Our Education Program offers an extensive class list designed to meet varied needs. The Jump Start program offers advanced classes, professional development, and on-going mentorship for underserved youths to create the next generation of arts leaders. Adult classes range from media exploration to professional artist development programs such as effective writing, tax preparation, and marketing.

Our Exhibitions Program presents new works by emerging and established artists that critically address contemporary issues; this includes 10-12 exhibitions in our two main galleries per year, attracting 13,000 annual visitors. In our Community Space we host special events as well as exhibit work by individual artists and partnering civic, educational, and cultural organizations.

Our 30 Studio Artists have safe, affordable work space within the 20,000 sq. foot art center. Although Studio Artists pay rent to Buffalo Arts Studio, it is far below current market value. These artists have access to curatorial support, professional development, access for thousands of visitors who view their work.

Our Special Events include Community Space exhibitions, panel discussions, guided tours, public art, on-going partnerships, and some of the best art party fundraisers around! As a result, we average over 1000 visitors per month. Together, these activities advance audience understanding of contemporary visual arts practices.

At the core of Buffalo Arts Studio is the belief in the transformative power of the arts to inspire and affect positive change. We are a community that looks to the future, consistently working to be equitable, inclusive, and engaging. Please support our important work.

Buffalo Arts Studio receives major support from:

Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation, Children’s Foundation of Erie County, City of Buffalo, Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo, Erie County Cultural Funding, Emerging Philanthropists of Color, Garman Family Foundation, John R. Oishei Foundation, Josephine Goodyear Foundation, M&T Bank, the National Endowment for the Arts, Open Buffalo, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Rigidized Metals, Simple Gifts Fund, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the New York State Legislature.