Buffalo Arts and Culture Organizations PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE

617 Main Street | Buffalo, NY 14203

December 8, 2016 Table of Contents

Organizations Page number Albright Knox Art Gallery 3 Anne Frank Project 3 African American Cultural Center 3 Artfarms Buffalo 3 Arts Services Initiative 4 Buffalo History Museum 4 Buffalo Arts Studio 4 Buffalo Infringement Festival 4 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 5 Buffalo Public Schools, Arts Education Department 5 Buffalo State College, Arts Education Department 5 Buffalo United Artists 6 Burchfield Penney Arts Center 6 CEPA/Big Orbit Gallery 6 Colored Musicians Club of Buffalo 7 Dreamland 7 El Buen Amigo & Latin American Cultural Association 7 ELAB (Emerging Leaders in the Arts) 8 Elmwood Festival of the Arts 8 El Museo 8 The Foundry Buffalo NY 9 Global Justice Ecology Project 9 Greater Buffalo Cultural Alliance 9 Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center 10 Hispanic Heritage Council 10 Just Buffalo Literacy Center 10 Locust Street Art 10 Frank E. Merriweather Library 11 Main St. Gallery 11 Michigan Street African-American Heritage Corridor 11 Music is Art 11 Nash House 12 Neto Hatinakwe Onkwehowe

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Peace of the City Ministries 12 Road Less Travelled Productions 12 Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation 12 Squeaky Wheel/Buffalo Media Resources 13 Starlight Studio and Art Gallery 13 Subversive Theatre 13 Sugar City 14 Theatre for Change, Inc. 14 T. Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site 14 Torn Space Theatre 15 Ujima Company, Inc. 15 VENT 15 Verve Dance Studio 15 Western New York Blues Society 16 WUFO AM Radio 16 Young Audiences of WNY 16

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Albright Knox Art 1285 Elmwood Main: albrightknox.org Aaron Ott, This world-renowned gallery is Gallery Ave. 882-8700 Public Art Curator committed to enhancing the Buffalo, NY [email protected] understanding and appreciation of 14222-1096 312-320- contemporary and modern art. It is 1165 the largest gallery in Buffalo, promoting the interpretation of artistic impressions of our times through a wide range of mediums both inside the gallery and outside on the grounds facing Delaware Lake. African American 1285 Elmwood 884-2013 aaccbuffalo.org Agnes M. Bain, This center was founded on a vision Cultural Center Ave. Executive Director of being a cultural and spiritual Buffalo, NY [email protected] sanctuary where people learn and 14209 celebrate the African- American experience through artistic expression. With an emphasis on the development of young people, the many programs and services aim to motivate personal growth, stimulate untapped potential, and promote cultural diversity. Anne Frank 1300 Elmwood 878-5559 Annefrankproject.com Drew Kahn, The Anne Frank Project uses Project Ave. Director storytelling as a vehicle for Buffalo NY, [email protected] community building, conflict 14222 resolution, and identity exploration. Inspired by the wisdom of Anne Frank, AFP surfaces and shares stories stifled by oppression. Artfarms Buffalo Matt Urban 450-5888 Artfarms.org Sarah Maurer, In this approach to redeveloping Center Communications Director vacant land on the East side of 1081 Broadway [email protected] Buffalo through the use of functional Buffalo, NY artm land repurposing efforts are 14212 enhanced through coordination with a larger cultural perspective. East side food growers are paired with local artists to produce creative urban farm space.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Arts Services 95 Perry St., 362-8389 asiwny.org Tod A. Kniazuk, ASI is a funding and policy Initiative Suite 402 Director advocate for the local arts Buffalo, NY [email protected] community, with the goal of 14203 impacting the region’s economy, quality of life, and national reputation. Collaborative efforts bring artists and organizations together, and trainings build capacity and impact. Buffalo History One Museum 873-9644 buffalohistory.org Melissa Brown, Founded in 1862 and formerly Museum Court Executive Director known as the Buffalo and Erie Buffalo, NY 873-9644 X302 County Historical Society, it is 14216 [email protected] dedicated to telling the diverse stories of WNY to give meaning to our past. Through innovative programming, partnerships and collaborations, the Museum seeks to share, preserve, and add to our unique heritage. Buffalo Arts Tri-Main Center 833-4450 buffaloartsstudio.org Alma Carrillo, This organization is devoted to Studio 2495 Main St. Executive Director providing affordable studio space Suite 500 [email protected] and regular public exposure for Buffalo, NY artists and exhibitions. They seek to 14214 enrich the community through classes, programs, and public art. Their Jump Start program empowers youth to explore an interest in art, develop a portfolio, and prepare for a college career. Buffalo 408-0499 Kurt Schneiderman Similar to Infringement Festivals in Infringement theredkurt_14202 other cities around the US, this Festival @yahoo.com festival promotes alternative, experimental, and controversial art (visual, performing, musical, media) through an annual 11 day festival in the historic Allentown District of Buffalo. The festival is committed to art with a purpose and art for the diverse public.

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Buffalo 3 Symphony bpo.org Daniel Hart, The BPO seeks to enrich the quality Philharmonic Circle 885-5000 Executive Director of life in WNY through live Orchestra Buffalo, NY [email protected] symphonic music and other musical 14201 events, educate and entertain a 885-0331 Robin Parkinson, diverse audience, and expand Administrative Director of Education & musical opportunities for youth and office: Community Engagement other groups. Kleinhan’s Music Hall 499 Franklin St. [email protected] is the permanent home for the BPO. Buffalo, NY Their West Side Connection 14202 program serves the West side population of recent and past immigrants from diverse countries. Buffalo Public 450 Masten Ave. 816-3601 buffaloschools.org Michelle Agosto, The Arts Department seeks to Schools, Room 208 Supervisor encourage and cultivate in students Arts Education Buffalo, NY [email protected] a life-long love, respect and Department 14204 appreciation of the visual arts. Many educational pursuits are related to enhancing the students’ understanding of cultural events through art. The Arts Department also provides a platform for the integration of the arts with the district’s democratic values of equal opportunity and justice. Buffalo State 103 Bishop Hall 878-4106 arteducation.buffalostate.edu Michael Parks, Buffalo State seeks to promote the College, Arts 1300 Elmwood Chair and Professor education of students about art in Education Ave. [email protected] meaningful and critical ways, as Department Buffalo, NY well as being sensitive to issues 14222 Anna Kay France related to diversity and to promote [email protected] the value of art in contemporary cultures.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Buffalo United P.O. Box 687 886-9239 buffalobua.org Javier Bustillos, BUA is a collective of professional Artists Buffalo, NY Director theater artists playing an active and 14205 [email protected] visible role in service to the community. Productions include [email protected] controversial topics and convey a message that needs to be heard. BUA uses theater as a vehicle for social change, outreach, and a means of communicating the human experience.

Burchfield Penney 1300 Elmwood 878-6011 burchfieldpenney.org Scott Propeack, The Center is dedicated to the art Arts Center Ave. Associate Director, Chief and vision of Charles E. Burchfield Buffalo, NY Curator and other artists of WNY. 14222 [email protected] Affiliated with SUNY Buffalo, the Center seeks to promote meaningful Renata Toney, experiences to enhance culture and Community Engagement and the environment through people’s Public Relations Specialist actions and decisions. It uses art to [email protected] be a catalyst for cultural vitality in Western New York. CEPA 617 Main St. 856-2717 cepagallery.org Lawrence Brose, CEPA is dedicated to photo-related (Contemporary Buffalo, NY Executive Director and electronic arts with programs to Photography & 14203 [email protected] provide working artists, urban youth Visual Arts Center) and others with the necessary facilities for producing and contemporary art. It is one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit Big Orbit Gallery 30D Essex St. based arts centers in the U.S. (merged Buffalo, NY 712-4355 organizations) 14213 Big Orbit is an artist-run arts center (visual, performance, media arts), dedicated to transcultural and multidisciplinary exploration of contemporary art issues through the promotion of WNY art and artists.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Colored 145 Broadway coloredmusicians.club.org George Scott, Originally formed in 1935, this jazz Musicians Club of Buffalo, NY Board President club has been devoted to practice, Buffalo 14203 [email protected] rehearsal, performance and union space for African-American jazz musicians. It is a historical preservation site and the only remaining African-American club of its kind in the U.S. It encourages the research and preservation of WNY jazz history. Dreamland 387 Franklin St. Dreamlandarts.org Dana Mcknight, Dreamland’s mission is to provide a Buffalo, NY Arts & Performance Director cultural alternative for artists and 14202 patrons of the Arts in the Greater Buffalo area that nourishes avant- garde philosophies in various artistic mediums. Using models of various cooperatives (co-op housing, “D.I.Y” and punk spaces, art collectives); Dreamland strives to be an inclusive safe space, that is both accessible and comfortable to minorities (sexual, gender-based, racial, physical) and those of disadvantageous economic abilities. El Buen Amigo 114 Elmwood 885-6343 elbuenamigo.org Santiago Mesferren, An art gallery, fair trade store, and and Latin Ave. Director community center, dedicated to American Cultural Buffalo, NY [email protected] artists/arts of Central and South Association 14201 America, as well as the WNY Latino community. They promote cross- cultural understanding and social justice through programs and exhibits, such as fair trade information workshops, a campaign to end human trafficking, and a history of human and environmental rights mural project.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT El Museo 91 Allen St. 578-3782 elmuseobuffalo.org Craig Centrie, Ph.D., This venue exhibits contemporary Buffalo, NY Gallery: Executive Director fine art by artists of color (Latino, 14202 464-4692 [email protected] African American, Native American, Asian, and Caribbean). They reach out to Buffalo’s immigrant/refugee community to support their mission of promoting multiculturalism in art. ELAB (Emerging 218-8525 elabuffalo.com Tara B. Sasiadek, This is a local chapter of Americans Leaders in the Arts President for the Arts, with a mission to Buffalo) cultivate the next generation of arts Dana Saylor, Vice President managers, patrons, and artists by [email protected] connecting emerging talent with skill [email protected] building and leadership development. They serve as “creative placemakers” for the region through events, workshops, education, and community projects. Elmwood Avenue Elmwoodartfest,org Joe DiPasquale, Their mission is to foster growth in Festival of the Chair and awareness of WNY’s artistic Arts [email protected] and cultural treasures and improve the fabric of Buffalo’s unique urban environment in an environmentally sustainable manner. The festival is a family-friendly event, held each August, which promotes grassroots organizations committed to positive community impact.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT The Foundry 298 220-8842 thefoundrybuffalo.org Megan McNally, This organization is a business Buffalo NY Northhampton St. Executive Director incubator for artists, promoting Buffalo, NY [email protected] innovation and entrepreneurship, 14208 with an emphasis on impacting neighborhoods in a positive way. It provides community space for arts performances, education, and public gatherings, workshop and office space for artists, artisans, trades- people, and small businesses, and is a neighborhood anchor for artistic expression, creative exchanges, and encouragement of new ideas and productive community action. One tenant, One World Threads is a sewing/fabric arts school and small business incubator, helping immigrants and refugees develop skills and launch small businesses. Global Justice 266 Elmwood 931-5833 Globaljusticeecology.org Anne Petermann, Global Justice Ecology Project Ecology Project Ave., Suite 307 Executive Director (GJEP) explores and exposes the (GJEP) Buffalo, NY intertwined root causes of social 14222 injustice, ecological destruction, and economic domination. We strategically use mainstream and alternative media to expose the root causes of social and ecological injustice, and to empower those fighting for change. Greater Buffalo Greaterbuffalocultural Laurie Dean Torrell, This is an advocacy, awareness, and Cultural alliance.com Co-Chair policy-developing alliance of many Alliance (GBCA) [email protected] local arts organizations, working to Randall Kramer, Co-Chair position the arts, culture and [email protected] creativity as critical community assets for public/private investment and engagement.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Hallwalls 341 Delaware 854-1694 Hallwalls.org Ed Cardoni, This center, located in a former Contemporary Ave. Executive Director church which was rehabilitated for Arts Center Buffalo, NY [email protected] use by Ani DiFranco, is dedicated to 14202 a mission of extending the boundaries of various art forms (painting, sculpting, conceptual art, experimental and documentary film, video art and activism, performance, jazz/new music). They promote the right of freedom of expression in art and explore current issues in the arts and society. Hispanic Heritage P.O.Box 361 401-1442 Hispanicheritagewny.org Casimiro D. Rodriguez Sr., This council is dedicated to creating Council Buffalo, NY Director and supporting the role of the 14201 [email protected] Hispanic community and its contributions to WNY though various community, musical, and Hispanic heritage events. Just Buffalo Program Office: 861-9985 justbuffalo.org Laurie Dean Torrell, This center is committed to the love Literacy 468 Washington Executive Director of reading, the art of writing, and Center St. [email protected] the power of the literary arts to Buffalo, N.Y. transform lives and communities. 14203 832-5400 They have brought world-renowned writers to Buffalo, hosted poetry Administrative events, and support the Office: development of young writers. Just 617 Main St. Buffalo often partners with #202A organizations that focus on social Buffalo, N.Y. justice activism to promote cultural 14203 awareness. Locust Street Art 138 Locust St. 852-4562 Locuststreetart.org Liz Van Verth, This organization provides free or Buffalo, NY Executive Director low-cost art classes for anyone, 14204 [email protected] especially low-income and minority youth and adults, in order to develop their talents and skills in the visual arts. In addition to classes, they provide movie screenings, workshops, a digital lab, and exhibitions.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Frank E. 1324 Jefferson 883-4418 Sandra Bush-Williams This is a branch of the Buffalo Public Merriweather Ave. [email protected] Library, completed in 2006 and Library Buffalo, NY designed by local African-American 14208 architect Robert Coles to suggest an African Village. It houses an African-American Resource Room with the largest collection in the region on Western New York African-American history. It also has an auditorium frequently used for community events. Main St. Gallery 515 Main St. 578-1702 Facebook.com/pg/515ma Lodina Clyburn, Main St. Gallery will serve as an Buffalo, NY instgallery Director artistic hub within the Buffalo 14203 [email protected] community, hosting events and shows pertaining to visual art, film, theater, and music. Michigan Street 111 Genessee St. michiganstreetbuffalo.org Karen Stanley Fleming, Preserving and enhancing a corridor African-American Suite 401 Director of history, arts, and culture. Heritage Corridor Buffalo, NY Info@ 14203 MichiganStreetBuffalo.org

Music is Art 617 Main St. 870-7089 musicisart.org Robby Takac, Founder & Founded in 2003 by Robby Takac, Buffalo, NY Pres. bassist with the Goo Goo Dolls, their 14203 Tracy Shattuck, Ex. Dir. mission is to explore and reshape [email protected] music’s cultural, social, and educational impact on the WNY community through various events and programs. They donate instruments to schools and showcase emerging musicians in attempts to increase accessibility to music and musical forums for a diversity of citizens. Nash House 36 Nash St. 856-4490 nashhousemuseum.org Sharon Holley This community museum and Buffalo, NY 886-1399 educational facility was established 14204 [email protected] in 2007, to highlight the work of [email protected] Rev. Dr. J. Edward Nash, one of WNY’s most influential African American leaders.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Neto Hatinakwe 1201 Pine Ave, 603-4546 netobuffalo.org Allan R. Jamieson, To promote and support the art and Onkwehowe Ste 234A Director culture of the Indigenous people of Niagara Falls, [email protected] the Americas in western New York. New York

Peace of the City Program: 828-8683, peaceofthecity.org Diane R. Takens, This faith-based Christian Ministries 301 14th St. Ext. 201 Executive Director organization provides a range of Buffalo, NY [email protected] programs to provide inner-city 14213 youth with the skills, tools, and 883-2799 Mark Cerbone, values needed to succeed Mailing: Community Liaison educationally, break the cycle of P.O. Box 750 mcerbone poverty, and become community Buffalo, NY @peaceofthecity.org leaders and role models. 14213 Shakespeare Comes to the (716) is an 8-week long summer program in which Buffalo public school students study, memorize, and perform Shakespeare. Road Less Theatre: 629-3069 roadlesstraveled Scott Behrend, Their mission is to develop and Traveled 639 Main St. productions.org Artistic/Executive Director produce new theatrical works by Productions Buffalo, NY sbeherend@roadlesstravelle WNY playwrights, as well as 14203 d productions of modern dramas of productions.com literary merit. The theatre tells Mailing Address: stories of importance to our P.O. Box 542 community, to reflect on our lives Buffalo, NY and to reveal our common 14205 relationships and diverse humanity. Sportsmen’s 330 Amherst St. 553-4713 Sportsmenstavern.net Dwane Hall, Chairman A new initiative, unveiled in 2014, Americana Music Buffalo, NY Jeffrey Goldfarb, President committed to fostering and Foundation 14207 [email protected] promoting an appreciation for Americana music through the production and sponsorship of performance and broadcast events, as well as through workshops and seminars in the WNY community.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Squeaky Wheel/ 712 Main St. 884-7172 Squeaky.org Maiko Tanaka. This is a grassroots artist-run center Buffalo Media Suite B1 Executive Director, for promoting and supporting film, Resources Buffalo, NY [email protected] video, and computer, digital and 14201 audio art. They provide low-cost access to resources for the community and also screen independent and avant-garde film and video. Starlight Studio 340 Delaware 842-1525 starlightstudio.org Carrie Marcotte, This is an open-art studio and Art Gallery Ave. Director environment, providing Buffalo, NY [email protected] individualized guidance to support 14202 and cultivate artistic expression of adults with disabilities. It was created by the Learning Disabilities Association of WNY and includes a public gallery as well as art for sale. Subversive 255 Great Arrow 408-0499 subversivetheatre.org Kurt Schneiderman, Subversive Theatre’s performance Theatre Ave. Founder/Artistic Director troupe is dedicated to left-wing Buffalo, NY theredkurt_14202 political theatre. They are 14207 @yahoo.com dedicated to the needs and concerns of those who are oppressed, exploited, and dis- enfranchised by the existing social order. The troupe believes itself to also be a catalyst for action, embracing a wide spectrum of the activist movement.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Sugar City 1239 Niagara St. Buffalosugarcity.org Daniel Carosa, Sugar City is Buffalo’s only legal, Buffalo, NY Sugar Citizen DIY, volunteer-run, all-ages 14213 [email protected] performance venue. Accordingly, all events at Sugar City are drug and alcohol-free and end before 11pm. Our goal is to provide an alternative space to share and create art and community projects based on participatory culture and a do-it-together attitude. This organization focuses itself on the exhibition, performance, and creation of art for those who cannot obtain space from traditional sources. Theatre for 234 Carmel Rd. 883-7942 theatreforchange.com Darleen Pickering Hummert, This is a troupe of actors, writers, Change, Inc. Buffalo, NY Executive Director and directors who use the power of 14214 Theatre4change theatre to address current social @verizon.net issues such as diversity and inclusion, domestic violence, and violence in schools. Theodore 641 Delaware 884-0095 trsite.org Stanton H. Hudson, Jr., This site is a national historic museum Roosevelt Ave. Executive Director which preserves the Ansley Wilcox Inaugural Buffalo, NY stanton_hudson House where T. Roosevelt became National Historic 14202 @partner.nps.gov the 26th U.S. President in 1901. It Site commemorates T.R.’s life and Janice Kuzan, legacy, the Pan-American Assistant Director Exposition, and President McKinley’s Janice_kuzan assassination. The site hosts events @partner.nps.org to educate the community on the WNY history related to these two presidents. The site also aims to showcase Buffalo’s role as a leader in addressing social justice issues.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Torn Space 612 Fillmore Ave. 812-5733 tornspacetheater.com Dan Shanahan, This “global avant-garde” theater Theater Buffalo, NY Founder aims to create original, aesthetically 14212 tornspacetheater innovative performances, while @gmail.com utilizing a variety of other arts disciplines. They also have created site-specific productions designed around the unique WNY architecture and mythology of our historically significant buildings. Ujima Company 515 Main St. 883-4232 Ujimatheatre.org Rahwa Ghirmatzion This is a professional theatre Buffalo, NY Executive Director company, dedicated to advance the 14203 [email protected] exposure of the performing arts as created and interpreted by African- American and other Third World artists in WNY. It serves as a resource to persons, agencies, and institutions serving non-violence, cultural diversity, at-risk youth, and positive values. VENT www.ventbuffalo.com Jamiah Mootry VENT is a small multimedia business Editor with a social justice spirit. It [email protected] publishes a submission based electronic magazine that is focused on giving the residents of Buffalo's East Side and others a safe space to vent about issues affecting themselves and their community in hopes that after venting, they will become a part of the solution. Verve Dance 910 Main St. 432-2761 vervedancestudio.com Shane Frye, Verve is a community center Studio Buffalo, NY Director dedicated to the Hip Hop and B- 14202 vervedancestudio boying culture. The studio hosts art, @gmail.com music, dance, and community awareness events.

PHONE WEBSITE CONTACT NAME, MISSION & SOCIAL JUSTICE NAME ADDRESS NUMBERS INFORMATION POSITION & EMAIL COMMITMENT Western New P.O. Box 129 Wnyblues.org Jack McArdle, President Established in 1992, this York Blues Kenmore, NY organization preserves and Society 14217 supports blues music through educational endeavors and promotional events. Their “Blues in the Schools” program includes a character education program for students in area schools. WUFO AM Radio 143 Broadway 834-1080 wufoam.com Sheila L. Brown, CEO This radio station was established in Ave. [email protected] 1961 as WNY’s first station Buffalo, NY devoted to the African-American 14203 community. It uplifts, educates, and entertains a diverse listening audience, with stories that impact urban Buffalo. Young Audiences 1 Lafayette 881-0917 yawny.org Cynnie Gaasch, This organization provides of WNY Square Executive Director connections between youth and Buffalo, NY [email protected] professional artists in 8 WNY 14203 counties, through workshops and residency programs in order to engage youth in creative learning through the arts. The organization also sponsors jobs that promote the economic growth and quality of life in local communities.