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ReHouse

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I am considering switching out my front door for this one (above).

ReHouse Architectural Salvage is located at 469 W. Ridge Road, Rochester, New York 14615.  I follow them on Facebook and am one of their top fans.  Today was finally the day that I took the ninety minute road trip to visit this fabulous shop.

Architectural salvage is just such a beautiful thing.  I live in a 126-year-old bungalow with plaster walls, hardwood floors throughout and lots of mahogany details.  I prefer to update my house with period craftsman furnishings.

I’m not ready to pull the trigger on this door situation yet – there are other things that are pressing, like paying my taxes and getting a plumber to fix my bathroom sink.

So happy that this store exists, though, and I will be back in the spring.

***From their web-site

ReHouse Architectural Salvage Store

Our Architectural Salvage store features over 16,000 square feet of display space filled with quality items both modern and historical. And we get new items every day!  Stop in and browse. Whether you want to get a great buy, find a unique item, or save the planet, there is bound to be something for you!

Location:
469 W Ridge Rd. (map)
Rochester, NY
(We are just West of Dewey Ave. on the South side of the road.
Parking behind the store, drive in on either side of the building.)

Hours:
9 to 5 Mon – Tue
9 to 5 Thu – Sat
(closed on Sunday and Wednesday)

art, art exhibition, art for sale, art gallery, art group, art venue, ceramics, clay, collage, color, design, drawing, encaustic, encaustic & collage, facces, fiberarts, jewelry, landscapes, mixed media, oil painting, painting, watercolor

Me & My Membership

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I am a member of the Rochester Contemporary Art Center (137 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14604.  My encaustic & collage painting, “Girl”, is there (above).  It is from my Fan-Girl series.

The Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s thirty-fourth Member Exhibition is in full swing through February 14, 2026.  There are over five hundred pieces of art in this show and it is AMAZING!

All artwork is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the gallery.  This exhibition is a must see!  I think what happens is you will be drawn to a few things at eye level then you’ll step back and see that there is so much more.  Sculpture, ceramics, paintings, photographs, abstracts, realism – it is the most eclectic mix of talent.

To the volunteers who erected this art show- I commend you!  It must have been a giant puzzle to solve to place everything in such a way that each piece gets the respect it deserves.  It is a glorious achievement.

The gallery hours –

Wed. – Sun. 12-5pm
Fri. 12-9pm

  • It is $2 per visit and free for members.

From their web-site:

RoCo was founded as the Pyramid Gallery

In 1977, a small group of artists led by Tony Petracca, John Kavanaugh and Albert Robbins joined together to exhibit their artwork, present an alternative to museums and commercial galleries, and expand the cultural offerings in the region.

Early on, the crew faced considerable obstacles. Only days after the grand opening there was a significant fire that left the small Monroe Ave. storefront and many artworks damaged. Fundraisers were held and walls were rebuilt. Thanks to the perseverance of the founders and their fellow artists, the Rochester art community has been the beneficiary ever since. After formalizing the organization began to receive New York State and foundation funding and soon began to play a significant role in the artist-run space movement of the era. Still there was uncertainty and challenges. The Culture Wars and shifting foundation priorities altered the funding landscape. Through the decades and several different locations, RoCo’s individual members have provided a stable base for the organization. This significant community support has enabled RoCo to survive and thrive when other small art centers have struggled and even closed their doors. In recent years RoCo’s membership and stature has grown significantly. Now as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we’ve achieved outright ownership of our facility and are approaching 1,000 members for the first time in the organization’s history.