Embarrassed to say that my first visit to the Hungerford building was for First Friday this…read moreweekend. HOW have I never been here before?! With five floors of beautiful local art, ranging from sculpture to print to pottery and beyond, the Hungerford First Friday is a feast for the eyes. The artists in Rochester are unbelievably talented and there is nothing more inspiring than seeing it all come together in one place. I purchased some coasters and a sticker from PS Enjoy Your Life and can't wait to go back and buy more from them on my next visit. There is a TON of Rochester inspired art throughout this building, which always gives me the warm fuzzies. The building is very old, a bit rundown, and HOT. Honestly, it didn't bug me at all and added to the experience for me. It was like being a part of history unfolding. I would HIGHLY recommend stopping by for a first Friday. I guess January is a little less popping (understandably so as these makers just came off a busy time), so I am looking forward to experiencing a more buzzy atmosphere in Feb!

Where they filmed The Hungerford Games starring Jennifer "Rock" Hudson as the best Catnip Everseen…read more Pretty amazing little collection of boutiques which all offer something to Rochester's wonderful culture, especially hipster culture. I can see why people love this place so much and even though it's not really cheap there's a lot of different and unexpected things to find in here.

Located in the artsy green building (Made On State) that houses other artists as well, Rebecca Wind…read morePottery has been a gem to our town after Rebecca relocated from her hometown Syracuse! She has been in the pottery business for many years and is even the president of the Independent Potters Association of Central NY! Her works feature beautiful shades of earthen tones, expertly glazed, and idiosyncratic artistic carvings. Like any artist, she rotates through different styles and creations seasonally. Her top sellers include air plant planters, mugs, earring holders, and small bowls. Check out the photos below! She accepts appointments to come visit due to social distancing but most things can be purchased on Etsy to be shipped to the door of friends and loved ones. Her works are high quality and she is always striving for excellence. My favorite has been her midnight collection but I just enjoy drinking out of the beautifully colored mugs. Truly adds another level of enjoyment when you drink a drink out of a piece of art! Check her shop out! You are in for a treat and follow her on IG to hear about deals and new creations!

I had no idea this space existed until a couple weeks ago. It's an art gallery off Goodman near…read moreVillage Gate that features work from RIT art students. It's amazing what hidden gems are tucked away in Rochester. I would have never known about this side street gallery had it not been for the invite I received to an event there. It's a great venue for a cocktail party - there are two rooms and could comfortably fit at least 50 people. There's a projection screen too if need be. If not for a party, you're welcome to visit the gallery during open hours. There was some impressive work displayed when I visited. What a great opportunity for the RIT students to be able to feature their hard work to the local community in the Neighborhood of the Arts. Parking can be a challenge if you don't land a spot on the College Ave. Village Gate parking lot is the next best spot, but you'll have to walk a bit to get there.

I'm not sure what their regular offerings are but this place is located across the street from the…read moreMemorial Art Gallery and down the block from Village Gate. The next time I'm in the neighborhood it would be worth the short walk to see what they are showing. I attended a Rochester Print Club annual event, the space was spacious enough, two rooms, they welcomed our byo-aps and seating set up for guest presentation.

I started working with Roc, Paint Sip as a customer and loved taking the 2 painting classes from…read moreBobby. He is very patient, helpful and encouraging. Now I own my own venue and getting to watch Bobby and his crew encourage my customers to paint what they want while helping them make their thoughts a reality is wonderful. Bobby and his team are very talented artists who love what they do and everyone leaves happy. I highly recommend Roc, Paint Sip for any occasion.

Go some place else. This place has the smallest paintings, hardly any direction, no easels and NO…read morePAPERTOWEL! Not even a napkin or a roll of toliet paper. It felt like a free event, not $50. I was very disappointed.

I'm a regular here and love love love the painting, the staff, and the owner. Everyone is so neat…read moreand helpful. I've only done the painting, but I'm sure all the other things they offer are cool too.

I'm so glad this place is still around. I actually wasn't sure where to find a poster for an event…read moreand remembered this spot was on Monroe Ave. While it may be unusual for me to be on the hunt for a Ryan Gosling poster (no, I won't be hanging it in my office...), I found what I needed here without much hassle - all for $10. I'd rather buy locally than online and it was so much more convenient swinging by here on my way home. Beyond that, I've perused this shop many a time to find cool art deco prints, Rochester subway maps, and vintage magazine covers (specifically love the New Yorker ones - great gifts!). They have some stuff you might not find elsewhere and you can get it framed if your heart so desires. I usually will stop in here to check out their selection after grabbing a bite to eat at Aladdin's or elsewhere on this strip of Monroe.

They are closing up around labor day weekend. Posters are half off, postcards aren't on sale yet…read more Delarious prints and stickers are available. He does framing and plaques still while he closes up.

I purchased the Groupon and brought my 7 year old for her birthday. She loved it! The owner is a…read moresweetheart, she's so helpful and is able to run a busy business and hold a summer camp. I was very impressed with her and her children! It is pricey but we will be back! Excited to pick up our pottery in a week! There's many colors to choose from and a variety of pieces for everyone's tastes. I will also be looking at going to some of her classes; she hosts some wood painting classes that look fun.

We came in for painting with sonme family and had a blast! I chose to paint a bowl, but they had so…read moremany options it took me a while to decide. The have an ample amount of paint options and brushes, which was great. We were a larger party, but we all had enough room at a large table. We also appriciated the worker playing some Taylor Swift music for us! My mom ordered one of their hot drinks, and she really enjoyed it. It is nice that they have a small cafe inside with multiple drink and snack options, espically as you can be there for a while working on your art. I do have to say they are more expensive than other locally owned pottery places, but we were happy with finished pottery pieces.

I needed to have a piece of artwork that has been in our family for over 40 years rematted and…read moregiven a little love. From the moment that I connected with Kate through the installation of the art in my home I had a wonderful experience. Kate understood that this was an important piece of artwork for my family and treated it with the upmost respect and respected my opinions. I have since purchased another piece of work that Kate has framed and absolutely love it as well. I could not recommend her higher!

Who would have thought framing could be a fun and exciting experience? I'm a full-time artist that…read morejust struck gold finding Gallery 114! Kate is an artist at what she does, took the time to work with someone as picky as myself, and was friendly and energetic and as excited as I was about getting my print framed. RARE in a world of drive-thru style framing by bored teens at retail chains for waaaaay more money. I love the work she did, love this lady, and I will be back to support the local economy at really, really good pricing and a mind-boggling array of choices. Simply the best!