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

THAWWW

This annual exhibition gathers works that explore the more difficult aspects of being an artist.  We frame this idea through the shared experience of winter.  THAWWW  is about the isolation of the cold gray months, the things we make when we turn inward and the works that grow from rest. 

In its third year at The Yards Art Collective, THAWWW  is a deeply interactive group exhibition where the viewer engages the space through opportunities to affect the space.  By sharing ideas, imagery, sound and light the viewer becomes a contributor to the experience. One way we accomplish this is through our four awards, voted on entirely by those who come to view the exhibition.

THAWWW is Curated by…

Matt Vanderlee

Rivkah Simcha

Nick Koch

Abby Lupi

Featuring Art Works by…

Sarah Vitberg, Ludmila Begley, David F. Burke, Richard B Colón, Keren Bierworth, Aimee Kuiper, Jason C Norris, Jon Gary, Mei Kiengsiri, Stephanie Morillo, Karen Faris, Lindsay A. Infantino, Christine McCullough, Laurie MacFarlane, Suzie Quinn, Michelle L Miller, Mud Zaelit, Karen Strapp, Sam Symonds, Linda Shanti McCabe, Sonny Belliardm, Aaron Steffer, Susan Kelley, Tyler Mueller, Nik Reynolds, Robin Annlot, Dakota Maxwell, Michael D'Avignon, Siouxzee Daniels, Jennifer C. DiGaetano, J Hubbell, Cielo Ornelas MacFarlane, Dina Noto, Darla Ariela, Amanda Dwyer, Neka Zimmerman, Kenna Malone, Eoin Dennis, Adyson McCullough, Haley Indorato, William Rivera-Bloodworth, Elanor James, Nova, Allie Push, Tiwa Topia, Rachel Saper, Logan Turner, Aidan Sofia Earle, Erica Bryant, Dave Towns, Alyssa Reagan, Nova Schmitz, Davida Rogers, Paola Macas Betchart, Katharine Torgersen, Emily Collins, Kristina Kaiser, Lucy Angrisano, Demmie Grace and Devy

The Yards Art Collective

50-52 Public Market Way

Events throughout March

-Fri | 3/7 | Opening 6-9pm

-Thurs | 3/20 | Art Talk: THAWWW Edition 

-Thurs | 3/27 | An Evening w/ @rochesterartcollectors

-Sat  | 3/29 | Closing and Awards Announcement 10-2pm

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.