The Genesee Center for the Arts & Education, located on Monroe Avenue, is home to facilities for: Photography: Community darkroom (black & white), lighting studio, digital studio with scan/process/print capability plus a full curriculum of classes on various topics from film to digital. Pottery: Hand-built and wheel throwing, kiln and classes for all ages. Printing: Letterpress printing, bookbinding, papermaking, marbling and calligraphy. Classes are intended for those 14 and above.
There are galleries that display works by members and other artists of note. Many of the facilities are available to rent and there are instructors available in all of the arts for those wishing to have private lessons. A variety of memberships are available, see the website for details. From the website: "Our mission is to provide art services and art education to all community members, with a strong emphasis on the under-served youth of the area.
Our programs use art to strengthen the community by fostering cross-cultural understanding. We believe that a positive art experience can change a person's life. The act of creating art brings not only personal insight, but insight into one's relationship with the greater world."
Things located here, started here, or related to the Center: Abundance Cooperative Market - now on Marshall Street Genesee Co-op - has evolved into many things Modern Nature Bodyworks Molly's Yoga Corner Rochester Cash Mob Studio 789 - Photo Club for 7th, 8th and 9th graders. Turk Hill Craft School - Fairport area pottery school Spokes & Ink Bike and Poster Fest