Q: If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?
A: Yixuan- I am a very practical person and I want to know how to program. A: Steven- Definitely to fly helicopters. Read more…

Steven Peet and Yixuan Lin

Q: What is your favorite exhibition you’ve experienced at RoCo?
A: Paul: My favorite exhibition at RoCo is the annual members show. Read more…

Peggi Fournier & Paul Dodd

Q: If you could have one artist create your portrait, who would it be?
A: I’d love to have my portrait done by Kehinde Wiley. Read more…

Debora McDell-Hernandez

Ithaca is full of public art. One of my favorites is a 1500-foot mural painted by artist Alice Muhlback along West Spencer Street. Another favorite is the “21 Boxes” project, where electrical utility boxes around the city are given to different artists to transform into works of art. Read more…

Werner Sun

I grew up on the west side of Rochester, attended SUNY New Paltz, and spent a semester studying pre-Renaissance art in Siena, Italy. I returned to Rochester after college with a B.A. in Art History, and a minor in Italian and I was confident I would find employment in the arts. After 6 months of mailing resumes, I had my school loans looming. I was a volunteer at the Memorial Art Gallery and I heard that Artworks Gallery, at Sibley’s, was looking for an assistant. Gallery Director Roz Goldman took a chance on me Read more…

Kevin Cooper

If you agree that “art enhances life” then support artists. Periodt. Read more…

Ian Wilson

If I had to pick a local artist to do my portrait it would be Clay Patrick McBride for sure. Clay is truly a master of light and lenses. His portraits capture the spirit and identity of his subjects. His approach is not cookie cutter setups. He approaches each assignment with a clean creative slate. Read more…

Stephen Reardon