Campbell & Cabaret: A Cozy Christmas Saturday, December 13, 2025
Creekbend Christmas Friday, December 19, 2025
Community Threads: Traditional & Contemporary Fiber Arts Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Saturday, December 20, 2025
Country Roads & Paths: VIEW FINDERS Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Saturday, November 22, 2025
SPARK! Pre-K Program Friday, September 19, 2025 - Friday, December 12, 2025
Frida Kahlo Self Portraits Saturday, November 22, 2025
Photography Saturday, November 22, 2025
Stamped Tin Ornaments Saturday, December 6, 2025 Jeffers’ oil paintings consist of bright colors, shooting and curling lines, and lack of definite figures.
Calling all folkies! Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
This exhibit will showcase a variety of fiber arts created by local and regional artists. Reception 1/26
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a series of peaceful yoga classes in the Olmsted Gallery
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own!
Learn to identify or cultivate immune-supporting plants, and how to safely and effectively use them for a healthy winter season. Participants will prepare a batch of elderberry syrup.
Learn watercolor and alcohol ink techniques while creating your personal winter wonderland, and use alcohol for snow to displace the watercolor
Calling all folkies! Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Learn weaving basics and get a taste for modern fiber art.
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a series of peaceful yoga classes in the Olmsted Gallery
Be inspired by the art-filled Art’s
Café and write silently for two hours, or participate in our
optional self-publishing info session led by Isaiah Rashad.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
This exhibition gives you, the community, an insight into the process of designing public art and welcomes you to participate.
Transform fluffy wool into a charming mushroom through the process of needle felting.
Valentine’s? More like Galentine’s! Grab a friend and celebrate with a morning of yoga, chatting with new friends, exploring the gallery, breakfast charcuterie, and beverages.
This drop-off program for kids Kindergarten though 8th will offer a variety of arts activities.
MJ Myers’s work often illustrates both romantic visions of life as well as the raw underbelly of human experience
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own!
Transform soft wool into a bowl or vase through the technique of wet felting
WNY IMPROV will perform short form comedy improv similar to “Who’s Line is it Anyway.” The show will be made up on the spot from audience suggestions and audience interactions.
Draw and paint a tree scene with emerging insects and colorful mosses using water-soluble graphite, water-soluble pastel, and Ink linework for your expressive interpretation of the feeling of spring
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a series of peaceful yoga classes in the Olmsted Gallery
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Calling all folkies! Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Learn all the techniques involved in stained glass to make a small panel
Join us for an evening celebrating the language and literature of the Buffalo Irish.
Participants will experiment with a variety of mediums to create their own art cloths.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
Kody & Herren perform a special set of Irish/Celtic inspired tunes for St. Patrick’s Day
The Human Dream Project is an irreverent, moving multimedia performance project that collects recordings of people candidly describing their dreams and illustrates these recordings onstage with vivid puppetry performance and live music.
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a series of peaceful yoga classes in the Olmsted Gallery
This show includes work from Orffeo’s Death, Image of Man, and Bone Series – described by him as commentaries on what was happening in the world politically and social protests against war.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Get practical tips for getting started in recording voiceover from an industry professional
Marry form and function by making a lovely rope bowl using basic warp and weft and twining techniques
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own!
In this workshop, creativity meets sustainability in the most beautiful way! Each participant will receive a blank, pretreated flour sack tea towel to transform into a work of art using the provided plants and food waste.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Calling all folkies! Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Join us on the Green Roof for the Vernal Equinox! Tour the garden, share your gardening tips with others, learn about upcoming workshops, and sign up for volunteer opportunities.
Commentary of social issues, a focus on the importance of family, and seeking out the highest human aspirations, delivered with tender care and precision
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a series of peaceful yoga classes in the Olmsted Gallery
Solar Eclipse Blackout Block Party
April 8th | 2-5pm | Mechanic | FREE
Live Music
Kid’s Activity Tents
Eclipse Merch & Glasses
Food Trucks including Jake and the Fatman BBQ
Bring your own lawn chairs and hang out!
Monsterity is a collection of woodcut relief prints that focus on the creation of monsters. Sudi’s work explores topics such as fears of the unknown, creation of good and evil, celebration of the many forms of life, ancestry, and imagination.
Come hear a presentation by the author and photographer of 111 Places in Buffalo that you Must Not Miss at Art’s Café, one of the featured locations in the book.
In this class, we will mix colors using specialized paints and learn how to work with the flow of water to create one of a kind abstract patterns
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
This showcase will feature singer-songwriters from WNY and beyond: Spencer LaJoye, Ian McCuen, and Jade Giambrone.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Are your high-schoolers always bored or stuck on their phones? Drop them off at Art’s Cafe to hangout, meet friends, and make art. Music, snacks, activities, prizes, and more.
Learn the history of Bonsai, several popular styles of trees, and how to turn a hand selected nursery plant into a bonsai tree of your own.
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a series of peaceful yoga classes in the Olmsted Gallery
Learn about and sample various herbs, then create your own unique tea blend
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own!
Paint an expressive animal with water-soluble Chinese ink and watercolor on rice paper
In this class, Holistic Herbalist Sarah Sorci will share research-based info and traditional knowledge about how the culinary herbs in our cabinets and gardens can support our health.
Kelly Ann Campbell and Friends as they share their interpretations of show tunes. Parking for Theater Divas only.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Create a series of plaster heads which will be used as installation art for Art Crawl.
Calling all folkies! Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Create wheatpasted items to be installed on the Art Crawl grounds as temporary installation art.
Singer-songwriter Pat Byrne, with his gritty vocals and poignant lyrical style, has an edgy feel underscoring both emotional depth and greater confidence, while blending new influences with his rich Irish heritage.
Have you ever wondered what your poem would sound like as a song, or look like as a doodle? Come find out!
Students will learn basics of mixing colors, how colors work together, and will use the paint mixed to paint stones
that will be laid in the Main Street alleyway for Art Crawl.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
Low Lily returns to Springville to perform songs that they wrote during their 2022 SCA Residency.
Craft metal garden bed trellises. Generate one for the rooftop garden and one to take home using MIG welding and metal rolling.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Tony is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele
Create wheatpasted items to be installed on the Art Crawl grounds as temporary installation art.
Participants will choose their unique view to paint en plein air and receive guidance on simplifying the landscape, value structure, composition, and focal point.
Faces of Springville is a community portrait art project featuring local residents; it is described by the artist Max Collins as, “A love letter celebrating the people of Springville.”
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Bring your drum and join in. Drum Circle meets every Monday.
The evening will focus on their work as professors, researchers, and nonfiction writers.
Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
The White Liars depicts a fateful encounter between a down-and-out fortune teller, a rock musician, and his agent. The agent bribes Baroness Lemberg to fake some hocus-pocus over a crystal ball, ostensibly to discourage the musician from pursuing his girlfriend. The trickery entangles each of them in a dense web of mendacity.
Join us in singing simple folk songs, mantras, and rounds. Stimulate relaxation, activate the vagus nerve, and connect with yourself and your community.
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a peaceful yoga class in the Olmsted Gallery.
Come join our local community of crocheters! Meet other fiber artists, work on your projects, find new patterns to begin, or learn to crochet for the first time. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays.
At a Silent Book Club there’s no assigned reading or discussion guides, but we do like to share book recommendations and meet other book-loving people. Bring a book and settle in for an hour or two of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. Last Wednesday of each month.
GATHER AT THE GULLY
June 29th | 6-10pm | Free | The Gully
A summer pop-up arts event located at The Gully, behind the Mullet at 49 East Main Street, Springville. Featuring a bluegrass performance by The Cody Sisters, vendors, kids activities, and outdoor cinema. Entry by donation. Cash bar. Bring a lawn chair.
Use organic, foraged materials like grapevine to weave a basket or natural form at the Olmsted Camp.
A grab bag of arts activities – drawing, painting, sculpture…whatever you can think of. Each day has different featured activities and guest artists.
In this process-oriented camp, kids will explore the building blocks of musical theater and participate in fun activities resulting in a full theater production on the SCA main stage.
Max Borsuk, Editor in Chief of The Springville Journal and The Herald Courier, will give a presentation on his roles as a journalist and the importance of local newspapers and archives. After the presentation, writers are welcome to write in silence, or to break up into critique groups.
Using expressive ink lines and colorful watercolor, paint a summery pond scene with your choice of emerging insects, birds, frogs and colorful flowers on rice paper.
This creativity program for ages 2 through 5 includes painting, dance, theatrical storytelling, story making, acting out scenes, and general art-making mayhem.
A grab bag of arts activities – drawing, painting, sculpture…whatever you can think of. Each day has different featured activities and guest artists.
Create something useful and beautiful, all while learning the basics of embroidery for a one-of-a-kind, environmentally friendly canvas bag for summer markets.
Trek on out to the historic Springville Depot for an evening of Shakespeare, kids activities, music and more. We will begin with a celebration of new sculptures installed on the Rail Trail Sculpture Alley. Shake on the Lake will be performing Henry V
Join instructor Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness for a peaceful yoga class in the Olmsted Gallery.
Explore the basics of weaving with a simple frame loom outdoors, draw inspiration from the natural world, and connect with the meditative qualities of nature at the Olmsted Camp.
Using an animation technique called “Stop Motion” students will create their own short videos.
Where kids step into the role of playwright! Young thespians will create short scenes or plays straight from their very own imagination. After forming scripts, kids will work together to perform what they have created in a week’s time.
Where kids step into the role of playwright! Young thespians will create short scenes or plays straight from their very own imagination. After forming scripts, kids will work together to perform what they have created in a week’s time.
Give a gift to support the work of Springville Center for the Arts, and commemorate your support by naming a theater seat. Starting at $1,000 you can name a seat in the Carol Mongerson Theater.
Kids bring the imagination and energy. Adults facilitate the use of tools and design. Kids learn basic tool techniques and use pallets and junk to build a fort city or castle of their own design on the SCA lawn.
Do you want to learn how to think quickly on your feet? Do you want to learn some basic comedy skills? Sessions include theater games, improv exercises and a lot of laughs.
Experience hands-on guidance with several fun and informative mountain and tree landscape tutorials, and then paint your personal interpretation of a Chinese Landscape using water-soluble Chinese Ink and Watercolor on Rice Paper.
Love lights, sound, paint, costumes? Join the tech crew for any production.
Interested in creating art around the Village of Springville? Come along and help paint murals, meet the Public Art Corps, and learn about the process behind art installation.
In this process-oriented camp, kids will explore the building blocks of musical theater and participate in fun activities resulting in a full theater production on the SCA main stage.
Fiddler on the Roof auditions will take place August 5th-6th at Art’s Cafe.
Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
Capture a floral composition using cyanotype, a manual photographic printing process used to create print patterns. Work with pressed flowers and a variety of other organic materials to create botanical-based compositions at the Olmsted Camp.
This trivia night for bookworms and jocks alike will focus on four rounds of trivia: two literary and two sports. The night will be hosted by Brayton J Wilson who has worked nearly 10 years in Western New York radio
SCA will be closed until September 4th. Staff will be in and out of the office and will be checking messages.
We will reopen the gallery with “Between the Natural & Supernatural.”
Join us for a reception on Friday the 13th. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and tour the gallery and theater spaces. There will also be a ceremony and burial of the Faces of Springville time capsule.
“The Village” is an eclectic mix of style and medium, stringing together a story of the dwellings and residents that reside within a melancholy rural setting, full of spirits and longing. Join us for a reception on 9/26 at Art’s Cafe.
FOLK NIGHT
1st Thursdays | 6:30pm | Free | Art’s Cafe
Calling all folkies. Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Stephen G Eoannou will speak about his book “Yesteryear” and its connection to both Buffalo and Arcade. After his presentation, attendees are welcome to share with or observe a critique group, or to write in silence.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.
Join us for a ceremony and burial of the Faces of Springville exhibit. The entire body of work will be buried in a time capsule at the Springville Center for the Arts with the intention to be opened and exhibited again in the summer of 2049.
Springville Center for the Arts is seeking work for “Petit Noel,” a combination art show and sale. Fine wares created by local artists and artisans will be on display and available for purchase at Art’s Cafe during the holiday season.
Sarah Guadagna will give a crash course on artistic movements, from Ancient Greek to Surrealism,
Medieval to Art Deco. This is a great way to brush up on your basic knowledge of art history!
Experience hands-on guidance with several landscape tutorials, and then paint your personal interpretation
of a Chinese Landscape using watercolor.
Featuring a performance by Redd & The Paper Flowers, vendors, kids activities,
Entry by donation. Cash bar. Bring a lawn chair.
Meet Devon Goffman as he shares the story of his career as a performer. Depending on the attendees, the program may involve some theater exercises.
Chinese Brush Painting is a dynamic spontaneous colorful style of painting. Using only simple tools, ink, opaque watercolor paint, brush, and paper, you will learn to create captivating artwork.
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.
The Board of Directors of Springville Center for the Arts welcomes you to an Open House. See the progress and ongoing work on our theater. Tours and refreshments available.
Learn the basics of the cyanotype process: introduction, demonstration, selection of materials, then creating your own prints using a selection of botanicals and transparency photos.
Experiment with expressive line drawing techniques and watercolor washes on bristol board and rice paper for varying effects.
Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice that dates back to the mid-1800’s, used by fishermen to record their catches. We will use latex molds of sea creatures and plants as our printing plates – not real fish!
We are pleased to announce that Danielle Cambio of Blue Sky Wellness will be holding Yoga every Sunday morning in the Olmsted Gallery.
Test your knowledge on all things creepy: local legends, gothic literature, horror movies, and cryptids.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians. 2nd Thursday of each month.
Join us at the Art’s Cafe for local favorites Kody & Herren, and Finger Lakes singers/songwriters Brothers Blue.
FUNDAMENTAL SENSATIONS OF THE EYE | VIEW FINDERS
October 16th – November 23rd | Art’s Cafe Gallery
The NY and CA Chapters of VIEW FINDERS, directed and curated by Bonita Chimes, will be presenting their photographic interpretation of “Fundamental Sensations of the Eye.” Photographs are creatively taken in three basic colors; Red, Yellow or Blue. All photographs have been taken as viewed “through the lens” and have not been digitally manipulated. VIEW FINDERS, established in 1994, has been an on-going adventurous group of amateur and professional photographers throughout WNY and in Northern CA.
Explore drawing and painting ideas using a series of fun energetic exercises.
Learn about female artists throughout history, women as represented in art, the feminist art movement, the divine feminine, and more.
Create a medium size market basket with rounded ends, perfect for farmers markets or holiday shopping.
Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together.
chapel by cult mother | cobra patrol | mikee strongman in the clouds | interactive art installations | buff state design | ub media | dreamy photobooth | art bar | light projections | palindrome tree | dj katie bkind | french accordion jazz | grazing tables | cash bar
SPARK! is our Reggio-Emilia-based program for children ages 2 to 5 where our motto is “process over product.” Join us for a free session of art-making mayhem.
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.
Create a one-of-a-kin floral piece using an array of pressed flowers and leaves elegantly displayed in a small hanging float frame.
Students will explore the root chakra by learning how incense is made and grind root, resin and other gifts from the earth to craft their personalized incense.
Create your own marbled paper through the Suminagashi method. Then, assemble your own journal using Japanese Stab Bookbinding.
We are seeking work for our Member Show. This exhibit will showcase artwork from our amazing community of arts supporters.
Sienk utilizes cotton fabrics but also incorporates her own hand painted fabrics, she also enjoys working on a variety of designs including landscapes and abstract works.
Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Kilgour expertly balances her poignant, literate songs with her quick wit, landing somewhere between a comedy special and a funeral.
Each participant will receive a blank, pre-treated flour sack tea towel to transform into a work of art using the provided plants and food waste.
Kids night at the gallery! Introduce the younger generation to the art gallery scene. Feel free to dress up, and enjoy some treats while exploring our current exhibit
Jillian Hanesworth is an EMMY winning spoken word artist, the Poet Laureate Emeritus of Buffalo, New York and a community organizer and activist.
Based on Sholom Aleichem’s Tevye and his Daughters, Fiddler on the Roof is the beloved story of the small, tradition-steeped town of Anatevka, Russia, where Jews and Russians live in delicate balance. It is a story that captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family, and meaning.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.
Construct a pair of traditional authentic Swedish Christmas gnomes, meant to bring good luck and protection during the dark evenings approaching Yule and the Solstice.
This basket is a great first-time project for teens and adults. Using round reed we will learn to form the base and use a continuous weave up the sides adding color and texture as desired.
Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together.
Sarah Sorci of Sweet Flag Herbs will walk you through preparing Gingerbread Sugar Scrub, Herbal Culinary Salts, Spiced Hot Cocoa, and more.
Fine wares created by local artists and artisans will be on display and available for purchase at Art’s Cafe during the holiday season.
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.
Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players.
Local bluegrass favorites Creek Bend will perform holiday songs at Art’s Cafe.
This generative class will focus on writing a query letter in preparation for submitting to literary agents or publishers.
You are invited to an Art & Antique Auction to support improvements to our theater. We are also seeking charitable contributions of art and antiques.
Have you ever wondered what your writing would sound like as a song, or look like as a doodle? Then please join us for this special open mic night! As you read, musician Stephen Wilger will “translate” your piece into music and artist Krystal Weston will turn it into a drawing.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. With a rotating group of musicians.
Cantrip Jam Session
December 13th | 6:30pm | Art’s Cafe
There will be an open community jam session on Friday, December 13th with Scottish band Cantrip. Any skill level is welcome to bring their voices or instruments and participate in an open jam with the band.
Traditional Scottish band Cantrip will give a free performance for families Saturday morning at the Cafe.
Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s, but the years have slowly infested their music with the sounds of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and even klezmer.
We will explore the sacral chakra through a contemplation of its associated color of orange, using color mixing exercises with oil paint, found object assemblage and mixed media.
Alan Nowicki, Director of Programming at the National Historic Landmark, Roycroft Campus will give a presentation on the Art’s & Crafts movement and the history of the Roycroft. A panel of local artisans will then talk about their crafts.
Bring a song you have written or are working on. Share with others. With the hopes of continuing to build a community of songwriters, Caleb Spaulding and Jon Hasz will host this monthly get-together.
Weave with yarn, raw wool roving and even mac cord and experiment with textured and negative space
Come hear local talent, or share a song of your own! With alternating hosts.
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Calling local artists! This exhibit will showcase fine art from the surrounding region.
On Display January 4th – February 18th
Reception January 13th | 6 – 8pm
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too. Bring your dancing shoes…
Students will learn fundamental artistic principles and explore various mediums. For kids ages 11 – 18.
Come play a tune with fellow uke-lovers
Learn a variety of techniques to bend and connect wire to create a contour design, 3D form, or mixed media sculpture or mobile.
The Annual Meeting of the Membership of Springville Center for the Arts, Inc. will be held on Monday, January 23rd at 7pm at The Lab, 67 East Main Street, Springville. Official business includes a presentation of our finances, a review of the programs of 2022, plans for 2023, and an update on capital projects.
Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, gathering to read together in quiet camaraderie.
Bring your instruments, songs, poems, etc. Hosts TBA.
Our workshop space will be open for artmaking of all kinds every Wednesday! Use our supplies or bring your own, network with other local artists and art-curious folk, and get creative.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
Volunteers who know how to crochet are needed to create a massive amount of small crocheted hearts, which will be installed on the trees in downtown Springville.
Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music by a constellation of players. Come sit in, feel free to bring an instrument, and share a few songs.
A creativity program for children aged 2-5 years modeled after the Reggio Emilia approach. Activities include painting, dance, theatrical storytelling, story making, acting out scenes, and general art-making mayhem.
Using colorful fruits and vegetables as inspiration, create a free flowing watercolor painting on unique Yupo paper.
An interactive exhibit featuring photographs of potential sites for public art installations around Springville. Visitors will have the opportunity to leave feedback and sketch ideas they would like to see in the community.
Spend an evening with other local writers. Attendees will complete writing prompts that will later be turned into a collaborative visual art piece to be displayed at the Art’s Café.
Spend an evening with other local writers. Attendees will complete writing prompts that will later be turned into a collaborative visual art piece to be displayed at the Art’s Café.
Wielding claw-hammer banjo, Irish bouzouki, mandolin, and acoustic guitar the duo sings predominantly original music as well as reworked traditional ballads gathered from their travels.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
Learn the basics of stained glass and create a small abstract suncatcher to take home with you
Learn the Japanese Side Stitch, how to size and cut paper, and create a book from scratch
COMMUNITY SHOW
On Display February 22nd – April 8th | Art’s Cafe Gallery
Reception February 24th | 6 – 8pm
The Community Show features fine art from Springville and the surrounding region.
Join us for a reception on February 24th to see the exhibit, speak with the artists, and enjoy refreshments.
Join an exciting new community sculpture project! Create your own art installation using plaster. Completed works will be temporarily installed at Art Crawl on June 3rd.
Help rebuild our theater community by joining our monthly theater night that will include a mix of presentations by guest actors, playreading, masterclasses, and more
Learn the Coptic Stitch and make a book from scratch using wood for the covers.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
A creativity program for preschool children aged 3-5 years modeled after the Reggio Emilia approach. Activities include painting, dance, theatrical storytelling, story making, acting out scenes, and general art-making mayhem.
Corner House is a trans-atlantic quartet with a unique blend of traditional, indie-pop and rock sounds. They incorporate progressive bluegrass, Celtic, and old-time influences to create lush instrumental textures, thoughtful arrangements, and intimate lyrics.
In this three-part workshop series, participants will learn how to take better photographs while learning the manual functions of their digital camera such as shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
Create small sculptural objects out of clay and leave with a silicone mold ready to cast multiples.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
Learn all the techniques involved in stained glass to make a small panel in one day.
Learn plaiting and twining techniques to create a small rectangular basket.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
An evening focused on showcasing original local music reimagined in a raw format for the intimate Art’s Cafe performance space. Featuring The Burkharts who play infectious indie pop with a nod to the surfy sounds of the 1960’s. More acts to be announced. Hosted by Dave Danielson.
Koury and Walker connect the viewer to nature’s landscapes through their use of light and color, creating an appreciation for communing with nature.
So much party we have to say it twice. Drop your kids ages 5-11 off at Art’s Underground for an evening of dancing and fun. Pizza included.
Two by Two Auditions on Saturday, April 15th at Arts Underground.
In this workshop, collage a character into existence with historical found photographs, build their personality and story through short prompts, then construct a fictional album. You’ll walk away with an object that is part art, part story—a narrative in disguise.
In this workshop participants will produce a memorial artwork using a woodblock and a photograph that captures the life or memory of a loved one, a pet, or a special place.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
In this series, draw inspiration from works by a variety of artists and create your own masterpiece.
Come paint in a TBD location in Springville. Beginners will learn how to approach a painting while more advanced painters can practice and connect with other artists.
This workshop aims to encourage visual journaling with a figural focus. Participants will use a mirror to create a basic self portrait, then enhance their drawing with various mediums.
In this series, draw inspiration from works by a variety of artists and create your own masterpiece.
Guy uses a blend of roots, blues, folk, rock, and world music to comment on and address the frustrations of social injustice, touching topics of politics, historical events, and common life struggles. He sings, plays six and twelve string guitars, the five-string banjo, harmonica, and Didgeridoo.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
Liam Thomas Bailey and Two Bird Stone, along with Sarah Siskind, will be in Springville for a residency.
The Bell Canto Quartet will be holding a free concert at Art’s Cafe. Donations are encouraged.
Stop into Art’s Cafe for your morning coffee and let the kids make art right up on stage.
Join us for a series of talks hosted by a wide range of artists all all disciplines. There will be mini-workshops, chances for art-making, networking opportunities, and more.
A creativity program for 2-5 year olds that meet on Fridays. Getting your hands dirty is a given, getting covered head-to-toe in paint is a good possibility!
Springville favorites Nick Kody and Lydia Herren will be holding an acoustic performance of their new album at Art’s Cafe.
The Downtown Springville Art Crawl is a free, all-ages, immersive, one-night art event. Juried artwork is hung in local businesses, transforming Main Street into a gallery. Art, live music, performances, installations, art demonstrations, kid’s activities, vendors, and more fill historic downtown Springville.
Enjoy multiple live music acts, hors d’oeuvres, cash bars indoors and outdoors, theater and art pop-ups, and a sneak peek into the theater and entrance addition renovations at SCA.
This workshop includes history, philosophy, and an introduction to creating a monoprint utilizing latex fish molds rather than real fish.
Noah was writing the chapters of Genesis when suddenly God spoke to him: There will be a world-destroying flood, and Noah must build an ark to house two of every kind of animal. So begins the story of Two by Two, a musical retelling of the biblical story of the Great Flood.
Join Janet Vedder, an artist-in-residence on the Roycroft Campus, for an introduction to a beautiful art style. The class includes history, philosophy, and specific brush strokes to create an artwork.
Do you have questions about getting published or publishing opportunities unique to Western New York? Are you a reader who wants to support local authors and publishers? Then this panel is for you!
Enjoy a free outdoor concert by Chris Rattie & The New Rebels. Other activities include the SPARK! tent with kids’ activities, theater pop-ups, and interactive fun for all ages.
Join artist Cliff Redeye of the Seneca Nation for a beginner’s leather-working class.
Join Bob Adler for a photography walk at the beautiful Olmsted Camp
A creativity program for 2-5 year olds that meet on Fridays at Arts Underground.
Participants will choose their unique view to paint en plein air at the beautiful Olmsted Camp.
Inspired by a still life provided by the instructor, participants will mix water and transparent watercolor pigments to create fluid washes with a focus on layering clean transparent color for a luminous painting.
Shibori is a Japanese manual dyeing technique used on textiles to create patterns that spread unevenly across the fabric. The resulting patterns are often emblematic of Japan’s appreciation of the beauty of imperfection – known locally as wabi sabi.
Participants will use a dampened paper to mix transparent watercolor pigments while learning control of fluid washes and wet into wet techniques.
Presented by SCA and Students Loving Art and Music (SLAM). The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups.
Baltimore-based band The Honey Dewdrops continue to expand their experimental folk sound while maintaining a commitment to deepening their understanding of the world through the lens of music.
TICKETS HERE
An end-of-summer street party including a mural unveiling by Miss Birdy, live music, food trucks, a kid’s Art Reception at The Lab, and a Lil’ SLAM performance of The Phantom Tollbooth Jr.
Students who participated in the All-Out-Arts summer program will put on a production of The Phantom Tollbooth Jr.
To make a batik, selected areas of the design are blocked out by applying hot wax over them, a dye is applied on top and the parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour.
Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players. First Thursday of each month.
Formed in 1891, the Buffalo Society of Artists is one of the oldest art organizations in Western New York and the United States. Early exhibits included the works of both members and non-members such as Charles Burchfield and Claude Monet. The BSA embraces visual exploration as critical to the voice of our time, advancing visual art and the presentation of the finest artistic traditions.
Olmsted Gallery Reopening &
Buffalo Society of Artists 127th Catalogue Exhibition
Cocktail Reception
September 14th | 6 – 8 pm
tour the space | meet the artists | refreshments | free
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
Shasti O’Leary Soudant is a multidisciplinary artist, sculptor, designer and writer whose colorful public art is inspired by humanist, philosophical, political, and scientific concepts. These events are a great way for both artists and those interested in the arts to network, learn about events and opportunities, and hear more about all the exciting art-making happening in Western New York!
A creativity program for children aged 2-5 years modeled after the Reggio Emilia approach. Activities include painting, dance, theatrical storytelling, story making, acting out scenes, and general art-making mayhem.
Each photograph is unique in its characteristics, portraying different degrees of light and shadow, various color schemes, seasonal vegetation, and assorted angles and views of the trees and foliage. Some photos show the trees individually or in groups, while others are close-ups of leaves, blossoms, and berries. The trees themselves seem ageless and eternal, growing and changing season after season, as the cycle of days pass and begin again.
Fundamental drawing experience using a charcoal midtone, followed by development of shadow and highlight shapes to create the form, with charcoal manipulation and line quality enhancing the shapes.
Kool-aid isn’t just for kids! Use it as a dye to design your own beautiful silk scarf.
Participants will choose their unique view to paint en plein air and receive guidance on simplifying the landscape, value structure, composition, and focal point. All mediums are welcome.
This workshop includes history, philosophy, and an introduction to creating a monoprint utilizing latex fish molds rather than real fish.
Rachel Shelton centers an experimental and process-based practice around printmaking, expanding into book arts, enamel, public art, and sculpture. These events are a great way for both artists and those interested in the arts to network, learn about events and opportunities, and hear more about all the exciting art-making happening in Western New York!
Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players. First Thursday of each month.
This workshop is designed to hone your inner photography skills by slowing down, observing and seeing the beauty of nature, water, the atmosphere, and manmade objects.
Experiment with monotype techniques that you can replicate at home. From trace monotypes to Gelli plate prints, you can play with stencils, hand drawing, and color layering to create unique, original prints on paper.
Three floors of party in a historic Oddfellows hall. This album release party features The Lowlies, performing songs from their debut album Delta Star. Admission includes live music, refreshments, and art installations. Cash bars.
Have you written a scary story, a spooky sonnet, an eerie essay, a morbid memoir, or even a chilling chorus? Come share it with other writers for the chance to hold the title of Scariest Storyteller. All writing forms welcome at this drop-in open mic.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
The show depicts a hilarious view into the lives of siblings Minerva and Maximus as they sift through the personal artifacts and trappings of their recently deceased father.
When you Learn to Weave, you will be able to create textiles, wall hangings, tapestries, rugs, baskets, and jewelry. In this class you will learn about the materials and supplies, how to begin a weaving, and how to create a variety of weaving patterns.
MJ Meyers is a prolific artist from Buffalo, NY focusing on drawing and painting. These events are a great way for both artists and those interested in the arts to network, learn about events and opportunities, and hear more about all the exciting art-making happening in Western New York!
Suminagashi or “floating ink” is the process of marbling plain paper using water and ink. Create your own unique marbled paper to use in a future project.
Do you have ideas on the types of programs you’d like to see at SCA? If you have input, come to Arts Cafe on Thursday, October 26 at 6:30pm.
VIEW FINDERS is known for exhibiting work taken “through the lens” that has not been digitally manipulated. The theme A Taste of Tradition focuses on capturing vintage, food-related moments.
Bethany Krull is a sculptor based in Buffalo, New York working in clay (primarily porcelain) for over twenty years. These events are a great way for both artists and those interested in the arts to network, learn about events and opportunities, and hear more about all the exciting art-making happening in Western New York!
Exhibiting members and influential artists from the early days of SCA will be part of a special Founders Show. The exhibit will showcase the talented people who helped make Springville Center for the Arts the organization that we are today.
Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players. First Thursday of each month.
The “Folkana- Roots-Rock” brand of Americana music is a multi-faceted soundscape infused with elements of Folk, Rock, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Funk.
Inspired by a still life provided by the instructor, participants will mix water and transparent watercolor pigments to create fluid washes with a focus on layering clean transparent color for a luminous painting.
Learn how to take better portraits using your favorite camera: your phone! In this workshop, we’ll learn some helpful compositional tips, take pictures, print them out, and wheat paste them to blocks of wood.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
The Human Dream Project is a multimedia performance project that takes recordings of humans intimately describing a dream they have had and illustrates their dreams along to the recording using beautiful and irreverent puppetry, performance and live music.
Come write with us! This workshop will focus on starting a short story. Through writing prompts and activities, attendees will leave the class with at least the beginning of a short story written.
Learn to punch needle as we create a holiday-inspired artwork! Punch needle art is a super simple form of embroidery / rug-hooking which uses a large needle-like tool to punch loops of yarn into your chosen fabric.
ARTIST NIGHT: QUINCY KOCZKA
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | 6:30pm | Free
Join us for a series of talks hosted by staff artist Max Collins focused on spotlighting an assortment of artists from all disciplines.
Artist Night is very laid back, with the intent being to create a conversational dynamic. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and chat with the artists and other audience members after the presentation.
These events are a great way for both artists and those interested in the arts to network, learn about events and opportunities, and hear more about all the exciting art-making happening in Western New York!
QUINCY KOCZKA
November 15th
Quincy Koczka is a designer, builder, skateboarder, and artist based in Buffalo, NY. He has a masters of architecture from the University at Buffalo and was the lead trainer, as well as lead builder for Assembly House 150 in Buffalo, NY. He currently is part of the newly formed 1338 Workshop which is an interdisciplinary collection of artists, designers, and tradespeople working in the realms of art, decorative art, and architecture.
Learn a tune on the ukulele with Seth Wochensky at Uke Night. Musicians of all experience levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Extra ukes will be provided, or bring your own.
Water is the facilitator of beautiful watercolors! Participants will use a dampened paper to mix transparent watercolor pigments while learning control of fluid washes and wet into wet techniques.
Aleksi combines his powerful voice with rich songwriting, all while accompanying himself on the violin and seamlessly switching between English and French.
Fine wares created by local artists and artisans will be on display and available for purchase at Art’s Cafe during the holiday season.
Come join our local community of crocheters! Meet other fiber artists, work on your projects, find new patterns to begin, or learn to crochet for the first time.
At a Silent Book Club there’s no assigned reading or discussion guides—that’s the “silent” part of our book club—but we do like to share book recommendations and meet other book-loving people.
Calling local artists! Springville Center for the Arts is seeking work for Community Threads. This exhibit will showcase a variety of fiber arts from our region.
Formed in 2016, Smilo and the Ghost have been delivering hard-driving, old-time influenced folk-rock to crowds around the Northeast.
Participants will produce a memorial artwork with a photograph and assorted dry media materials, which will be applied to a woodblock for presentation.
SCA Executive Director Seth Wochensky will moderate a conversation with a panel of artists from the Founders Show. The show and panel consists of some of the original gallery members and influential artists of SCA’s early days.
Penny Minner, a member of the Seneca Nation, Turtle Clan, will give a brief history of traditional weaving. Students will learn how to weave an ornament using sweetgrass.
Calling all folkies! Curated by Ben Collier, Folk Night will focus on folk and traditional music hosted by a constellation of players. First Thursday of each month.
Holiday favorites from SJO
With Warren’s classical foundation and Flick’s experience in bluegrass and jazz, their contrasting backgrounds give this collaboration a unique and compelling musical narrative.
Stop into Art’s Cafe for your morning coffee and let the kids make a seasonal craft right on stage! 2nd Saturday of the month
Using a colorful display of fruits and vegetables as inspiration, create a free flowing watercolor painting. Float color and water, create definitive brush strokes, and splatter luminous colors onto a unique and malleable paper called Yupo.
Join us for our first trivia night. It’s trivia – with a Springville twist: half the questions will test your knowledge of local history and authors.
A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.
Local bluegrass favorites Creek Bend will perform holiday songs at Art’s Cafe.
Springville Center for the Arts seeks to add a full-time Performing Arts Director to our team who will manage music performances, coordinate our theater program, work with interns and guest artists during our summer youth programs, and help to craft special events or touring programs.
DUTIES
Performing Arts Presentations: Provide artistic direction, technical support, event management, and marketing related to concerts at our venues.
Theater Programs: Work with Theater Committee volunteers to produce a season of shows. Manage theater spaces and other assets such as props, costumes, or tools.
Summer Youth Programs: Select and manage summer interns and guest artists to participate in youth workshops and performing arts productions.
Special Events: Produce performing arts content at special events such as Art Crawl, Bootleg Soiree, or the Artsapalooza touring show.
General Administrative duties that are shared include staffing box office hours, researching funding, work on sponsorships and creating reports.
Candidates may come from a broad variety of backgrounds and those most likely to succeed have a long-term interest in the arts, experience in a nonprofit working environment, and/or event management. SCA has a small team and this position requires a person who is a self-starter and able to work with many different types of volunteers. They should have the ability to multi-task and adjust to seasonal or event-related fluctuations in workload. The position requires attendance at many weekend and evening programs. Long distance travel or working from home won’t lead to success. Learning is expected.
Review our Strategic Plans (2024 edition out very soon)
It’s more of a lifestyle than a job. It might sound exciting but it is a lot of work. Salary is $38,000.
TO APPLY
Send a cover letter expressing your interest along with a resume to Seth Wochensky, Executive Director at scaseth@gmail.com with the subject line “PAD Application.” If you do not currently live within our service area, please explain. We will confirm receipt of your application. We hope to have someone in this position at the start of the year.
SPRINGVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Springville Center for the Arts (SCA) is a catalyst for creative inspiration and expression in our community and beyond. Typical programming includes exhibits, concerts, theater, residencies, workshops and other arts programs. Our main facility is an 1869 former church. We also program at our sister project, Art’s Cafe, a community-owned redevelopment with a small stage, workshop, residency and public green roof centered around a bakery-cafe.
SCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Springville Center for the Arts is seeking artists for performing and visual arts residency programs.
Annual Meeting January 10
Create a one-of-a-kind piece of art with your photograph
Calling Artists, Musicians and More.
Join us this Summer!
We are seeking a Production Manager, Puppeteer/Designer, and Staff Visual Artist to hire over Summer 2022 to work with our staff and college interns on all our summer programs including Artsapalooza!, our touring children’s theater show, our school program for kids in grades K-12, and our Public Art Corps.
On display until March 26
“Acoustic Lunch” Sessions with Jim Brucato
Valentine’s Day Dinner with Katie Martucci
Live Figure Sculpture
Fundamentals of Drawing
Free Lunch Sessions at Art’s Cafe
Free Kids’ Sessions on Saturdays
Over & Under: The ins & outs of Watercolor
Class cancelled: But more drawing classes coming soon!
On display 3/30 – 5/14 at Art’s Cafe, 5 E. Main Street, Springville
Auditions for The Addams Family, April 2 & 3
Turn your vessel into a 3-D Mosaic art piece
Brush up on your Spanish Conversation skills
A group of photographers meet on Saturday morning in the Bookery to discuss various aspects of photography
Songwriter Showcase April 9th at 7pm
Brush up on your French conversation skills
Lino-Cut Printmaking
The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White’s novel in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning, soaring musical.
Plein Air painting Spring Edition
The Seedlings Sale will take place Saturday, May 14th from 9am to 2pm at Art’s Cafe.
An exhibition of unique work by Stitch Buffalo is on display at Art’s Cafe from May 18 – July 2.
AUDITION DATES: Monday, June 6th, 3-5pm & Tuesday, June 7th, 6-8pm
Art Crawl June 4th, 2022
The program runs Tuesday, July 5th – Thursday, August 11th
Tuesday – Thursday from 11:30am – 2:30pm
Weekly drum circle begins June 13 at 7pm
Learn the basics of stained glass in this Stained Glass Collage workshop
Learn how to create a lovely flower that lasts all year long through the almost magical process of wet felting. What begins as soft wool and silk fibers, are transformed into a beautiful felt flower, using just warm water and soap.
FREE. Every Wednesday. Ben and Ron play old-time folk music played on six string guitar and five string banjo, featuring occasional fiddle, dulcimer, and harmonica.
Learn a tune! Extra ukuleles available.
Create your own unique piece of art with cut glass
The Addams Family: July 1 – 3 at the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda
Artsapalooza! 2022
Learn the technique of wet felting, and create a small fabric bowl or vase in one session, just using wool fibers, soap, and warm water. With Suzanne O’Brien.
Nature’s Design: Color Not Required is presented by Springville Center for the Arts and will be on display at Art’s Cafe from July 6th through August 20th . The Cafe is open Wednesday through Saturday at 9am.
A play study of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
July 8 – August 12, Fridays from 10am to noon
Dive deeper into stained glass techniques in this longer workshop lead by Claire Wrazin.
Second offering of Figure Sculpture by Stacey LeChevet
An introduction to Abstract Painting
“WHEN ALL THREE VOICES COME TOGETHER IN HARMONY, THE SOUND LIGHTS UP THE SPACE LIKE A FIREFLY IN THE NIGHT.”
— American Songwriter
if you missed the first bootleg soiree, here is your chance to check it out!
three floors of party in a vacant, turn-of-the-century undertaker’ & cabinetmaker’s shop.
Create a small rectangular basket in one day
Traverse the beautiful techniques of free flowing watercolor painting, and create a vibrant floral personal painting. Float color and water, create definitive brush strokes, and splatter luminous colors onto this unique and malleable painting surface called Yupo.
SLAM presents “13: The Musical” August 5-7
Show Times: Friday, August 12th and Saturday, August 13th at 7pm | Location: The front lawn of Springville-Griffith Middle School, 267 Newman Street, Springville
An exploration into the deepest thoughts of the universe, Merlino’s work embodies a form of spiritual thought as it pertains to sights and sounds of dreams.
Vermont-based Bread and Puppet Theater will present its iconic, politically radical puppet circus in Heritage Park on Friday, September 16 at 7pm. Donation requested.
A creativity program for children ages 2-5 years that follows a Reggio-Emilia approach.
FREE. Fourth Thursday of the month. Learn a tune on the ukulele and jam with musicians of all levels.
Create a seamless wet felted wool pouch through the process of wet felting
Beginner course covering the basics of crochet. The instructor will cover all the basics including single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and basic pattern reading.
Create a festive fall pumpkin through the process of needle felting
Jeremy Kittel and his band, Kittel & Co., will return to Springville for a special outdoor concert this October on Mechanic Street
Paint your own scene, learn how to approach a painting, and practice and connect with other artists
FREE: Squeeze an ink blot shape, then draw, smudge and color it into fantastical beings and more!
Mr Sun comprises two generations of some of the sharpest minds to apply themselves to the American String Band. $14 presale / $17 door
Create a decorative mosaic 3-D vessel or wall piece using glass.
View Finders is an adventurous group of amateur and professional photographers throughout WNY
Take a photographic excursion in Springville. Learn how to best use your smartphone to take quality photographs. Afterwards, print a photo of your choice and utilize wheat-pasting techniques to transfer it to a piece of reclaimed wood.
Wednesday 10/26 | 2:00 – 3:30pm | Art’s Cafe Workshop
Join SCA staff artist Alisia Glasier for a free class! Students will learn fundamental artistic principles and explore various mediums. For kids ages 11 – 18.
Register HERE
Learn the basics of stained glass by creating your own suncatcher using precut glass, round gems, and findings.
Figure Sculpture with live model
Humbird stretches between experimental folk and environmental Americana to embrace the unexpected. $14 presale / $17 door
Explore a foundational understanding of design, shape, and color while painting a personal, alcohol ink abstract on Yupo paper
This informal meet-up is great for anyone with a basic knowledge of French who wishes to refresh their conversation skills.
Weave a bookmark or ornament using sweetgrass weaving techniques
“Miss Tess swings and swaggers, rooted in a retro groove that’s equal parts blues, mid-century rock & roll and Booker T-worthy R&B.” —Rolling Stone Country
Make a book from scratch, learning how to create different types of bindings and custom styles of book. And take it home with you!
Petit Noel is a small works exhibit and sale. A variety of fine arts and crafts will be on display and available for purchase at Art’s Cafe beginning on Small Business Saturday. Apply here!
Traverse the beautiful techniques of free flowing watercolor painting, and create a vibrant floral painting.
Learn needle felting and create a wintery snowman.
FREE. Second Thursdays of the month. A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present…bring your dancing shoes!
11/12, 11/19, 12/9, 12/10| 7pm | $15 General, $12 Students/Seniors, $10 Groups of 15+
Theater show
Mike Block Trio, featuring Joe K. Walsh (mandolin/vocals) and Zachariah Hickman (bass/vocals), is led by cello player, singer, and composer, Mike Block.
FREE. First and Third Thursdays of the month. Guest speakers, specialty studios, advice and inspiration.
Kody & Herren | December 24th | 10:30am – 1pm | Free
Kody & Herren will be performing a special set of Christmas songs at Art’s Cafe in Springville, NY on Christmas Eve. Stop in during your last minute shopping, grab some lunch and coffee at the Cafe, and enjoy listening to a mix of Christmas classics and holiday deep tracks.
This workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning the Spanish language or improving their Spanish conversation skills.
Free open mic nights on the final Friday of the month with various hosts
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Gallery temporarily closed, reopens March 3. 2021
Apply for SCA’s Children’s Theater Summer Internship / Residency
Artists in Residency
School Day Programs announced
Call for Musicians 2021
Arts Mini-Park – coming soon!
Guide to exploring the Bruce Allen Blair exhibit
Bruce Allen Blair brings more from his collection of WNY artists
Presentation Meeting for our Arts Mini-Park project
The Springville Sessions by The Ladles available now!
Exploration in Acrylic Paint Skins
Art Crawl 2021 – The “not to be missed” event of the year!
Drum Circle begins June 14, Monday evenings at 6:30pm
Exploration in Fabric: An Intro to Shibori
Auditions for SLAM on June 21
An Introduction to Bonsai
Spend your summer installing public art!
2022 Artist Exhibition Proposals
Outdoor Multi-Arts Kid’s Show
A Free Summer Concert Series
Free Summer Programs at SGI
Exploration in Fabric: Visual Texture
SPARK! returns July 9th
Introduction to sculpture of the human form
Caleb & Carolyn – July 16 at 7pm
Theater Show at Art’s Cafe
Exploration in Fabric: Fabric Stamping
SLAM presents Carrie the Musical
An introduction to Egg Tempera with John Merlino
A Pre-Concert Stroll Along Springville’s Historic Main Street
Auditions 9/1 & 9/2
Dual exhibit of Barbara Fox and Robin Zefers Clark
SPARK returns September 14
Join our team!
Fabric Painting using mono-printing and stenciling with Mary Ann Fritz
Plein Air Painting at the Olmsted Camp
“The mind-bendingly rapid melodies Stephane provided to the set’s final song were an exclamation point for an audience that was enthralled for 60 minutes of unforgettable music.”—Parklife DC
Showcasing your fabric art
Low Lily – October 21
Mosaic Tile with Stacey LeChevet
“This crew could single handedly ignite a whole new folk music scare. Killer stuff!” -Midwest Record
Expressive Multi-Media Class
The Sound of Music: 11/4 -11/14
A Day of Eloquent Drawing and Expression
An exhibit featuring local artist Melissa Buckley, who creates both layered two dimensional and sculptural art out of vintage objects.
Songwriter Showcase – November 20
Chris Rattie & the New Rebels – November 27
It’s a Wonderful Life
Learn the basics of stained glass by making a simple suncatcher.
Springville Center for the Arts is seeking artists for performing and visual arts residency programs.
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SPARK starts January 7
Creativity Program for Preschool +
Staged Shorts 2020
The Art of Fiber exhibit
The Ladles blend Swing, Old-Time, Pop, Folk and Choral Music.
Learn to crochet
Dance Now ~ After school on Tuesdays
Learn to play ukulele for beginner and intermediate students
After School Creativity program for children grades K – 5
Auditions for The Sound of Music, Spring 2020
Hubby Jenkins from the Carolina Chocolate Drops
Introduction to Needle Felting
The SPARK space is open for Winter Break!
Staged reading of Stoker’s Guest
Call for Work Historical Interpretations
So much party we had to say it twice!
On Golden Pond
Learn to knit
Earth Day 50
SLAM auditions announced
Learn the techniques and create your own chair pad using re-purposed wool
Chris Rattie & The New Rebels
Kody & Herren co-host Songwriter Showcase
Exploration in Acrylic Paint Skins
Art Crawl 2020
The Sound of Music
An Introduction to Bonsai
SCA’s Annual Fundraiser & Kickoff to Summer!
Introduction to Flameworking with Tom Militello
Summer Schedule Released!
Welcome to our Summer Interns
Drum Circle begins June 29
Help create public art. Fill out the survey.
Meet Chad and Z!
Puppetry Master Class
SLAM (Students Loving Art and Music) Musical Theater Showcase
The Ladles return to Springville
Uke Jam
The Ladles, WonderSpark Puppets and short films
Help create a custom CD cover
School Day Programs announced
Artist in residence Bryan Metzdorf
Life in the time of Covid-19: Space Cats
Artists in Residence The Ladles
Mystery Max explores Springville, NY
Actors Readiness Workshop studying “Death of a Salesman”
Play reading group
Places and Spaces: Nature Depicted by Fiber
Exhibit by Kari Roslund
Welcome WonderSpark Puppets
Needle Felt a pumpkin
Needle Felting: Ornaments
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Spring Community Exhibit
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Calling Artists, Musicians and More.
Creativity-based education program for ages 2-5.
Call for Work – Art inspired by the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway.
Emerging Artist Exhibit
The work of Bruce Morrell
Explore ways to create the illusion of three dimension
Actor’s Workshop
Andrew Collins Trio
Apply for SCA’s Children’s Visual Arts Summer Internship / Residency.
Winter Break SPARK
Music Education Internship
Richie & Rosie
Kids Rave Dance Party Party
Staged Shorts 2019
Collection of 26 local artists
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Create an egg basket
Auditions announced for our 2019 Musical: The Music Man
Death of a Salesman
Penny Whiskey returns March 22
Take your watercolor paintings to the next level
Take your watercolor paintings to the next level
Songwriter’s Showcase
Audition for our Summer SLAM show: Urinetown
A portion of The Bruce Allen Blair Collection of WNY artists
Art Crawl 2019
Create unique images with Printmaking
Summer workshop schedule announced!
The Music Man
Viewfinders 18th Annual Exhibit
A Free Summer Concert Series
Drum Circle returns
Gala 2019
SCA and Opera-Lytes presents: The Mikado
An exhibit by Char Szabo-Perricelli
Auditions announced
Practice figure sketching with live models
Create your own unique piece of glass art
SLAM’s Summer Musical Urinetown
Shake on the Lake returns with this free performance in Heritage Park
Kids Dance Party – Includes Pizza!
Open auditions for all experience levels
DEC grant information session
Unique opportunity to paint with Bruce Allen Blair
Work inspired by the areas on the Scenic Byway
Local Art & Fince Craft Sale
SPARK starts September 10
Figure Drawing
A night of short plays
Introduction to Gold Leaf Illumination
Auditions for On Golden Pond
Call for Work: Fiber Arts Exhibit 2020
Create your own double-bottom work basket
Dance Now – After School on Tuesdays
Learn to play Ukulele, for ages 9 to adult
Natural Selections: Landscape Paintings by Charles Houseman and Judson Brown
Learn to Crochet (Single Crochet)
A painting workshop focusing on painting the same scene in two seasons
Muriel returns with a multi-media show
Auditions for On Golden Pond
After school SPARK for grades 2 -5
A Woodstock Tribute
A painting workshop lead by Judson Brown
Classic play Little Women
Kids Rave Dance Party Party
Learn to crochet (double crochet)
An exhibit of historic photographs of Springville, NY
Winter’s Presents: Annual Local Art & Fine Craft Holiday Sale
Apply for SCA’s Children’s Theater Summer Internship / Residency
Barnes, Gordy, Walsh Trio
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A Creativity Program for Preschoolers
Summer Student Musical
Gallery Exhibit
A little business mixed with some fun.
Free actors workshop
with Mary Anderson
Subversive Acoustic Traditionalists…i.e. good music.
Communicate your message
A series of youth workshops for winter break
….. A dance party for kids.
Fine Craft Call for Work
Introductory dance program
Irish and American Folk Music
Artist Exhibition
Call for Short Plays
Next Steps to Better WatercolorsJudson Brown
3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 10:00 am – noon
Jumping off from Judd’s previous workshops, these sessions focus on compositional elements and color theory to create successful paintings.
$60/52 Member
***Cancelled, but please call to be added to the interest list, we will update you on upcoming watercolor classes***
Bow. Feet. Vox. A trifecta of talent, keeping tradition feisty.
Classic Musical Theater – Come participate!
with Nancy Miess
with Charles Houseman
With Debra Eck
Concert celebrating Women’s Suffrage History
Artist Exhibit
Songwriters share songs and stories
With John Merlino
with Suzanne Borowicz
Highly anticipated! All of Main Street becomes a gallery! Free.
Classic Musical Theater
Community Photography Exhibit
View Finders 17th year
Drum Circle
with Nancy Palmer Miess
Short Plays Auditions
Summer Workshops in Visual Arts – Theater – Media and more!
Find inspiration outdoors for your sketches or paintings
….. A dance party for kids.
Learn “Urban Sketching” for lasting travel journals and more.
Live Concert.
Create a long necklace and earring set.
SLAM’s Summer Production of Pippin
Learn from artist Sean Witucki in the picturesque Olmsted Camp.
Learn the foundations of Eastern and Western style book binding
Free Shakespeare in the Park
Learn the relaxing exercises in Nature Sketching
Our 3rd Annual night of Short Plays
The classic story The Christmas Carol coming to SCA this Winter
A collection of photography from over 25 local photographers
So much party we had to say it twice
Landscape painting from start to finish with Charles Houseman
String and Vocal Trio
Participate in plein air painting and art sale to benefit SCA and SHS
An auditory treat for all lovers of acoustic guitar and soulful harmonies
Auditions for our late winter production
John Merlino returns to instruct portraiture and the human figure
Unique exhibit featuring a wide variety of glassworks
Take your photography to the next level
A splendid mix of bluegrass and Americana with this trio
Learn a unique handcraft
Create unique prints and greeting cards with your own design
Submit your small works to our Winter Presence exhibit
Small works exhibit for your holiday shopping
Sixteen local residents capture the greater Springville area in this photography exhibit
A seasonal classic for young and old alike
A creativity program for Pre-Schoolers
Returning to Springville on a Holiday Cheer tour
Spring Community Exhibit
Apply for SCA’s Children’s Theater Summer Internship / Residency.
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Creativity-based education program for ages 2-5.
High School and College Student Musical Theater Auditions
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Warm up this winter with a Fiber Arts exhibit
Actors hone their craft
Handcrafting lace from knots & loops
37 plays in 97 minutes
Hand spin artistic yarn to take home!
Four musicians share the story behind their songs
Weave and create a beautiful scarf
To get you in the mood for St. Pat’s
Class is focused on basic watercolor, but all levels welcome.
Auditions for the all female cast of Steel Magnolias
See varied work from artists working in Springville & neighboring communities
Learn how to apply for grant funding for an arts program at your organization.
Acoustic Singer / Songwriter from Erie
Classical guitar and sax combo
Learn to play the ukulele
Central PA group with sombre tones
Cuts & quips at the beauty salon
Create unique prints perfect for Mother’s Day
All ages Hip-Hop Concert
VIEW FINDERS 16th Annual Photography Exhibit at SCA
The coolest party of the Summer!
Monday Night Drum Circle
Come hear from the famous David Ebert!
Register for Summer Workshops
Participate in our Botanical Watercolor class!
Learn how to use paper in unique and fun ways!
Musical Theater Workhop 1: Aladdin
Hall & Parker Joint Exhibit
SLAM presents Green Day’s American Idiot
Auditions for our Autumn production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
Learn how to apply for grant funding for an arts program.
Shake on the Lake presents Romeo & Juliet
Come see community youth performing this classic tale.
Staged Shorts – Short Plays
Improv theater / comedy open mic night.
First Exhibit of the 2017-18 Schedule
Submit your artwork
Spark! – A creativity program for children ages 2-5.
The Probables return to SCA for an “Unplugged” / acoustic performance.
Annual Member Meeting – Find out what is new!
Create your own “Under the Surface” piece, instructed by Patricia Eckstrom
Watercolor Workshop with Judd Brown
Poetry of the Byway Workshop with Suzanne Borowicz
Open studio at SCA.
It’s movie night at SCA featuring Aferim!
Experience artists’ interpretations of the Scenic Byway at this exhibit.
Create A Collage with Patty Durham.
Get the whole family together for a Nature + Art Walk!
Photographic Composition Workshop with Ray Kent
Come listen to some Harp Guitar!
Randle Patrick McMurphy realized that being the only sane person in a psychiatric hospital was not the easy way out after all.
Theater of Youth performs New Kid at SCA.
Explore Drawing Workshop with Mary Anderson
Nickel City Opera residency at SCA with public show dates of The Music Shop.
A hilariously funny modern opera
Petit Noel Exhibit with giftable fine arts and crafts.
Community Seasonal Dinner
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An evening of song for the holidays.
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Call for Work
Gallery Under renovations.
Creativity-based education program for ages 2-5.
Apply to be a Summer Children’s Theater Intern at Springville Center for the Arts.
Springville Players Auditions
Join us for an Evening of 10 Minute Plays with many actors and directors. April 1 & 2 at 8pm. April 3 at 2pm.
Tickets on sale in March.
Staged readings by SGI Students for Human Rights
All of Main Street….
Springville Players Present
Audition you swine!
Annual Exhibit curated by Bonita Chimes
SYI workshops for ages 2-22 in visual and performing arts
Little kids with big voices.
July 11-15
Full of laughs…
Local Artwork
Cloth and Canvas: A Silk Painting and Canvas Collage Workshop by Ginny O’Brien.

Join artist Ginny O’Brien in a silk painting workshop and create a one of a kind silk scarf using paints that simulate dye, with an array of paint colors to choose from. Each participant will receive two 100% China Silk scarves measuring 14 inches by 72 inches and a canvas to paint on. Various silk painting and collage techniques will be demonstrated for use when creating your own work. Please register for this workshop as space is limited. To register contact Seth at scaseth@gmail.com or call the Center at 716-592-9038. Cost is $40 and includes all materials.
Free Reception
A musical for scoundrels.
For those entering roughly grades 7-10. Join the professional actors from Shake on the Lake for four intensive sessions August 8-11 from 10-2pm.$47.
Springville Center for the Arts will be closed from August 17 to Labor Day. We will have limited office hours during this time period. The Homecoming Exhibit will reopen in September.
Free Outdoor Shakespeare
Entertaining workshop.
Come sing a song.
Cinematic Guitar Poetry
Join!
Theater for seniors
Works from the Gerald Mead Collection
Country Blues
Go out and paint!
Wild technique from Swiss guitarist
Bring your creativity
All Ages Halloween Rock Show
Spanish Medieval Blues
Gypsy Flamenco Acoustic Music
A musical revue
Series of Giftable Fine Craft Workshops
Fire Folkgrass Roots Rock
The journey of one man’s employment as a mall elf
Original Folk and Original Christmas Tunes
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Renovations…
Call for Work
Call for Work
Tours of renovations
Apply to be a Summer Children’s Theater Intern at Springville Center for the Arts.
Potluck at 6, Meeting at 7
Songwriting Circle. Acoustic.
2rd show in Springville Players Season
St. Paddy’s concert.
Theater for Seniors
3rd show in Springville Players Season
Reopening of the Gallery!
Unique Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar
Summer Workshops for Ages 2-22
Auditions for High School & College Student Production
Meet our summer guests
Performers from Nickel City Opera
Photography Exhibit
Come jam in Fiddler’s Green Park with this drum circle and find out how rhythm is all around us every day!
New Actor & Director Workshop
Featuring the short plays of Donna Hoke with facilitators Tom Durham and Catherine Burkhart.
This workshop is perfect for those who have little acting experience and those new to directing plus anyone who can use more feedback.
Call 592-9038 to register.
SLAM Musical Production
Reopening of the Gallery!
Old Time Music Concert
Gala & Mini-Golf date changed to August 15
12-6 Family Putt-putt
7-10 Basket Raffle, Music, Refreshments
$25 per ticket includes drinks, food, minigolf, music by Springville Jazz Orchestra.
At 37 N Buffalo Street, Springville.
Advance tickets includes raffle tickets.
10 String Symphony is an arena for mesmerizing acoustic innovation. Although difficult to categorize, their music is instantly recognizable as a blend of two distinct but equally vivacious musical voices, encompassing “aggressive, almost discordant, celtic and dare I say punky string-chording experimentations” (The Bluegrass Situation). Vocally, Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer lock in seamlessly, and their vocal duets often take center stage despite the fact that they are self-described fiddle players.
Sedelmyer (who also appears as part of the current Jerry Douglas Band ) and Baiman met in Nashville, and realized a mutual love for the range and depth of the 5-String fiddle. Their desire to see just how far a two-fiddle, two-vocals instrumentation could take them was the inspiration for the 10 String Symphony project. By the time their first full-length album was released in November 2012, their instrumentation had expanded to include the occasional clawhammer banjo and resonator mandolin, though still maintaining a stripped down, tightly woven and carefully arranged duo sound.
Decidedly contemporary in their musical approach, their debut album showcases Sedelmyer’s virtuosic improvisation and creative harmonic soundscape ideas alongside Baiman’s old-time rhythm and emotional melodic sensibilities. Only two years old as a band, the duo has already gained recognition and attention from some major festivals, landing slots at the ROMP festival in Owensboro, KY, the Strawberry Music Festival in Yosemite, CA, and a headlining slot at the 2014 Auckland Folk Festival in New Zealand.
September 11 at 8pm – Mongerson Theater. Tickets $12 Pre / $15 Door
Join us in the Theater for our annual Member meeting at 7pm on September 21. Refreshments to follow.
Acoustic Guitar Duo
Acoustic Guitar Program
Acoustic Guitar Concert
Classic theater by The Springville Players
Holiday music from a variety of traditions
Comedy Improv Show
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Gallery now closed. Renovations underway at SCA.
Classical meets Americana
Apply to be a Summer Children’s Theater Intern at Springville Center for the Arts.
Zany stage comedy by The Springville Players
Three great artists share stories and songs
A Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Concert
Call for Volunteers
Call for Work
Set in the WWII era. Originally produced by American Folklore Theater. Book and lyrics by
Jacinda Duffin and Laurie Flanigan Hegge. Music by
James Kaplan (Guys on Ice)
Casting male and female roles which are generally of service age. Tom Durham Directs.
Bring a prepared song of any variety.
Roots Rock Concert
Springville Players
All of Downtown becomes a gallery.
Free workshop.
Jazz legend on the SCA stage!
Visit our gallery shop at 66 East Main Street.
Women trades their regular lives for welding during WWII
Solo percussion concert
Photographic Exhibit of Refugees
Nickel City Opera performs a variety of songs
Photographic Exhibit
Compete for $500
Artist Designed putt putt at our big Gala
Come jam in Fiddler’s Green Park with this drum circle and find out how rhythm is all around us every day!
Public Input session
Free workshop
SYI Summer art workshops
Photographic Workshop
The Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway and SCA collaborate on a Fall exhibit and series of events.
A tale of murder, madness and meat pies.
Blues & Americana
Auditions for Fall Musical
Renovations…
Acoustic Roots Music trio with Harmonies
Acoustic Guitarist Series
Acoustic Guitarist Series
Acoustic guitarist series
Guitar Workshops
Guitar Workshop
Third in a series of Acoustic Guitarists
Chamber Music Concert
Sweet tunes….
1st Show of the Springville Players Season
Auditions!
3rd show in Springville Players Season
A Christmas Concert with guitar..
Improv Comedy
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The last show featured in the Olmsted Gallery before construction begins will be work by the Springville-Griffith High School Art Program. A reception will occur Thursday, January 10 at 6:30pm. The work will be on display until January 26.
All of Main Street is a Gallery.
Locally brewed bluegrass stages a comeback!
Springville Players Auditions
The Springville Players present a zany Hitchcock adaptation.
Need Exercise? Winter Blues got you down? We have just the solution.
Celtic and world music concert.
Vocal Jazz performance by local legends
The Springville Players present a couples drama.
“fabulous” – Bob Harris, BBC radio
Job Posting Information
New gift shop opening
Main Street hosts temporary art exhibits, music and more.
Children’s Theater.
Musical Program chronicling the Civil War and all of its pain, sorrow and triumph.
SYI Summer art workshops
Photography Exhibit
The Annual Gala and Golf Tournament has been postponed this year Until the first weekend of October. Stay tuned.
Capitalism run amok in the cut throat Chicago real estate office.
Join Steve Bell for a weekly drum circle at Fiddler’s Green, 51 North Buffalo Street, Springville. Rain Location is at Concord Town Hall, 65 Franklin Street.
No Fee. For instruction, see family drum workshop on Monday nights.
Gallery now closed. Renovations underway at SCA.
Performance of Grades 3-8 musical. Details coming soon.
Playwriting with Bella Poynton
Silent Film with Live Accompaniment
Free Outdoor Student Performance of Shakespeare – Details Coming Soon!
Annual SLAM Musical
Auditions for fall play

Robert Bruce performs at live soundtrack to Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman August 17 at 8pm. $5. Tickets at the door.
Part of our End of Summer blow out event:
Director in Attendance!!!
First in a series of Acoustic Guitarists
Fall Workshops
Second in a series of Acoustic Guitarists
Third in a series of Acoustic Guitarists
Join us for the Annual Friday Night Gala and Saturday Golf Tournament at Concord Crest to support the SCA.
Guitar Workshop by Nashville Artist
Last in a series of Acoustic Guitarists
Postcard exhibit – very cool!
Comedy turns to concern when a playwright visits a dairy farm.
A musical tribute to Levon Helm featuring over 10 musicians on stage.
Full production presented by Nickel City Opera
An annual sell out holiday performance.
Radio Drama Workshop It’s a Wonderful Life
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Getting Physical will run until March 10th with a closing reception from 6-8pm
Guys on Ice at Springville Center for the Arts. $15 adults, $12 students & seniors. February 16, 17, 18 8pm February 19 at 2pm
$8.00 General Admission
in conjunction with Timberwolves Community Alliance
A Kiwanis Dinner Theater to benefit the Holland Boys & Girls Club
6pm cash bar, 7pm Dinner at Holland Willows
Join us for Cinema at the Center, a series of cinema showings.
An Evening with Curator Gerald Mead
February 22 7pm Free.
Join Jolie Hibit, RYT, as she guides you through relaxation, regulation of breath, and exercise.
Six local musicians have brought together the timeless work of Bob Dylan and the innovation of jazz music in a unique collaboration. The end result is Jazzim’ a blend of iconic songwriting and the experimental art form of jazz.
A step-by-step guide to creating your own one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork using your photographs.
Join us for Cinema at the Center, a series of film screenings.
Join us as we open our doors to the Springville High School and Middle School art students.
The second in our series of Artist Development Workshops, Director of Programming and Outreach, Jess Moore will be teaching an introductory course to using social media as a tool to promote your art.
Our gallery will feature the work of GCC students, with a reception March 30th from 7:00-9:00pm.
There’s something going on at the Spray Park! There’s a breach in the system! Sound the Alarm! Beginning with theater game sessions at the center, local filmmaker Seth Wochensky worked with 30 local children ranging from ages 3-7 and one professional actor from Los Angeles to craft a short film.
Come one, come all for Photography 101, presented by Bob Adler. An individualized workshop designed to cater to all levels of photography experience.
The evening will feature a Question & Answer with Joe, and open discussion about his experience as a professional artist. Free!
Due to unexpected circumstances the Seniors Playback Workshop has been moved to April 13th, 20th, and 27th from 1:00-2:30pm.
Playback Theatre is a unique improvisational theatre in which the actors “play back” real life stories shared by audience members.
An informal workshop for local performers and directors!
Genessee Community College’s Forum Players will present the children’s theater classic, The Princess and the Goblin on the Springville Center for the Arts stage.
Calling all local artists! Submit your work for the juried Spring Community show in our gallery. Work must be ready to hang. Please call 592-9038 or e-mail admin@springvillearts.org for more information.
Now on display in the gallery! The Spring Community Exhibit features the juried work of twenty local artists. Join us for a reception on May 12 at 7pm. Free with refreshments served. The show will be on display until June 4th and available for viewing during our open gallery hours, Tuesday-Friday 12-6 and Saturday 10-3.
Everything from oils, pastels, photography, wood carving, charcoal and more is represented from every local community ranging from West Valley, Arcade, East Aurora, Gowanda, and of course, Springville. The Reception will take place May 12th at 7:00pm in the Harold L. Olmstead gallery, including light refreshments. Come meet and support these artists and their creative endeavors and see the breadth of local talent we have!
The next Cinema at the Center will feature filmmaker Matthew Ehlers, from New York City.
SLAM Musical Audition. May 30 & 31 at 3pm. Come audition for the hottest musical show of the summer.
Waterman is coming!!!! Cinema for kids and the kid in all of us.
Welcome our Children’s Theater Interns as they perform a rendition of Rumpelstiltskin during Dairy Fest.
Summer Art Classes in theater and visual arts. Pre-K to High School.
The Friday Night Gala will feature the Springville Jazz Orchestra, a Golf Ball Drop, multiple raffles, beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Purchase tickets online or during our open hours.
A golf tournament hosted by Concord Crest to benefit the SCA
The NY and CA Chapters of VIEW FINDERS, directed by Bonita Chimes, will be presenting their photographic interpretation of the word “Escape”
Theater Development Workshop: June 12 at 7pm. Join your peers in the Springville Players at our monthly theater development workshop where anyone can come and learn a new technique or theater skill. Designed for any performer or aspiring performer.
Join Springville Journal reporter Lizz Schumer as she walks you through the basics of writing a press release. Free when you register in advance.
July 11, 7pm Translate Good Art into Good Teaching with Dr. Laurie Scott. Free with advance registration.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for this outdoor screening of a classic silent film
Theater Development Workshop: July 17 at 7pm. Join your peers in the Springville Players at our monthly theater development workshop where anyone can come and learn a new technique or theater skill. Designed for any performer or aspiring performer.
Avenue Q – A hilarious musical with puppets and people performed by area High School and College Students. PG-13
An avid member of Springville Center for the Arts, artist Ray Kent will present a solo exhibition of work from July 24th to August 25th.
Street Painting Fest returns this year! August 4th from 9-5pm. Free
The culmination of our second musical theater workshop, presented with SYI.
Outdoor Cinema with live musical accompaniment.
An Afternoon of Opera.
Join Philip Morris, CEO of Proctors Theatre in Schenectady for a conversation about the arts and economic impact.
An avid member of Springville Center for the Arts, artist Ray Kent will present a solo exhibition of work from July 24th to August 25th.
Great theater for children and adults!
Springville Players Auditions
The batik work of Meagan McCrory on Display in the Olmstead Gallery
Choral ensemble presents traditional and contemporary work.
The first in a series of acoustic guitar performers.
The second in a series of acoustic guitar performers.
The third in a series of acoustic guitar performers.
The last in a series of acoustic guitar performers.
Though considered a “good man” by his friends, Charlie Brown can’t seem to win the heart of the people around him.
A call for diminutive and stellar gallery art.
” Best in the World at Accompanying Silent Film” – Roger Ebert
Springville Center for the Arts is proud to announce auditions for its June 2013 production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross. This will be coed production of David Mamet’s scalding comedy about cutthroat real estate salespeople trying to grind out a living. Auditions will be held at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141. Actors who can play ages ranging from twenties to sixties, men OR women, will be supplied sides for readings on Monday, December 3rd from 7pm to 9pm and again on Tuesday , December 4th from 7pm to 9pm. If you would like an advanced copy of sides emailed to you, please contact the director, Ronald J. Leonardi at rjleonardi@roadrunner.com. All parts are open to both women and men. The production runs June 7-16. 716-592-9038

Creek Bend is a Buffalo-based band that has been serving up good, hot bluegrass music for over twenty five years. They have played and produced local concerts with the greatest names in Bluegrass music: The Johnson Mountain Boys, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, the Bluegrass Cardinals, Bill Monroe and many more. In 1992 they won first place at the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. Creek Bend’s love of Bluegrass music and deep respect for its pioneers combined with versatility and hard work have earned them high praise among Bluegrass fans.
Opening for Creek Bend is special guest 12 year old Julianna Noto with The Volunteers. Since Julianna was 8 years old she have been playing throughout WNY at coffee houses, open mics and main venues including the Springville Center for the Arts and the Wellsville Creative Arts Center. Julianna sings a wide variety of songs from country to pop and is a true joy to listen to.
Springville Center for the Arts is located at 37 North Buffalo Street in Springville. Show starts at 8:00 pm with doors opening at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased online and will also be available at the door. Admission is $12 presale and $15.00 at the door. Call 716-592-9038 for more information.
Auditions for The Springville Players second show of the season, The 39 Steps, will take place at Springville Center for the Arts, 37 North Buffalo Street, Springville, NY 14141 on December 10 and 11 from 7-9pm. Based on a Hitchcock film, this zany reinterpretation written by Patrick Barlow requires a cast of four playing over 100 parts. No preparation is required. Perusal Scripts are available at Springville Center for the Arts. The production runs February 7-17. 716-592-9038
An annual sell out holiday performance.
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