The arts are more than just a form of expression—they’re a pathway to learning, a tool for community building, and a source of inspiration. At Teaching Artists ROC (TAROC), we see the transformative power of the arts every day, and we’re inviting you to join us in making a difference this Roc the Day.

Rochester Fringe Festival is launching soon. 12 days of opportunities to see a variety of arts in traditional venues, as well as in locations only converted temporarily converted into performance spaces. Check out the dates and times you can find TAROC artists performing during Fringe. And then join us in October when we'll be hosting our own event to highlight a few more of our musicians.

Forty Arts Organizations Selected to Receive Tailored Advisory Services and Financial Support Through the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Stabilization Program.

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring a diverse group of teaching artists who will share their unique experiences, insights, and perspectives on the transformative power of teaching artistry. As they delve into the challenges, rewards, and creative strategies that shape their work, these dedicated arts professionals will provide valuable knowledge and inspiration for artists, educators, and anyone passionate about the intersection of arts and education.

Brush with Knowledge is a podcast for anyone passionate about art and education. Each episode, we delve into the world of teaching artists to uncover how they use their creativity to inspire and educate students of all ages. From classroom techniques to personal stories of inspiration, we explore the power of art to transform education and change lives. Join us on this journey of discovery, and unlock the potential of your own creativity.

Join in the circle to create group beats & poems. Come experience African flute & drum music combined with spoken word pieces for this free event full of Rhythm, Rhymes & Beats.

Come to RoCo to hang out with on First Friday, April 5. Enjoy the art at RoCo and make some of your own. This is the last day to contribute to this year's 6x6 show at RoCo, and some TAROC artists will be present to help you out.

We'd love to see you at our event, full of music and food, celebrating our first year as a nonprofit.

We’d like to invite everyone to a party to celebrate TAROC’s first year as a 501(c)(3) not for profit business. Thank you for being part of this journey with us as we’ve turned our disorganized network of artists into a true organization, placing artists in classrooms around quite a bit of the state. We’ll have music, food, and a chance to meet artists on our roster.

Join Airigami at the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building of the Central Library of Rochester on Saturday, February 18 and Monday, February 20 during the library’s regular business hours in constructing one of their internationally renowned bubble murals that will hang in the library the week of February 20th. No experience in balloon art is needed to help create this installation that will remain on display through break week for others to see. All ages are invited to participate. Opportuniti...