Art Opening: Wags and Whiskers featuring the Art of Sherri Gascon
Join us in celebrating an exhibition dedicated to our furry companions. Sherri Gascon is a digital painter who captures the spirit of every pet portrait she has ever crafted. We are also accepting donations of pet supplies for Grasp Animal Rescue! Help an animal in need!
Event is free and open to the public. Light Refreshments will be provided.
Figure Drawing
Join us for a live drawing session at Art Center. Please note, there are some weeks when there will not be any figure drawing. See schedule below for dates.
A nude model will pose on scheduled Sunday evenings from 6:00-8:30 PM. Artists may come at 5:30 PM to set up. Space is limited, and we operate on a ‘first come first serve’ basis. All levels are welcome.
Program Dates: Following Sundays in 2026
September, 27th 2026
October, 4th 2026
October, 18th 2026
Time: 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Magical Thinking: Solo Show by Kaitlin Roney (OFF SITE)
Off site Location : Studio 402, Anderson Arts Building, 205 North Goodman Street
The Survivor's Art Project
In conjunction with April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, The Survivor’s Art Project will provide a safe space for all artists who identify as survivors of childhood sexual abuse to create and show artwork that brings awareness and transformative healing and recovery. The exhibition is entitled: Survivor’s Art Project: Overcoming the Silence and Shame of Childhood Sexual Abuse. There will be trained peers and counselors on-site who can assist with answering questions or providing encouragement. Artists who will show their work include Beth Bloom, Kim Brumber, Leni Rayburn, and others.
This art exhibit will be shown at the Art Center of Rochester, 563 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617 with the show opening as part of First Fridays - April 3, from 6-9pm. During the month of April, gallery visits are by appointment only. https://www.survivorsartproject.org/
Spring Break: Messy Science Art Camp 2026
Come to Art Center for an exciting week of science and art! Messy Science Art Camp is perfect for those who love to experiment and want to make art with unusual materials. Some messy highlights include making slime, elephant toothpaste, homemade puffy paint and invisible ink. We will also explore the science of simple machines and chain reactions. Think marble runs, marshmallow launchers and more! You don’t want to miss this hands-on, exploratory week of art and science!
Participants will receive an Art Center t-shirt, and pizza lunch on Friday from 2 Ton Tony’s!
All campers are expected to bring a water bottle and snack each day, and a lunch Monday-Thursday.
Our camps fill up quickly, so be sure to register soon.
Open to ages 5-12
Program Dates: Monday, March 30th through Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $285
