Arts Initiatives and Public Art
Learn about the City's various arts initiatives, including the Percent for the Arts program, as well as funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations.
Learn about the City's various arts initiatives, including the Percent for the Arts program, as well as funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations.
Discover the City Hall Link Gallery, showcasing Rochester's local art and culture with dynamic exhibitions and student artwork.
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City of Rochester News Release City Celebrates Legacy of Frederick Douglass with Statue Restoration (Monday, April 10, 2023) — In continued celebration of Frederick Douglass’ legacy, the City of Rochester has acquired 10 of the Frederick Douglass statues originally created for the “Year of Dou
Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival returns on August 24, 2024 at Innovative Field For all of the exciting details about the 28th anniversary celebration, visithttps://www.rocsummersoulfest.com/ Questions? Email Xperience Live, event promoter.
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This full orchestra performance returns to Parcel 5 on July 12, 2024!
The City of Rochester is proud to sponsor the annual two-day arts festival in the beautiful, historic Corn Hill neighborhood. The Festival showcases hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians from near and far.
An artist reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., today, Friday, July 12, at the City Hall Link Gallery, 30 Church St. “The Art of Studio 8” exhibit showcases the diverse talents and rich artistic expressions of the local creators at the Studio 8 Art Partnership and can be viewed through Wednesday, July 31.
The RPO and City of Rochester present the free Around The Town neighborhood ensemble concerts again for summer! Bring your families and enjoy beautiful sounds in the beautiful weather! In addition to the neighborhood ensemble shows!
A Rochester summer tradition for more than two decades!
Reception for the 13th annual juried international Art of the Book & Paper exhibit
Experience the work of Manuel Rivera-Ortiz, renowned Puerto Rican photographer.
The Bands on the Bricks concert series brings the City of Rochester Public Market alive with national-act and local live music on five consecutive Friday nights in July and August. Food and drink vendors will be there to complete your night!
Free concert in the Kate Gleason Auditorium featuring Katie Morey.
Free concert in the Kate Gleason Auditorium featuring Paxtor.
Join us at How We ROC Pilot Artist Reception!
Lecture About Art, Forgeries, and Forgers
The objective of the City Mark Capital Art Project is to give Rochester a new permanent physical Artwork that recognizes and celebrates the City Mark design. Hidden in the design’s simplicity are the two iconic images steeped in our City’s heritage: an old mill wheel and a five-petal lilac.