Browse the CEPA shop to find everything from high-quality photographic prints from our Art Collection to a wide variety of photography classes and workshops. Plus, you can support CEPA Gallery and Big Orbit Project Space through membership and online donations.
The CEPA Shop
Support CEPA
Make a one-time donation today, buy a gift certificate for the photographer in your life, and become a CEPA Member so you can save on photography classes and workshops, darkroom and digital photo lab sessions . . . and many more benefits.
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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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Lab Card
$30.00Not sure what birthday or holiday gift to get for the photographer in your life?
We are now offering punch cards for 6 Hours of Digital or Darkroom Lab Time. Perfect for the darkroom aficionado without a darkroom, or someone looking for a place to print their own work. Save a few bucks off the hourly rate for non-members by buying several hours at a time.
Interested in Discounted Rates? Become a member today!
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Make a One-time Donation to CEPA
From: $1.00(Want to make a recurring donation to CEPA? CLICK HERE.)
CEPA is supported by dedicated patrons, artists, collectors, and community members. We would not exist without your generosity. We invite you to join us by visiting our gallery, becoming a member, taking a class, making a monetary donation, or donating your time by joining our Board of Directors or Committees.
Your tax-deductible gift of any amount is deeply appreciated. Unrestricted donations allow us to use the funds where they are most needed, but you may designate your gift towards Arts Education, the Contemporary Photography and Visual Arts program, or the upcoming special exhibit Photography and the Holocaust, Then and Now.
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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.
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!
CEPA’s Photography Classes & Workshops
CEPA’s photography classes and workshops cover a variety of subjects for students of all ages and skill levels.
Take a class with us! Learn all about photography including film photography, digital photography, darkroom, photoshop, studio lighting and more. Don’t see what you are looking for? We can create a custom class for four or more people, and we also offer one-on-one tutoring. Currently during COVID, we are offering most of our classes online.
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Archival Methods
$100.00 – $120.00A 1-Day Class
Friday, April 26th5:30pm–8:30pm
Ages 13+A Photography Class for Ages 13+
For those interested in archiving their family history, our Archival Methods Workshop offers an opportunity to learn basic preservation techniques that can be used on your collection at home. Overall, this workshop promises to demystify archiving and provide you with the practical knowledge and skills to preserve your materials effectively. Whether you’re new to archiving or looking to enhance a pre-existing skillset, this workshop offers a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience. Don’t miss the chance to take your archiving expertise to the next level and contribute to the preservation of prized family photographs!
The workshop aligns with the exhibit by equipping participants with the tools to preserve the physical ephemera of their family history. This is a workshop about remembrance and preservation, which fits well with the themes of the exhibition.
Workshop Location
CEPA Learning Center
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Dates & Times
Friday, April 26th
5:30pm–8:30pm
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Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
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Tunnel Book Workshop
$40.00 – $75.00A 1-Day Workshop
Saturday, May 25th, 2024
2:00 – 5:00 PM
All agesA 1-Day Workshop for All Ages
The Tunnel Book Workshop is about the potential for expressing personal narratives and creative stories in a connected series of stacked and layered frames. Participants will be guided by a series of prompts to create a scene through several art pieces on translucent photo frames. These pieces will be joined together into a final art object that provides the illusions of depth and movement within a diorama. These works will be motivated by exploration of identity and will present interesting juxtapositions of images that illustrate the complexity of human stories. The frames will come together to form a final, cohesive image, reflecting the diverse aspects that make up the self.
All Materials and Supplies are Included.
Workshop Location
CEPA Gallery Learning Center
Limited Availability
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Date & Time
Saturday, May 25th, 2024
2:00 PM – 5:00 PMJoin 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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The CEPA Artist Facilities
Book time in either our black-and-white darkroom or our state-of-the-art digital photo lab, both located at CEPA Gallery in downtown Buffalo, NY.
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The Community Darkroom
$6/hour | $4/hour for CEPA Members
Tuesday–Saturday
See calendar for hours$6/hour | $4/hour for CEPA Members
Book Time at our CEPA Artist Facility
The CEPA black-and-white darkroom features:
- 12 workstations
- Black-and-white film developing reels and tanks, both metal and plastic
- Enlargers, carriers, and lenses for 35mm, 120mm and 4×5 film formats
- A large sink with the capacity to make prints up to 20×24
- Kodak D-76 film developer
- ECO PRO developer and fix for paper
- An excellent ventilation system
Hours & Rates
The darkroom is available to book Tuesday–Saturday, at a rate of $6/hour for the general public and a CEPA member rate of $4/hour. Hours are variable as we need to work around scheduled classes. Click on a date to see the available times.
Join CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
Learn about CEPA Membership »Book Your Time
Use the calendar below to book your next session:
- Select “1” for either Individual or CEPA Member, depending on your status
- Select your desired date and time to check availability
- Minimum booking time is 1 hour.
- You can only book one session at a time, but you can add multiple sessions to your cart
If you are new to the CEPA darkroom, please set up a quick tutorial with Nate. Need evening hours? Check the description below for information about additional times, available by appointment.
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The Community Digital Photo Lab
$6/hour | $4/hour for CEPA Members
Tuesday-Saturday
See calendar for hours$6/hour | $4/hour for CEPA Members
Book Time at our CEPA Artist Facility
The CEPA digital photo lab features:
- Ten iMacs with Adobe CC
- Internet access
- A Canon-1000 printer
- An Epson V750 flatbed scanner with film adaptors for all formats up to 4×5″
- A Nikon Coolscan LS-2000 for 35mm film and slides
Hours & Rates
The digital photo lab is available to book Tuesday-Friday at a rate of $6/hour for the general public and a CEPA member rate of $4/hour, in addition to a per print cost. Bring your own paper.
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
Learn about CEPA Membership »Book Your Time
Use the calendar below to book your next session:
- Select “1” for either Individual or CEPA Member, depending on your status
- Select your desired date and time to check availability
- Minimum booking time is 2 hours
- You can only book one session at a time, but you can add multiple sessions to your cart
Check the description below for image printing fees and information about additional times, available by appointment only.
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The Photo Studio
$100/3 hours for Non-Members
$75/3 hours for CEPA Members
Tuesday–Saturday
See calendar for hoursBook Time at our CEPA Artist Facility
The CEPA Photo Studio features:
- Approx. 12 ft x 30 ft studio space
- 4 Photogenic Strobes (2 x 1500w, 750w, 350w)
- 3 Impact Strobes (500w)
- Copy Stand
- Triggers
- Misc. Hotlights
- Various Modifiers – Soft boxes, reflectors, diffusers, snoots, etc
- Various Backdrops – Seamless and muslin, neutral colors.
- Misc. Stands, tripods, brackets, etc.
Hours & Rates
The studio is available to book Tuesday–Saturday, at a rate of $100/3-hour block for the general public, and a CEPA member rate of $ 75/3-hour block. Make sure to account for set up/tear down time. Hours are variable as we need to work around scheduled classes. Click on a date to see the available times.
Join CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
Learn about CEPA Membership »Book Your Time
Use the calendar below to book your next session:
- Select “1” for either Individual or CEPA Member, depending on your status
- Select your desired date and time to check availability
- Minimum of a 3-hour block.
- You can only book one session at a time, but you can add multiple sessions to your cart
If you are new to the CEPA studio, please set up a quick tutorial with Nate. Need evening hours? Check the description below for information about additional times, available by appointment.
The CEPA Art Collection
Looking to fill your office space, restaurant or private home with beautiful, high-quality prints from CEPA Gallery’s art collection? We have over 500 high-quality prints that are currently available for sale. Sales support both CEPA and the artists.
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Free Deyana Davis
$81.75 – $108.75This photo was featured in Hope, Rebellion & Justice, the 2020 debut solo exhibit by artist Tito Ruiz, featuring striking portraits, emotional action shots, and powerful street photography celebrating the intersectional fight for justice in WNY.
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Health
$110.00CEPA Gallery’s Black Matters billboard exhibit highlights the realities of systemic and institutionalized racism, focusing the public’s attention not only on the present moment and the issue of police violence, but on the many challenges, contributions and assets of Black people in our communities. The text and image cohesion intends to speak directly to local governments and communities to create dialogue around the “isms” in our society with the hope of inspiring calls to action for lessening communal inequities.
The artwork from each of the twelve billboards are represented in an 11×14 print.
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Power
$110.00CEPA Gallery’s Black Matters billboard exhibit highlights the realities of systemic and institutionalized racism, focusing the public’s attention not only on the present moment and the issue of police violence, but on the many challenges, contributions and assets of Black people in our communities. The text and image cohesion intends to speak directly to local governments and communities to create dialogue around the “isms” in our society with the hope of inspiring calls to action for lessening communal inequities.
The artwork from each of the twelve billboards are represented in an 11×14 print.
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Untitled No. 4
$150.00In Thy Light We See Light, a 2019 CEPA exhibition by Rodney Galarneau, explores the intersection of nature and technology. A frequent visitor to CEPA’s digital lab, Rodney brings his photos of nature one step further on the computer. He explains:
“Trees have been my focus most of my adult life, but looking for more of a synthesis of the natural world I started to include clouds and sun. With digital photography the natural world unfolds before me. From my work with the sun I am intrigued with what appears as a contradiction; the camera imposing itself in the image, not just on the periphery but at the very core of the subject.”
He credits artist Arthur Dove, a painter of last century, who inspired his journey. And with a quick look at Arthur’s rings of color representing the setting sun, you can see why.
- Prints are 13×19 in size
- Matting and framing is not provided
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Sisterhood, A Trek for Justice
$81.75 – $108.75This photo was featured in Hope, Rebellion & Justice, the 2020 debut solo exhibit by artist Tito Ruiz, featuring striking portraits, emotional action shots, and powerful street photography celebrating the intersectional fight for justice in WNY.
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Family
$110.00CEPA Gallery’s Black Matters billboard exhibit highlights the realities of systemic and institutionalized racism, focusing the public’s attention not only on the present moment and the issue of police violence, but on the many challenges, contributions and assets of Black people in our communities. The text and image cohesion intends to speak directly to local governments and communities to create dialogue around the “isms” in our society with the hope of inspiring calls to action for lessening communal inequities.
The artwork from each of the twelve billboards are represented in an 11×14 print.
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Blowing Engine House No. 2, Spare Valves
$300.00 – $400.00This photo by Patricia Layman Bazelon is part of the Steel Series. Bazelon photographed the Bethlehem Steel Plant in Lackawanna, New York from 1988 to 1995 during the plant’s reclamation period. All photographs are pigment-based inkjet prints, and available at approximately 16″ × 20″ and 20″ x 24″ print sizes.
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Ted Marks (2009)
$110.00Visions of Greater Buffalo is a CEPA fundraiser that invites 50 individuals with unique community perspectives to take up single-use film cameras and share their personal vision of the region. Started in 2005, the resulting collection of Buffalo photography has over 350 images taken by visionaries who are representative of the arts, business, sports, community service, and faith-based organizations of the Queen City.
The cameras are submitted to CEPA Gallery, then developed and reviewed by a panel of professionals. The best photograph from each camera is matted and framed for inclusion in a special exhibit that ends with a silent auction featuring all 50 of the selected works. Proceeds from the auction as well as print sales go to CEPA’s internationally recognized exhibits and community education program.
- Prints are approximately 11×17 in size
- Matting and framing is not provided
Prints shown in this collection are a limited selection from years 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013. To view the entire collection, please contact CEPA.
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Kevin Donovan (2007)
$110.00Visions of Greater Buffalo is a CEPA fundraiser that invites 50 individuals with unique community perspectives to take up single-use film cameras and share their personal vision of the region. Started in 2005, the resulting collection of Buffalo photography has over 350 images taken by visionaries who are representative of the arts, business, sports, community service, and faith-based organizations of the Queen City.
The cameras are submitted to CEPA Gallery, then developed and reviewed by a panel of professionals. The best photograph from each camera is matted and framed for inclusion in a special exhibit that ends with a silent auction featuring all 50 of the selected works. Proceeds from the auction as well as print sales go to CEPA’s internationally recognized exhibits and community education program.
- Prints are approximately 11×17 in size
- Matting and framing is not provided
Prints shown in this collection are a limited selection from years 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013. To view the entire collection, please contact CEPA.
CEPA Publications
Browse our beautiful catalogs from exhibits over the years.
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The Power of Resilience and Hope – Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now Catalog
$25.00CEPA Gallery publication from the exhibition for The Power of Resilience and Hope – Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now.
The Power of Resilience and Hope – Photography & the Holocaust: Then and Now will feature 30 contemporary, regional, and international artists and writers whose works juxtapose and interact with archival material to create new imagery that delves into the complexities of time and space, place and memory, nature, and the devastation of civilized society. A 100+ page catalog accompanies the project.
The show aims to bridge growing divides that threaten our future with programming that inspires a cross-generational dialogue and creates a forum for artists and individuals of diverse lived experiences to come together and learn from one another with the intent of pushing back on hatred and racism. Community programming, public art, youth and adult workshops, discussion groups, and speakers will allow individuals to engage with the past as a way to inform the present and future. Community partners of the exhibition include the Holocaust Education Resource Organization (HERO), the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, UB’s Department of Jewish Thought, the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York, Mirabo Press, Western New York Book Arts Collaborative, and Journey’s End Refugee Services.
The exhibition has been in planning for many years, long before the current events began to unfold, and is intended to reject hate and promote understanding and empathy among all groups of people. With art’s ability to foster dialogue, CEPA is inviting the community to engage with the exhibition and reflect on the experiences of everyday individuals caught in the crossfire of hatred. CEPA and its partners stand against all forms of racism and violence.
● 122 page full-color catalogs
● Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 in.
● Publisher: CEPA Gallery (2024)
● Language: English
● ISBN: 978-0-939784-38-7
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Mythologies of Identity, Volume I: A Cindy Sherman Retrospective from the Gerald Mead Collection & Volume II: Real-Life Cowboys by Jean-René Leblanc & A Genderless World by Dane Adrian Smith.
$25.00CEPA Gallery publication from exhibition for Mythologies of Identity, Volume I: A Cindy Sherman Retrospective from the Gerald Mead Collection & Volume II: Real-Life Cowboys by Jean-René Leblanc & A Genderless World by Dane Adrian Smith.
Through fashion props and styling, the artists of Mythologies of Identity showcase personas that challenge heteronormative definitions of gender in photography. The project bridges the gap between masculine and feminine through various simulations. First, Sherman’s career-long identity performances through self-portraiture; then emerging trans artist Dane-Adrian Smith and their Post-Gender World; finally, a Virtual Reality project on contemporary cowboy culture in the Canadian Midwest by Jean-René Leblanc. Following a long history of exploratory art practice at CEPA, the exhibition illustrates how visuals play a role in personal agency and empowerment in gender expression.
● Two, 40-page full-color catalogs
● Product Dimensions: 6.69″ x 9.61
● Publisher: CEPA Gallery (2023)
● Language: English
●Volume I ISBN: 978-0-939784-38-7
●Volume II ISBN: 978-0-939784-39-4
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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
● Language : English