Art Blog

Buffalo’s artistic landscape flourishes with a captivating blend of historic richness and contemporary expression, where murals, galleries, and public installations breathe life into the city’s soul, echoing its cultural depth and creative resilience.

Buffalo has become known for its growing street art scene, with murals appearing across neighborhoods throughout the city. One of the most recognizable pieces is the “Greetings From Buffalo” mural on Hertel Avenue. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, this mural has become a popular stop for photos and a symbol […]
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March 6, 2026
Established in 2009, the Czurles-Nelson Gallery pays tribute to Stanley A. Czurles, the late SUNY Distinguished Service Professor of art education, who pioneered Buffalo State’s art education program back in 1931. Through a combination of present and future donations, Barbara L. Czurles Nelson, daughter of Czurles, and her late spouse, Donald J. Nelson, created six […]
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October 10, 2023
Art Alive 2023 is a great opportunity for everyone in Buffalo, New York and beyond to get creative. This annual contest invites participants of all ages to create living representations of famous works of art for amazing prizes. Whether you are an individual, family, student group, organization or community group – anyone can participate! Not […]
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October 9, 2023
The adorable, imaginative, and effective artistic solutions for filling the dreaded fissures, cracks, and craters along streets and sidewalks in Buffalo are warmly welcomed by the community. The Buffalo Pothole Bandit, not only preventing accidents like trips, falls, and flat tires but also bringing smiles to passersby, is truly appreciated. Some of the intricate works […]
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October 2, 2023
The C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Art Gallery, established in 2022, stands as a testament to Buffalo’s artistic renaissance. Nestled within the prestigious Brisbane Building in downtown Buffalo, this avant-garde commercial gallery space pushes the boundaries of creativity. Spearheaded by the visionary Peter Hunt from Hunt Real Estate, this revolutionary gallery has forged a […]
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September 13, 2023
Buffalo Art Movement (BAM!) supports the development and works of emerging and established artists in Western New York. As an exhibition space and art incubator, we strive to foster collaboration among artists, patrons, students, galleries and art institutions within our community. We are a space free of commercial, political, religious, socioeconomic and ethnic bias, where […]
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September 13, 2023
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) The Allentown Art Festival has been a staple of the the art community here in Buffalo, shining each Summer inviting those from all across Western New York to come appreciate the amazing art and hard work. Spanning from the base of Allen Street, […]
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June 13, 2023
The Allentown Art Festival: A Cultural Classic in Buffalo for Over 60 Years As one of the oldest summer events in Buffalo, the Allentown Art Festival has become an integral part of the city’s cultural scene. With its origins dating back to 1958, the festival has evolved over time into one of the most anticipated […]
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June 7, 2023
Recently we were able to get a sneak peek of the newly renovated Buffalo AKG Art Museum before it opens to the public. The renovation is estimated to cost approximately $250 million and will span over 50,000 square feet of space. It features state-of-the-art exhibition spaces, five classrooms, an interior community gathering space and more […]
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June 5, 2023