Auction 2008
Works by Chea Peng
Come see more of the work by our own studio manager, Chea Peng. Chea will share his latest with us and talk about the current themes that are motivating his work. Artist’s remarks at 7:30. See work ...
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Mata Ortiz Pottery
Come enjoy the work of these potters from Mexico (see examples )
with Photography of Mexico by Joseph Sorrentino. The opening of our 2006 event drew over 150 p...
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--- AN EVENING WITH THE ARTS ---
7th Annual Dinner Auction
Friday, May 30, 2008 from 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza(now the Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center)70 State Street, Rochester NY
Fabulous artwork and other items for bidding. Dinner. Live jazz music by the Ron Bowks group.
All proceeds benefit the programs of the Genesee Center for the Arts & Education.
Tickets $50. Call 244-1730 to get yours now.
The ANNUAL APPEAL for Winter 2007-08 is underway. Learn how you can help make it a success.
Help us bring arts programs to the Rochester community. Donate today!
SPRING session classes now online. Call 585.244.1730 or complete our web contact form to sign up to receive our class brochure directly next quarter.
ENDOWED FUND TO SUPPORT PRINTING & BOOK ARTS PROGRAMS. $50,000 Initial investment key to preserving important traditional methods.
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Improvements to the Genesee Center will be funded through the Davenport-Hatch Foundation
and money secured from NY state through Senator Joseph Robach.
Our Mission
At the Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, we believe that a positive art experience can change a person's life. We are a community-based not-for-profit that educates, encourages and inspires all people to create and enjoy the visual arts.
ART FOR ALL PEOPLE
About the Center
Established in 1970, The Genesee Center for the Arts and Education is located in an historic firehouse,
built in 1895-1905. We are the only community visual arts center located within the City of Rochester.
In 1974, the Center incorporated as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational institution.
The Genesee Center for the Arts & Education offers programs in all of our visual arts area: Community Darkroom, Genesee Pottery, and the Printing and Book Arts Center. We offer youth programs, classes and workshops, rent studio space to individuals and exhibit work in our galleries. Anyone may take classes, though you must be a member to use some of the facilities.
The Genesee Center for the Arts & Education is an Institutional Member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.
History of the Center
The building which houses the Center has a unique architectural and social history.
History of the Center
Awards and Recognition
Awards page
Can you help?
We are always seeking volunteers to help us in our mission. If you are good with a hammer or wrench, able to help with office work, willing to make phone calls, or just want to offer your help to us, contact the office at 244-1730.
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The Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, 713 Monroe Avenue
Genesee Pottery
Community Darkroom
Looking out onto Monroe Avenue
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