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    Art Alive 2025 Celebration

    Join us for the 29th annual Art Alive! This contest invites participants to create living representations of famous works of art at the AKG for great prizes. We invite the entire community to join this event to see the overwhelming creativity on display and vote for their favorite tableaux in the People’s Choice Awards. 

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    Check out our ongoing Adult, Clay, and Kids' Classes! Students of all levels of experience are invited to get creative at the Buffalo AKG.

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    Buffalo AKG members receive an array of benefits throughout the run of One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama, including advance access from Friday, September 26, through Monday, September 29. Reserve your timed-entry tickets now!

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    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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  • Visit

    Visit

    • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions & Parking
    • Codes of Conduct
    • Group Experiences
    • Accessibility
    • Shop
    • Dining
    • Frequently Asked Questions

    Happy Hours

    Join us for Happy Hours at Cornelia on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays!

     
  • Art

    Art

    • Exhibitions
    • Collection
    • Search the Collection
    • Public Art
    • Nordic Art and Culture Initiative
    • Publications

    Northern Lights

    Through January 12, 2026
    Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

  • Events

    Events

    • Find an Event
    • M&T FIRST FRIDAYS
    • Music at the AKG
    • Book Your Birthday Party
    • Book the Art Truck
    • Public Tours
    • After Hours

    Art Alive 2025 Celebration

    Join us for the 29th annual Art Alive! This contest invites participants to create living representations of famous works of art at the AKG for great prizes. We invite the entire community to join this event to see the overwhelming creativity on display and vote for their favorite tableaux in the People’s Choice Awards. 

  • Learn & Create

    Learn & Create

    • Studio Art Classes
    • Creative Commons
    • Blog
    • Free Digital Guide
    • Art’scool: School Tours
    • Lesson Plans
    • Resources for Educators

    Studio Art Classes

    Check out our ongoing Adult, Clay, and Kids' Classes! Students of all levels of experience are invited to get creative at the Buffalo AKG.

  • Support

    Support

    • Membership
    • Make a Donation
    • Corporate Support
    • Annual Fundraising Events
    • Entertain at the Buffalo AKG
    • Travel with Us
    • Volunteer
    • Our Supporters

    Members' Preview Week

    Buffalo AKG members receive an array of benefits throughout the run of One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama, including advance access from Friday, September 26, through Monday, September 29. Reserve your timed-entry tickets now!

  • About

    About

    • Vision & Mission
    • Our Collections
    • Our Campus
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Annual Reports
    • 2016–2026 Strategic Plan
    • Building the Buffalo AKG Art Museum

    Campus History Timeline

    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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Teens

Find your place with the Albright-Knox. We invite you to explore and create, and check out our 2022 AK Teens: Museum Ambassadors Program.

Art Activities and Classes

Upcoming Art Activities and Classes for Teens

Art Classes for Teens

We offer a range of classes for ages 12–14 year-round.

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Building a Portfolio Art Classes

Teens develop skills and style in different mediums and complete several works for their portfolios for college admission.

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Drop-In Art Activities

Guests of all ages are invited to join our free Drop-In Art Activities.

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Get Involved

Museum Ambassadors Program

In this program, high school juniors and seniors will focus on learning about museum education while creating their own activities, lessons, and programs for all ages. 

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Join or Renew

Get a yearlong Student membership for only $25, or encourage your parents to buy or renew a Family membership.

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