Wednesday, November 9, 2011

"From Big to Small: In Awe"

Mt. Hood by Larry Eldridge
HeartLeaf by John Solberg

This exhibit by two local photographers, Larry Eldridge and John Solberg, is a collection of photographs that reveal the beauty of nature all around us, from the grandeur of Mt. Hood and Horseshoe Falls to the delicate beauty of maple blossoms and unfolding ferns.  More than 50 photographs prepare a visual journey from the majestic to the intimate, from big to small -- an invitation to enjoy the awesome sites that surround us.

The Williams Gallery 
First Unitarian Church
220 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY

November 18, 2011 to January 2, 2012
Mon-Fri 10-2 and 4:30-8pm
Opening Reception: Friday, November 18,  6pm-8pm

Admission is free and handicap accessible.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Perspectives: Near and Far at Image City Photography Gallery


Perspectives: Near and Far
by Gary and Phyllis Thompson


  Jim Patton and David Perlman in the East Gallery


Guest Photographer Friends
Susan Alden, AJ Bellavia, Cuyler T. E. Coddington, Archie Curry, Michael Edwards, John Ejaife, Bonnie Gamache, Mary Jo Gigliotti, Ron Gouger, Earl Jackson, Julie Jacobs, Ron Kenney, Frank Liberti, Joel Kerlan, Dan McBride, Jeff Palm, Michael Parisi, Alex Pendleton, Luann Pero Mongelli, Elena Rey-Kautz, David Ridley, Susanne Roth, Karen Schlenker, Loni Titus, Steve Tryon, Charles Vaughn, Fred Weingarten, and John Williamson

Gallery Partners: Dick Bennett, Carl Crumley, Steven Levinson, Gil Maker, Don Menges, Dan Neuberger, Betsy Phillips, Gary Thompson, Phyllis Thompson, and Sheridan Vincent

November 2 - November 27, 2011

Artists' Reception and First Friday Gallery Night
       November 4, Friday, 5 - 9 pm


Informal Artists' Reception
November 6, Sunday, 1 - 3 pm


 Gallery Hours
 Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 7 and Sunday 12 - 4

There is NO admission fee at Image City

 For more information:
585.271.2540
Info@ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com
www.ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com

722 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
in the heart of ARTWalk
in the Neighborhood of the Arts

Friday, October 21, 2011

Job Opening - The Arts & Cultural Council

The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester announces the availability of the following position:

Position Title: Grants and Database Coordinator
Classification: Full-time Exempt Position

Job Responsibilities

Grants
• Assist with the management of the Arts & Cultural Council’s grant allocation program, which includes providing technical assistance to potential grant applicants, organizing grant panels, and tracking and auditing funded projects

Database
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the organization’s database systems, including entering gifts, creating and generating reports, and coordinating mailings
• Manage and track acknowledgments for all areas of the organization, including development and membership

Development
• Assist in all areas of development, including annual appeals, membership drives, and special events

Other Responsibilities
• Assist with the daily maintenance of the organization’s website
• Assist with daily mail and cash receipt processing
• Assist with other projects and assignments as needed

Qualifications
• 3-5 years of database management experience required
• Excellent attention to detail, including written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) required, and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred
• Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred

To Apply

Send letter and resume to:
Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
Attn: Search Committee
277 North Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607

Email submissions will not be accepted.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Pegasus in Spain (sort of)

Hear colorful romanzas and villancicos that reflect a little bit of flamenco and a lot of Spanish soul, as performed by our world-travelling musicians!

Laura Heimes, soprano; Christa Patton, harp; Lisa Terry, Heather Lardin,
and David Morris, viols; Deborah Fox, theorbo/vihuela/guitar
Saturday, October 29th 2011, 8pm 
Pre-concert talk at 7:15pm.
Central Presbyterian Church
31 Center Street, Geneseo

Sunday, October 30th 2011, 4pm 
Pre-concert talk at 3:15pm.
Memorial Art Gallery Auditorium
500 University Avenue, Rochester


Free Family Concert: Music & Art of Spain 
Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 1pm-2pm
Memorial Art Gallery Auditorium
A short family-friendly concert with live music of renaissance and baroque Spain, poetry, and art projections from the Gallery's collection of Spanish art,
with explanations and stories from musicians and a Gallery docent. 
 
Underwritten by the Lennox Foundation; includes free admission to Gallery

Further information: 
(585) 703-3990 or  www.PegasusEarlyMusic.org
All venues are disabled accessible and have ample parking

Tickets for Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon concerts:
Patron* $65; General $25; Senior $20; Student $10
*Patron tickets include Preferred Seating and a tax-deductible donation to Pegasus Early Music
Tickets available at (585) 703-3990, Parkleigh, here, or www.PegasusEarlyMusic.org

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Some free items for Series 3 Kodak Easyshare.

Helen Demay reports she has three cartridges and seven sets of 4x6 paper for the printer dock series 3 Kodak Easyshare which she would like to give to whoever is interested. 585-244-4616.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

“Betlem & Geos” Reception October 14, 5-7


October 12-November 11   “Betlem & Geos”
October 14,   5-7 Reception
“THE FINGER LAKES: ABOVE AND BELOW
2-person show  Davison Gallery, Roberts Wesleyan College
2301 Westside Dr.  Rochester, NY at Buffalo Rd (rt 33

Living in a unique geological region where, side by side, eleven valleys were carved to a depth capable of holding water two million years ago by a retreating glacier, inspired this body of work. Because of their long finger-like shapes and their proximity to one another, the Native Americans referred to these bodies of water as the Finger Lakes. Most of these lakes have shorelines dotted with residents and business, while others have been spared development and represent the most pristine qualities of the natural world.
Other than admiring the exposed shale in waterfalls and gorges, I never gave much thought to the geology of the Finger Lakes beyond this, but recently I've felt compelled to understand more about the layers of shale deep beneath the surface. The beauty, health and vitality of this region is dependent on a good understanding of this geology, as we are faced with decisions related to future energy harvest, using technologies which greatly compromise the integrity of the earth.
Running below my pastel paintings of each aerial contour and related icons of the Finger Lakes, is a representation of this region's shale beds. It shows the many faults, joints and fractures connecting to each other, serving as conduits capable of carrying liquids and gases to unknown, large distances, with potentially harmful impact along the way. You, as the viewer, are invited to determine the value of fracturing this shale for natural gas extraction.
The extraordinary beauty of the Finger Lakes region, having captured my interest for many years, resulted in a plethora of landscape paintings, some of which are included in this show to round out my experience and expression of this natural wonder.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011




The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
cordially invites you to attend the opening reception of
  
Openings: The Coastal Series
Jean K Stephens

Friday, October 14, 5-8 PM,
The Gallery at the Arts & Cultural Council

Exhibition Open to the public through November 3, 2011
Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4 PM

Images courtesy of Jean K Stephens:
Opposing Forces, oil (left); Bone Heart, colored pencil (top right);
(detail) Coral Heart, colored pencil (bottom right)


The Gallery at the Arts & Cultural Council
277 N. Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 473-4000
ArtsRochester.org