The Village Gate Square is a vital component of Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA). The neighborhood contains some of Rochester major cultural institutions including, The Memorial Art Gallery, The George Eastman House/The International Museum of Photography, Writers and Books and The Visual Studies Workshop. Village Gate Square and its next door neighbor, The Fabrics and Finding Building, houses some of Rochester most talented individual artists. These artists open their studios to visitors the second Saturday of each month. NOTA is a tight-knit community that welcomes visitors and newcomers alike to its spirited activities.