Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Rochester Contemporary Art Center RoCo is a venue for the exchange of ideas and a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 1977.
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) is a venue for the exchange of ideas and a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that was founded in 1977. As a center for thoughtful contemporary art, RoCo provides unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists.

This week, we’re proud to share the Indigenous People’s Day Committee 6x6 Pics. Trish Corcoran, Committee Member, shared...
06/07/2026

This week, we’re proud to share the Indigenous People’s Day Committee 6x6 Pics. Trish Corcoran, Committee Member, shared more about the Committee’s selections:

“Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee envisions a world that understands and respects the wisdom and strength of Indigenous People and their culture. We’re a diverse and relational committee and we celebrate and elevate Indigenous People throughout the year with educational events open to the entire community. We hope you’ll join us at RMSC this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 12 FREE to all. Sunrise, sunset, singing, dancing, arts & crafts! Come learn more about neighbors you might not know you have!

Indigenous Peoples’ Day committee loves how inclusive RoCo is! 6x6 gives children to elders the unique ability to participate in curated art. We love how supportive and collaborative Roco is to the entire Roc community! Nyaweh (thank you) RoCo!”

Stay connected with the Commitee at www.Indigenouspeoplesdayrocny.org and mark your calendars for Monday, October 12, 2026!

.trish

We can’t wait to see you for the 6x6 in gallery opening tonight from 6–9pm at RoCo!Enjoy light snacks, drinks, great com...
06/05/2026

We can’t wait to see you for the 6x6 in gallery opening tonight from 6–9pm at RoCo!

Enjoy light snacks, drinks, great company, and good vibes while browsing thousands of incredible, original artworks created by artists from around the world, all available for just $20 each.

We’ll also be opening a new public art installation; “BELONG” by and our COMP studios residents and will be showing their work and studios will also be open with guest artist !

Admission for tonight is $5 / free for RoCo members

Don’t miss an exciting First Friday at RoCo

TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT! Stop by to experience:- 6,000+ amazing and affordable artworks for sale to benefit RoCo’s future ...
06/04/2026

TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT! Stop by to experience:
- 6,000+ amazing and affordable artworks for sale to benefit RoCo’s future exhibitions. 
- Opening for COMP Studios residents Aidan and Jillian’s new work
- Fresh new work by the RoCo Upstairs permanent studio artists
- Opening for BELONG, our new public art installation by Gianna Stewart!
  *limited edition BELONG t-shirts available at the opening reception

Thank you to all the (over 3,000) 6x6 artists, COMP Studios and RoCo Upstairs artists, our staff and many amazing volunteers and sponsors who have made all this possible! network will be here to talk 6x6 with contributing artists. We are so excited to share with you. Swing by between 6-9pm and celebrate a beautiful First Friday for our entire art community a great night at RoCo. 

No access code, no problem! As of 6/3 at 10am EST everyone can now purchase artworks on roco6x6.orgArtworks are for sale...
06/03/2026

No access code, no problem! 

As of 6/3 at 10am EST everyone can now purchase artworks on roco6x6.org

Artworks are for sale for $20 and support RoCo, our mission and our upcoming year of diverse programming. With your help we can reach our fundraising goal of 3,000 artworks sold.

There are so many incredible pieces available! Don’t forget about this year’s special theme, Flower City Mark artworks (Artworks  #5817 -  #6046). Those pieces are $40 each, $20 to RoCo and $20 to 

 —> AND we’re closed to the public today and tomorrow to manage all the online sales. We reopen on First Friday, June 5 for the in-gallery opening 6-9pm.

Thank you to all of you who have purchased art already.

This First Friday is a perfect example of all the Rochester art community has to offer. Over 30 small art venues will op...
06/02/2026

This First Friday is a perfect example of all the Rochester art community has to offer. Over 30 small art venues will open their doors to the public, and thousands of folks will make their way from one to the next! There are arts organizations, galleries, education centers, small businesses, and studios to visit - and ample opportunities to support the small venues and local artists that are the heart of Rochester’s thriving arts scene.

While you’re out, watch for the BRAND NEW First Friday maps. You can’t miss these bright beauties! These are great for orienting new folks to Rochester’s Citywide Gallery Night, so hand a map to someone who doesn’t yet know about First Friday and show them what they’ve been missing! Maps are made possible by City of Rochester and Rochester City Council ( & rochester_city_council), and our sponsors Salinger’s and Visit Rochester ( & ), designed by Danielle Suzanne () and printed at Panther Graphics (). 

Maps can be found at First Friday venues, and will soon be available at tourist information centers and other destinations thanks to .

Find all the events happening on June 5 at firstfridayrochester.org!


Open venues:




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The Clocktower Gallery

Studio 401 *
COMP Studios






& Peter Gohringer Studio 300 *

Studio 3A*








Studio 305 at Elton St. (.b.mccune, , , )





* = within the Anderson Arts Building

06/01/2026

The First Friday Fanatics of June are Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle! runs and is a community organizer and activist. Together, they are !

What Larry and Kelly love most about First Friday is the opportunity to meet new people, talk to artists, and make lasting connections. They like to plan a route ahead of time and walk from venue to venue. This month they will utilize the brand new printed First Friday map! 

Their stops this month include:



The Clocktower Gallery


Visit firstfridayrochester.org to start planning your own stops, and look for the new First Friday maps along the way!

Special thanks to for sponsoring this month’s Fanatics!
First Friday Rochester is supported by

6x6 Virtual Art Sale Kick-off is happening NOW!! Use your code on roco6x6.org to purchase small art and support RoCo.___...
06/01/2026

6x6 Virtual Art Sale Kick-off is happening NOW!!

Use your code on roco6x6.org to purchase small art and support RoCo.

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Some helpful reminders for the best experience:

Enter your unique access code on the 6x6 homepage ‘pop-up’ window.

-After your code is submitted, an ADD TO CART button will appear next to each 2026 Artwork.

- It is best to use a desktop computer

- Purchase your artworks quickly!
Our website is designed to prevent double purchases of the same artwork, however with so many people shopping online during the Opening weekend, we suggest you add artworks to your cart and checkout quickly. Leaving artworks in your cart for an extended time before checking out could result in someone else getting the artwork.

*If you haven’t yet purchased your access code you can still do that at roco6x6.org

Call us if you’re having trouble 😘



05/31/2026

Are you 6x6maxxing?

Today is your last chance to preview 6x6 in the gallery! We’re open from 12–5pm today. And tomorrow, Monday June 1 is the Virtual Art Sale Kick-off.

- if you’re planning to buy artworks Monday morning, please locate your access code in your email or buy one today! ; ) it will make your life so much better tomorrow

Address

137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
14604

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15854612222

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