Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council — Local services in City of Batavia

If you move here from another area, and you want to get involved in the art community, they treat you like an outsider. My husband and I have tried numerous times to connect with them, and they ignore our messages. My husband even showed up in person last Summer to inquire about the organization and how they could help him, and they blew him off, stating that they were not aware of any programs to assist a disabled artist. However, when we called the NYS arts council, we were informed that they should have guided us to a grant program through the state. NY funds the grants, but each town / city is responsible for appropriating those funds. So they lied to us and treated us poorly. Not a good...

Such a great place in Batavia area. Art everywhere you look and so many things for children and adults. Music outside, where there are instruments you can play. Staff is very friendly and encouraging. Events happen throughout the year. Very community-oriented. I visit any time I'm...

Had a great time. We went for the comedy show on Friday and me and my husband laughed 😅. It felt good to be old enough old to understand the joke and young enough to not be the joke. Had a drink after at the bar with a great bartender. Would definitely...