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. With four galleries of changing exhibits and events, multimedia public art installations, arts education programs, and an open-access darkroom and digital photo lab, CEPA creates a vibrant presence in the heart of downtown Buffalo. CEPA fosters the exploration of photography and contemporary visual arts through its exhibition and arts education programs, nurturing creativity and encouraging active learning. CEPA continues to be a globally recognized arts center and incubator of artistic creation, where our programs drive engagement with art as an essential facet of life and community.
CEPA Gallery
Molly Tent, 2020
Maria Tsormpatzoglou
“Moon Portal,” March, 6, 2020
Berlin, Germany
Carl Schifano
“Pandemic Wave” March 20, 2020
Tan Chee Hon
“Red Line,” April 3, 2020
Kuala,Lumpur
Installation view of “When You Can’t Find the Words,” 2020
Installation view of “When You Can’t Find the Words,” 2020
Installation view of “When You Can’t Find the Words,” 2020
Installation view of “When You Can’t Find the Words,” 2020
Installation view of “When You Can’t Find the Words,” 2020
“Our granting program recognizes the equal importance of small, community-oriented spaces, major museums, and everything in between. Together, and with the foundation’s support, they work to collectively amplify the voices and visions of artists, which deepens and diversifies the national cultural discourse.”
Joel Wachs, President