ... read more

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Landscaping: Photographs by Mark. J Watts - Reception


Date: Friday February 7th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Sunken Room Gallery, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, 14607

These images document the interaction of natural form with the imposition of order. Wild irregularity versus pattern. The natural changed through human interaction, the junction of organic form with the ... read more

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Chili Cook-off


Date: Saturday February 22nd, 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY, 14607

Contenders from Rochester eateries are duking it out for top honors in various sizzling categories. Vote for your favorites, be they meaty or vegetarian, at this family-friendly event as you ... read more

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Enduring Stories Concert & Workshops


Dates: Friday March 21st, 2025 6 p.m. - Saturday March 22nd, 2025 4 p.m.
Location: Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave. + Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave.

Flower City Arts Center presents two special printmaking workshops leading to “Enduring Stories: ghosts, murder, & lost voices of the Appalachians and Catskills,” a fivebyfive performance with multi-instrumentalist/composer Emily Pinkerton. ... read more