The Buffalo AKG offers fast-casual and full-service dining experiences at Cornelia in the Knox Building. The menu at Cornelia places an artful spin on classic dishes. Enjoy morning pastries with tea, coffee, or espresso drinks; stop in for fresh lunch offerings; or make reservations for Friday night or Sunday brunch service.
Through September 6, 2026Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building
Join us for a very special Art Alive on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as we celebrate 30 years of one of the Buffalo AKG’s most beloved traditions! More than $4,000 in prizes will be awarded to the creators of the winning tableaux and edible art entries. Submissions close on September 10.
Check out our ongoing Adult, Clay, and Kids' Classes! Students of all levels of experience are invited to get creative at the Buffalo AKG.
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum provides an unparalleled setting for your special event. With one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary art in the world, the museum offers exclusive opportunities for you and your guests.
Become a member at the Buffalo AKG and enjoy a year of unlimited free admission, exclusive invitations to exhibition previews and members-only events, discounts on dining, retail, classes, and so much more!
Trace the evolution of the museum’s campus, from groundbreaking for our first building in 1900 to the opening of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in 2023.
Do you want to search the collection?
Thursday, July 9, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am EDT
Kids will learn to draw through subtraction using an eraser and working with negative space.
1 pm - 3 pm EDT
Friday, July 10, 2026
Kids will turn 2D drawings into 3D figures and creatures using cardboard cutouts.
6 pm - 8 pm EDT
Join our live model drawing session, a timed and facilitated open studio with a nude model designed for artists of all skill levels.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Kids will use colored pencils, pastels, and masking tape to create abstract drawings based on works from the collection.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Your young artist will dive deep into the world of watercolor exploration!
Friday, July 17, 2026
In this energetic workshop, young artists will move beyond "coloring inside the lines" to explore the thick, swirling textures of acrylic paint.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the ancient craft of wet felting to create a stunning, highly textured fiber "painting."
Saturday, July 18, 2026
This class takes inspiration from the exhibition Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way to help kids create dynamic paintings of people.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Young artists will create high-contrast prints using black ink on a bright, multi-colored background.