AKWAABA: The Heritage Association, Inc.
AKWAABA brings Underground Railroad stories, personalities, events, and sites to life through tours and onsite presentations which challenge the senses. Let AKWAABA’s reenactors introduce you to Rochester’s abolitionists. Presentations and tours are customized to meet the needs of tourists, residents, students, scholars and other groups.
www.akwaabatours.org
info@akwaabatours.org
181 Royleston Rd. Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 482-5192, (585) 288-3681 fax

Blackfriars Theatre
Now celebrating over 50 years entertaining and challenging audiences, Blackfriars presents a five show season of plays and musicals in their own beautifully restored theatre in the vibrant East End. Renowned for their elaborate production values and commitment to the challenging contemporary musicals and imaginative revivals of the classics.
www.blackfriars.org
mail@blackfriars.org
28 Lawn Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 454-1260 box office, (585) 454-1363 theatre

Bristol Valley Theater
Produces great summer theater, presents a wide variety of performing arts, and offers educational programs from May through October in Naples, NY.
www.bvtnaples.org
bvt@bvtnaples.org
151 S. Main Street, Naples, NY 14512
(585) 374-9032, (585) 374-8520 fax

Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
Live professional theatre producing musicals, comedies,dramas, new works, and cabaret artists in a casual, intimate setting.
www.downstairscabaret.com
admin@downstairscabaret.com
20 Windsor Street, Rochester, NY 14605-2935
(585) 325-4370, (585) 454-0260 fax

Geva Theatre Center
Rochester's leading professional theatre and the most attended regional theatre in New York State. With everything from classics to World Premieres on the Mainstage and The Nextstage, and Big Theatre for Little People's orginal theatre for young audiences and Geva Comedy Improv, Geva has something for everyone!
www.gevatheatre.org
gevatalk@gevatheatre.org
75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 232-1366, (585) 232-4031 fax

Greater Rochester Repertory Companies
Community theater providing theatrical experiences to youngsters and adults at a challenging level. GRRC produces 2-3 shows a year and runs a summer youth Performing Arts Program.
www.grrc-arts.org
grrc@rochester.rr.com
438 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 624-8360, (585) 624-5175 fax

Irondequoit Theatre Guild
A not-for-profit organization founded in 1976 to provide quality theatre and performance opportunities to our community. We provide annual scholarships to high school seniors.
www.irondequoittheatereguild.org
P.O. Box 67052 Rochester, NY 14617-7052
(585)234-4349

Off-Monroe Players
Rochester's Gilbert and Sullivan Company. Recently celebrating their 30th Anniversary, Off-Monroe Players twice a year bring to life - at no charge to the public - the topsy-turvy world of Gilbert and Sullivan, including The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and many more!
www.off-monroeplayers.org
P.O. Box 18722, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 234-0500

Pittsford Musicals, Inc.
Pittsford Musicals is dedicated to providing opportunities for adults to participate in community theater, provide entertainment to the community and award scholarships to high school students wishing to study theater/creative arts.
www.pittsfordmusicals.org
mail@pittsfordmusicals.org
P.O. Box 362, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 586-1500

Port of Call Community Players
The Port of Call Community Players is a theatre group formed in the Fall of 2004. Its mission is to enrich, inspire and entertain the community by showcasing local talent in high quality productions that foster the opportunity for involvement in all aspects fo live theatre.
Primary Mail Contact: Terry A. Hedges
Spencerport Central Schools
71 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, NY 14559

PUSH Physical Theatre
Gravity defying PUSH Physical Theatre has been called a cross between fine art sculpture and hit movie 'The Matrix'. They are a national company that has appeared on PBS and National Public Radio as advocates for art in education. Experiencing PUSH is encountering art unbound. Living breathing, moving sculptures sculpt the space arount them, creating their environment from the air. Impeccably balanced interactions, unfold one detail at a time.
www.pushtheatre.org
chitchat@pushtheatre.org
153 Hemingway Drive, Rochester, NY 14620-3313
(585) 385-2870

Rochester Association of Performing Arts
Upstate New York's oldest and largest professional performing arts schools, since 1978, trains children and adults in Dance, Theater, Voice and Piano for a career or personal enjoyment. A season of plays and musicals are performed in our 170 seat Playhouse.
www.rapaonline.com
727 E. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-3366, (585) 217-9118 fax

Rochester Broadway Theatre League
Dedicated to bringing the best in performing arts to the Rochester area, and providing educational programs for audiences, through touring Broadway shows, opera productions and popular music artists.
www.rbtl.org
885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-7760, (585) 325-6742 fax

Rochester Children's Theatre
Rochester Children's Theatre, now in residence at Nazareth College Arts Center, produces six children's plays per season, presented at Nazareth College and touring in schools around the state.
www.rochesterchildrenstheatre.org
rct1@frontiernet.net
4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 385-0510, (585) 389-2182

Rochester Community Players, Inc.
Rochester's oldest community theater, RCP operates the Irish Players and the Shakespeare Players.
www.rochestercommunityplayers.org
1110 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 234-7840, (585) 256-6462 fax

A Magical Journey Thru Stages
"Stages" is Rochester's only musical revue ensemble which produces and performs their show as a fundraising event in conjunction with not-for-profit organizations to benefit their specific cause. Nurturing and supporting regionally talented performers in the field of theater arts further enhances this purpose...
www.mjtstages.org
casey@mjtstages.com
875 East Main Street, 3rd Floor, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 935-7173

Shipping Dock Theatre, Inc.
Improves and enriches lives with challenging plays not otherwise produced in Rochester. Plays frequently deal with pressing social and political issues.
31 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607
70 Averill Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 mailing address
(585) 232-2250, (585) 325-4028 fax

Webster Shakespeare Festival
The WSF, in association with the Village of Webster, presents the first ever outdoor summer theatre festival in Webster, NY. Additionally, the WSF is a year-round theatre company committed to using the works of Shakespeare, as well as modern playwrights, to enrich the cultural life of the residents of the Webster area.
www.webstershakespearefest.org
admin@webstersshakespearefest.org
1478 Ice Pond Way, Webster, NY 14580
(585) 478-5215

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Dance

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Afrikuumba Dance & Drum
AfriKuumba works to promote artistic excellence and self awareness in youth populations using traditional global forms of movement and rhythm. Our motto is "Unity through Diversity".
kmartino@rochester.rr.com
253 Alexander Street #96, Rochester , NY 14607
(585)455-9621

Borinquen Dance Theatre
Borinquen Dance Theatre sponsors performances, promotes instruction, commissions works, facilitates the exchange of ideas among dancers, teachers, and dance enthusiasts, and heightens awareness and value of the Puerto Rican culture.
www.borinquendance.org
npr@rochester.rr.com
P.O. Box 10493, Rochester, NY 14610-0493
(585)787-0087

Bush Mango Drum & Dance/Hendrick Dance Project
Diversity, Connection. Creativity. Experience it all through traditional West Aftrican dance and drum for urban youth and people from the 'burbs, all mixed together! Weekly classes, workshops, school programs, and performances are led by Artist Director Colleen Hendrick and Musical Director Blair Hornbuckle.
www.bushmango.com
info@bushmango.com
34 Elton Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 235-3960

Congress on Research in Dance (CORD)
-provides opportunities for dance professionals from a broad range of specialties to exchange ideas, resources, and methodologies through publication, international & regional conferences, and workshops. Encourages research in all aspects of dance & related fields and promotes the accessibility of dance research.
www.cordance.org
gcarlson@brockport.edu
Dance Department; SUNY-Brockport 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420
(585)395-2590, (585)395-5413 fax

Country Dancers of Rochester
Organizes regular and participatory Contra and English Country Dances with live music, open to all. Dances are smoke and alcohol free and newcomers are always welcome.
www.ggw.org/cdr
terry.badger@kodak.com

Dance Rochester!
Dance Rochester! is a non-profit organization of individuals and organizations committed to advocating public support and interest in dance and to encouraging the professional development of dance.
www.dancerochester.com
paf22@netzero.net
1046 Heritage Park Drive, Webster, NY 14580
(585) 787-2138

Elizabeth Clark Dance Ensemble
Professional choreography in schools, Community classes include Ballet and Modern for children, teens, and adults, Body/Mind Balance, Jazz, Wellness, and Ideokinesis. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Classes: First Baptist Church, 1862 Penfield Rd; and Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: St. Thomas' Episcopal, 2000 Highland Avenue, Rochester. 2006 NYS Dance Education Association for meritorious service in dance education for children in Western New York.
Mailing address: 987 East Avenue, #7, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 442-5988

Flower City Ballet
To educate and promote classical ballet in the schools and community, also to show the community our list of ballets.
www.FlowerCityBallet.com
FlowerCityBallet@hotmail.com
250 Cumberland Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-2114, (585) 697-5078 fax

Garth Fagan Dance
Garth Fagan Dance, founded in 1970 by Tony Award winner, Garth Fagan, has become Rochester's ambassador for dance, drawing national and international acclaim. Classes in Fagan Technique are offered throughout the year. The tour schedule includes performances in Europe, a New York City season at Joyce Theatre, and an annual Home Season in December.
www.garthfagandance.org
mail@garthfagandance.org
50 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 454-3260, (585) 454-6191 fax

Geomantics Dance Theater: A Contemporary Dance Company
rlhaisma@frontiernet.net
1 Flint Street, Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 527-9033

Hallmark Danceworks
Hallmark Danceworks is a performing arts company devoted to the growth of interdisciplinary arts in upstate New York. To fulfill this mission we: 1) collaborate with choreographers, film-makers, composers, sculptors, and literary artists to present new works, 2) coordinate Fieldwork/ Rochester workshops for people developing original work, and 3) offer educational repertory as performing and teaching artists in the schools.
www.hallmarkdanceworks.org
liz@hallmarkdanceworks.org
P.O. Box 18795, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 244-0962

Kista Tucker Dance Company
Concerts, workshops, master classes, choreography and more…The provocative, Kista Tucker Dance Company performs throughout the USA and is working on an international arena.
KistaTucker.com
kista@rochester.rr.com
310 Viking Way, Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 330-7751

Park Avenue Dance Company
Under the direction of Christine Fendley, the professional company has appeared at Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, RochesterInk's Poetry Fusion Festival at St. John Fisher College, the Rochester Contemporary Dance Series, and self-produces the RO(chester)TO(ronto) Dance Series. The company offers a variety of classes and workshops for children through adults and programs for schools.
www.parkavenuedancecompany.org
15 Vick Park B, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-2766

Pointes of Faith Dancers, Inc.
A professional Christian ballet & modern dance company who performs for communities throughout New York State, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and elsewhere. The artistic director, Rachael Platt (BPS in dance performance), choreographs using Biblical story lines and/or Biblical themes to show what Christ can do and has done in us and in others.
http://pointesoffaithdancers.org
55 William Street, Lyons, NY 14489
(315) 946-6180

Present Tense Dance
Present Tense Dance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of the Present Tense Dance Company and modern dance appreciation. PTD offers concerts and workshops for the greater Rochester area throughout the year.
annehw@rochester.rr.com
570 Linden St. Rochester, NY 14620
(585)461-8389

Rochester Area Federation of Round and Square Dance Clubs
A non-profit organization, part of a national network of square dance clubs, with 15 clubs in the Rochester area for the purpose of promoting and providing square dancing in the Rochester community.
www.squaredancingrochester.org
info@squaredancingrochester.org
445 South Drive, Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 227-7122, (585) 227-1505, (585) 227-8600, (585) 227-1075 fax

Rochester City Ballet
Founded in 1987, remains an educational, not for profit corporation. RCB presents a full season of quality dance to diverse audiences and helps keep the arts alive by presenting performances to educate and entertain the general public at community events and special RCB performances.
www.rochestercityballet.org
1326 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-5850, (585) 473-8847 fax

Rochester Contemporary Dance Collective
www.rochestercdc.org
ehallmark@mac.com

Rochester Swing Dance Network
A community organization promoting Swing dancing and Cajun/Zydeco dancing. RSDN sponsors classes, workshops, and monthly live music dances, with an introductory dance lesson. Dances are informal and fun - you don't need to come with a partner - beginners and all ages are welcome!
www.rochesterswingdance.com
ebrill@frontiernet.net
17 Ericsson St, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 244-2815, (585) 271-7757 fax

Western New York Ballet Company & Odasz Dance Theatre
Provides a quality dance education and the opportunity to dance with a professional company for those talented dancers with less exposure. The Western New York Ballet company performs full-length ballets and productions annually. The Odasz Dance Theatre enrolls students each semester to study fundamentals of dance and includes a music department that offers courses in piano, vocals, guitar, bass, music theory, and songwriting.
www.westernnewyorkballet.org
4225 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 880-0450

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Museums & Galleries

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Artisan Works
Artisan Works is a not for profit self funding 50,000 Sq. ft. event space where proceeds from functions help fund Older Adult Enrichment Programs in your community.
www.artisanworks.net
info@artisanworks.net
565 Blossom Road, Suite L, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 288-7170, (585) 288-7186 fax

Baker-Cederberg Museum and Archives
An organization dedicated to the preservation, and dissemination of information on the history of Rochester General Hospital and its affiliates, and nursing history.
www.viaHealth.org/archives
phil.maples@viahealth.org
333 Humboldt Street, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 922-1851, (585) 922-0018 fax

Bevier Gallery at RIT
Annually showcases the work of regional and national artists, photographers and designers. In addition, two faculty shows, three graduate shows and a student honors show highlight the talents of those in RIT's School of Art, School of Design, School for American Crafts, and School of Photographic Arts and Sciences.
James E. Booth Building, 73 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-2646

Center at High Falls
Great first stop for all ages. Learn history, geography, commerce, culture while enjoying interactive exhibits, tours, community gallery of local artists, pedestrian bridge overlooking High Falls, museum shop of crafts, souvenirs.
www.centerathighfalls.org
swinslow@frontiernet.net
60 Brown's Race, Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 325-2030, (585) 325-2414 (fax)

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society
1822 Lighthouse and Museum open Saturday and Sunday, mid-May to mid-October, 1-5 pm. Special tours by appointment. Free, donations appreciated.
www.geneseelighthouse.org
info@geneseelighthouse.org
70 Lighthouse Street, Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 621-6179

Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass offers unique opportunities to explore glass: Live hot glassmaking demonstrations, make-your-own glass workshops, hands-on glass technology exhibits, and the world's largest collection of glass art.
www.cmog.org
info@cmog.org
One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830
607)937-5371, (607)974-8310 fax

Gallery r
Features student work from the College of Imaging Arts & Sciences, R.I.T.
www.rit.edu/~galleryr
www.rit.edu/artoncampus
775 Park Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 242-9470

Genesee Country Village & Museum
Largest living history museum in NY. Features 68 historic structures peopled by costumed interpreters recreating crafts and activities from blacksmithing, to baseball, cooking to quilting. Extensive events calendar from Civil War re-enactment to holiday traditions. Gallery of Wildlife & Sporting Art, Nature Center.
www.geneseecountryvillage.org
info@gcv.org
1410 Flint Hill Road, P.O. Box 310, Mumford, NY 14511
(585) 538-6822, (585) 538-2887 fax

George Eastman House
Located on historic East Avenue in Rochester, the 12.5 acre museum site was the urban estate of George Eastman (1854-1932), founder of Eastman Kodak Company. International Museum of Photography and Film, national historic landmark.
www.eastmanhouse.org
TBannon@geh.org
900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-3361, (585)271-3970 fax

Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum
The Granger Homestead is a distinguished 1816 Federal house on Canandaigua's North Main Street. The Homestead and the Carriage Museum are open for tours during the summer season and for private rentals and special events year-round.
grangerhomestead.org
grangercarriages@aol.com
295 N. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585)394-1472, (585)394-6958 fax

Landmark Society of Western New York, The
Preserves, interprets, and fosters interest in the architectural, historical, and cultural heritage of our region. House museums, tours. www.landmarksociety.org
mail@landmarksociety.org
133 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, NY 14608-2204
(585) 546-7029, (585) 546-4788 fax

MECA Gallery and Art Center
www.stevecarpenterstudio.com
scarpenter43@yahoo.com
176 Anderson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 758-1410

Mental Health Coalition's Impressions Gallery
The Impressions Gallery, a project of the Mental Health Coalition, showcases the creative work of artists who have faced mental health issues at some time in their lives.
www.mhcrochester.org
vporter@mharochester.org
320 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 325-3145 ext. 120, (585) 325-3188 fax

Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
The Memorial Art Gallery houses 10,000 works of art spanning 50 centuries. Also: traveling exhibitions, library, restaurant and gift shop.
mag.rochester.edu
maginfo@mag.rochester.edu
500 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607-1415
(585) 473-7720, (585) 473-6266 fax

Mercer Gallery at Monroe Community College
The Visual and Performing Arts Department offers courses of study in Advertising and Commercial Illustration, Communication Arts, Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Interior Design, Music, Photography, Theatre, Sculpture, Painting, Radio and Television.
www.monroecc.edu
crogalski@monroecc.edu
1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 292-2009, (585) 427-2749 fax

NTID Dyer Arts Center at NTID, RIT
Several gallery spaces showcase fine and applied arts, imaging, and crafts in a 7,000 square foot venue completed in 2001. Each year work by Deaf artists is featured in several exhibits. Expanding permanent collection is displayed periodically.
www.rit.edu/NTID/DyerArts
rkb6548@rit.edu
Lyndon Baines Johnson Building, 52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-6855, (585) 475-4944 fax

New York Museum of Transportation
Museum honors area transportation heritage through collection of antique trolleys, vehicles, artifacts, photo exhibits, extensive library/archive. Trolley and track car rides, model railroad, special events. All year, Sundays only. Groups by appointment.
www.nymtmuseum.org
info@nymtmuseum.org
6393 E. River Rd. , P.O. Box 136, W Henrietta, NY 14586
(585) 533-1113

Rochester Contemporary, The
On-going exhibitions of regional, national and international artists, as well as lectures, film screenings, poetry readings, musical performances, satellite exhibitions, and workshops.
www.rochestercontemporary.org
info@rochestercontemporary.org
137 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 461-2222, (585) 461-2223 fax

Rochester Museum & Science Center
Visitors celebrate and discover Rochester as they explore science and technology, the natural environment and our region's cultural heritage. The RMSC offers interactive exhibits and programs that make science fun and bring Rochester's heritage to life. Strasenburgh Planetarium unites science and theater in inspiring star shows and breathtaking giant-screen films. Visitors to the Cumming Nature Center in Naples enjoy seasonal activities and miles of thematic trails.
www.rmsc.org
postmaster@rmsc.org
657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607-2177
(585) 271-4320, (585)271-1880 (24hour), (585) 271-5935 fax

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park is dedicated to the understanding, maintenance, use and restoration of its structures, gardens, and collections for the pleasure and education of the general public.
www.sonnenberg.org
info@sonnenberg.org
151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4922, (585) 394-2192 fax

SPAS Gallery at R.I.T.
Hosts photographic exhibits of work from nationally known artists to undergraduate students and MFA thesis shows.
Gannett Building, 70 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-2770

Strong - National Museum of Play
The National Museum of Play.™ Step onto Sesame Street, travel through time, run a kid-sized market and more in exciting, hands - on exhibits. Home of The National Toy Hall of Fame ® and a treasure trove of world-renowned collections including the world's largest collection of toys and dolls.
www.museumofplay.org
One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607-3998
(585) 263-2702 , (585) 263-2493 fax

Susan B. Anthony House, Inc.
The home where Anthony made history fighting for women's suffrage. The site of her arrest for voting and meeting place with other great civil rights leaders of the 19th century. National historic landmark.
www.susanbanthonyhouse.org
17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 235-6124, (585) 235-6212 fax

Visual Studies Workshop
Rochester's media arts center, with exhibitions, publishing, research and media access programs. The educational program offers graduate, undergraduate and community classes for credit through SUNY Brockport as semester classes or weekly summer workshops.
www.vsw.org
info@vsw.org, gallery@vsw.org, afterimage@vsw.org, artists@vsw.org, library@vsw.org, media@vsw.org
31 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607-1499
(585) 442-8676, (585) 442-1992 fax

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Anderson Alley Artists
Three floors of studios and a chance to visit working artists in a variety of mediums--painting, photography, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, paper arts, calligraphy, jewelry and more. Located above Fabrics & Findings on Anderson Avenue in the Neighborhood of the Arts. Check our ACCGR Regional Events Calendar listing or our website for open studio dates in 2006-2007.
www.andersonalleyartists.com
250 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 461-3940

Arts Reconnect
AR networks artists from different cultures, churches, and media. Through instructions and collaboration we organize and support events in the arts community. We recognize God as the source of artistic expression.
www.artsreconnect.org
maria@artsreconnect.org
58 Hillbridge Circle, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14612
(585)978-1978

ARTWalk
ARTWalk is Rochester's first interactive outdoor museum. It connects cultural institutions in the Neighborhood of the Arts, along University Avenue. ARTWalk is a pathway for pedestrians on which almost everything is touched by the arts, from the sidewalk to light poles and benches.
www.rochesterartwalk.org
artwalk@rochester.rr.com
P.O. Box 10373, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 234-6670

Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters, Inc. (GVPAP)
The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters is an artist association which promotes and inspires quality plein air painting. Through regularly scheduled outdoor "paintouts", GVPAP provides socially-pleasant painting opportunities for its membership thoughout the year.To learn more about GVPAP, see the website.
www.gvpap.com
info@gvpap.com
44 Meadow Cove Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
Fax (585)218-9716

Mill Art Center & Gallery
An outlet for children and adults to express and develop their artistic talent and appreciation, through instructional workshops in a studio environment. Adjoining gallery space exhibits student and area artists work on a rotating basis. At the Historic Lower Mill.
www.millartcenter.com
info@millartcenter.com
61 North Main Street, Honeoye Falls, New York 14472
(585) 624-7740

New York Artist Guild
A study group of professional artists dedicated to the pursuit of mastery in their individual area of creative interest. The guild is dedicated to strengthen and foster said pursuit through colleagueship and comaraderie. Among its purposes: to develop and present visual arts programs of interest to and importance for our arts community and the general public.
nyartistguild@gmail.com
85 Ferboro Road, Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 273-0314

Penfield Art Association
The purpose of the Penfield Art Association is to sponsor, encourage and promote the appreciation of art in the community. Meets 3rd Tuesday @ 7 PM at Penfield High School.
suzi@rochester.rr.com
48 Warder Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585)218-9661

Pittsford Art Group
Encourages an interest in the arts; provides opportunities to paint and learn from artists; promotes the appreciation, enjoyment, and distribution of fine art in the community.
rose4art@rochester.rr.com

Print Club of Rochester
Dedicated to the fine art of printmaking. Our mission is to stimulate interest and appreciation of old and contemporary prints.
www.roc-printclub.com

Rochester Area Colored Pencil Club
Club whose purpose is to inform and educate ourselves and the community in order to promote, support and enjoy colored pencil art at all levels.
suzi@rochester.rr.com
Suzi Zefting-Kuhn 48 Warder Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 218-9661

Rochester Area Fiber Artists
A group of women who create art with fiber. Many of us are art quilters.
bluubrd@aol.com
% Nancy Hicks 135 East Ivy St., East Rochester, NY 14445
(585) 385-4572

Rochester Regional Community Design Center (RRCDC)
The RRCDC is a group of volunteer design professionals and citizens committed to helping communities define, create, promote and implement design excellence in the Rochester region.
www.rrcdc.org
jmonroe@rrcdc.org
1115 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609
phone/fax (585)271-0520

The Rough Block Art Group
The Rough Block Art Group is a Greater Rochester interdisciplinary collective that supports art, created by its membership, through exhibitions and education.
groups.yahoo.com/group/rbag

Suburban Rochester Art Group, Inc.
We provide opportunities for qualified artists to develop their creative artistic abilities through regular meetings and art exhibits. We strive to maintain the highest standards creatively and ethically for cultural enrichment within the community.
2funny@rochester.rr.com
408 Old Country Road, Rochester, NY 14612
(585)225-9465

Lake Affect Magazine
Community-based magazine dedicated to celebrating creativity in its many forms, from kindergarten to the cultural arts.
www.lakeaffectonline.com
mrcardulla@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 10116, Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 288-4239

New York State Literary Center (NYSLC)
The New York State Literary Center is a Rochester, New York based Arts in Education organization that serves adolescents at highest risk for educational failure in schools, residential placement, long term suspension, juvenile justice facilities and jails through interdiscipinary, collaborative, arts integerated programs. The NYSLC is committed to deepening adolescents understanding of the forces that shape their lives and to help adults better understand the needs and concerns of all children.
www.nyslc.org
ddavis@nyslc.org
155 South Main Street, Fairport, NY 14450
(585)223-0784

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Little Theatre Film Society
Since 1929, the Little has provided an intimate alternative to large commercial movie houses. Five screens, cafe with art and jazz.
www.thelittle.org
marketing@thelittle.org
240 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 258-0400

PICTUREFEST International, Inc.
To promote the art of filmmaking by hosting an annual film festival celebrating the work of women in film.
www.highfallsfilmfestival.com
jseil@monroecounty.gov
50 W. Main Street., Rochester NY 14614
(585) 753-2020 , (585) 753-2028 Fax

Rochester AudioVisual Association
RAVA is a nonprofit organization of media professionals - a community network for sharing ideas across the growing spectrum of communications systems.
www.rava.info
info@rava.info
92 Legacy Oak Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534-4657
(585) 586-5852

Rochester/FingerLakes Film & Video Office
Non-profit, economic development organization dedicated to attracting film and video production to Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. The office markets the area including local production facilities, crew and services; conducts location scouts; and facilitates production projects that shoot in our region.
www.filmrochester.org
jfoster@visitrochester.com, tcpellett@visitrochester.com
45 East Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14604-2294
(585)546-5490, (585)232-4833 fax

Rochester International Film Festival
Our festival takes place at the Dryden Theatre on early in May. Open to the public. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries.
www.rochesterfilmfest.org
president@rochesterfilmfest.org
Movies on a Shoestring Inc., Rochester International Film Festival
P.O. Box 17746 Rochester, NY 14617
(585)234-7411

WXXI Public Broadcasting Council
WXXI is the essential, lifelong educational resource for the Greater Rochester area. Locally owned and operated, it provides programming and outreach services to the Rochester community and beyond. WXXI-TV 21, WXXI-DTV, AM 1370, Classical 91.5, WXXI-FM 90.3, WRUR-FM 88.5 and Reachout Radio, a service for those with visual impairments, Education, wxxi.org.
wxxi.org
norms@wxxi.org
280 State Street, P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY 14603-3021
(585) 325-7500, (585) 258-0335 fax