Exhibitions
Wildish: Carla Stetson
Opening: Friday, October 3, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: October 3 through November 2
I create densely detailed drawings and sculptures made from mulberry and rice paper. My work reflects a feeling of abundance, sometimes verging on chaos. With close attention the patterns and structures underlying the whole become discernible. In this work I aim to portray how the natural realm is entangled with our human experience in marvelous, multiple and necessary ways. Our interdependence with creatures often deemed insignificant gives rise to themes that are explored in this exhibit. In this exhibition animals are the main protagonists, sometimes occupying the domestic realm. Wild creatures might nest on furniture or coil on braided rugs. Narratives arise, psychoses are explored, and power struggles ensue. The works are both playful and metaphors for political or social concerns. They may be ‘read’ many ways by different viewers. “Entre chien et loup” is a multi-layered French expression used to describe the time just after sunset and before the darkness of night, when one cannot distinguish between a dog and a wolf. It’s the world of twilight, when what seems may not be what is. There is a sense of danger and uncertainty, and a dissolution of the boundary between the familiar and the unknown; the domestic and the wild. In my work I aim for this liminal space where what we see is shaped not only by the eyes, but also by the stories and myths we inherit and invent.
The opening reception on October 3 will feature music by Erik Gibelyou. Dr. Erik Gibelyou is a guitar instructor and performing artist living in Geneva, New York. He believes that music enhances life through its powers of expression, benefits to mental health, and ability to grow a community. His solo classical guitar recitals present thematic programs played with superb technique and enriched by thoughtful commentary.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Rabbit’s Threshold: Jared A. Dominique and Parker L.
Opening: Friday, November 7, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: November 7 through 30
Rabbit’s Threshold is a dance between space and time. Uncovering a holographic landscape of the mind and soul, using nature and the body as conduits for a deeper understanding of unknown realms. Both paintings and photographs are on display. Jared A. Dominique is a fine artist, student and teacher currently pursuing his MFA at Syracuse University. Through painting, he employs techniques to repeat patterns experienced in nature and in modern cartography. Parker L. is an art director, graphic designer and fine art photographer with a BFA from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The duo met in Las Vegas while attending college, connecting over their shared love of art, the desert, death and what lies beyond the veil. The two moved across the country with Parker’s pet rabbit to Geneva, New York for Jared to attend graduate school. Their current work captures their transition from the noisy, colorful heat of Las Vegas to the historic, dark and snowy Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Their work is infused with an underlying thread of Americana, not in the nostalgic sense but as a documentation of the synchronicities and talismans found across the psychic American experience. This aspect of their work often manifests in subtle ways, through the use of iconic imagery, color palettes that evoke a sense of place, or the juxtaposition of natural and man-made elements. They are particularly interested in how the patterns found in nature mirror those in the human body and how these patterns connect us to the cosmos.
Trevor J Donlon will provide the music for the opening reception. Trevor has been actively performing in the Finger Lakes Region since 2019. He continues to widen his range of musical genres, while playing at local establishments and private venues. He is pursuing a degree in Music Business, Production, and Recording at the Geneseo State University of New York. He is also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of The Vivid Scene.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Reflections: Members Exhibition
Opening: Friday, December 5, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: December 6 through 28
Each member of The Dove can submit a work of art to this exhibition. Information about submissions must be complete by October 1. The work itself is to be dropped off on December 3. Click here for information about the requirements for your artwork.
This years December Dove Block Project Members Exhibition will be an interpretation of the word “Reflections". Members will use their medium of choice to look at something from a different perspective. As if the image is looking back at them, a mirror image of an item that changes perception, or possibly just paint a mirror are just a few ways the artist can put on spin on Reflections.
The opening reception on December 6 will feature music by Wayne Gottlieb. Wayne is a seasoned guitarist with roots in the Fingerlakes region. Wayne has a vast repertoire of music and music knowledge ranging from Jazz to traditional country music. Wayne is also a member of The Pelotones and The Village Swing Trio.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Here Still: Darryl Lauster
Opening: Friday, January 2, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: January 2 through February 1
Here Still presents a collection of objects and prints that mark the significance of place and the passage of time as well as an investigation of the power inherent in objects. Having recently relocated to Dundee, the artist, through daily ersatz conversations with his 150 year-old barn studio, has cast intimately sized bronzes that are whimsical, reflective, and target our collective nostalgia.
Born in the Hudson Valley, NY, Darryl Lauster is an Intermedia artist and writer. He has exhibited nationally at the Amon Carter Museum, the National Metal Museum, the Cameron Museum of Art, Crystal Bridges, the John Michael Kohler Foundation and the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, as well as internationally in Berlin, Paris, London and Rutten. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, McNeese State University and the Houston Museum of Fine Arts.
The opening reception on January 2 will feature music by Wayne Gottlieb. Wayne is a seasoned guitarist with roots in the Fingerlakes region. Wayne has a vast repertoire of music and music knowledge ranging from Jazz to traditional country music. Wayne is also a member of The Pelotones and The Village Swing Trio.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
The Power of Nature: Helen Santelli
Opening: Friday, February 6, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: February 6 through March 1
It is with pleasure that I am sharing this body of work as a gently didactic commentary on our current crisis of climate change and political upheaval. Their effects on our world and it’s inhabitants are profound and became prominent in the focus for my artwork. My intent is to present nature in it’s serene and explosive moments and invite patrons to reflect and consider change through the images I have presented.
As an artist, nature has been my muse. Gardens, landscapes and my fellow creatures have inspired years of creations. The bucolic image of landscapes have changed drastically due to weather patterns, storms, tornadoes and hurricanes. The current imagery given to us online is both visceral, frightening and in a strange manner beautiful!
The opening reception on February 6 will feature music by Ryan Sutherland. Ryan is a Rochester, NY-based singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his one-man-band performances, which blend rock and roll, blues, Americana, and psychedelic rock. He has released several albums, including "Loners Paradise" and "Sutherland II," which often feature themes of working-class struggles and local life.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Hidden Connections
Opening: Friday, March 6, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: March 6 through March 29
IThe artwork of Robin B. L. McCondichie and Jean K Stephens explores interconnectedness and an expression of their inner worlds through the mediums of Soft Pastel and Mixed Media Collage. A common thread is evident in their use of layered materials and expressive color. An unique visual presentation is achieved with this shared inquiry of connection.
Robin’s current body of work explores dimensional qualities through the layering of colors in order to capture a sense of an inner universe. She has developed a visual language to convey a sense of a personal inner life, experienced yet concealed. A nonverbal observation expressed in visual terms. Her work is reaching towards a vulnerability: can there be an exposure to the mysterious expanse of the unknown while continuing to welcome a conversation with what is presented?
Jean’s mixed media collages convey a narrative of personal and spiritual interconnectedness. The expression of her feminine perspective continues to be an important aspect of her work. Sacred symbols appear in the richly textured surfaces, which often incorporate hand stitching, a nod to her ancestors.
The opening reception on March 6 will feature music by Dr. Erik Gibelyou. Erik is a guitar instructor and performing artist living in Geneva, New York. He believes that music enhances life through its powers of expression, benefits to mental health, and ability to grow a community. His solo classical guitar recitals present thematic programs played with superb technique and enriched by thoughtful commentary
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Down the Road and Around the Bend: Steve Duprey
There’s a little seasonal dirt road in Prattsburgh that we often take when we travel to Naples. It’s rough and worn and filled with potholes and ruts. Every once in a while, (although not often enough for my tastes) the town will do some work on it. Fill in the ruts and put down a fresh layer of dirt. But after a couple of good rain storms, it’s returned to its former state of disrepair. I love this road. It’s hidden and secluded and you never meet anyone coming the other way... which is good because it’s almost impossible for two cars to pass by each other. It’s always a surprise... an adventure. That’s what I love about it.
I love the idea of “What’s next?” What’s around the bend? What’s waiting for me at the end of the road? My life has been a series of “What’s next?” And it’s been wonderful to encounter each challenge and tackle it... or be tackled by it. That’s the fun! My hope is that this show brings you to the bend in the road and makes you curious about what might be around the corner.
The opening reception on April 3 will feature music by Wayne Gottlieb. Wayne is a seasoned guitarist with roots in the Fingerlakes region. Wayne has a vast repertoire of music and music knowledge ranging from Jazz to traditional country music. Wayne is also a member of The Pelotones and The Village Swing Trio.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Opening: Friday, April 3, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: April 3 through 26
Geneva Central Schools and Moodie's Children’s Hours
Opening: Friday, May 1, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: May 1 through 31
This is a combined exhibition of student work from the Geneva School District and from the Moodie’s Children’s Hour School.
The Geneva Central Schools annual exhibition at The Dove Block Project features artwork of students in grades K-12. It’s a great time to see what the youth of Geneva has doing in the art rooms creatively. This year will be no different from previous years with exceptional art on display for the month of May and an opening celebration packed with students, proud parents, and teachers.
The Moodie’s Children’s Hour School exhibition showcases the artwork created by PreK-6th grade students of Moodie’s Children’s Hours School in Geneva, NY. Moodie’s is a science and art based school and our students immerse themselves in exploring academic subjects visually. In addition to traditional artwork, they will be exhibiting pieces like science diagrams, visual poems and collaborative visual explorations of historical research.
The opening reception on May 1 will feature music by Belle McKee. New York born and Nashville based, Belle is a genre-diverse singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Pop influences like Sabrina Carpenter, Charlie Puth, JP Saxe, and Gracie Abrams have helped shape Belle's clever, honest method of storytelling. At sixteen years old, after being accepted into Belmont’s Songwriting program, Belle was selected for the Ashley Gorley Songwriting Scholarship, giving her a unique insight into both the business and creative sides of the music industry. Upon completing a Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting and a minor in Music Business at Belmont University, Belle continues to create meaningful connections, collaborate and write for other artists, perform original music across both New York and Nashville, while recording/releasing songs for her artist project.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
ARC of Ontario: Creative Expressions
Opening: Friday, June 5, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: June 5 through 28
The first Monday of each month, the Creative Expressions Team from The Arc Ontario visits the Dove Block. Creative Expressions is a comprehensive service/therapeutic experience that fosters creativity through visual arts, music, and horticulture, encouraging individual to expand upon traditional methods of communication and interaction in an educational environment.
Creative Expressions is designed for people seeking to improve their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social skills by expressing themselves in a variety of creative ways, while getting involved in their community.
They offer an Art Program that gives individuals access to a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, book arts and digital animation by guided by our art specialist.
The opening reception on June 5 will feature music by the Arc Band.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
The Wildroot Group
Opening: Friday, July 3, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: July 3 through August 2
The Wildroot Group consists of five friends and artists who founded the Wildroot Gallery in 1978 as a non-profit cooperative gallery in a former barbershop in the South Wedge neighborhood of Rochester, New York. We named the Gallery after a bottle of Wildroot Quinine Bouquet hair tonic that the previous tenant left behind. The energy and enthusiasm of our group exceeded the sum of its parts as we worked together to transform the space, display our artwork and form bonds of respect, friendship and love that have lasted almost 50 years. The Wildroot flourished for five years, showcasing our work as well as featuring work by guest artists and neighborhood children in exhibits that often spilled outdoors onto the sidewalk.
After the initial creation of the Gallery each of us has continued with our passion, producing new works to share our evolving vision and exhibiting our work both individually and as a group over the decades. The Wildroot years and the camaraderie we shared as artists and friends shaped our lives, our artistic visions and our knowledge. It is with great joy that we remember the past and embrace the future as we join together again to exhibit our work at The Dove Block Project in July 2026. The show will feature acrylic paintings by William Holowka, kallitype, cyanotype & archival pigment photography by Nancy Anne Holowka, mixed media work by Peter Monacelli, oil paintings & drawings by George Wegman and oil & gouache paintings by Robert C. Whiteside.
The opening reception on July 3 will feature music by Ryan Sutherland. Ryan is a Rochester, NY-based singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his one-man-band performances, which blend rock and roll, blues, Americana, and psychedelic rock. He has released several albums, including "Loners Paradise" and "Sutherland II," which often feature themes of working-class struggles and local life.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Dawn Miranda
Opening: Friday, August 7, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: August 7 through 30
For the past two years I have been working tirelessly to produce and exhibit my work – both online and in person at various shows and galleries. I have been concentrating on watercolor and pastel, but dabble in other media as well. I enjoy painting peaceful scenery or subject matter that makes the word ‘serene’ come to mind. Strong lights and darks are often evident in my work as I enjoy the interaction, highlights and shadows. My goal is to provide the viewer with a relaxing place to visit, relax, and enjoy.
The opening reception on August 7 will feature music by Belle McKee. New York born and Nashville based, Belle is a genre-diverse singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Pop influences like Sabrina Carpenter, Charlie Puth, JP Saxe, and Gracie Abrams have helped shape Belle's clever, honest method of storytelling. At sixteen years old, after being accepted into Belmont’s Songwriting program, Belle was selected for the Ashley Gorley Songwriting Scholarship, giving her a unique insight into both the business and creative sides of the music industry. Upon completing a Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting and a minor in Music Business at Belmont University, Belle continues to create meaningful connections, collaborate and write for other artists, perform original music across both New York and Nashville, while recording/releasing songs for her artist project.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Fingerlakes Photography Guild
Opening: Friday, September 4, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: September 4 through 27
The Finger Lakes Photography Guild (FLPG) is a group of approximately 30 photographers with advanced skill levels. We love photography including all genres such as landscape, wildlife, plants, portrait, street and abstract. Our goals include creating a venue where we can share our work with the public and advance the skills of local people across the Finger Lakes. FLPG offers educational opportunities on an annual basis with professional presentations on a range of photographic topics. FLPG is a member of the Photographic Society of America.
The opening reception on September 4 will feature music by Wayne Gottlieb. Wayne is a seasoned guitarist with roots in the Fingerlakes region. Wayne has a vast repertoire of music and music knowledge ranging from Jazz to traditional country music. Wayne is also a member of The Pelotones and The Village Swing Trio.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Phoenix Rising: Margery Pearl Gurnett
Opening: Friday, October 2, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: October 2 through November 1, 2026
In December of 2022, I su ered a devastating studio re that destroyed everything. Out of this experience, I developed a new body of work. This exhibition will showcase the best work I’ve created since the re—mixed-media resin pieces alongside paintings. It is both personal and universal: a testament to resilience, renewal, and the human ability to rise from loss toward possibility.
There are rare moments when everything inside stills and breaks open.Not with storm, but with truth.Not with clamor, but with clarity. This is that moment.
The threshold born in the act of making. The breath between who I thought I was and who I dared to become—something wild, something free.
These artworks rose out of that fracture. They were not composed, but summoned. Not polite explanations, but urgent demands. The creative self breaking its own continuum—color spilling as revelation, form embracing emotion, canvas, paper, glass and paint igniting as places where spirit refuses its cage.
This is me—unbound, un ltered, a phoenix rising.
The opening reception on October 4 will feature music by Ryan Sutherland. Ryan is a Rochester, NY-based singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his one-man-band performances, which blend rock and roll, blues, Americana, and psychedelic rock. He has released several albums, including "Loners Paradise" and "Sutherland II," which often feature themes of working-class struggles and local life.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Woods and Paths: Cherry Rahn
Opening: Friday, November 6, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: November 6 through 29, 2026
I first walked into the woods at age 3 with my brother, age 5. I walked in woods throughout my childhood, sometimes getting lost, mostly not. My present series is in honor of those experiences.
The word “panic” comes from the feeling we have when we enter the woods and feel a powerful presence (as in the god Pan). I don’t panic in the modern or Classical sense, but I do feel a hair-raising aliveness in that environment. A path shows the way, even if we don’t know where it goes. This is the best of the “lost but not lost” experience. My approach to the paintings is to try to share this experience with the viewer.
The opening reception on October 4 will feature music by Dr. Erik Gibelyou. Erik is a guitar instructor and performing artist living in Geneva, New York. He believes that music enhances life through its powers of expression, benefits to mental health, and ability to grow a community. His solo classical guitar recitals present thematic programs played with superb technique and enriched by thoughtful commentary.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
Member Exhibition
Opening: Friday, December 4, 5 to 7 pm
Exhibition: December 4 through 27, 2026
This years members exhibition will be an open entry without theme. It will feature numerous styles, mediums, and genres. More information coming soon.
The opening reception on December 4 will feature music by Wayne Gottlieb. Wayne is a seasoned guitarist with roots in the Fingerlakes region. Wayne has a vast repertoire of music and music knowledge ranging from Jazz to traditional country music. Wayne is also a member of The Pelotones and The Village Swing Trio.
Support for the opening reception is provided by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery, and Lake Drum Brewing.
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