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 artist Justin Favela and his family at a free, all-ages fiesta! As a closing celebration for Let Us Gather In A Flourishing Way and inspired by family gatherings from his youth, Justin Favela brings the family fiesta—a lively cookout filled with food, music, art, and fun—to Buffalo in a joyful community event from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, August 21.
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.
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
10 am - 11:30 am EDT
Young artists will dive into the world of miniature sculpting to create a menu of colorful, food-inspired magnets.
1 pm - 3 pm EDT
Friday, August 7, 2026
Young artists will go beyond 2D art to create a stunning, life-sized 3D cast of their own hand. Using professional-grade alginate (a safe, seaweed-based molding material) and high-strength plaster, participants will capture every fine detail—from the patterns of their fingerprints to the curve of their jewelry.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Young artists will learn how to build "from the inside out" with air-dry clay.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Young artists will blur the lines between fine art and textile craft by creating stunning, multi-layered embroideries.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Young artists will step into the role of jewelry designers, learning the art of pattern, rhythm, and wearable expression.
Friday, August 14, 2026
Young artists will master the magic of quick-setting UV resin.
6 pm - 8 pm EDT
Add dimension and shine to your textile art!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Young artists will transform colorful blocks of polymer clay into sophisticated, wearable art.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
Young artists will draw inspiration from the museum’s own galleries to recreate iconic landscapes using the magic of wet felting.