Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

05/04/2026

Tomorrow starts a new chapter in our new space at the NFFT. Opening up for our new classes, new students, new work. See you all soon:)

04/29/2026

Don't Miss Out:
Classes Start Next Week!

A final reminder for those of you currently on the fence or have put off registering - classes start this upcoming Monday and are filling up! We hope you'll join us in our newly outfitted space, and are very excited for folks to see it for the first time.

Quick recap in case you missed our last email - we have a new home at 1500 Clinton St, #138 Upper, at the historic NFFT building. Featuring an exciting mix of multi-use vendors onsite (winery, meadery, restaurant, tea shop, etc), a thriving artistic community, ample free off-street parking, and a convenient location just minutes off of the 190-S, we are honored to welcome you to our new home.

Course listings are live at openartsbuf.com or directly linked at the bottom of this email.

For any questions, including those about what class might be right for you, please respond to this email or text co-founder Lauren directly at 716-604-6731.

With gratitude,
Michael & Lauren
Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

Current Offerings:

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04/27/2026

Classes start one week from tomorrow - are you registered? Head to openartsbuf.com to view this sessions’ class listings. Looking forward to welcoming you all into our new studio!

04/17/2026

Unpacking the new klopfenstein easels. Very exciting!

04/13/2026

We're In Our New Studio!
Register For Your Class Today 🌷

Big news: we're moved into our newly renovated studio! Other exciting updates - we just took delivery of 10 new Klopfenstein professional steel easels and created new drawing boards for students to use in-house (no more schlepping them back and forth!). Now comes the fun part - decorating, arranging, and getting students registered for classes. Classes start in 3 weeks - if you plan to join us, please register today or kindly let us know your intent so we can schedule accordingly.

Quick recap in case you missed our last email - we have a new home at 1500 Clinton St, #138 Upper, at the historic NFFT building. Featuring an exciting mix of multi-use vendors onsite (winery, meadery, restaurant, tea shop, etc), a thriving artistic community, ample free off-street parking, and a convenient location just minutes off of the 190-S, we are honored to welcome you to our new home.

Course listings are live at openartsbuf.com or directly linked at the bottom of this email.

For any questions, including those about what class might be right for you, please respond to this email or text co-founder Lauren directly at 716-604-6731.

With gratitude,
Michael & Lauren
Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

Current Offerings:

Click here for an update from Buffalo Open Arts Atelier!

04/12/2026

…L O A D I N G…
We’re officially into our new studio space! Have you signed up for a class yet? Visit openartsbuf.com to see our schedule - classes start the first full week of May!

04/08/2026

03/26/2026

Open enrollment for new classes is now live. The program is a continuous learning experience that builds on prior classes, so if you’re looking for a good place to start, drawing 1 and painting 1 are great for beginners with no experience, or individuals that want to hone the basics.:) open to all!

03/26/2026

New Class Listings & Our New Home

With spring comes rebirth - plants sprouting, the deep freeze lifting, the sun peeking out from behind clouds...and for us, a new home and new class listings!

While we will always have appreciation for our original studio space, our growing classes have necessitated a larger space for our students to get comfy & explore their skills. Our new studio, located in the historic Niagara Frontier Food Terminal, is currently under construction and will be ready for our upcoming May session.

What we love (and you will, too):
- A multi-use property with a tea shop, winery, meadery, restaurant, and more on premises
- A thriving artistic community with a number of working artist studios
- Ample free off-street parking
- Convenient location - just 1-2 minutes off of the 190 S
- 1600 square feet dedicated to the exploration of your craft
- More opportunities for one-off workshops, guest artist teachings, art talks, and more!

We are very excited for what the next chapter has to offer, and hope you'll join us for the ride. Check out all of our new course offerings, including a new daytime Intro to Painting course, by scrolling to the bottom of this email or visiting our main site (openartsbuf.com).

Haven't joined us before? We're all about making the art skills typically learned in a university classroom accessible to all. Learn or hone your skills in drawing or painting in a comfortable, small-group environment led by a seasoned art professor. We'd love to welcome you!

For any questions, including those about what class might be right for you, please respond to this email or text co-founder Lauren directly at 716-604-6731.

Looking forward to seeing you there,
Michael & Lauren
Buffalo Open Arts Atelier

Current Offerings:

Click here for an update from Buffalo Open Arts Atelier!

01/20/2026

Is it just us, or does this January feel extra long? Warm up these mid-winter nights with art and community - starting next week! Visit our link in bio or openartsbuf.com for info.