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

"BIND-BOND-BOOM!"

Experience the transformative power of connection through art at BIND-BOND-BOOM! This dynamic exhibition features first-semester MFA candidates from RIT, showcasing works that explore themes of unity, growth, and relationship-building.

Bind: to cause to stick together

Bond: to form a close relationship especially through frequent association

Boom: to cause a rapid growth 

Join us to celebrate the creativity of emerging artists from the School for American Crafts, School of Art, and School of Individualized Study.

Exhibition Dates:

• Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 6th, 6 PM–9 PM

• Gallery Hours: Thursday, December 7th, 10 AM–2 PM

Featuring works by McKenna Brazie, Zoe Congdon, Liz Courts, Will Davis, Jessica FitzGerald, David Kunisch, Ariel Li, Yibo Liu, Michael Masternick, Ruorui Mu, Peter Ruhren, Ya’qub Shabazz, Yilin Shen, Soph Shufelt, Caitlin Smith, Jennifer Smyczynski, Caleb Sykora-Bodie, Jamie Westermeyer, Hannah Yandoh, and Liyun Yu.

Discover the sparks of inspiration that define this next generation of artists!

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.