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We invite you to the final BCAT public showing of the thought provoking, climate change documentary '1988' produced by youth this summer as part of the Buffalo Youth Media Institute. This youth-led film explores the climate crisis and what may happen if society does not take action. Screening times: 6:15 6:45 7:15 Film is approximately 22 minutes. Refreshments will include popcorn and some of your favorite movie theater snacks! Stop by for the film and take a walk around the gallery before we take down the artwork from this summer's Youth Arts Program.

There will be no Youth Arts Program classes today.

In Observance of Veteran's Day, there will be no classes today.

Applications are now open for our 2019-2020 Winter Program. Call (716) 259-1680 or email our Youth Arts Program Director, Brandi Cane at to find out more.

All art forms welcome. Spotlight On Youth (SOY), presented by Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, provides young people (ages 13-19) in the WNY area a safe and supportive space to share their artistic talents. 5:30 - Check-in and free pizza 5:30 - 6:00 - Open mic sign-ups 6:00 - 7:30 - Open mic performances begin. All art forms welcome, as long as the content is respectful.

Interested in our Youth Arts AfterSchool Program? Applications are due today!

We will be closed in observance of the MLK Jr. holiday. There will be no Workforce Development classes and no Youth Arts programs.

Tuesday- Seniors, catch up on college and career paperwork from 11AM-4PM! Complete the FAFSA, work on your resumes, apply for jobs and more with our College and Career Counselor, Yanava. Wednesday-Day 1 of the Youth Arts Open House 5:30-7:30PM (tour art studios, meet the instructors and sign up for classes) Light refreshments provided. Thursday-Day 2 of the Youth Arts Open House 5:30-7:30PM (tour art studios, meet the instructors and sign up for classes) Light refreshments provided. Friday- Movie Night. All youth are welcome as we sit back, relax and watch a flick from 4-6PM. Snacks provided.

Still wondering what the BCAT hype is all about?❗️Stop by WEDNESDAY, January 22nd or THURSDAY, January 23rd as our Youth Arts Program hosts a 2-day OPEN HOUSE event for Buffalo high school students! Tour our studios, meet the Teaching Artists and sign up for classes. Light refreshments will be served. Come in… see for yourself.

Still wondering what the BCAT hype is all about?❗️Stop by as our Youth Arts Program hosts a 2-day OPEN HOUSE event for Buffalo high school students! Tour our studios, meet the Teaching Artists and sign up for classes. Light refreshments will be served. Come in… see for yourself.

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