Through the selection, manipulation, and reproduction of existing printed materials, Erica Baum creates a poetry of word and image that inspires close looking and close reading.

Over a professional life spanning seven decades, Edward Steichen (1879–1973) established himself as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. What is less known is that for much of that time, Steichen devoted himself to the nurturing of plants and gardens, an activity that sustained him and through which he developed ardently held beliefs regarding the relationship of art, nature, and creativity.

On view in the museum's community gallery, the Gallery Obscura are works by members of the 2025–2026 Studio 678 Photo Club at Flower City Arts Center, reflecting the students’ unique visions of the world. Students used 35mm film cameras, produced their black-and-white prints in a darkroom, and wrote poems to accompany their images.

On view in the museum's community gallery, the Gallery Obscura are works by members of the 2025–2026 Studio 678 Photo Club at Flower City Arts Center, reflecting the students’ unique visions of the world. Students used 35mm film cameras, produced their black-and-white prints in a darkroom, and wrote poems to accompany their images.

Through the selection, manipulation, and reproduction of existing printed materials, Erica Baum creates a poetry of word and image that inspires close looking and close reading.

Over a professional life spanning seven decades, Edward Steichen (1879–1973) established himself as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. What is less known is that for much of that time, Steichen devoted himself to the nurturing of plants and gardens, an activity that sustained him and through which he developed ardently held beliefs regarding the relationship of art, nature, and creativity.

On view in the museum's community gallery, the Gallery Obscura are works by members of the 2025–2026 Studio 678 Photo Club at Flower City Arts Center, reflecting the students’ unique visions of the world. Students used 35mm film cameras, produced their black-and-white prints in a darkroom, and wrote poems to accompany their images.

Through the selection, manipulation, and reproduction of existing printed materials, Erica Baum creates a poetry of word and image that inspires close looking and close reading.

Over a professional life spanning seven decades, Edward Steichen (1879–1973) established himself as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. What is less known is that for much of that time, Steichen devoted himself to the nurturing of plants and gardens, an activity that sustained him and through which he developed ardently held beliefs regarding the relationship of art, nature, and creativity.