Exhibit: Return to Ecotopia

Return to Ecotopia Organic Collage from the Urban Garden Marcia Zach and Michael Tomb of Studio Michaelino Image City Photography Gallery  722 University Avenue, Rochester NY  14607 June 15 – July 11, 2021 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12 pm – 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm Each of the 22 photographs in “Return … Read more

Introducing Petal Pointillism

Petal Pointillism is a plant-based technique described as “Organic Collage” by Artist Marcia Z. Inspired by her own vision of Ecotopia. Her medium of choice is also influenced by great works using the impasto technique. From Rembrandt to Van Gogh to Pollock, there is a 3-D experience in their art that can only be appreciated … Read more

Cards Now Available in Store

Studio Michaelino Art Greeting Cards are available in our online store. Our cards are individually printed and inspected by the artist. This allows the use of fine art papers as well as the printing of one-off and special limited runs. Cards are completely blank inside unless otherwise noted. The card back often contains descriptions of the … Read more

The Arboretum Up the Street to Premiere

The Arboretum Up the Street - A new film from Studio MichaelinoThe Arboretum Up the Street is the latest film from Studio Michaelino.  The film features a little bit of history and a lot of personal reflection on the renowned Highland Botanical Park, which is an exquisite arboretum just a few minutes walk from the filmmaker’s front door.  Because the city parks we know have “always been there”, the public no longer remembers that many parks often had a controversial beginning where park advocates had to wage a political fight to create each treasure of “space and place and green.” In some cities, the park champions lost that battle.  This film give visual proof that the residents of Rochester, New York are blessed because, there, the makers of parks won.   This is a five minute film.

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City of Gardens – A Film

City of Gardens - A new film from Studio Michaelino

City of Gardens is a new short film in the form of a personal triptych of video essays explaining how “The Garden is with me“. First within my life and art, second: how gardens have always been part of the green legacy of my city, and in part three, I present a sampling of recent learnings and … Read more

Studio Michaelino in December

Five Seasons of the House of Glass - Click to See Poster and related images
Five Seasons of the House of Glass – Click to See Poster and related images

Studio Michaelino will be at three local events over the first two weeks of December.  Among the new works for purchase is a special tribute to one of Michael’s favorite inspirations: Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Botanical Park.  Now available is the poster at right. in two editions, as part of the studio’s series entitled “House of Glass”.  This series features images collected over the last decade celebrating the seasonal changes Rochester’s 100 year old public conservatory.   In addition to the poster, many other images collected over the last ten years are available in fine art prints and art cards.

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Highland Park Neighborhood Association Annual Social and Holiday Market

December 1, 2015 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Artisan Church,
1235 South Clinton Ave., Rochester NY
The HPNA will host its 7th Annual Social and Local Holiday Market on December 1st.   The highlight of this gathering is the “Very Local” Holiday Market, featuring the arts, crafts, food, and other products from over a dozen vendors.

First Friday @ RoCo Upstairs
December 4, 2015 6pm-10pm

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (2nd Floor)
137 East Avenue, Rochester NY 
Note: Fred Vine, master of “Piedmont Style” picking and Delta slide guitar, and blues harmonica player Rockin’ Red join RoCo Upstairs for December First Friday.

Metro Justice’s 34th Annual Alternative Fair

December 11th 5pm-9pm and December 12th 10am-2pm
First Unitarian Church,
220 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 

Family Holiday Shopping with a conscience at Metro Justice’s 34th annual Alternative Fair, featuring thousands of unique fair trade, earth friendly, and locally produced goods that support a strong local economy and a just and sustainable world.

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One Minute at RoCo Upstairs….

Studio Logon Relief1100@ RoCo Upstairs and First Friday

Heard of First Friday @ RoCo Upstairs?  Planning to join us soon? Regardless, in just one minute, you can get a feel for what is like to visit our studios over the course of an entire evening.  Best enjoyed at “HD” (High Definition) and full screen! 



RoCo Upstairs
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (2nd Floor)

137 East Avenue, Rochester NY