Local Art Organizations
& Collectives
This list includes amazing local art collectives in Rochester. These are great places to find a creative community and they offer resources of their own that may be helpful to you on your artistic journey. If you know or are part of any other local art collectives, we’d love for you to tell us about them through our RAC Resource & Opportunity Submission Form:
9th Floor Artists Collective
We provide educational, cultural, and business support to artists in the Rochester metropolitan area. We also work to inspire creativity and use the visual arts as a vehicle that promotes wellness and cultural understanding.
Director: Ya’qub Shabazz, Rashaad Parker, and Najay Quick
9th Floor Artist Collective
1 East Main Street (Suite 950A)
Rochester, NY 14614
Email: 9thfac@gmail.com
Website: https://www.9thfloorartistscollective.com/
Muck Duck Studios
We host low-cost events for creatives to practice their skills and reach a unique audience. We understand the value of variety and want to offer a wide range of skill-building workshops, benefitting the facilitator and the learner.
Director: Miss Casey
595 Blossom Road, Suite 317
Rochester, NY
Website: https://muckduckstudio.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muckduckstudio/
The Yards Collective
The Yards Collective is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive artistic space. Under the guidance of our committed director and passionate volunteers, we aim to foster a community of makers who uphold a high standard of craftsmanship. Our space features over a dozen permanent studio spaces, a communal workspace, and a gallery area available for rental. As an arts incubator, we engage emerging and professional artists through exhibitions, specialized classes, and a vibrant membership program.
Director: Kristina Kaiser
50-52 Public Market Way
Rochester NY, 14609
Website: https://theyardsrochester.com/
Email: attheyards@gmail.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/attheyards
Flower City Arts Center
Flower City Arts Center is a community-based not-for-profit organization that educates, encourages, and inspires all people to create and enjoy the visual arts, design, and media. We embrace the fact that the arts elevate humanity, are naturally therapeutic, and provide tools for expression in the language of the heart in a world that needs healing. Flower City Arts Center strives to create social change through arts, education, and creative entrepreneurship. We provide high-quality arts programs to the most in-need people in our community.
Director: Kristin A. Rapp
Email: krisrapp@flowercityarts.org
Phone: 585-585-244-1730 ext. 4
Website: https://flowercityarts.org/
Free Art Collective
The Free Art Collective exists to serve and strengthen the communities of our members through the healing power of art, kindness, and creativity. Their focus is on supporting neighbors and artists through a mix of art and activism.
Director: Gabrielle Peck
Email: gabrielle@freeartcollective.org
Website: https://www.freeartcollective.org/
Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester, Inc.
A non-profit 501(c)(3) that focuses on sharing the diverse folklore of Latino communities with Western, NY. With the ongoing support of recreation centers, towns, and donors, we offer dance classes, bilingual storytime, public performances, and more.Our programs are offered to all children, adults, and seniors transcending barriers of language and culture. Our participants learn to work together and develop personal standards of excellence, pride in achievement, and a curiosity about the Latin American world.
President: Pilar Osorio-Godoy Pilar
Artistic Director: Carlos Chediak
Contact: Info@gcler.org
Phone: 585-329-9671
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GCLERFolklore/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/folklorelatino/
Artists’ Breakfast Club
Since 1988 a free community art group open to all - no dues, no rules, no attendance taken
(No breakfast either - bring your own)
Every Tuesday morning
We have one officer - a "Facilitator" - who serves as long as the group and Facilitator agree to continue.
Piano Works Mall
349 W Commercial Street, East Rochester
East Rochester, NY 14445
Email: facilitator@artistsbreakfastgroup.com
Website: https://artistsbreakfastgroup.com/abgwebsite/
Central Creatives
The talented people in our group are painters, illustrators, musicians, writers, actors, ceramic artists, jewelers and much much more. Many offer classes and workshops, and the group hosts events throughout the year.
When we aren’t open for an event, you can always contact us for a personal tour or visit and we have a beautiful selection of art and handmade treasures available for purchase year round.
Director: Brandi Marino
Central Creatives
349 W Commercial St - Main Space: suite 2795, annex suite 2760
East Rochester, NY 14445
Email: brandimegmarino@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063575888885
Downtown ROCs
Nonprofit organization- Life on every street. Beauty in every space.
Director: Mike and Tina Gilbert
Email: mike@downtownrocs.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtownrocs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownrocs
Website: www.downtownrocs.org/be-a-rocstar
Email:info@downtownrocs.org
Hopefully Choir
Community-organized choir, open to new members anytime. Meeting on Sunday nights 5:30-8:30pm at the South Wedge Mission Church.
Director: Seth Faergolzia
Instagram: @hopefullychoir
Local Sound Collaborative
We are a music and arts based non profit organization in Rochester, NY. We are dedicated to preserving the local music scene, and bringing new voices and talent into the community. This is accomplished by providing opportunity to artists, offering innovate ways to share their craft, and pushing the norm and conversation forward on what music can offer to our world.
Director: Ray Mahar
Email: ray@thelocalsoundcollaborative.org
Website: https://www.thelocalsoundcollaborative.org/
Rochester Artist Collaborative
At RAC, we aim to help the community's artistic talents flourish by providing a platform for artists to share their work, connect with other creatives, and access valuable resources. Our organization is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive and express themselves.
Director: Adam Eaton
Address: 250 N Goodman St, 3rd floor
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 500-7023
Email: info@rochesterartistcollaborative.com
Website: https://www.rochesterartistcollaborative.com/
Roc Arts United
Roc Arts United envisions the greater Rochester region as one in which government, education, business, and residents recognize and support the artists and small arts organizations—in all their diversity— as a key component of a healthy, vibrant, and equitable community with access for all.
Committee Members: Jason Barber, Elizabeth Cameron, Bleu Cease, Kelly Cheatle, Amanda Chestnut, Richard B Colon, Luticha Doucette, Mia Ferraro, Tom Graber, Darien Lamen, Hannah Lightbody, Paola Macas Betchart, Cielo Ornelas MacFarlane, Karla Slack, Mona Seghatoleslami, Ya’qub Shabazz
Website: https://rocartsunited.org/
Instagram: @rocartsunited
Rochester Makerspace
The Rochester Makerspace provides members with 24/7 access to tools, space, resources, and a community of like-minded makers. Your ideas and know-how plus our space, tools, classes, and community, give you what you need to take your idea from concept to creation.
Director: Kristin Bell
850 St Paul St, Suite 23
Rochester, NY 14605
Email: info@rocmakers.org
Website: https://rocmakers.org/
Roc Artists Open Market at Innovation Square
Roc Artists Open Market at Innovation Square, where creativity knows no bounds and the community comes together to celebrate art in all its forms! Set against the backdrop of Rochester's vibrant culture, our market offers an eclectic mix of local music, captivating performances, dynamic dance showcases, and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.
Innovation Square
100-140 S Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14604
Website: https://www.rocartistsopenmarket.com/
Instagram: @roc_artists_open_market
The Arts Collaborative
At The Arts Collaborative, our mission is to weave a rich tapestry of creativity, diversity, and passion, empowering independent artists to shine their brightest. We provide a vibrant platform for showcasing talent and fostering artistic synergy, where the unique voices of artists from all walks of life converge and flourish. We believe in the boundless potential of art as a unifying force, transcending boundaries and bridging disciplines. Through collaboration, our artists not only refine their own crafts but also inspire and elevate one another, melding their collective voices to convey profound emotions and create unforgettable experiences.
Buffalo, NY
Website: https://www.rocartistsopenmarket.com/
Email: thebuffaloartscollaborative@gmail.com
Phone: (716) 544-9958
Instagram: instagram.com/the_arts_collaborative_
Facebook: m.facebook.com/groups/380648773701869/
More Fire Glass Studio
Celebrating 25 years here in Rochester, we are a small-scale production glass studio with a gallery and gift shop, serving this community and international clients that includes architects, interior designers and retailers.
More Fire Glass Studio was founded by Elizabeth Lyons in 1998. Elizabeth and her team continue to push boundaries as artists and designers, making handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces.
The studio and gallery are open to the public during regular business hours. The gallery offers a thoughtfully curated selection of handcrafted pieces, in glass, wood, clay and mixed media, from a variety of local makers. We are always happy to help you find that perfect gift! Do you have a wedding or important event in your future? We offer a gift registry for your special occasion.
Join us for public events featuring live glassblowing demonstrations with guest artists and a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. Our Annual Holiday Sale is a regional favorite.
36 Field Street, Rochester, NY, 14620
Website: www.morefireglass.com/
Email: info@morefireglass.com
Phone: 585-242-0450
Instagram: www.instagram.com/morefireglassstudio/
RAC Opportunity & Resource Submission Form
We want to keep our resource list up-to-date. If you have a Artist resource or opportunity that should be included on our list, please submit it through the submission form:
Disclaimer:
The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes. The Rochester Artist Collaborative (RAC) does not explicitly endorse, recommend, or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of the information contained within these lists. Use of these resources is at your own discretion. RAC is not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, or resources accessed through any third-party websites listed here.
