540WMain Legacy Exhibition: The Final Chapter

Overview

540WMain Legacy Exhibition: The Final Chapter is a one-night-only event honoring nine years of grassroots, community-centered social justice education in Rochester and beyond. Through visual art, storytelling, and archival materials, this exhibition reflects on the mission that guided 540WMain—disrupting injustice through education and collective action. Together, we’ll celebrate the people, partnerships, and communities who shaped the organization’s impact since 2016, marking the official closure of 540WMain’s operations.

Event Highlights

• Explore artwork, archives, and storytelling that document 540WMain’s journey
• Reflect on nine years of impact, partnerships, and grassroots advocacy
• Connect with community members who shaped and were shaped by this work
• Share in a meaningful send-off for a space that inspired change and conversation

Registration

We use a “gift economy” model for registration. While this event does carry costs for our organization, we trust you to choose the option that feels right—whether based on your ability to pay, your desire to support our work, or what you believe is a fair and equitable contribution.

Registration options:

• General Registration - $30
• Registration + Fund Someone Else's Ticket - $60
• Full Scholarship - $0
• Pay What You Can

Accessibility

The Yards has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation is provided

Age: This program is appropriate for all ages

Host or Publisher 540WMain