CEPA Gallery

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CEPA Gallery is Western New York’s only center for contemporary photo-related art. Located in Buffalo’s historic Theater District, CEPA has evolved from a small presenting venue into a full-service arts center with an international presence. It has extensive experience curating major professional exhibitions, commissioning new projects, & promoting the work of important, of

ten under-recognized artists. The Gallery supports, encourages, & funds the projects of both established & emergent visual artists & is committed to supporting diverse ideas & perspectives. CEPA’s growing, award-winning Education Program engages well over 1,000 children & adults each year with programs ranging from one to ten weeks in length.

Some incredible art was made at our very first Make & Take Day last Friday! Thank you to everyone who spent the day with...
06/02/2026

Some incredible art was made at our very first Make & Take Day last Friday! Thank you to everyone who spent the day with us.

Missed this one? Keep and eye out for our next Make & Take Day!

Our office and galleries will be closed on May 23rd, 24th, and 25th. We’ll see you on Tuesday!
05/23/2026

Our office and galleries will be closed on May 23rd, 24th, and 25th. We’ll see you on Tuesday!

Join us on June 12th from 5–8 PM for the opening reception of 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩, a showcase by Focus Resident Faith Mikolajczy...
05/21/2026

Join us on June 12th from 5–8 PM for the opening reception of 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩, a showcase by Focus Resident Faith Mikolajczyk.

Over the course of Faith’s residency, she has experimented with different alternative photographic printing processes, including Anthotypes, Cyanotypes, Lumen prints, and more. 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩 is an accumulation of the results of these experiments.

🗓️Friday, June 12th
⏰5:00-8:00 PM
📍617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

Thank you to our sponsors:
-Erie County
-New York State Council on the Arts
-Joy of Giving Something, Inc.
-Robert J & Martha B Fierle Foundation

Make & Take Day is a community event centered around creativity, connection, and sharing. Come create something unique, ...
05/19/2026

Make & Take Day is a community event centered around creativity, connection, and sharing. Come create something unique, leave it behind for someone else to enjoy, and take home a handmade piece created by another participant.

🗓Saturday, May 30th
⏰10:00am-5:00pm (stop by anytime!)
📍617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

All materials will be provided! Activities include: collage, drawing, painting, and cyanotype.

This week, we have a very special Open Facilities Night! Focus Resident Faith Mikolajczyk will be teaching us how to mak...
05/18/2026

This week, we have a very special Open Facilities Night! Focus Resident Faith Mikolajczyk will be teaching us how to make different Anthotype Emulsions. Each participant will leave with their own sample sheet.

🗓️Friday, May 22nd
⏰6:30-9:00 PM
📍617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

What is an Anthotype?
Anthotypes are a cameraless process that uses a light-sensitive emulsion derived from natural elements such as plants, vegetables, or fruits.

What is Emulsion?
A light-sensitive coating that is applied to a surface.

In this workshop, we will be making the following natural emulsions:
-Spinach
-Red Cabbage
-Blueberry
-Tumeric
-Red Bell Pepper

05/13/2026

Who’s ready for CEPA’s 1k Race for Artists? Click the link in our bio to get your tickets if you haven’t already!

🗓️Sunday, May 17th
⏰12:00-4:00 PM
📍Front Park, 1 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201

CEPA’s first-annual 1k Race for Artists is a tongue-in-cheek, 21+ event for those who love the photographic arts, running, and taking it easy on race day.

All ticket sales directly support CEPA operations!

Thank you to our sponsors:
-Erie County
-Savarino Companies
-Delaware North
-Hodgson Russ LLC
-NCA Comp, Inc.
-New Era Cap Foundation

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617 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
14203

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 4pm - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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+17168562717

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