
Maya Sterling
Community Arts Liaison
Grassroots Cultural History
Maya Sterling serves as the Community Arts Liaison, bringing a warm perspective to the site’s exploration of Buffalo’s cultural history. She focuses on real-world case studies that highlight the collaborative spirit of the Big Orbit Gallery, sharing stories of how local artists transformed derelict spaces into vibrant hubs for experimentation. Maya’s approachable writing style makes complex archival narratives accessible, celebrating the scrappy, grassroots efforts that continue to define the Western New York contemporary art scene today.
Writings by Maya Sterling


Deep Analysis of Cross-Disciplinary Influences in Buffalo Artist Collectives of the 1990s
Discover how 1990s Buffalo artist collectives revolutionized the avant-garde by...
The Role of University at Buffalo in Shaping the Regional Arts Scene
Discover why Buffalo's raw experimental arts and music scene relied heavily on...
