M&T FIRST FRIDAY: Flora & Form—The Art of Confection Dessert Pop-Up with Pastry Chef Jennifer Batt
Friday, April 3, 2026
5 pm - 9 pm EDT
Claes Oldenburg (American, born Sweden, 1929–2022). Glace en dégustation (Ice Cream Being Tasted), 1964. Painted plaster, porcelain, and metal spoon. Overall: 3 3/8 x 5 5/8 x 9 3/4 inches (8.6 x 14.3 x 24.8 cm). Collection Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Gift of Seymour H. Knox, Jr., 1966 (K1966:9). © Estate of Claes Oldenburg
FREE with Pay-What-You-Wish admission
Sculpture Bar, Gundlach Building
Join us for a dessert pop-up at the Sculpture Bar!
Jenn Batt is the Owner and Operator of Quokka Sweets, where she specializes in innovative seasonal ice creams and desserts. As a pastry chef her whole career, Jenn is driven by a curiosity for unconventional flavor profiles and unexpected pairings, crafting desserts designed to create memorable, sensory-driven experiences.
Her work is deeply influenced by travel and a continual commitment to refining her technique and expanding her culinary perspective. Constantly evolving, she approaches each creation as both an exploration and an expression of craft.
This featured dessert experience captures the essence of spring and the awakening after a long winter. Through thoughtful use of color and floral notes, Jenn invites guests to enjoy either a composed plated dessert or a sweet bite for takeaway—an opportunity to pause and savor the subtle shift of the seasons.
SPONSOR
This event is part of M&T FIRST FRIDAYS. M&T FIRST FRIDAYS is presented by M&T Bank.
This event is part of M&T FIRST FRIDAYS. M&T FIRST FRIDAYS is presented by M&T Bank.
