Educators’ Workshops & Events
An Art'scool tour taking place in the Wilmers Building. Photo: Jeff Mace
Educators are invited to explore their creativity and get ideas for sharing the work of featured artists with their students in our Educators’ Workshops. These programs are offered on a quarterly basis, and CTLE credit is available. We also offer an annual educators’ night out filled with art, networking, and fun!
In addition to our scheduled workshops, we can create customized and interactive workshops for in-service days. We can also provide guided tours as part of professional development. For more information and availability, please email lkranz@buffaloakg.org.
Educators' Night Out
Thursday, May 8, 2025
5–7 pm
FREE for educators
Join us for this exclusive event featuring our special exhibitions. Go behind the scenes with our museum staff to find exciting ways to link the art on display to your classroom curricula. Relax with hors d’oeuvres, create some art, and be inspired by the museum’s collection while networking with our amazing WNY art teacher community.
Pre-registration is required. Please register online or at the Buffalo AKG at the admissions desk.
Educators' Workshop: Art "Chopped"
Thursday, August 21, 2025
1–4 pm
$15 general, $10 AKG members
Join us for an afternoon of art and a friendly artmaking competition inspired by the reality cooking show, Chopped! Let’s explore how to use fun, play, and creativity as a catalyst for learning in the classroom with Manager of School & Tour Programs Lindsay Kranz and Learning through Play Coordinator Suzie Molnar.
Educators' Tour: Special Exhibition Spotlight—"Northern Lights"
Thursday, October 30, 2025
4:30–6:30 pm
$10 general, $5 members
Join us for a tour and in-gallery activities that focus on the special exhibition, Northern Lights, with Manager of School & Tour Programs Lindsay Kranz. This exhibition traces the development of Nordic landscape painting in modern art, and explores the boreal forest, one of Earth’s largest primeval forests. We will discover how these beautiful works can inspire artmaking, learning through play, and Social & Emotional Learning activities. CTLE credit will be available.
Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Please register online or at the Buffalo AKG at the admissions desk.