Skip to content Presented by The Untitled Creative at The French Quarter, 630 W Ridge Rd, Ste 7, Rochester, NY 14615.
Opening reception January 7th, 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
Friday, 5:30 pm EST
Tuesday
6:00 to 9:00 pm
The French Quarter
For nearly twenty years, the art of Richmond Futch Jr. decorated the walls of The French Quarter, a Rochester staple. Richmond passed away on May 10, 2025. The Untitled Creative is honoring his legacy with The Authentic Artist Exhibit.
Richmond was a fine artist, worship painter, muralist and founder of Revelation Rochester, which brought free art workshops to the city’s homeless community. He believed art could make overlooked people visible.
The exhibition pairs works by Richmond and his wife, Shawn Futch, with new original works by Greater Rochester artists.
All mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, film and live performance. We especially welcome art that gives visibility to those with no voices, highlights community and family, or centers on faith. Portraiture is encouraged.
Rochester artists of any level who are inspired by Richmond’s mission, or who resonate with his belief in providing visibility through art.
Up to 3 original artworks per artist: paintings, drawings, mixed media, prints, photography, textile work, sculpture, ceramics or short video work, shown for the full exhibit.
Complete the online application by December 1. Receipt will be confirmed within 3 to 5 days.
Images
Up to 3 artworks, one photo each, straight on and in good light. For video, send a link.
Artist statement
Up to 150 words on how your work connects to Richmond’s legacy.
Bio
Up to 100 words or one page.
Image list
Title, medium, dimensions, year, price (or “not for sale”), framed and ready to hang or not.
Contact details
Name, email or phone, and your Instagram, website or payment handle.
Questions about the call or the application? Join the session and reserve your spot.
Oct 15
Open call
Nov 20
Info session (online), 5:30 pm EST
Dec 1
Application deadline
By Dec 4
Selections announced on a rolling basis
Dec 12
Artwork drop-off
Jan 7
Opening reception, 6 to 9 pm
Jan 7 – Feb 7
Exhibition runs
Feb 10
Artwork pickup, 5 pm
You set your price and are paid directly by the buyer. No commission is taken by The Untitled Creative or The French Quarter. Each piece is labeled with a QR code to your website or payment page.
Logan X Brown, Curator and Founder, The Untitled Creative
Nick Brown Owner, The French Quarter
Yaqub Shabazz, Artist and educator
Shawn Futch, Wife of the late Richmond Futch Jr.
Bleu Cease, Executive Director and Curator, Rochester Contemporary Art
Logan X Brown · Theuncr@gmail.com · (585)-210-3381
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