Glimpses of the Spaces Between Then and Now Rachael: Art Exhibition

Western New York Book Arts Center is pleased to announce Glimpses of the Spaces Between Then and Now an exhibition of dimensional works by Rochester-based book artist Rachael Gootnick in our Main Gallery. 

Free and open to the public, an opening reception will take place at the Book Arts building, 468 Washington Street, on Friday, November 6th, 2026 from 5:00&8:00pm. The exhibition will be on view from November 6th through December 5th, 2026.

About the Glimpses of the Spaces Between Then and Now

Rachael Gootnick was the 2025 WNY Book Arts Center’s Members show exhibition award winner chosen by exhibition juror, Christina Buscarino, who is the Gallery and Residencies Director of the C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Gallery.

In her first solo exhibition, Gootnick shows dimensional artworks deserving both closer inspection and introspection. Her work uses juxtaposing materials, intriguing scale, and a refined aesthetic to represent the internal and external observations of being human.

More information about the exhibition can be found at 

https://wnybookarts.org/rachael-gootnick/

About Rachael Gootnick

Rachael Gootnick (she/her) is a Rochester NY book artist who has combined a formal degree in publishing with hands-on apprenticeship to create the bookbinding studio, Just Terrific. She creates dimensional art grounded in humanness and emotion. Her work expresses the transitional moments of our shared lived experiences, questioning what is typical, by utilizing alternative sizes, forms, and materials.

Named “Rochester’s Book Girl” by 585 Magazine, Rachael has a deep appreciation for physical books, the printed word, and the power they hold to spark connection. Her mission focuses on sustaining their importance in our daily lives and legacies.

Learn more about Gootnick and her work at https://justterrific.com

This exhibition is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.