Springville Center for the Arts Laboratory for Social Aesthetics
Springville's creative collective
Welcome to The Lab, a vibrant hub for creativity and connection in the heart of Springville, NY.
As a shared studio space, The Lab brings together talented artists and the community, fostering inspiration through workshops, art boutiques, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of works in progress.
Whether you’re meeting the artists, exploring custom commissions, or joining a community tour, The Lab invites you to experience the transformative power of art in a welcoming and collaborative environment.
Artists @ The Lab
Robin Frey
Artist & Owner of Wonder Moss
At Wonder Moss Studio, artist Robin Frey creates stunning, maintenance-free moss wall art that brings the beauty of nature indoors. Guided by the principles of biophilic design, Robin offers custom-designed pieces for commission while also showcasing a selection of ready-made creations available for purchase in her serene studio space.
Mary Hermans
Artist & Owner of Nexus Botanical Arts
Step into Nexus Botanical Arts, the studio boutique of folk artist Mary Hermans, where nature and creativity intertwine. From botanically dyed clothing and cyanotype accessories to handcrafted home décor, jewelry, and herbal apothecary items, Mary transforms responsibly sourced botanicals into artful treasures, all available for purchase in her inspiring space.
Layna Mattson
Artist & Owner of Mystic Pots
At Mystic Pots Ceramics Studio, artist Layna Mattson brings her passion for form and texture to life through beautifully crafted functional and decorative pottery. In her creative space, Layna offers community workshops, a selection of ready-made ceramics for purchase, and the opportunity to witness the artistry behind her one-of-a-kind creations.
Previous Artists @ The Lab
Max Collins
Max Collins is an acclaimed photographer and artist. He is best known for creating artworks and installations by wheat-pasting images onto various materials and objects. During his time at The Lab, Max collaborated on many projects including the notable “Faces of Springville”, a community portrait art project.
Alisia Glasier
Alisia Glasier is an oil painter and muralist. She has installed numerous murals across Western New York and instructed people of all ages in the arts. While at The Lab, Alisia created a body of work about the experience of grief and loss titled “Absence”.
Sister Projects
Springville Center for the Arts: Springville Center for the Arts is a rural multi-arts center that actively engages people from our community, our region, and beyond through performances, exhibitions, education and other arts programs. As a catalyst for creative inspiration and development, Springville Center for the Arts encourages direct participation in the arts by all segments of our community. Our mission is to build a culture of appreciation for the arts in our area, transforming the surrounding rural communities. Our main facility serves as the hub for a wide range of programming including concerts, theater productions, gallery exhibits, workshops for all ages, internship and residency programs, children’s after-school and summer programs, and more.
Art’s Cafe: A collapsed building, rescued by a group of passionate citizens—this is the home of Art’s Café. Three floors, steeped in history, feature an artisan bakery and café, with a connected arts workshop, performance venue, fully accessible green roof, and artist residences. Art’s Café is about good, simple food – fresh produce grown by farmers we know and bread baked in the simplest of ways with the best possible ingredients.