The Rochester Contemporary Art Center/ Book Launch & talk with Janet Zandy n ~Working Class Girls Dont become Artists~ September 10, 6-8 PM

~Fire & From~winners showcased, ~Sanctuary~ exhibits in Oct., Show your Art Drop Off Days coming up. 

Book Launch and Talk with Janet Zandy

September 10, 6-8pm

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 needs art. Yet, class perspective is rarely acknowledged in how art is seen and selected. Join RIT emerita professor, Janet Zandy art RoCo from 6-8pm for a special talk and signing of her new book "Working-Class Girls Don’t Become Artists." • $2 / free for RoCo members • Light snacks/drinks provided. • Greenwood Books will have the book available for purchase at the event!

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Fire & Form Award Winners

On view until September 19

Congratulations to Connie Ehindero, Linda Bigness and Leslie Yolen for receiving awards acknowledging their excellent work in Wax Media. Through their work, Ehindero, Bigness and Yolen all engage with the natural world, mysticism, spirituality, and the human desire to create. encaustic as a medium poignantly channel their experiences, calling upon line, shape, and bold and bright color to illustrate their perspective. On view until September 19, don't miss this special trio of artists, and many more incredible encaustic works. Images, left to right: • Connie Ehindero, Excellence in Wax Media award sponsored by R&F Paints • Linda Bigness, Excellence in Wax Media award sponsored by Enkaustikos • Leslie Yolen, Excellence in Wax Media award sponsored by Enkaustikos

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On view until September 19

Detour by Aaron Steffer features new work created with reclaimed materials like discarded signs, broken panels, street debris, and found wood and metal. LEARN MORE

Still, Moving: A Firefly Meditation by Katharine Torgersen is an immersive light installation inspired by summer evenings spent observing fireflies. LEARN MORE

Coming soon: Sanctuary

Opens October 2, 6-9pm

This October we’re not only honored but moved to bring together a wide group of national and regional artists, creatives, and documentarians for Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026. The exhibition includes many artists who amplify and celebrate immigrant voices, document criminalization and detention, and examine border politics and architecture. Sanctuary includes work by: Anaglog (Sound of Sanctuary) Pamela Araya Pamela Dodds Annette Dragon Jim Mott Saman and Sasan Oskouei Tom Policano Julio Salgado Arleene Correa Valencia Cher Valentino Worldwide Documentaries Additionally, the exhibition will include over 60 artworks from artists who are immigrants, and a community video project documenting nearly 100 of our neighbors telling their immigration story.

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Drop off days are coming up!

Members, it's your time to shine! Drop-off days for our annual members show are coming up. All current members are invited to bring one artwork, within the size limits, to RoCo for inclusion in the exhibition.   The Drop off Days  - Thursday Nov 5, 12-5pm - Friday Nov 6, 12-9pm - Saturday Nov 7, 12-5pm If you have any questions, need help with the entry form or would like to become a member to participate, please contact us!

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First Friday Recap

September 4 was a great First Friday with wonderful attendance throughout the city!  Venues - if you're hosting a First Friday event on October 2, email it to First Friday as soon as you can for the most visibility. Pictured, top left to bottom right: Rainbow Cammo, RIT City Art Space, Laurentide Clay, subsesctor.

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In the community

September 10-13: Ithaca is Books Festival September 12: East Ave Fest October 4: Make it and take it at the Art Mill Art Center

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I am the BackYard Environmentalists in full support of the EPA full ban on DDT. It's my hope no new restriction release on newer pesticides. The Egret seen here is one of many. They are beautifully majestic cohabitate with eagles repopulating on Long Island. " MY" egrets " call out to me when they migrate to and from LI. . They swoop and loudly let me know what's up. Ox Jamie Holly, Red, and Little Man©rights reserved.~Egret across the street watching me!~backyardenvionmentalistserisries.jamieforbes/SunStromartsPub.Co.Inc.2025

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Jamaica Center for Arts nad Learning: Programe schedule details below!.

 Making Movies Looks like fun!

Friend, Join Us For This Highly Anticipated Event! The stage is set, and the schedule is locked in! Join us for our highly anticipated Making Moves Dance Festival. Take advantage of our Early Bird two-for-$15 pricing, by purchasing your tickets today. Scroll below for more information on the festival and the dancers. Also, JCAL Members get free access to events like MMDF, plus discounted classes, workshops, and more! Become a member here. Get ready for an exciting display of dance from cultures across the world. Witness the power of movement and celebrate diverse cultures through dance! JCAL’s Making Moves Dance Festival has presented dance commissions and works-in-progress by multiethnic Queens choreographers and dance companies for 15 years. This year's festival features a diverse cultural lineup of emerging and established performers. Check out the dancers coming to our stage below! Tickets Full Schedule Tickets Meet the Dancers Tickets Photos of the Week: Past Making Moves Dance Festivals! Video of the Week: Making Moves Dance Festival 2025 Members Get Free Access to Making Moves Dance Festival! Become a JCAL Member Today! Learn More