Join us for First Friday; our gallery and studio spaces will be open to the public!

The abstract art of Katie Mertz explores the play between shapes, color, and mark making to the max, resulting in stimulating and engaging compositions. Through Katie's work, she expresses her personal experience of living with ADHD and the crazy beautiful way her brain processes information. The process of creating is meditative for her, allowing her to channel her energy and emotions onto the canvas. Each piece is a unique expression of their inner world, with spontaneity and emotional depth. Katie's art evokes a sense of curiosity and wonder in the viewer that other neurodivergent minds can get lost in.

First Friday is a monthly citywide gallery night that encourages collaboration between art venues in Rochester, NY. This initiative showcases area artists and smaller arts institutions by promoting the First Friday evening of each month from 6-9pm as a community night for experiencing art. First Friday ensures a healthy art scene and a healthy city through regular exchange between venues, artists and patrons.