About Us

The Starlight Studio & Art Gallery Certified Day Habilitation Program (site-based)  supports creative expression and art making with adults with developmental disabilities under the guidance of teaching artists in an open studio environment. ​

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The Starlight participating artists are supported in making their own artistic choices and encouraged to work independently . Artists pursue their own direction in painting, ceramics, printmaking, weaving, mixed media, and/or sculpture.

All participants have the option to join other groups within the program, such as writing group, gardening, cooking, and other wellness activities.

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Community involvement is a central aspect of the studio program. Visits to museums, galleries, artists’ studios, parks, performances, and art openings occur on a regular basis. Hosting visiting artists also occurs as part of the Starlight program. The Starlight artists exhibit and sell their work in the Starlight Art Gallery, which is a public space where regular art openings happen. Off-site exhibits are also an aspect of the program.

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Starlight Studio and Art Gallery is located at 340 Delware Ave Buffalo, NY 14202

​Starlight Studio Day Habilitation Without Walls at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (AKG WOW) supports creative expression and art making with adults with developmental disabilities under the guidance of teaching artists in a designated art studio within the museum setting.

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The participating artists are supported in making their own artistic choices and encouraged to work independently. Artists pursue their own direction in painting, ceramics, printmaking, weaving, mixed media, and/or sculpture.

All artists have the option to explore other interests, such as writing and volunteering.

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Community involvement is a central aspect of the art program at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The artists are immersed in the museum during public hours. Visits to galleries, parks, and places of interest also occur. The artists have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the Buffalo AKG Art Museum community gallery and the Starlight Gallery.

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Starlight at Buffalo AKG Art Museum is located at 1231 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

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Starlight Studio Day Habilitation Without Walls at Stitch Buffalo (Stitch WOW) supports creative expression and art making with adults with developmental disabilities under the guidance of teaching artists within Stitch Buffalo, a textile art center. ​This site supports Starlight artists interested in developing their fiber and textile art.​

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Community involvement is a central aspect of the art program at Stitch Buffalo. The artists are immersed in this public organization during their public hours. Visits to places of interest also occur. The artists will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at Starlight Studio and other locations in the community.

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​Starlight at Stitch Buffalo is located at  284 Plymouth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213

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