CEPA Gallery Information

Founded in 1974, CEPA is celebrating its 40th anniversary season as Western New York's only center for contemporary photo-related art. Located in Buffalo's historic Theater District, CEPA has evolved from a small presenting venue into a full service arts center with an international presence. It has extensive experience curating major professional exhibitions, commissioning new projects, and promoting the work of important, often under-recognized artists. CEPA's recent merger with Big Orbit Gallery has expanded the context and interpretation of its mission-related focus on contemporary photography, to include Big Orbit's penchant towards visual art, new media, sound, and installation art. Together, CEPA and Big Orbit continue their shared commitment to serving artists and their artistic practice, engaging audiences with exhibitions of interest, and informing the larger not-for-profit cultural field as to what's groundbreaking in the visual arts. In addition to visual arts programming, CEPA's growing, award-winning Education Program engages well over 1,000 children and adults each year with programs focused on traditional darkroom, digital arts, and technology.