The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art

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The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art An arts and education organization with a mission to break down the barriers between the art world an

This Saturday is our first BICA School Youth Assembly Workshop! Led by teaching artist Robin Jordan DEBRIS will be a col...
10/01/2026

This Saturday is our first BICA School Youth Assembly Workshop! Led by teaching artist Robin Jordan DEBRIS will be a collaborative art challenge! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to make something surprising out of unconventional materials. This program is FREE for teens 14-18 - we just ask you to register (at the link in our bio). You can register for just this one, or take the leap and register for many at once.⁠
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About Youth Assembly:⁠
BICA School Youth Assembly is a free program for artists ages 14–18 working across visual art, writing, and civic engagement. Join us for a monthly workshop and open studio hours — bring your own project or start something new. The year builds toward a group exhibition and zine at BICA.⁠
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BICA School Youth Assembly is led with support from teaching artist Robin Lee Jordan. The 2026-2027 season is funded by WNY With Youth For Youth (WYFY), a grant designed, reviewed, and selected by youth. WYFY is supported by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

09/05/2026

LUCKY NUMBER 7 GALA IS SAT, OCTOBER 17TH FROM 7-11 PM 🎰

COME CELEBRATE 7 YEARS OF COMMUNITY & CONTEMPORARY ART 🍀

For seven years, BICA has worked to shift the odds. Join us for Lucky Number 7, an evening of games of chance, cocktails, and guaranteed winnings — for BICA and Buffalo’s creative future. 🃏

Early bird gets the worm! All tickets and packages are live and discounted until 10/01/26. Get your BB’s early! 🪱

👀 ON SALE TONIGHT AT OUR OPENING!An edition of t-shirts designed by .rog, printed by LIBBY Projects + Editions and featu...
07/17/2026

👀 ON SALE TONIGHT AT OUR OPENING!

An edition of t-shirts designed by .rog, printed by LIBBY Projects + Editions and featuring Twinka, our beloved gallery dog.

$35! Proceeds all support BICA. 💗

Alongside our new guest curated show, Nicholas is opening Junk Drawer in our project space.Both openings tonight 7-10pm ...
07/17/2026

Alongside our new guest curated show, Nicholas is opening Junk Drawer in our project space.

Both openings tonight 7-10pm ⭐️

Today’s the day! 3-8pm
06/27/2026

Today’s the day! 3-8pm

06/03/2026

Saturday, June 27th 3-8pm! Fun for all ages.


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Step right up! 🎪Mark your calendars for BICA’s 5th Annual Open Essex- an open air art fair filled with activities, live ...
05/16/2026

Step right up! 🎪

Mark your calendars for BICA’s 5th Annual Open Essex- an open air art fair filled with activities, live music, local vendors, installations, good food, performances, and all the colorful chaos of a summer carnival.

Join us at the Essex Street Arts Center for a day celebrating Buffalo’s creative community. More information coming soon!

📍 Essex Street Arts Center
📅 Saturday, June 27th, 2026
⏰ 3pm-8pm

Alongside Emma Safir in our main gallery, Gitmo Baby by in our project space is opening Friday, May 1st 7-10pmCurated b...
04/23/2026

Alongside Emma Safir in our main gallery, Gitmo Baby by in our project space is opening Friday, May 1st 7-10pm
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30D Essex Street
Buffalo, NY
14213

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Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 4pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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