Monday, February 18, 2013

A Tasty Art Show


The Shoe Factory Art Co-op, an art gallery in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts, is hosting a tasty art show at nearby Starry Nites Café.  The exhibit “Let Them Eat Cake! Portraits of Pastries” will whet the appetite of café patrons by displaying artistic depictions of baked goods by 15 imaginative artists. These delectable artworks of subjects such as cakes, muffins, donuts, and pies are in the form of paintings, photography, mixed media, fiber art, and glass. 

The show will feature the work of Phil Bliss, Diana Bonilla, Marian Cameron, Starr Fazzina, Mark Groaning, Ryan McAlpine, Janel McKee, Mary Beth Lee, Mary Lee Pagliaroli, Jessica Pembroke, Tom Ritz, Ria Tafani, Dani Wagner, Pauline Wegman, and Mollie Wolf. 

Artwork is available for purchase. Admission is free.

Star Spangled Muffin acrylic by Phil Bliss
Also on view is the café’s glass display case of tantalizing fresh baked pastries one can choose from to accompany a Starry Nites gourmet coffee or specialty drink.  Beer & wine, homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches are also on the menu.

Show runs February 18th through May 12th.
Starry Nites Café is located in the unique Flat Iron Building at 696 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607.  Open daily and nightly.  Call (585) 271-2630 for hours or visit www.starrynitescafe.com .
To view more artwork by local artists, visit the Shoe Factory Art Co-op’s gallery at 250 N. Goodman St., Studio 212, Rochester, NY 14607.  Phone: 585-732-0036 Email: studio212@shoefactoryarts.com Website: www.shoefactoryarts.com .