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Monroe County is accepting applications from arts organizations for funding grants. (Photo by Depositphotos)
Aug 3, 2026

Monroe County offering grants to mid-sized arts organizations

Monroe County is providing grants to mid-sized arts organizations to support 2026 operating expenses and strengthen the local arts community.

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Jul 29, 2026

Lights, camera, action: Rochester emerges as destination for filmmakers

Rochester is emerging as a key destination for filmmakers, boosted by New York State tax credits, production facilities and ideal filming locations.

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Mar 25, 2026

Theater at Innovation Square upgrades will enhance Rochester arts scene

The Theater at Innovation Square in Rochester is undergoing a $750,000 renovation to enhance performing arts facilities and double its annual visitors.

Sarah Jesse, Memorial Art Gallery director, is seeking to create a $6 million endowment that would eliminate the need for museum admission fees. She believes art should be accessible for all, noting that it can expand one’s world view and increase tolerance and empathy. (Photo provided by MAG)  
Nov 13, 2025

UR event celebrates aging and the arts

The University of Rochester Aging Institute will host Aging INSPIRED! on Nov. 18 at the Memorial Art Gallery, celebrating aging and the arts.

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Jul 30, 2025

Monroe County grants available to arts organizations

Monroe County is making grants available for mid-sized arts organizations to help cover operating expenditures in 2025.

Iowa-based VenuWorks has been chosen by the city of Rochester to operate Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial beginning next year. (Photo courtesy of the city of Rochester)
May 12, 2025

If Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena thrives, so will its new management firm

VenuWorks signed on to run Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, aiming to grow events, revenue, and downtown foot traffic.

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Nov 14, 2024

Monroe County to provide grants to mid-sized arts organizations

Monroe County's portal for online grant applications for mid-sized arts organizations will be reopened to new applicants until Nov. 22.

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Jul 9, 2024

Corn Hill Arts Festival launches interactive map

The Corn Hill Arts Festival has launched an interactive map that will guide visitors to artist booths, as well as food and beverage stands.

"Table," a film produced by Redbird Pictures of Rochester, has been selected for the Live-Action International Competition Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia. (Submitted photo)
May 3, 2024

Film by Rochester’s Redbird Pictures selected for Tokyo festival

"Table," a film produced by Redbird Pictures of Rochester, has been selected for the Live-Action International Competition Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia.

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Apr 18, 2024

OFC Creations continues to enhance arts offerings in Rochester

Eric Vaughn Johnson dreams of ways to turn everyday activities into memories that will last a lifetime, something he is working toward with the OFC Creations Theatre Center.

The Grove will host a Moonlight Market from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 6. (Image provided by Buckingham Properties)
Mar 22, 2024

The Grove to bring Moonlight Market to downtown Rochester

The Grove, a outdoor plaza between Tower280 and the Butler/Till Building in downtown Rochester, will host its first event of the season, the Moonlight Market.

A collage of previous Corn Hill Arts Festival posters. (Photo provided by Corn Hill Arts Festival)
Dec 26, 2023

Corn Hill Arts Festival seeks artist to design official poster

The Corn Hill Neighbors Association is seeking an artist to design the official commemorative poster for the 2024 Corn Hill Arts Festival.