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March 4, 2025 Open Facilities Night Dates for March, April, and May!

Posted in Arts Education, Classes & Workshops by Hope Grunert

Here are the next three dates for Open Facilities Night at CEPA! Mark your calendars for March 21st, April 18th, and May 23rd! Open Facilities Night invites members of the Buffalo community to come together, collaborate, and create—free of charge—using CEPA's facilities.

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February 17, 2025 CEPA Receives 2025 Grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts and Culture Initiative

Posted in News & Press by Hope Grunert

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! 

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January 31, 2025 Thank You Anonymous Donors

Posted in News & Press by Hope Grunert

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

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January 8, 2025 CEPA Gallery Receives 2025 Funding From NYSCA

Posted in News & Press by Hope Grunert

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!

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January 3, 2025 Buffalo On Film Opening

Posted in News & Press by Hope Grunert

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.

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December 18, 2024 Holiday Hours

Posted in Uncategorized by Hope Grunert

CEPA galleries will be closed on December 19th. Both galleries and offices will be closed from December 24th to January 1st.

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November 26, 2024 CEPA T-Shirts Are Now Available For Purchase!

Posted in News & Press by Hope Grunert

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.

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November 4, 2024 CEPA Gallery Announces the Hiring of its next Executive Director, Ben Hickey joins the CEPA team

Posted in News & Press by Curtis Kreutter

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.

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October 17, 2024 Opening Celebration Friday, 11.15.24: 5 Exhibitions and 50 Years at CEPA Gallery

Posted in Art About Town, News & Press by Curtis Kreutter

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. 

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October 9, 2024 Open Facilities Night at CEPA

Posted in Uncategorized by Curtis Kreutter

Come create with us! Join us for our first Open Facilities Night on Friday, November 1st from 6:30-9:00 PM. The darkroom, classroom, digital lab and lighting studio will be open to use to create your current or next project!

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