COMP Studios provides artists with temporary space to advance their practice and engage the public. This initiative expands RoCo's work to support artists, advances the ecosystem for contemporary art in Downtown Rochester; and builds upon grassroots efforts like First Friday, Rochester’s Citywide Gallery Night, and 2019's Current Seen. In addition to providing work space, this initiative will boost an artist's access to audiences and expose the public to an artist’s latest artwork. COMP Studios is Creative Opportunities Made Public. In 2024 COMP was located offsite at a nearby office building and supported by Chashama and The New York State Council for the Arts. In 2025 COMP was moved back to the 2nd Floor of RoCo's main facility at 137 East Avenue.
How to Apply
Artists: Do you need temporary studio space to complete a project and engage the public? Apply here
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Hours & Location
COMP Studios is open to the public each First Friday 6-9pm
and two Saturdays per season.
Past Sessions
All past COMP Studio residency sessions can be viewed in our exhibition archive.
Fall 2025 can be seen HERE
Winter 2025 can be seen HERE
