Q: Tell us a bit about your background(s) and career(s)? Paul: I grew up in Rochester with my entire family working for Kodak, so photography was in my blood for sometime. I graduated RIT with a BFA in Professional Photographic Illustration, and began to assist photographers in Rochester. Eventually, I

Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and current artwork? A: I was exposed to art regularly while growing up; I grew up in New Jersey and my parents are New Yorkers so day trips into New York City to visit museums was something we did often.

Q: What has been your favorite exhibition you’ve seen at RoCo? A: My favorite exhibit was definitely 'A Change is Coming' featuring Kill Joy! I’m really inspired by street art like posters, murals, and graffiti. I love to see what artists can create for a public audience. It inspired me

Q:How long have you been a members? Why did you join RoCo? A Erica: I don’t actually know… many years. I joined because RoCo is a place to see the unexpected. You walk into the gallery and there’s a 16-foot dandelion. An ocular headset allows you to enter another person’s

Q: How long have you been members? and Why did you join RoCo? A: We've officially been members since around 2020? But we've felt like a part of RoCo since we moved up here in 2017. Bleu and the rest of the team were so welcoming to us and made

Q: How long have you all been members and why did you join RoCo? A: Annessa & Michael - We joined RoCo about two years ago. It is always great to support a local institution devoted to the arts and we love the opportunities you give for artists like us! 

Q: How long have you all been members and Why did you join RoCo? A: Yixuan- I moved to Rochester in 2009 and we joined ROCO shortly after, maybe 2010?  While I am not an artist myself, I like the intimate gallery operation ROCO provides and want to be a part

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: Paul: The original Pyramid, on Monroe Avenue, was just a few doors down from where I was working as a graphic artist. We were excited about the alternative art space and its mission and became members early on. When Pyramid changed

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: I value the arts and the opportunities that RoCo offers to emerging and established artists to engage the community. The arts enrich my life and I think that it's important to support the arts in both my home city and afar.   Q:

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: I always make it a point to have a membership at at least one museum everywhere I live. RoCo has been the most welcoming by far and is more on the ground level when it comes to engaging the community. It's

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: Even though I live 90 minutes away in Ithaca, I consider RoCo to be part of my local art scene, so I want to support it however I can. Every time I go to Rochester, I try to check out what's

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member A: Art has the power to transform and RoCo’s programming is diverse, innovative, collaborative and educational. I am a local boy who made a career in the arts, and Rochester influenced who I am and I am proud to be a member.

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member?  A: I became a RoCo member in order to do my part in keeping the programming at RoCo going. It’s hard to imagine the arts and cultural landscape of Rochester without certain institutions such as RoCo. Q: Tell us about an interesting

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: I became a RoCo member soon after moving back to Rochester from living in Denver for thirteen years. I felt is was the best way to embrace and absorb the local art scene. Q: What is your favorite exhibition and why? 
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Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: The first couple exhibits that I attended there, I was attending as a guest - and besides how warm and welcoming the staff was, I felt such a positive vibe walking throughout the gallery, along with the interesting mix of folks among

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: I became a member of RoCo because of all of the cool benefits. I really enjoy the ability to both participate in the member’s exhibit and be able to go see new shows at any time for free. I really love

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member?  A: I became a RoCo member because RoCo holds an important presence in the Rochester art community. It’s programs and exhibits led by Bleu Cease, enlighten audiences and offer numerous opportunities for established and emerging artists. Q: What is your favorite exhibition

Q: Why did you join RoCo?  A: We fell in love with Rochester when we relocated here in 2010, and we saw RoCo as a place that not only celebrated the vibrant art and design community but also celebrated Rochester as a city and its people.  We wanted to be

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: I became a RoCo member to support the effort in promoting international art in North America. To be able to join exhibitions outside of the EU is important for many artists, as it offers the possibility to be seen by more

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: RoCo is so completely unique to our city. I love the way it connects local, regional and international artists, both as a way for the artists to present their work and as a way to educate and share ideas in our community. Every

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: I love RoCo because of the ways in which I feel that it promotes accessibility in the local art scene - by offering Rochesterians the opportunity to experience diverse exhibitions at an affordable price and by inviting them to more actively participate in

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: We love RoCo because it offers an amazing array of contemporary art in an urban and intimate setting. They feature local, national, professional, and amateur artists, something from/for everybody. RoCo is unique to Rochester, and a place where we always feel at home

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: John is an artist and I’m an art lover and we both feel that RoCo is the one organization in Rochester that has most ignited the visual arts community over the last decade. From creating an exciting environment to experience new

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: I see RoCo as a bridge between our local art scene and the broader world of art. I joined Roco to support that vision and to be part of the conversation. Q: Tell us about an interesting experience you've had at

Q: Why did you become a RoCo member? A: RoCo has played a major role in helping to maintain a sense of vibrancy in the East End. I think we all have a responsibility to create the type of community in which we want to live, and being a member

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: The assortment of different events and shows throughout the year spanning from everyone can be involved ones (6x6), member shows, and traditional Artist exhibits. There’s a multitude of styles and mediums showcased throughout the year which pretty much ensures you discover something new

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: I love RoCo because (I live in Colorado) the first time I entered RoCo 6x6 my pieces all sold on opening night and I added to my resume a line about selling out at my first New York show! It catapulted my art

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: RoCo provides a window to the current world of art which is often linked with social issues.This gallery is unique and plays a pivotal role in our community. It excels in bringing people together around a topic. Q: How long have you been

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Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: First and foremost, we love RoCo because of it's strong support of both emerging and local contemporary artists. RoCo is also very creative in putting forth events and exhibitions that attract new people to art. We also cherish the opportunities RoCo provides to

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: RoCo does a great job cultivating an artist community that celebrates the range and diversity of the people that make up Rochester. Q: How long have you been a member? A: Less than a year. Q: What is your favorite exhibition and why?

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: The range and type of exhibits that are offered by RoCo. Q: How long have you been a member? A: Since December 2013 Q: What is your favorite exhibition and why? A: We love 6x6 and the Members Exhibits. The 6x6 brings out

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: The constant changing of the type of artwork displayed, from prints and video to the 'found objects' in this year's State of the City - 2014. Q: How long have you been a member? A: I just renewed my membership for my second

Q: Why do you love RoCo? A: All in all, we treasure our relationship with RoCo. It adds a necessary modern flavor to the entire western N.Y. area. We love RoCo because of the vision that Bleu Cease brought to this wonderful contemporary art gallery. In fact we joined for