Upcoming Dates:

M&T FIRST FRIDAY: Diwali—Hosted by Kala Seva
Friday, November 6, 2026

Join us for a special M&T FIRST FRIDAY celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, hosted in collaboration with Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society. Experience an evening of art, culture, and community inspired by the traditions of Diwali and highlighting Natvar Bhavsar: Free Yourself, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant, color-filled work of Indian-born artist Natvar Bhavsar.

Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing the classical arts and cultural traditions of India with children, young adults, and adults throughout the United States. The Buffalo AKG is delighted to collaborate with Kala Seva to bring this joyful celebration of Indian art and culture to our community.

First Friday of every month
Pay-What-You-Wish Admission
Museum-wide from 10 am to 9 pm 

Every first Friday of the month, the community is invited to attend a special evening at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum filled with interactive art events and activities inspired by our exhibitions and the works on view.
 
Explore the Entire Museum!
Free Drop-In Art Activities and paid classes take place in our studios. Artist Demonstrations and other fun surprises take place in our Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Town Square. Drop-In Drawing moves throughout the museum, allowing visitors to see different works on view each month. 
 
Hear from Our Community!
Community Insights invites local folks to share how their work relates to the art on view. This provides a new way to see how modern and contemporary art relate to our present moment in Western New York. Join us for curator and docent-led tours of our exhibitions and collection. 
 
Experience Something New!
Each month offers a changing array of music, talks, performances, and films throughout the museum. Listen to live music at our Sculpture Bar. Enjoy performances from local dance troupes and learn a few moves yourself! Hear conversations between artists, curators, and others in our Standford and Judith Lipsey Auditorium. Connect to the art on view through film and enjoy new and classic releases.  
 
Admission to the Jeffrey E. Gundlach and Robert and Elisabeth Wilmers Buildings is Pay-What-You-Wish. Admission to the Seymour H. Knox Building is always free.