Block Club Weekend 2022

Friday, May 20–Sunday May 22, 2022

Board of Block Clubs - Buffalo and Erie CountyIn celebration of Block Club Month, the Albright-Knox welcomes the Board of Block Clubs of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. and the entire community to enjoy a special Block Club Weekend at Albright-Knox Northland. This event is open to the public and will take place May 20–22, 2022, during the popular special exhibition In These Truths. Community members will also enjoy special art activities for all ages and refreshments, and receive information about the importance of local block clubs and how to connect with one in their area.

Schedule

Friday, May 20, noon–7 pm (with the Art Truck 4–6 pm)
Saturday May 21, 10 am–5 pm (with LEGO and artmaking activities 12–2 pm)
Sunday May 22, 10 am–5 pm (with LEGO and artmaking activities 12–2 pm)

Location

Albright-Knox Northland
612 Northland Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14211

Admission to Albright-Knox Northland is always Pay-What-You-Wish and no pre-registration is required to attend.

Light refreshments will be served while supplies last.

Visitors explore In These Truths at Albright-Knox Northland (February 19–June 5, 2022). Photo: Jeff Mace for Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York

About the Exhibition

In These Truths is an exhibition of works by Black cultural producers, co-curated by two of Buffalo’s most influential, charismatic, and insightful artists, Edreys Wajed and Aitina Fareed-Cooke, in collaboration with Curator of Public Art Aaron Ott. This invitational exhibition focuses on Black artists, emerging and established, who, through a wide range of mediums, provoke and reconsider, defy and embrace, test and talk about our shared reality. Collectively they create enduring and fertile forms that stand to profoundly challenge white America’s preconceived notions and to proudly present a Black America in all the complexity of its grace, struggle, and accomplishment.

Please note: The works in this exhibition aim to inspire and awe, challenge and even unsettle through a vast range of expressions. This exhibition contains materials that may be sensitive for some viewers.

Exhibition Sponsors

In These Truths has been made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank, Rich’s and Rich Family Foundation, and by a matching gift challenge initiated by the City of Buffalo and Council Member Joel Feroleto.

Additional support is provided by ACME Cabinet Company, Baillie Lumber, Judy and David Beech, Mr. Robert M. Carey, Marion and Philip Henderson, Beatrice Joan Lester, Laura Ryan, Ralph M. Wynn Foundation, and anonymous donors.

The Albright-Knox’s exhibition program is generously supported by The Seymour H. Knox Foundation, Inc.

Albright-Knox Northland Sponsor

Albright-Knox Northland is supported by M&T Bank.