Events


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Craft Community Appeal - Fall-Winter 2025-2026


Dates: Wednesday November 5th, 2025 noon - Sunday May 31st, 2026 11 p.m.
Location: Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, 14607

Your crucial support makes you a collaborator at a time when community-building is needed as much as ever. Donate Here read more

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2026 Friends of the Press Calendar


Dates: Monday November 24th, 2025 midnight - Sunday May 31st, 2026 midnight
Location: 713 Monroe Ave.

Our 2026 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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Printmaking Collective


Date: Sunday January 11th, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Sunken Room, 2nd Floor

The Flower City Arts Printmaking Collective is a community of artists who gather monthly to explore, share, and support each other in their printmaking practices. Each meetup provides space for ... read more

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Visual Voices feat. The Odyssey Project with Brendan Bannon


Date: Saturday January 24th, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Sunken Room Gallery

Join us for our artist talk series celebrating diverse perspectives and practices in studio arts. This series aims to foster dialogue, connection, and inspiration through the lens of contemporary visual ... read more

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Seconds from the Flame 2026 - Reception


Date: Friday February 6th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Firehouse Gallery in the Ceramic Studio

Join us on First Friday, Feb. 6, from 6 - 9pm for the opening reception of our Seconds from the Flame Ceramics Sale. This is a great place to find ... read more

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2026 Chili Cook-Off


Date: Saturday February 21st, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY, 14607

Contenders from Rochester eateries are going head-to-head for top honors in various sizzling categories. Come vote for your favorites, be they meaty or vegetarian, at this family-friendly event as you ... read more

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Queering Space


Date: Saturday March 21st, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Book Arts Studio, 1st Floor

Empowering creative voices in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with dedicated time to be present with and learn from one another. This new program is designed for and supported by the 2SLGBTQIA+ ... read more

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Bookluck


Date: Monday March 30th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor, Book Arts Studio - 713 Monroe Ave.

Join Flower City Arts Center for a zine and artists’ books show and tell! Bring a book that you love, and see fellow book-lovers’ personal favorites. Artists’ books, zines, small ... read more