C.O.M.P. Studios provides artists with inexpensive and free, 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. C.O.M.P. Studios is Creative Opportunities Made Public. In 2024 C.O.M.P. was located offsite at a nearby office building and supported by Chashama and The New York State Council for the Arts. In 2025 C.O.M.P. was moved back to the 2nd Floor of RoCo's main facility at 137 East Avenue.

Hours & Location

C.O.M.P. Studios is open to the public each First Friday 6-9pm
and by appointment and for special events.

Current Artists

coming soon!
*contact artists directly to arrange studio visits outside of First Fridays

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.

About the Artists

New York State Council on the Arts