Welcome to Amapola Arts!

Culture • Creativity • Community

Rooted in Puerto Rican culture, Amapola Arts creates space for windows and mirrors—where our Latino community can see themselves reflected, and others can learn, connect, and create.

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We are a bilingual, family-run mixed-media arts studio, gallery, and community space in Kenmore–Tonawanda, NY. We offer inclusive, hands-on arts education through classes, workshops, and creative experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Our programs foster artistic skill development, creative expression, and meaningful community connections. We also support emerging artists through internships and teaching opportunities.

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"Art is the spirit of freedom, a vibrant force that breathes life into the soul, empowering dreams beyond the confines of reality."

"El arte es el espíritu de la libertad, una fuerza vibrante que da vida al alma, empoderando los sueños más allá de los límites de la realidad."

by Nino Morales
Amapola Arts Studio

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Our Vision

To be an inclusive creative space where people of all backgrounds and abilities feel at home learning, creating, sharing their stories, and connecting, while supporting artists and bringing meaningful art into the community.

Mission

Amapola Arts brings people together through art, culture, and education. We provide inclusive, community-based arts education through structured classes, hands-on workshops, cultural programming, and creative experiences that develop artistic skills, nurture self-expression, and build meaningful connections. Rooted in Puerto Rican culture, our studio welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities to learn, create, and grow together.

Art Is For Everyone

At Amapola Arts, we believe creativity belongs to everyone.

Our community-based art classes and workshops welcome individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels. Through guided instruction in pottery, painting, photography, and other visual arts, participants develop artistic skills, explore their creativity, and connect with others in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Amapola After Hours

Culture • Creativity • Community…After Hours!

Third Fridays are different at Amapola! Join us for an evening of cafecito, conversation, creativity, and community.

☕ 5–6 PM | Cafecito Hour — FREE & OPEN TO ALL

Ease into the evening with authentic Puerto Rican cafecito, traditional bites, music, and good conversation. Stop in, bring a friend, connect with community, or stay and create with us.

🎨🏺 6–8:30 PM | Clay & Canvas

Choose your creative experience: Canvas ($60) or Clay ($70). Settle in for a relaxed, guided evening of artmaking, cafecito, music, and connection.

No experience necessary. All materials are included. Registration required for Clay & Canvas.

Every Third Friday • September–December

Come for cafecito. Stay to create. Make a night of it.

Open Studio Passes

⚠️ Before You Buy:

Flexible, self-directed studio time for Pottery OR Canvas Painting for returning students and experienced artists.

Open Studio is not for beginners. Prior experience (Amapola class or equivalent) is required. Artists new to Amapola Arts must complete a brief studio orientation before their first session.

Choose Your Pass

Single Session — $35

5 Sessions — $165
$33/session • Valid 2 months • ½ shelf

10 Sessions — $300
$30/session • Valid 4 months •Full shelf

Passes are purchased through our E-Gift Card system. Reserve your Open Studio session online and use your E-Gift Card when you check in.

Glazing, standard firing, and use of studio tools and equipment are included. Clay, canvases, and other consumable materials are purchased separately.

🌺 Want Unlimited Open Studio?

Our Founding Studio Membership is $200/month, billed monthly, and includes unlimited Pottery & Canvas Painting Open Studio, a full dedicated shelf, early workshop and event registration, 10% off retail purchases, a quarterly guest pass, and Founding Member gifts.

Only 10 Founding Memberships available. Your $200/month Founding Member rate is locked in for as long as your membership remains active.

Interested in becoming a Founding Member? Contact us to reserve your spot.

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Support Amapola Arts

At Amapola Arts Studio, we believe everyone deserves opportunities to learn, create, and connect through the arts. Rooted in culture and community, we are committed to making arts education and creative experiences accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Your donation helps us provide:

Free art classes for children ages 6–12
Youth internships and community service opportunities
Inclusive, affordable arts education and cultural experiences
Art materials and supplies for participants in need
Opportunities for creative expression and community connection

Every gift, big or small, helps us build a welcoming space where culture is celebrated, creativity is nurtured, and everyone has an opportunity to belong.

Thank you for supporting local art, expanding access to creativity, and helping our community thrive!

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Why “Amapola”?

In Spanish, amapola traditionally means poppy, but in Puerto Rico the word is often used for the vibrant red hibiscus-like flower that is bright, bold, and full of life.

Puerto Rico’s national flower, the Flor de Maga, is closely related and shares many of the same qualities that have come to symbolize the island’s beauty, resilience, and cultural pride.

For us, Amapola Arts honors our roots. It reflects the beauty, creativity, and vibrant spirit of our Puerto Rican heritage.