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Monthly Featured Artist
Meet a new artist every month! Each spotlight brings fresh stories, unique styles, and original work to discover. Join us for the reception each month.
Third Thursdays
Mark your calendar! The third Thursday of every month from 6–8 PM means art, friends, and fun at the gallery. We’ve always got something new planned.
In the Gallery
We’re proud to host special exhibitions throughout the year—from visiting artists to themed group shows. Contact us about space for your next exhibition.
Featured Artist for September
Anne McCune — Encaustic, Acrylic & Plein Air Painter
Anne McCune has been painting for over 35 years, and in that time she has moved fluidly through watercolor, mixed-media collage, acrylics, and, most recently, encaustic wax — always carrying the lessons of each medium forward.
The natural world is her constant. Drawn to water, dramatic skies, and the way light behaves at either end of the day, Anne works to place the viewer inside the landscape rather than simply in front of it. Her plein air practice — she paints regularly around Rochester and the Finger Lakes — feeds directly into larger studio works, where the immediacy of working outdoors becomes something more considered.
Her path has been shaped by immersion: two encaustic wax workshops on the west coast of Ireland permanently altered her view of both landscape and art. Hailing from the UK and having lived in China and Mexico before settling in Rochester, Anne brings a genuinely international eye to the very local landscapes she loves.
A Signature member of the Rochester Art Club and the Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters, Anne has had work juried into local, national, and international exhibitions and has won multiple awards, most recently from the Genesee Land Trust at RoCo’s 2026 Members’ Show.
September’s Third Thursday
Pastel Society of Western NY
Thursday, September 17, 6–8 pm
The Pastel Society of Western New York will host a special evening at the gallery to celebrate this vibrant medium. Join us to meet local pastel artists and observe their techniques up close during this one-night event.
Additionally, don’t miss the PSWNY current exhibit at Railroad Street Artworks, featuring their luminous and richly colored works throughout August and September. This exhibit highlights the remarkable range and depth that this often-underestimated medium can achieve. Come see what pastel can truly do!
Free and open to all.
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Coming Up at the Gallery
The best part about these gatherings? The people. Our events bring together art lovers, curious first-timers, longtime friends, and new faces—all connecting over a shared love of creativity. Stop by for light refreshments, great conversation, and the chance to meet the talented artists who make Railroad Street special. We can’t wait to see you!
Kim Fink — October’s Featured Artist
Come meet Kim Fink, our October Featured Artist, and experience her acrylic and cold wax paintings in person. Kim brings a musician’s instinct for rhythm and feeling to her canvases — layering color and texture into works that evoke memory, nature, and quiet joy.
Meet Kim at the reception, October 10 between 4–6pm. Her work will be on view October 8–November 1.
Upcoming Third Thursdays, 6–8pm
October 15 — Great Pumpkin Reveal
Members have created unique foam pumpkins inspired by famous artists. Guess the artist behind each pumpkin and bid on your favorites in our silent auction! Winners announced at the end of the night, with proceeds supporting the gallery.
November 19 — Gratitude & Gather
Join us for a cozy evening of art, cider, and community — just one week before Thanksgiving. Write what you’re grateful for on our community Gratitude Tree, and wander the gallery to read notes from our member artists on what they’re thankful for in their own creative practice.
December 17 — Last-Minute Shop & Wrap
One week before Christmas Eve — perfect timing to check off your list! Browse original art by our member artists, then wrap your gifts on the spot with the provided paper, ribbon, and tags. A cozy, easy evening for last-minute (or not-so-last-minute) holiday shopping.
What’s next at the Gallery
Upcoming Special Exhibitions
We love sharing our walls with visiting artists and art groups from across the region. From solo shows to group exhibitions, each brings something unique to discover — fresh styles, different perspectives, and exciting work to explore. Mark your calendar for these special exhibitions, and if you’re interested in showcasing your own work here, reach out about renting our gallery space.
Pastel Society of Western NY
Guest exhibit
Aug 21–Sept 20
