Join CEPA Gallery and Big Orbit today and become a member of one of the most dynamic and important arts organizations in Western New York.

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:

• 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!