Erie County Free(ze) Week—Friday Events
Friday, February 20, 2026
10 am - 8 pm EST
Joseph Manch's Snow Sculpture Competition—February 1977, 1977. Collection Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Gift of the artist, 1978 (P1978:6.1-11). © Estate of Joseph Manch
FREE for Erie County residents
Campus-wide
This year, Erie County Free Week becomes Erie County Free(ze) Week, with an unforgettable winter experience on the Great Lawn thanks to Kissing Bridge Ski Resort and their expert snowmaking capabilities! This week of free general admission for Erie County residents, with special programs and events, is a way for the museum to express its gratitude to all Erie County residents, the County Executive, and County Legislators for their generous support of museum operations.
Drop-In Artmaking: Mirror Paper Sculptures Inspired by One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama
Friday, February 20, 12–2 pm
Studio B
Spotlight Tour
Friday, February 20, 12:30–1 pm
Meet at the Moog Desk
Lunar New Year Celebration
Presented by the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA)
Friday, February 20, 4–8 pm
Wilson Town Square and Lipsey Auditorium
Drop-In Artmaking: Mirror Paper Sculptures Inspired by One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama
Friday, February 20, 4:30–7:30 pm
Studio B
SPONSORS
In gratitude to Erie County for its generous support of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Erie County Free(ze) Week is free to Erie County residents!
Erie County Free(ze) Week programming is supported by the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Common Council President Joel P. Feroleto. In-kind support is provided by Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort.
In gratitude to Erie County for its generous support of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Erie County Free(ze) Week is free to Erie County residents!
Erie County Free(ze) Week programming is supported by the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Common Council President Joel P. Feroleto. In-kind support is provided by Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort.