At Buffalo Prescott, it’s not unusual to find artists creating alongside their children, Hot Wheels zooming around the studio, or kids running around the backyard.
Earlier this year, founder Samara Furlong brought her vision of an artist residency for parents to life.
The curatorial researcher moved back to Detroit from New York during the pandemic, got married, had a daughter, and quickly rejoined the local art scene. She curated a female-led performance and group exhibition called Divine Wisdom in February, and three of the artists from that show are now part of Buffalo Prescott’s first cohort of residents.
Named after the street corners it was born on, Buffalo Prescott is more than just an artist residency. It’s also a nonprofit artist incubator with a mission to “nurture the growth of Detroit's contemporary art ecosystem.” Furlong’s goals include promoting work-life balance, making art accessible to the community, and providing a supportive space for artists with kids — th...