A Light Under the Bushel: Paintings by Julia Bottoms On View Jul 14, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 The practice of portraiture has historically served to not only represent the subject but to also preserve their spirit in its most honest form. For Buffalo-based visual artist Julia Bottoms, traditional portraiture is a means to express […]
Communities: Trust The Front Yard Film Screening Series Sep 22, 2023 - Dec 22, 2023 The Front Yard film screening series features seasonally changing projected media art programs, highlighting the work of Western New York artists. The inaugural program revolves around the theme of communities: trust, coinciding with The 2023 Buffalo Humanities Festival. Presentations will […]
Fall Floral Arrangement Make-It, Take-It Workshop On site at the Botanical Gardens- in the Administration Building October 5 6-7pm $65/Person $58.50/Member Create a beautiful autumnal arrangement to celebrate the highlights of the season during this floral design workshop. Fresh materials and design bowl are provided. Bring hand clippers and a box for transporting your arrangement. […]
Fall Gardening On-site at the Botanical Gardens-in the Administration Building October 7, 10:30am-11:30am $25 per Person $22.50 per Member Pre-registration required - Registration Closes October 4 Believe it or not, fall is the best time of year to prepare your garden for the spring planting season! In this class, learn best practices for cleaning up […]
Linocut Leaves On-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration Building October 7, 2-4pm $45/Person $40.50/Member Explore linocut printmaking! Use carving tools to create your own unique linoleum print block and artwork. Discover this century old process while drawing inspiration from the beautiful plant collection. Participants will be guided through the entire process of sketching, […]
CHALKFEST 2023 (AUTUMN) The theme for this autumn will be: October! Get creative with that in any way you choose! The dates are a holiday weekend SUNDAY and MONDAY October 8th and 9th! ChalkFest Buffalo! is a free annual event in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. For years it was hosted by the 500 Block […]
SUGAR SKULL PAINT PARTY Get ready for a night of creativity and fun at Buffalo RiverWorks! Join us for a Sugar Skull Paint Party where you can unleash your artistic side. This in-person event will be held at the incredible venue of Buffalo RiverWorks, so you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere while getting your paint […]
Intro to Birding On-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration Building October 12, 6-7pm $45/Person $40.50/Member Do you want to see more birds in your backyard? This workshop will help you identify some of the birds that are most likely to be seen in our area and discuss ways to attract birds into your […]
A Clearing View Charles E. Burchfield Reframed Oct 13, 2023 - Jan 28, 2024 Charles E. Burchfield was one of the great American artists of the 20th century, but his work is sometimes overlooked as are many works on paper, because they cannot be left on museum walls for years at a time. They are […]
John Wood: The System is Alive Oct 13, 2023 - Apr 28, 2024 John C. Wood (1922-2012) was an educator and artist whose practice transcended divisions of media. Wood taught with distinction at Alfred University from 1954 to 1987 where he developed the photo, graphic design, book arts, printmaking, and foundation programs in the School […]
Houseplants 101 On-site at the Botanical Gardens-in the Administration Building October 14, 10:30am-11:30am $25 per Person $22.50 per Member Pre-registration required - Registration Closes October 11 Are you a houseplant lover? Looking to add more greenery to your home? Discover the basics of houseplant care and cultivation in this fun class. Topics include common houseplants, […]
Creature Terrarium Workshop Kids Make It, Take It October 14, 2pm-3pm $25/child $22.50/member On-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration Building Create your own miniature version of our Coleus and Creatures exhibit with this fun class just for kids! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a tropical terrarium complete with creature figures […]
Intro to Hydroponics On-site at the Botanical Gardens-in the Administration Building October 21, 10:30am-11:30am $25 per Person $22.50 per Member Pre-registration required - Registration Closes October 18 Did you know you can grow fresh food and flowers year round? Discover how through the wonders of hydroponics! Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water […]
Painted Pumpkins On-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration Building October 21, 1-4pm $45/Person $40.50/Member Join us for lots of creative fun while painting pumpkins to hang in your home! We will be using acrylic paint and acrylic paint markers to create fun and beautiful pumpkin panels. Your piece will be "framed" and ready […]
Moss Terrarium Workshop On-site at the Botanical Gardens in the Administration Building October 26, 6-7pm $45/Person $40.50/Member Have you ever wondered what goes on in the tiny world of mosses? In this workshop, we will be learning and discussing the basics of moss, including their environment, structure, and types of moss that you would find […]
BOOtanical Celebration! A Wegmans Day of Play Included with Regular Admission Includes Coleus and Creatures Exhibit October 28 10am-3pm Join us for another Wegmans Day of Play at our annual BOOtanical Celebration! It will be the most spooktacular, indoor family event of the year! Explore the spooky scenery and activities that will be fall fun […]
THE PREVIOUS DATE OF JUNE 3RD, 2023 IS NOW MOVED TO OCTOBER 28TH, 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 […]
Orchids for Everyone On-site at the Botanical Gardens-in the Administration Building November 2, 6pm $25 per Person $22.50 per Member Pre-registration required - Registration Closes October 30 Do you love orchids? Want to learn how to care for them in your home? Discover how with this perfect class for orchid beginners. Learn what orchids are […]
Winter and Cool Weather Gardening On-site at the Botanical Gardens-in the Administration Building November 4, 10:30am-11:30am $25 per Person $22.50 per Member Pre-registration required - Registration Closes November 1 Is your outdoor garden really finished for the season? Even in snowy Buffalo, there are ways to continue the gardening through the cool weather! Learn easy […]