It’s a colorful autumn for Rochester’s arts scene. These are the upcoming events we’re excited about.
Art
Amid tensions with art community, city looks to spend $200K on public art
Officials want to invest in a series of murals and other public art projects on city-owned properties.
Brynn Tyszka, an ‘inventive force,’ takes the helm at Blackfriars Theatre
New Artistic Director Brynn Tyszka brings passion, eye for inclusivity to Blackfriars Theatre.
Norman Rockwell uplifts at Utica’s MWP Art Institute
“Americaโs illustrator” showed Americans who they were, and who they could be.
Brockport ends MFA program through VSW
Visual Studies Workshop will no longer offer a masters degree for students of visual culture, but the community art hub still has important work to do.
WallTherapy opens: Here’s where to see the works
Celebrating its 10th year, WallTherapy begins Saturday with muralists working around town.
Fringe 2022 to feature favorites among more than 500 in-person events
The Rochester Fringe returns to its original format and will feature performances from favorites such as Bandaloop and Cirque du Fringe.
โConstruction seasonโ builds a rainbow at MAG
Two new monumental sculptures are being installed in the Memorial Art Gallery’s Centennial Sculpture Park.
WallTherapy marks 10 years with one last festival
Capping a decade and scores of murals around town, WallTherapy pulls the plug on its annual festival. But the project will live on in other ways.
County invites ‘mid-sized’ arts groups to apply for $20,000 in funding
Monroe County has set aside $500,000 for “mid-sized” arts groups after facing scrutiny about its lack of funding for the arts.
Dust off your tote bag, art festivals are back
With this list of regional art fairs, youโll have your holiday shopping done early.
‘Rochester Groovecast’ paves way for new arts podcast ‘The Process’
Music fan Ben Albert built a successful local podcast at the height of the pandemic. Now Siena Facciolo is picking up where he left off.






