Artisan Works

Location

565 Blossom Road, Rochester NY near the Tops on North Winton

Hours

Friday-Saturday: 11:00am-6:00pm

Sunday: Noon-5:00pm

Holidays: Noon-3:00pm

Phone

585 288 7170

Website

http://www.artisanworks.net

Artisan Works is a huge and unique art-related space (taking up several interconnected warehouses and other buildings - including the roof) where you can find over 40,000 pieces of art - sculptures, paintings, prints, cartoons, photographs, furniture, and everything in between. There are a bunch of studios of local artists there, many of which are open to the public. It's a great place to take out-of-town visitors, small children, sullen teenagers, or bored Rochesterarians who think they've seen it all. There is a gift shop, and they have a serve-yourself snack bar - but the popcorn machine is free. Admission is $12, or $8 for students, children, and seniors (free for members).

A 3/8/07- A D&C Article (no longer available to view) talked about a cut in funding to Artisan Works and how they had to cut their hours in response. The article states that Artisan Works will no longer be open to walk-in visitors Monday-Thursday (starting April 2, 2007). Space can still be reserved for private tours and functions during the week. On the other hand, more will be going on Friday-Sunday: more artists working, more film screenings, and more Sunday concerts. This change is due to the city of Rochester denying Artisan Works' application for not-for-profit exemption from property taxes. Admissions prices also increased (new prices updated above).

Artisan Works was awarded "Best Place to Oooh and Ahh" in City Newspaper's 'Best Of Rochester' Critics' Choice Awards in 2008.¹

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2005-11-16 07:57:42   Artisan Works is also an excellent place to host a party or wedding reception. They have a Japanese tea room, a rooftop garden with a hottub, and a huge two-story building with art everywhere from floor to ceiling. —MariahBetz

2006-03-08 14:15:33   a rooftop garden with a hottub?! —TobinFricke

2007-01-06 13:00:33   An intriguing place that will keep you coming back for more —MrPhil

2008-08-16 22:25:01   Artisan Works is one of my favorite places in the city!!! I had my high school graduation party here, and I will be getting married here in 2010. My fiance and I had one of our first dates here. It is very meaningful to me. If you don't get along well in traditional art galleries, give this place a try. You will fall in love. It really captures the true spirit of art. You get to see artists at work on the weekends, too! The annual membership is very much worth it. —tracypee

2008-08-18 12:19:19   I agree wholeheartedly with tracypee regarding the membership. We have been members for years, and it is well worth it to us to keep this treasure alive. On Sunday afternoons you will find us in Vertigo Heights or the Triangle Theater enjoying live music and a picnic lunch, or up on the rooftop.

Work by local artists is displayed alongside that of internationally celebrated masters, so we can see what great treasures our community produces. Artists in residence are very friendly and more than happy to share their vision, inspirations, and current work.

Ernesto's band is fantastic, as are the other musicians that are often playing. Tremedous guest performers include Magnolia trio and Park Ave Dance.

Bring a lunch, a bottle of wine, and spend the day. Better yet, book an event there! I have officiated at many weddings held in this great site, and their hospitality skills are second to none. —JackPorcello

2008-08-18 14:34:24   Artisan works is a gem of Rochester. Eclectic place in an old warehouse, jam packed with art. Some of the old cars are really interesting. —MrRochester