Belong by Gianna Stewart
While you're out for First Friday, don't miss RoCo's new public art installation, BELONG by Gianna Stewart. In spring of 2025 several organizations including the New York Times documented the rapid redaction of certain words and terms from official government websites. ...
Black is Beautiful - Adam Eaton Art
Image City Photography Gallery is proud to present Black Is Beautiful, an exhibition of fine art portraiture by Rochester photographer and creative director Adam Eaton. Through carefully composed studio portraits, Eaton celebrates Black beauty, identity, and lived experience while inviting ...
First Friday Open Studios
The BoxArtists Group is a new collective of established fine artists and craftspeople situated in a great new location at 100 Boxart St. We are a diverse group that work in many different mediums. Here you will find ceramists, crafters, fabric ...
Opening Reception of Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026
This First Friday, RoCo is honored and 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 ...
Fall 2026 Opening Reception
Visit COMP Studios at RoCo Upstairs to see new work by fall residents Eujin Vonah Ra and Agam Neiman. Both residents relocated to Rochester temporarily for this residency, so don't miss the chance to meet them before they return back ...
Open Studios
Visit RoCo Upstairs to view new work by studio artists: Bespoke Designs Studio Michaelino k.torg studio Aidan Sofia Earle Studio Jillian Hagadorn Studios Lunar Berserkr Art Department of Dream Collection + Special Guest: Jon Gary Enter through RoCo's main entrance. Normal gallery admission applies ($2 / Free for Members)
New Work by Lynne Feldman
Painting, Assemblage, Spirit Works, Serigraphs, Gifts In the Anderson Arts Building - 4 floors of Fabulous Art!
About the Event
Every First Friday
5pm – 10pm
First Friday Rochester is a FREE monthly event held on the first Friday of every month featuring galleries, studios, shops, restaurants, and venues throughout downtown Rochester.
Experience open studios, live music, art exhibitions, performances, and more. A perfect opportunity to explore Rochester’s vibrant arts scene and connect with local artists and makers.
Free Admission
Monthly / All Year
50+ Venues
