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Intro to Digital Photography and Camera RAW
$120.00 – $150.00A 2-Day Class
Saturdays, December 10 & 17
10:00am–1:00pm
Ages 16+A Photography Class for Ages 16+
This course serves as an introduction to the basics of digital photography. Over the two day workshop, students will learn how to set up and use their digital cameras, the basic methods for properly exposing photographs, and tips for creating compelling images with your camera. This class will also cover the workflow for uploading and editing images in Adobe Camera Raw. It is required that you have a digital camera to participate in this course.
Robert George has a B.A. in English and in Media Studies (Hobart and William Smith Colleges), and he is currently enrolled as a Studio Arts MFA student (SUNY at Buffalo). His primary artistic focus is photography, which he is studying and teaching at the university level.
Participants must have a digital camera with the capability to shoot in RAW. CEPA has limited cameras available to rent. Please call or email info@cepagallery.org to arrange a camera rental.
Workshop Location
CEPA Learning Center
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Dates & Times
Saturday, December 10 & 17
10:00am–1:00pmJoin CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
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Guide to Street Photography
$140.00 – $175.00A 2-Day Class
Saturday, December 3
12:00pm–5:00pm
Saturday, December 10
1:30pm–3:30pm
Ages 16+A 2-Day Photography Class for Ages 16+
Vicente Rondon is a portrait and documentary photographer from Buffalo, New York with 20 years of experience in image making. Over the last 10 years Vicente has specifically focused on making images of strangers that he encounters through travel or local treks. In order to better build an understanding of the people within his own community and individuals of intrigue elsewhere he gravitates towards the overlooked, underappreciated, or those lost within the calamity of being a “passerby”.
In this two day workshop Vicente will go over and compare the thought process and methods that have been successful for him as a street photographer to better help you move forward in your desire to explore the genre. Day One will encompass the equipment, technique and approaches to street photography, inspiration and style, as well as discuss the philosophy and ethical concerns surrounding the genre. The class will close with a photowalk for students to practice what they’ve learned. Day Two is a shorter class where students return with their work to discuss image selection/curation, a basic review of editing, and a group critique.
Location
CEPA Education Center
Date & Time
Saturday, December 3
12:00pm–5:00pm
Saturday, December 10
1:30pm–3:30 p.m.Join CEPA Today and Save!
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B&W Darkroom Printing
$100.00 – $125.00A 2-Day Class
Thursday, December 1 and 8
6:30pm–9:00pm
Ages 16+A Photography Class for Ages 16+
A perfect follow up for those who have already taken an introductory darkroom course or CEPA’s film developing class. Printing with contrast filters, along with the tools for dodging & burning will be addressed. Additionally, we will discuss how to apply the techniques of solarization along with other alternative printing to create an experimental aesthetic. Please bring B&W negatives (35mm or medium format).
Workshop Location
CEPA Learning Center
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Dates & Times
Thursday, December 1 and 8
6:30pm–9:00pmJoin CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
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Current & Upcoming Exhibits & Events
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Young Photographers (2022)
Underground Gallery
October 7–November 19
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Moments Passing by Hope Grunert (2022)
Focus Gallery
October 21–November 19
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Bones by Jessica Ahrens (2022)
Underground Gallery
October 21–November 19
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Chemical Drawings by Juan Perdiguero and Students (2022)
Flux Gallery
October 21–November 19
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Annual Members’ Exhibit (2022)
Flux & Underground Galleries
Opening Reception December 9, 5:00-8:00pm
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Places I’ve Been With Bob by Stephen Gabris (2022)
Underground Gallery
December 9 – January 25
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Boro Land: The Art of Adam Cooley (2022)
Focus Gallery
December 9–January 25Features from the CEPA Shop
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Odyssey | Warriors Come Home: Combat Veterans Photograph Life After War (2020)
$35.00 – $45.00Through photography, combat veterans explore their journey back from war. Thirty-seven veterans participated in The Odyssey Workshops, a year long collaborative photography project led by artist Brendan Bannon and Marine Scout/Sniper Julian Chinana. This book explores the endless journey home from war in images that reveal the veterans’ challenges and victories over circumstances.
Preview“There is anguish here, and joy, resilience, pain and courage, and experimentation of all sorts with form in the pursuit of discoveries that might make lives better, or at least more vividly real. Here we witness an odyssey of self-introspection, of battles fought and those still being fought. And they resonate.”
~Fred Ritchin, Dean Emeritus, International Center of Photography
“This is one of the great photo books about the experience of war, one like no other. Every contributor to Odyssey|Warriors Come Home has been there, on the ground. They all came back, bearing memories and deep feelings. These photographs tell us what words could not. They tell us what it was like to have been the warrior, the care-giver, and the person back home when there are no words to express what happened.”
~Bruce Jackson
SUNY Distinguished Professor & James Agee Professor of American Culture
Co-director, SUNY Buffalo Creative Arts Initiative● Soft bound : 176 pages full color
● ISBN 978-0-939784-35-6
● Product Dimensions : 10 x 9/16 x 8 inches
● Publisher : CEPA Gallery (December 2020)
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David Levinthal: Heroes, Sluts and Servants (2022)
$10.00David Levinthal: Heroes, Sluts and Servants
Mis/Representation in Material Culture
● 40 pages full color
● ISBN: 978-0-939784-36-3
● Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 8.5 inches
● Publisher : CEPA Gallery 2022
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Ascension of Black Stillness (2021)
$25.00Ascension of Black Stillness, Black Existence and Exploration Through The Disruption of Still Photography
An Exhibition of Black Hope, Alternate Realities, and Parallel Universes Curated by Stacey Robinson
● Perfect bound : 93 pages full color
● ISBN: 978-1-939026-16-3
● Product Dimensions : 8.5 x 11 inches
● Publisher : CEPA Gallery 2021
● Language : English
● ISBN: 978-1-939026-05-7
Support CEPA
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Donate to CEPA
From: $1.00Forty-five years ago on February 1, 1974, the Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts, Inc. (CEPA Gallery) opened in Buffalo NY during the alternative art spaces movement. As we prepare to close this fiscal year and begin our next forty-five years, we urge you to renew your support. Our work is not done; we have so much yet to accomplish. We want to grow our audience, expand services for artists, continue to produce free and groundbreaking exhibitions and build a welcoming and creative home for youth. We cannot do it without your help.
Our nationally recognized programs in Visual Art and Arts Education, our commitment to proactive, collaboration-oriented management, our dedication to artists and the artistic practice, and our partnerships with patrons like you allow us to excel in our mission. Our students and artists best illustrate what can be accomplished when a passionate and committed organization and an energized, supportive community join together.
Your tax-deductible gift of any amount is deeply appreciated. Unrestricted donations allow us to use the funds where they are most needed, but if you prefer, you may designate your gift towards Arts Education or the Contemporary Photography and Visual Arts program.
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Gift Certificates
From: $1.00Not sure what birthday or holiday gift to get for the photographer in your life? How about a gift certificate for CEPA Gallery? Good toward classes, workshops, digital lab and darkroom rentals, or limited edition prints.
Select an amount below, or name the amount you want. The gift certificate will be mailed to you within days and is good for one year.
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Membership
$25.00 – $2,500.00Join CEPA Gallery and Big Orbit today and become a member of one of the most dynamic and important arts organizations in Western New York.
CEPA has added new tiers and expanded member benefits for 2022-23! Membership is the best way to stay informed about upcoming exhibits, special events, classes, and other activities at CEPA Gallery and Big Orbit. It’s also the best way to support our mission and the amazing work we do for the Greater Buffalo community!
Join today and enjoy a number of member benefits, including:
- Invitations to exclusive, members-only events
- Inclusion in mailing list (email newsletter and mailings)
- Opportunity to participate in the Annual Members’ Exhibits and win an annual solo Exhibition Award.
- Access to the CEPA photography archive and reference library
Membership Levels
Sponsor a Student | Add a $25 Donation to Any Membership Level
Join us in supporting the newest members of the arts community in Buffalo by providing a passionate high school or college student a year of access to CEPA’s nationally recognized facilities, resources, and mentorship to help set them up for success in the arts.- After you add a Membership to your cart, go to Donate to CEPA and add a $25 donation to sponsor a student
Student Membership | $25
High school, college, and graduate students are eligible for this membership level. Includes invitations to exclusive workshops hosted by CEPA for individuals who are looking at going into a creative field. Topics include: resume building, grant writing, and more!- Free access to CEPA’s facilities, labs, resources, and staff support
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff
- Discounts on workshops
Individual Membership | $40
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Family Membership | $100
- Individual membership for up to four members of the same household
- 50% off one workshop or summer camp for an individual in the household
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Lab Membership | $75
- 12 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time.
- One free hour of instruction.
- Discounts on workshops.
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio.
Arts Professional Membership | $150
- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- 10% Discount at Delaware Camera
- One free hour of instruction or free portfolio review.
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Collector Membership | $250
Whether you’re a photographer or a passionate viewer, this tier provides exclusive access to everything CEPA has to offer! Collectors receive all benefits of the Arts Professional level, as well as the following:- Private curator tour for up to 2 exhibits per year
- Free print of your choice from CEPA’s Visions of Greater Buffalo Collection
- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- 10% Discount at Delaware Camera
- One free hour of instruction or free portfolio review.
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Patron of the Arts | $2,500
Be recognized publicly as a Patron of the Arts on our Sponsors webpage and in all our newsletter for a year!
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About CEPA
Located in Buffalo’s historic Market Arcade Complex, CEPA Gallery is a contemporary photography and visual arts center with impact in both local and national communities.
Originally incorporated as the Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts to serve as a community darkroom and exhibition space, CEPA Gallery was founded during the Alternative Space Movement in May 1974 by recent graduates of the University of Buffalo.
Support CEPA
Our funders are just one way CEPA is able to continue on this trajectory, meeting the needs of artists and our community with artistic and arts education programming of the highest international caliber and repute.
Learn more about how you can support CEPA and the arts in Western New York today.