Studio Artist Application

We currently have FIVE studios available starting March 15, 2025.

A Community for Artists:

Buffalo Arts Studio creates community cultural connections through exhibitions, public art, and education programs while providing affordable studio space and public exposure for visual artists. Buffalo Arts Studio includes 30 Studio Artists and houses Aspire’s iXpress art program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Artists open their studios for tours, exhibition openings, and extended hours on the fourth Friday of each month.

Artists for a Community:

Studio Artists are an active part of the Buffalo Arts Studio community and are required to contribute to the community in the following ways:

• Attend the annual Studio Artist meeting
• Work in the studio regularly for at least 10 hours per week
• Attend at least six events and/or openings each year (usually the 4th Friday of each month)
• Complete and submit Studio Artist surveys and assessment documents
• Contribute to the annual fundraiser
• Pay rent on time through the TenantCloud rental management system
• Volunteer at least 20 hours per year in some of the following ways:
• Help care for, clean, and maintain shared work and community spaces
• Participate in the interview process for prospective Studio Artists
• Assist in set-up, clean-up, and management of openings and special events
• Support public tours and workshops
• Serve on an active committee

Rental Pricing:

Rent is calculated based on square footage and the amenities of each space. Studio Artists license the use of raw studio space on a monthly basis and standard monthly fees cover administration support and common spaces. Studios are classified as follows:

• A+ private studio with windows and sink
• A private studio with windows
• B+ semi-private studio with window
• B private (no window) or non-private with window
• C no window, no door

Available Studios:

Suite 508 Studio 6 (ceramics suite)
Class C (Open studio, no window)
160 square feet
$127.00 per month

Suite 500 Studio 24
Class B (Open studio with window)
193 Square Feet
$159.00 per month

Suite 500 Studio 26
Class B (Open studio with window)
222 square feet
$175.00 per month

Suite 500 Studio 31
Class C (Open studio, no window)
176 Square Feet
$134.00

Suite 500 Studio 32
Class C (Open studio, no window)
247 square feet
$166.00 per month

Available studios are labeled and can be viewed during regular gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 am-5 pm, and Saturday 10-2 pm.

Application Process

The application process requires a resume or CV, an artist statement including social media and/or website addresses, 6-10 jpegs at 300 DPI, proof of income such as pay stubs, tax returns, and/or bank statements, and three personal or professional references whom the committee may contact via phone or email.

Please submit all Studio Artist applications as a single PDF to Buffalo Arts Studio Operations Manager Lauren McLaughlin at lauren@buffaloartsstudio.org by Friday, February 28, 2025. Applications with missing/omitted information will be considered incomplete.

Completed applications are reviewed by staff and a committee of current Studio Artists who determine which applicants to invite for interviews. After all interviews are completed, a panel of Studio Artists and staff work together to determine which applicant(s) will be invited to join the Buffalo Arts Studio community as a Studio Artist. We collect applications on a rolling basis to review when a space becomes available.

Review Process:

Studio Artists are selected through a peer-reviewed application and interview process. Reviewers will assess applicants based on the following criteria:

1. Evidence of an active practice: Does the portfolio, CV, social media postings, and/or letters of recommendation speak to an active practice? Do these sources demonstrate the artist is regularly engaged in making artwork?
2. Artistic Merit: Does the portfolio, CV, social media postings, letters of recommendation, and artist statement demonstrate a thoughtful practice? Does the work show an appropriate level of mastery? 
3. Process Compatibility: Do the media and methods employed by the artist comply with the safety standards of BAS? Can the materials be contained within the artist’s studio, especially one without doors? 
4. Interest in Community Contribution: Does the applicant have a skill or talent that they are willing to share with BAS? Would this skill fill a need for the organization? Does the artist’s schedule allow for meaningful participation?
5. Networking/Outreach Potential: Is the artist part of communities and/or associations that could benefit BAS? Are they willing to connect these communities to BAS?