Amapola Arts Newsletter β May 2026
πΊ Amapola Arts β May Updates
Culture β’ Creativity β’ Community
π We Turned One β Thank You
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 1-Year Anniversary Celebration.
It was a beautiful night filled with art, music, food, and community. Weβre so grateful to every student, family, artist, and supporter who helped shape our first year.
This was only Chapter Oneβand weβre just getting started.
π₯ Watch the recap:
βhttps://youtu.be/tXljiRJ9GkE?si=1G95auA4MzARb1gHβ
π₯ Ready to Create?
Book your next class, studio session, or event:
π https://amapola-arts-studio.breely.com/form/12824β
π www.amapolaarts.com/classes-eventsβ
No experience neededβour classes are welcoming to all levels.
π¨ This Month at Amapola
πΊ Pottery Series (In Progress)
Beginner Potteryβ
Wednesdays | 5 PM
Saturdays | 10:30 AM
Intermediate Potteryβ
Mondays | 5 PM
β¨ New series coming soon
πΊ Watercolor Series β Just Wrapped
Our πΊ Find Your Divine Self: Watercolor Basics class just wrapped. It was a beautiful series centered on reflection, creativity, and personal expression.
β¨ Be on the lookout for the next seriesβcoming soon!
π¨ Open Studio
Flexible creative time in our shared studio:
β’ $35 Single Session
β’ $165 (5 Sessions)
β’ $300 (10 Sessions)
β All mediums welcome
β No expiration
π¨ Weekly Ways to Create
Family Hour β’ Create-in-a-Day β’ Photography β’ Private Events
β¨ Guest artists & special workshops announced throughout the month
πΈ Photography (Ages 13+)
Now booking β scheduled individually
Hands-on sessions covering camera basics, lighting, studio + urban photography, and editing.
πΊ Summer Camps Now Enrolling
Explora: Art & Story Camp
ποΈ July 6β9 | July 20β23
β° Ages 7β12 (AM) | Teens (PM Studio Intensive)
Painting β’ Clay β’ Photography β’ Storytelling
β¨ Small groups | Limited spots
πΊ Amapola Restore (Free Wellness Series)
Creative wellness sessions every third Friday (3β5 PM)
May 15 β Grounding & Presenceβ
Drawing + painting for Mental Health Awareness Month
June 19 β Grief & Memoryβ
Movement, song, and healing practices
Featuring Shirley Vazquez + somatic healing
July 17 β Identity & Belongingβ
Creative writing + mixed media
β¨ Free to attend | Registration required
π Private Events at Amapola Arts
Birthdays β’ Team-Building β’ Celebrations
Custom art experiences for groups of all ages.
π© Email us to book
ποΈ Visit the Gallery
Shop original artwork, handmade pottery, and curated goods from local and visiting artists.
π New Residents
Weβre excited to welcome:
Ashmita Roka β Adult Resident
βIsabel Collins β High School Resident (Kenmore West)
β¨ Look out for exciting work from these artists
π Still accepting high school residents & interns
π± Get Involved
Join a creative community where artists grow, learn, and connect:
π¨ Artist Residency
π οΈ Studio Roles
π± Community Engagement
π https://www.amapolaarts.com/get-involvedβ
π Education & Community Programs
Bilingual, hands-on art programs rooted in culture, storytelling, and inclusive learning.
Who We Work With:β
Students β’ Educators β’ Families β’ Community Groups β’ Seniors
What We Offer:β
Student Workshops β’ Teacher PD β’ Community Workshops
Art Forms:β
Canvas β’ Pottery β’ Mixed Media
Available in:
Studio β’ Schools β’ Community Centers
π¨ Art Services
Photography β’ Team-Building β’ Logo and Book Cover Design
β¨ Coming Soon: Custom apparel & screen printing/DTF transfer services. Perfect for teams, events, schools, and small businessesβcustom shirts, merch, and more.
π Studio Hours
Sunday β CLOSED
Monday β 4:00 PM β 8:00 PM
Tuesday β 12:00 PM β 8:00 PM
Wednesday β 12:00 PM β 8:00 PM
Thursday β 10:00 AM β 4:00 PM
Friday β 10:00 AM β 4:00 PM
Saturday β 9:00 AM β 5:00 PM
πΊ Closing
Thank you for being part of our communityβwhether youβve taken a class, attended an event, or supported our work.
Weβre excited for everything ahead in Year Two.
With gratitude,β
Nino & Gliset Morales
Co-Founders, Amapola Arts πΊ
πΊ Stay Connected
π 217 Highland Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14223
π (716) 242-3444
βοΈ info@amapolaarts.com
π www.amapolaarts.comβ
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