Seymour H. Knox Building
M&T Bank Gallery

It is not uncommon here at the Buffalo AKG to meet a Preservation and Safety Officer with a Master’s in Art History or an Art Preparator with an active sculpture practice. Many are drawn to work at the museum by a love and appreciation for art. Many are artists themselves, whether pursuing independent artistic careers, nursing lifelong hobbies, or dabbling in something for the first time inspired by the art on the museum’s walls. 

Together, they create a place that is safe for the art and welcoming to visitors. 

While some staff members are visible to guests, there are many more working behind the scenes to keep the building running, properly care for and install artworks, photograph and document the collection, plan and carry out events and programs, and much much more. The museum shines because of the work of the 183 staff that contribute to all facets of our operations. To celebrate their dedication and to spotlight their work—as artists—the Buffalo AKG is proud to present this exhibition of works made by staff. The wide range of media and artistic styles represented mirrors the diverse interests of the staff themselves and their own unique pathways that brought them here.

This exhibition is curated by Zack Boehler, Assistant Curator, Special Projects, and Ryan McDaniel, Head of Art Preparation.