"The Painted Word" exhibition at Lehman College, Feb11-May 2nd., 2026

THe Lehman College Gallery Exhibition of the Painted Word Opens today runs though May 2nd, 2026. 

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The Ansel Adams Gallery exhibition sale of of the "Mercer River, Snow, From Columbia Point" by Ansel Adams

"MERCED RIVER, SNOW, FROM COLUMBIA POINT" Original Gelatin Silver Photograph by Ansel Adams We are pleased to present a remarkable photograph that offers something exceedingly rare: the chance to witness a great artist in the act of becoming. "Merced River, Snow, from Columbia Point," captures the Yosemite Valley in winter from a contemplative distance. Snow softens the landscape, edges dissolve, and the scene hovers in quietude—as though the valley itself were holding its breath. READ MORE ABOUT THE IMAGE Merced River, Snow, from Columbia Point Original Gelatin Silver Photograph by Ansel Adams Negative Date: 1923 | Print Date: ca. 1926-28 6 x 8″ | Pristine Condition Signed “Ansel E Adams” with flourish INQUIRE What makes this print extraordinary is not merely its subject, but its moment in time. Created around 1920, when Ansel Adams was still finding his way as an artist, the photograph employs a soft-focus aesthetic worlds away from the sharply articulated images that would later define his work. This is the only soft-focus print of this image the Gallery has ever encountered. Here, under the influence of Pictorialism, the young photographer allows the landscape to remain elusive rather than precisely described. The river becomes a dark ribbon, the snow a veil, the valley a study in tonal quiet. Yet even in this youthful work, something unmistakable emerges: the composition is deliberate, the balance between dark and light carefully considered, the landscape both closely observed and deeply felt. "Ansel Adams in Merced River Canyon," ca. 1920's. Photograph courtesy of the Adams' Family Archives, An example of the later "sharp-focused" style in which Ansel would print "Merced River, Snow, from Columbia Point," 1923. Copyright of The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust. This photograph dates to a period before Adams had taken up photography as his professional calling—a time of beginning, with the future still unknown. It offers not a finished vision, but something quieter and rarer: the portrait of an artist learning how to see.  For inquiries please contact the Director of Photography Sales, Brittany Moorefield, at originals@anseladams.com or call (857) 523-8100.

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Rochester Contemporary Art Center Feb. 13 Artists Discussion with W. Michelle Harris and Amanda Chestnut- More throughout discussion the month

Feb. 13 - Artist Discussion

Honoring Past and Present: Public Art, History, and Community Memory. A Conversation with W. Michelle Harris and Amanda Chestnut February 13 at 7pm. Inspired by Harris’s public art installation Nia Panes on view in the park next to RoCo, this discussion brings together two community leaders who work to bridge art, history, memory, and memorialization. W. Michelle Harris is a digital media artist who uses code as a medium for engaging discussions as a Black woman in American culture. Amanda Chestnut, is an artist, curator, and co-founder of In This Moment, a ground-breaking program that honors living elders and influential figures in the Black community.

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Feb. 14 - Members Exhibition Final Day

Don't miss the opportunity to see the 35th Members Exhibition! This is the final week to immerse yourself in all the amazing art in this years show. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday 12-5 (12-9 on Friday) so you can view the over 500 artworks on display one more time! If you're a member - you can make your final vote for the Members Choice Award Winner!

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Feb. 15 - Feb. 17

The members exhibition comes to a close on February 14th, which means that artworks pick-up days are coming up soon! Please plan to retrieve your artwork or an artwork you purchased on one of the below days: February 15, 12-5pm February 16, 12-5pm February 17, 12-5pm

March 6 - 6x6 Make Art Day!

Join us, Magnus Champlin, and five other venues on First Friday, March 6 for a collaborative 6x6 Make Art Day event! Participating First Friday Venues include:  AltBar @altbarroc Fine & Splendid Things @finesplendidthings Impact Earth @impactearth_lifestyle Kali Ann Art Studio @kaliannartstudio Studio 305 on Elton St. Rochester Contemporary Art Center @roco137 For this project, 36 individual 6x6 artworks will be created, each printed with a small portion of the Rochester City mark/logo. Participants are invited to visit one of six First Friday venues and make original artwork on their square while keeping the printed line visible. When all the artworks are installed together within RoCo's 6x6 exhibition this summer, they will connect to form a single, unified image of the iconic City logo built from art by fellow creative Rochestarians.

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February First Friday Recap

February First Friday was a cold one but so much fun! Almost 40 events were hosted at regular spots and pop ups, and we welcomed a couple new venues (hi AltBar, Gallery 31, and The Cocktail Lab) Venues: the First Friday printed map is in its final editing stages, reach out to us or renew your participation fee to ensure you are on the map! Mark your calendars for March 6 - in addition to regular First Friday events, six venues will also be hosting collaborative 6x6 art-making events for Make Art Day, organized by us and Magnus Champlin! Image: top Abundance Food Coop, bottom left RoCo, bottom right Gallery 31

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Permanent Space

We’re currently accepting inquiries for a studio opportunity at RoCo Upstairs. This is a permanent space within the close-knit community of artists here—some of whom have worked in a studio here for many years!  If you’re interested, please send us an email with a brief introduction and a bit about your studio practice. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Our programs are funded by people just like you! Please support our work by becoming a member today.

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In the Community

March 8 - Create a 6x6 with Praise the Sun Shop at ARTISANworks Call for Artists - 7th Annual Queer Handmade Art Festival Deadline April 4 - International Call for Art - 6x6

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