CEPA Gallery

CEPA Gallery is a full-service contemporary photography and visual arts center with impact in both the local and national communities serving approximately 300,000 individuals annually.

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CPEA Auction Lots #1 from CEPA Gallery on Vimeo.

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Community Education from CEPA Gallery on Vimeo.

Clips from Education Program

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CEPA Gallery Teaching Artists from CEPA Gallery on Vimeo.

Examples of Aitina Fareed-Cooke and Karen Lewis teaching.

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CEPAcut2c from CEPA Gallery on Vimeo.

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The West Side Lots project is an exciting series of temporary site-specific public art commissions that will transform vacant lots—remnants of what was once urban blight on Buffalo’s West Side—into vibrant, engaging, and interactive public displays. Projects will foster community engagement, support existing grassroots revitalization efforts, and promote the importance of art and culture on community vibrancy.

The goal of the West Side Lots initiative is to engage local residents, bring attention to this unique community and promote new approaches to community building by drawing together diverse audiences. CEPA Gallery, with its long history of community action, critical engagement, and cultural presence, seeks to support the efforts of the West Side community through contemporary art.

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A GIANT WOOLLY MAMMOTH IS COMING TO THE WEST SIDE!

Starlight Studio and Art Gallery Artist Chace Lobley is embarking on a public art project that includes the building of a life-sized woolly mammoth in a lot on the West Side of Buffalo.

This sculpture is part of CEPA Gallery's West Side Lots Project, a series of temporary site-specific public art commissions that will transform vacant lots into vibrant, engaging, and interactive public displays through works from professional local, national, and international artists.

The project is a community effort, with donations coming from multiple sources. Carrie Marcotte, Program Director of Starlight Studio, “Woolly Mammoth is a collaborative effort between Starlight Studio, its artist Chace Lobley, and Jonathan Daley of Solid 716. Lobley has rendered a prehistoric Woolly Mammoth to be realized in full-scale with realistic texture and color. Daley will help fabricate the mammoth, made of light weight foam with a concrete outer shell, with Lobley on site.”

Once completed, the mammoth will be installed in a vacant parcel on Helen Street. CEPA Gallery’s other public art projects include a Meditative EnergyGarden unveiled in August, and Full Circle, a twist on the typical swing-set, which was unveiled last week on October 25th. Six projects are planned altogether.

For more information about the project, the artist, Chase Lobley or Starlight Studio and Art Gallery, please visit the Starlight website at www.starlightstudio.org! _____________________________________________________________________

Created by the Learning Disabilities Association of Western New York (LDA of WNY) in 2005, Starlight Studio and Art Gallery is the first studio of its kind in WNY. Starlight is a vibrant art studio located in downtown Buffalo that supports adults with disabilities in their artistic development. Starlight’s public gallery features exhibits by the artists of Starlight Studio as well other artists. For more information visit www.starlightstudio.org.

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Together We Can Carry the Weight.

CEPA Gallery is pleased to present Together We Can Carry the Weight, a solo exhibition by Buffalo-born and Brooklyn-based Zack Boehler at Big Orbit Project Space.

Presented as an open house for the Foundations Corporation -- a medical company specializing in large-scale weights attached to the body -- visitors will be exposed to an immersive experience that offers an alternative history to our own. Through large mixed media sculptures, video, and a series of documents, along with opening night performers, Boehler will create a world that offers a different view of the way class and economics effects the individual in modern society.

This multi-disciplinary installation, bordering on immersive theatre, marks an important advancement in the artistic practice of Buffalo-born artist Zack Boehler. Come witness Big Orbit Project Space be transformed into an alternate universe that draws upon the dystopian sci-fi of Ray Bradbury, George Orwell, and Anthony Burgess, while also nodding to the cinematic tradition born out of this literary genre.

ABOUT: The Foundations Corporation, your partner in federally mandated appendages, is happy to announce an open exhibition to explore where we have been and where we are going. Public outcry has grown in the years since the 1976 Federal Department of Mandated Appendages announcement declaring the expiration of any exceptions to the Federal Mandated Appendages Act. We have been on a long road as a civilization since that time to understand how we can display our burden without further hindering our daily lives.

Since our establishment as the sole provider of appendages, we have worked hard to perfect the burden you must carry. Through expanded testing and screenings we have been able to more aptly determine each person’s encumbrance and properly enforce larger burdens on those deemed to carry it.

On November 4th, we would like to invite you to be our guest at Big Orbit, a CEPA Gallery project space, as we explore real appendages worn by citizens and unveil some of the new technologies in appendage design. We are very excited to announce that no longer will we need to carry oddly shaped and assembled appendages. Instead we have developed a cleaner production technique allowing individuals to have a much more simple design in their burden displays.

These new appendages are further enhanced with additional features to make your adherence to FDMA law simpler. Gone are the days when we need to wake up to strap bulky appendages to ourselves. Instead, new magnetic inserts will create seamless connections to the body, and connection via GPS systems will remove the need to watch the clock, as appendages will remain attached throughout all mandated hours of the day. These features will also help us as a society and the FDMA find and prosecute delinquents who prefer to demean the cooperative nature of our burdens and disregard FDMA law.

Please be our guest November 4th and help the Foundations Corporation streamline your future!

*This exhibition is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

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FULL CIRCLE OPENING.

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“DRINKING IN THE DARK!”

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.Closing Seance + Ceremony.

Join us for a very special closing event at BIG ORBIT for the interactive exhibition LILY DALE by FLATSITTER featuring tarot readings, power animal readings, spirit drawings, and a table tipping seance by sanctioned spiritual mediums Reverends Dan and Donna LaSota, Reverend Ellen Bourn, and clairvoyant Oceana Montalalou.

Regularly scheduled VR experiences will be available throughout the day, with an opening ceremony conducted by Linda Gellman at 7p. Scheduled readings will take place throughout the evening with seance at 9:30p and Live musical performance to close out the night.

*ENTRY TO THE EVENT AND VR EXPERIENCE IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. VISIT http://lilydale.flatsitter.com/ TO BOOK YOUR FREE APPOINTMENT

**PRIVATE READINGS AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SEANCE IS $29 PER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. AFTER CHECKING OUT YOU WILL RECIEVE A TIME SLOT FROM YOUR MEDIUM VIA EMAIL.

1:00PM - 11:00PM Lily Dale by Flatsitter VR Experience

7:00PM Opening Ceremony by Linda Gellman, ordained in 2006 as Reverend Leeba Gale Reiki Master, healing energy channeler, performs personalized wedding ceremonies, home and business clearings.

7:15 -10:30 Open for Readings by Revs. Dan and Donna LaSota and Oceana Montalalou

9:30-10:30 Table Tipping Séance with Rev. Ellen Bourn Rev. Ellen Bourn, R.N., former President of the Lily Dale Assembly will help you Open the Portal to the Other side of Life.

As a trained Medium, Rev. Bourn will share her skills with you in a Table Tipping Séance. You will have the opportunity to feel, see and sense the presence of Spirit at this special Séance Event. Fee: $29 (Limited Seating) TO REGISTER, MAKE PAYMENTS TO : https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=MRCPVTULSK4UL

Oceana Montalalou, Spirit Artist, Medium and Clairvoyant will be offering her unique Spirit Portraits. When you sit with her, she will tune in to the Spirits around you and you will receive both a reading, and a painting of the Spirit she is speaking with to take home. Fee: $29 (appointments are limited). TO SCHEDULE A SPIRIT PORTRAIT MAKE PAYMENTS TO: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PHXSRGN9VBU5G

Reverends Dan and Donna LaSota will be available for readings. Donna is a Psychic and Tarot Reader and Dan has a specialty in Power Animal Cards. Both have been using their Psychic Abilities for more than 20 years. Fee: $29 (appointments are limited) TO SCHEDULE A READING, MAKE PAYMENTS TO: https://www.paypal.me/DLaSota

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Visions: A Photographic Journey in Social Justice.

JOIN US...for a reception and silent auction! _______________________________________________________________________

Photographs taken by members of Buffalo's social justice community will be sold to raise funds for "Emerging Leaders", the cutting-edge leadership development program created by Open Buffalo to educate and empower local change-makers.

During the summer of 2016, Open Buffalo offered scholarships for a 6-week photography course thorugh CEPA Gallery. This hands-on course was designed specifically for community-minded partners and allies of the Open Buffalo network. The course covered the technical basics of taking powerful photographs (using any type of camera), and inspired participants to unleash their inner creativity to build a better Buffalo.

The course expanded participants' visual communication skills and strengthened their organizations' capacity to engage broad, diverse audiences in their critical missions. It provided a platform for organizers to uncover and elevate important stories within our local community.

The culmination of this course results in this 1-week gallery showing and silent auction, where photos from each participant will be sold to raise funds for the Emerging Leaders program.

Open Buffalo partners, community allies, CEPA Gallery patrons and any and all community members are encouraged to attend this FREE, one-of-a-kind event! _______________________________________________________________________

What: Reception and SIlect Auction When: Friday, November 11, 2016 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Admission: FREE!

Free Admission! Cash Bar! Great Artwork! Meet & Greet with members of Buffalo's social justice community! Great vibes! ___________________________________________________________

Intersted in taking a sneak peek look at the work that will be for sale?

Preview Exhibtion: When: November 3 - November 11 Where: CEPA Gallery's 1st Floor Gallery

JOIN US!...as we celebrate Buffalo's "Emerging Leaders" program and raise money to educate and empower our local community! ___________________________________________________________

VISIONS PARTICIPANTS: ___________________________________________________________

Monique Owens Ahmad Nieves Rosa Rojas Howard Patton III Sarah Wooton Jennifer Connor Inda Walton Michelle Jones Danielle Gates-White Franchelle Hart

Cover Photo Taken By: Sarah Wooten

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FULL CIRCLE

COME CELEBRATE A VIBRANT CORNER on the WEST SIDE New playground, garden, and art installation – Visit, Meet, and Play!

***FULL CIRCLE OPENS NEW DAY: TUESDAY OCT. 25, 5-7pm (Due to scheduled rain.) Remarks start at 5:30pm Hoyt and Auburn across from International School #45

FULL CIRCLE An Interactive Public Artwork Designed by Coryn Kempster and Julia Jamrozik Commissioned by C.S.1 Curatorial Projects and CEPA Gallery for CEPA’s West Side Lots Project

An interactive sculpture for all ages playfully reshapes the typical linear construction of a swingset. Bringing a piece of playground equipment together with the spatial arrangement of political round-tables and corporate boardrooms, this installation collapses the child and adult spheres. Aiming to create socially conscious dialogue, FULL CIRCLE is positioned where diverse Buffalo communities intersect and adjacent to a school with 70 countries represented and 44 languages spoken.

In conjunction with this art opening, there will be a celebration of the great work already happening here to build a healthy, vibrant neighborhood.

Join in the fun: School Playground Garden Viewing Swinging Contest Games DJ Halal Food Truck

FULL CIRCLE is sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Council Member Rivera’s Office, Ciminelli Construction, Jean-Michel Reed and Claire Schneider, and Lamparelli Construction. Special Thanks to S(PARK).

This opening is organized with S(PARK), and Callocchia Law PLLC.

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//Music + Movement//

Join Eliza Schneider and Sara Rodriguez as they guide you on a sensory journey through the elements combining meditation, movement, and music. This special community gathering will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:00pm (sunset is at 6:35 p.m.) at 30D Essex Street, home of Big Orbit Project Space.

Music + Movement: A Journey Through the Elements

Dates: Thursday, October 13th, 2016 (rain date: Friday, October 28th, 2016)

Location: 30D Essex Street, Buffalo N.Y. 14213

Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm

5:00 - 5:30 - Snacks, Community "Meet + Great", Info Tables 5:30 - 6:00 - Movement Medittaion w/ Sara 6:00 - 7:00 - Dancing Freedom with Eliza 7:00 - 7:30 - Songs for the Soul by the Campfire w/ Sara & Eliza

Admission: $10 - $20 suggested donation

There will be an information table featuring:

CEPA Gallery - www.cepagallery.org Pranamama Birthing Services - www.pranamamaservices.com Evolation Yoga - www.evolationyoga.com Saranaide - www.saranaide.bandcamp.com Resolve to Evolve - www.resolvetoevolve.me

"Take a journey with us through the elements, connect with yourself, connect with your community."

This community gathering is open to the public! Dress warm (wear layers)! Come experience an evening filled with music, dance and meditation!

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//LILY DALE//FLATSITTER//

Interested in visiting the LILY DALE exhibition @ Big Orbit Gallery this month? 

Book your appointment here: http://lilydale.flatsitter.com

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Williamsville H.S. Visit

We’re missing you kids already! Come back soon!

Interested in bringing your high school students to CEPA Gallery for a tour? E-mail our Education Director, [email protected] to schedule a visit today!

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LILY DALE OPENING @ BIG ORBIT GALLERY.

BIG ORBIT FALL SCHEDULE:

Thursday, September 29th // 6pm to 10pm Friday, September 30th // 6pm to 10pm Saturday, October 1st // Noon to 4pm Sunday, October 2nd // Noon to 6pm

Thursday, October 6th // 6pm to 10pm Friday, October 7th // 6pm to 10pm Saturday, October 8th // Noon to 9pm Sunday, October 9th // Noon to 4pm

Thursday, October 13th // 6pm to 10pm Friday, October 14th // 6pm to 10pm Saturday, October 15th // CLOSED Sunday, October 16th // Noon to 5pm

Thursday, October 20th // 6pm to 10pm Friday, October 21st // 6pm to 10pm Saturday, October 22nd // Noon to 9pm Sunday, October 23rd // Noon to 4pm

Thursday, October 27th // 6pm to 10pm Friday, October 28th // 6pm to 10pm Saturday, October 29th // Noon to 10pm (Closing Night)

CEPA Gallery // LILY DALE by Flatsitter

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FLATSOTTER: LILY DALE @ B.O.

Big Orbit Gallery is pleased to present Lily Dale, an immersive installation created by FLATSITTER. The exhibition opens Friday, September 23, 2016 with a 5-hour durational music piece from Flatsitter featuring guest performances from: Jim Abramson, Kevin Cain, Bobby Griffiths, Shawn Lewis, and many more.

Lily Dale by FLATSITTER is an exhibition that extrapolates an original virtual reality artwork based on the practice of spiritualism into three physical installation works by: Max Collins, David Mitchell, and Carlie Todoro-Rickus. The virtual reality experience utilizes: motion capture from movement artist Ginger Wagg, interviews with Lily Dale resident mediums, and a deck of hand-drawn tarot cards by artist Bobby Griffiths.

Lily Dale is a small community located in Western New York that is home to over sixty people that believe they have the ability to commune with the dead. The community was founded in 1879 as a camp and meeting place for Spiritualists and Freethinkers. The ‘Guidelines for Spiritualism’ are posted on the wall of the Assembly Hall in downtown Lily Dale. Guideline #4 reads: “We Never Die”

FLATSITTER is an interdisciplinary transient collaborative that incorporates video, software programming, performance and installation. Our artistic works nurture a perception of society, community and environment as interlocking parts of a creative experience and are exhibited in an array of formats, such as ephemeral web collections, live performances, site-specific installations, and live virtual reality experiences utilizing the Oculus Rift.