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M&T FIRST FRIDAY: Pride! Drop-In Drawing

Friday, June 5, 2026

4 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Mickalene Thomas's Interior: Monet's Blue Foyer, 2012. Rhinestones, acrylic, oil, and enamel on canvas on wood panel. 108 x 240 inches (274.3 x 609.6 cm). Collection Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Sarah Norton Goodyear Fund, 2013 (2013:3a–e). © Mickalene Thomas / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

FREE 
Gundlach Building, Floor 2

Join us for a dynamic, drop-in drawing session celebrating Pride Month as we spotlight the powerful work of queer artists. This month, we draw inspiration from Mickalene Thomas’s bold, collage-inspired portraits that redefine beauty, sexuality, and Black queer femininity.

Whether you are an experienced artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, stop by to experiment with texture, pattern, and form using a variety of drawing materials. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and all materials are provided. Come celebrate community, identity, and creative expression!

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This event is part of M&T FIRST FRIDAYS. M&T FIRST FRIDAYS is presented by M&T Bank.

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