WHAT THE

$@&%

IS GOING ON?!

This August, help us craft some local lore.

Have you heard the rumors of a creature within our midst? Whisperings of seven-legged cats, sea creatures with beaks, and other mysterious beings lingering in the dusky valley?

So have we, and it’s strange. We’ve set out to expose the truth about these sightings.

So we invited your favorite local artists to illustrate what they’ve seen or imagined lurking around corners and down alleyways, roaming through moonlit fields, swimming in murky waters.

This August, The Gallery will reveal to the public a collection of never-before-seen depictions of the unidentified creatures that roam these parts.

But we need your help. Which of these creatures is the true Genesee Valley cryptid? Which one belongs among the ranks of the Loch Ness monster, of Bigfoot, of the Mothman. Which one can compare to the Kraken, the Chupacabra?!

Which creature best represents our area? Well that’s for you, the human inhabitants of this valley to decide.


Stop into The Gallery in the Valley in person, this August, to meet the cryptids and cast a vote for your favorite.

That’s The Gallery in the Valley. 79 Main Street, Geneseo, NY. Right next to the bear fountain (who may or may not be haunted by a cryptid).

Famous cryptids from other regions. Who from the Genesee Valley will join their ranks?

  • Loch Ness Monster

    “Nessie”. You know her, you love her. Native to the Scottish Highlands.

  • Loveland Frog

    A legendary humanoid frog described as standing roughly 4 feet tall, allegedly spotted in Loveland, Ohio.

  • Mothman

    Native to Point Pleasant, Virginia. Sightings are considered bad omens.

  • The Squonk

    The Squonk, native to hemlock forests of Pennsylvania, so ugly he cries when he sees his reflection.

  • Bigfoot

    Hide and seek world champion. Humongous hairy human-like mythical creature that roams forests, often spotted in the Pacific Northwest.

  • The Kraken

    Release the Kraken! A giant squid-like creature said to appear in the sea between Norway and Iceland.

  • Chupacabra

    Or, “goat sucker” in Spanish. Sounds like it would be cuter than this, honestly. Alleged chupacabra sightings came from farmers in Puerto Rico in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • [Genesee Valley Cryptid]

    One of the cryptids on our wall this August will rise to fame as the Genesee Valley Cryptid. Who will it be?!? That’s up to you!

This August, help us craft some local lore.

Cast your cryptid vote at The Gallery. Voting ends August 31.

Opening art party August 9th, 6-8pm.

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Art Party feat. Stacey Mrva & Sami Bodratti
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Art Party feat. Stacey Mrva & Sami Bodratti

Join us for the opening reception for our July collaborative exhibit by Stacey Mrva and Sami Bodratti!!

Stacey Mrva is a metal sculptor and owner of Ironwood Studios, known for transforming bold line drawings into expressive steel wall pieces. Her pieces in this show reimagine old-school tattoo flash in welded form. She also leads VERY VERY AWESOME empowering women’s welding workshops in her Springwater, NY studio.

Sami Bodratti is the beautiful brain (and very steady hands) behind Ambrosia Arti, a woman-owned eco-focused tattoo studio right here on Main Street in Geneseo, NY. Sami's work is colorful, floral, vivid and captivating.

We're VERY excited to see how these two artists bring their artistry together on our visiting artist wall!

As always, this event is free and open to all ages. We'll serve snacks and refreshments, and if you're lucky, you might get to pet our sweet shop dog Lady.

Lettering by Zachary Mogavero, illustration by Maddie Rice