5 Great Places to Shop for Handmade Ceramics in Rochester, NY
Ceramic Art for Sale at a Local Festival
Supporting the arts is easier than ever these days. Not only can you find great places online to purchase work, you can also find work here that you’ll love.
This list, of 5 places you can find handmade ceramics for sale in Rochester, NY, may not be a comprehensive list of all the great places you can buy handmade pottery, but it's a great starting point. Know of a place you think should be added to the list? Let us know!
Looking for help picking out pottery for your collection or loved one? Check out the recent post A Beginners Guide to Evaluating and Buying Handmade Ceramics by Brynn.
Local Pottery Galleries and Shops
The Store @ The Mag
Located at the Memorial Art Gallery, The Store has a collection of artwork and ceramics from artists across New York.
Address:
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester
500 University Ave., Rochester NY 14607
(585) 276-8900
https://mag.rochester.edu/the-store-at-mag/
The Hungerford
The Hungerford building is home to many different artists, including several talented ceramics artists. Visit the Hungerford and stop by Hodaka’s Pottery, East Main Clay, and our very own Wheel & Slab Pottery club, for a wide selection of pottery and ceramics
Address:
The Hungerford Building
1115 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14609
https://shopthehungerford.com/
Studio Sales Pottery
A pottery studio supply shop and pottery school, studio sales has a dedicated gallery space inside an old one room schoolhouse. Featuring work by Mike Carroll, and others, this is one of the premier locations to find wood fired pots in Rochester, NY.
Address:
5557 East Avon Road
East Avon, NY 14414
https://studiosalespottery.com/
Shop One
Shop One is a contemporary gallery located on the RIT campus in Henrietta, NY. Featuring handmade work from ceramic artists across the region, such as Richard Aerni, and Colleen McCall, this gallery is a great place to visit.
Address:
Shop One at RIT Global Village
6000 Reynolds Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
https://www.rit.edu/shopone/
Flower City Arts Center
Flower City has a small, but ceramics focused gallery with work for sale. Featuring work from resident artists, students, and renters, the pieces are an exploration of different techniques, finishes, and forms. This is a great way to collect pieces from up and coming artists, and local hobby ceramicists.
Address:
Flower City Arts Center
713 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Ceramics: (585) 271-5183
https://www.flowercityarts.org
Start Your Pottery Collecting Today
Rochester has a fun and vibrant artist community. If you are interested in collecting ceramics, we encourage you to visit your local gallery, store, or art festival.
And, if you are interested in learning more about ceramics, and how to make pottery, consider checking out our club or reading about some of the great places in Rochester you can go to to take a pottery class.
