Do you need temporary studio space to complete a project and engage with the public?
COMP Studios (Creative Opportunities Made Public) provides artists with free, temporary studio space to advance their practice and engage the public. This initiative is part of Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s (RoCo) ongoing commitment to supporting artists and cultivating a dynamic contemporary art ecosystem in Downtown Rochester.

About C.O.M.P. Studios
Artist-Centered Focus: Led by a small, community-based arts organization, this program is dedicated to supporting artists.
Collaborative Spirit: COMP Studios builds on grassroots efforts like First Friday (Rochester’s Citywide Gallery Night), 2019’s Current Seen, and is adjacent to RoCo’s Upstairs Studios.
Public Engagement: Beyond providing studio space, this initiative increases public visibility for artists’ latest projects and invites audiences to visit and see their artwork.

How to Apply
Artists: Do you need temporary studio space to complete a project and engage the public? Apply here
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.