Rochester

When local developer, Craig Webster, acquired the building at 510 State Street, he knew he wanted to do something a little different. When local artists Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle of Airigami became part of the conversation, that's when the project took off. We visited the newly opened "Made On State" building to see what these artists have created. Aired 12/23/16.

When it comes to the soulful voices of Rochester musicians, it's impossible to ignore Cammy Enaharo. She pairs her soothing vocals with her trusty ukulele to provide simple but beautiful melodies. We caught her at the recent First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. Take a look. Aired 10/14/16.

Rochester, NY artist Amy Grigg has been an artist for many years, but it wasn't until she discovered wood working that she felt she had discovered her true passion. Watch as she turns a piece of a tree trunk into a functional work of art. Aired 9/2/16. 

Mark Groaning is a local artist who calls the East End home. Visit his gallery and you'll quickly realize that he likes to explore. It isn't often that you come across an artist who is as comfortable with a paint brush as they are with a torch. Take a look! Aired 4/8/16.

Let's meet David Haygood, artist and owner of Gallery One Fine Arts. David has had a long career in the art world and has had a big impact in the lives of numerous young people in the Rochester region. Let's visit him in his gallery to learn more. Aired 9/18/15. 

Richard Aerni is a staple of the Rochester art scene. If you've ever been to Clothesline Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery, you'd be hard pressed to miss him. Just look for the ceramics that catch your eye from a distance and draw you in with their intricate and unique glazes. We had the pleasure of visiting him in his studio, here's a look. Aired 9/11/15.

Just west of Rochester, NY is an area known as the Oatka Valley – a region where Native Americans once  settled around the banks of an ancient creek.  It is here where we meet up with artists Adriana and Jack Slutzky, a husband and wife team who use the sacred land as a natural gallery, exhibiting works that reflect the spiritual essence of women and their connection to nature. Aired 9/04/15.

SUNY Brockport plays host to a variety of excellent programs, but one of its most unique is in its dance department. For more than two decades, Clyde Alafiju Morgan has led SUNY Brockport students in learning about, not only African dance, but also it's culture. We had a chance to sit down with Clyde before he retired, take a look! Aired 8/28/15. 

We have the pleasure of highlighting local legend, blues musician, Joe Beard. Joe has been a mainstay of the Rochester music scene for as long as we can remember. He's graced the stages of venues across the globe with some of the most famous blues musicians. Joe calls Rochester home, and we're so glad he does. We had the opportunity to sit down with Joe to hear him play and talk about some of his influences, take a look. Aired 8/21/15.

As this year's WALL\THERAPY artists finish up their mural around town, we thought we'd share with you this segment about local artist, Lea Rizzo. Lea has participated in WALL\THERAPY and her murals can be seen around town, in the South Wedge and also in Highland Hospital. Since returning to Rochester after some time away, she has dedicated herself to getting art into the streets and into our everyday lives. Here's a look. Aired 7/24/15.