On April 16th, CEPA's Executive Director, Ben Hickey, stopped by Channel 4 to discuss the legacy of Lawrence Brose. Check out the interview HERE.
The Center for Exploratory & Perceptual Arts is proud to announce the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is supporting Capacity Building + General Operations in 2025! In addition to our proposed development plan, all Capacity Building grant recipients will be placed in a cohort to learn and grow together!
Normally, when we thank donors, it's clear who they are. However, that's not always the case. Please join us in thanking our anonymous donors for their support and generosity. #anonymousdonorsdeservesomelovetoo
CEPA Gallery is thankful to receive 2025 funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. This support enables us to continue serving the arts community through exhibitions, education, and critical public access to image-making resources. We are also excited to share that Biff Henrich's book "Building Photographs" also received funding from NYSCA!
Buffalo on Film showcases the artistry and vision of Buffalo film photographers, members of CEPA, and the Buffalo Film Club. This group exhibition is made entirely of black-and-white silver gelatin prints, celebrating the vibrant photo community in Buffalo, while fostering a renewed appreciation for the enduring art of film and darkroom photography.
CEPA has T-Shirts! There are currently both short sleeve and long sleeve tees available for purchase. Each shirt features a special 50th anniversary logo that is inspired by an old design from the early 2000s.
After an extensive national search, the board of trustees for The Center for Exploratory & Perceptual Arts (CEPA Gallery) announces the hiring of its next Executive Director, Ben Hickey. A skilled administrator with an excellent curatorial pedigree, Hickey brings 19 years of experience to CEPA. Most recently, he served as Interim Director at the Hilliard Art Museum in Lafayette, Louisiana. During his seven years as Curator at the Hilliard, he also served as a member of the leadership team responsible for the museum’s inaugural American Alliance of Museums accreditation.
Join The Center for Exploratory & Perceptual Arts (CEPA Gallery) on November 15th from 5-9 PM for the opening of five exhibitions that celebrate CEPA Gallery’s 50th anniversary. These exhibitions honor CEPA’s history, showcasing our continued commitment to collaboration, photography, and providing access for artists.
On Thursday, October 10th, from 6-7pm, we will be hosting an evening of artist talks from four of our members exhibiting work in this years members show curated by Sophie Barner. Join us in person or join the live stream to hear our members, Laura Chenault, Biljana Petreska, Cheryl Gorski and Brandon Oleksy talk about their works in the exhibition in addition to their practices as working artists and photographers.
One of CEPA’s largest partnerships to date has been with Fujifilm who have supported students through unique collaborative opportunities, fellowships, and sponsored programs. Hear from three of our students, who have all been recently brought on as staff; Hope, Curtis, and Max, about their experience working with CEPA and Fujifilm.