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    Cornelia

    The Buffalo AKG offers fast-casual and full-service dining experiences at Cornelia in the Knox Building. The menu at Cornelia places an artful spin on classic dishes. Enjoy morning pastries with tea, coffee, or espresso drinks; stop in for fresh lunch offerings; or make reservations for Friday night or Sunday brunch service.

     
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    Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way

    Through September 6, 2026
    Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

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    Drag Brunch for Dinner

    Celebrate Pride month at the Buffalo AKG with Drag Brunch for Dinner on Saturday, June 27, from 6:30 to 11 pm! Tickets will include a star-studded show featuring local drag performers, a delicious brunch buffet, and a free first mimosa.


     

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    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.

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    • Book Your Birthday Party
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    Entertain at the AKG

    The Buffalo AKG Art Museum provides an unparalleled setting for your special event. With one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary art in the world, the museum offers exclusive opportunities for you and your guests. 

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    “Lock in” Your Membership Price!

    Membership prices are increasing in July 2026, and now is your chance to renew and save! “Lock in” your membership at the current rate by renewing or upgrading for two full years before prices increase!

  • 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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  • Visit

    Visit

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

    Cornelia

    The Buffalo AKG offers fast-casual and full-service dining experiences at Cornelia in the Knox Building. The menu at Cornelia places an artful spin on classic dishes. Enjoy morning pastries with tea, coffee, or espresso drinks; stop in for fresh lunch offerings; or make reservations for Friday night or Sunday brunch service.

     
  • Art

    Art

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

    Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way

    Through September 6, 2026
    Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

  • Events

    Events

    • Find an Event
    • M&T FIRST FRIDAYS
    • Music at the AKG
    • Public Tours
    • After Hours

    Drag Brunch for Dinner

    Celebrate Pride month at the Buffalo AKG with Drag Brunch for Dinner on Saturday, June 27, from 6:30 to 11 pm! Tickets will include a star-studded show featuring local drag performers, a delicious brunch buffet, and a free first mimosa.


     

  • 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.

  • Entertain

    Entertain

    • Entertain at the Buffalo AKG
    • Book Your Birthday Party
    • Book the Art Truck
    • Book a Photography Session
    • Catering at Cornelia

    Entertain at the AKG

    The Buffalo AKG Art Museum provides an unparalleled setting for your special event. With one of the foremost collections of modern and contemporary art in the world, the museum offers exclusive opportunities for you and your guests. 

  • Support

    Support

    • Membership
    • Make a Donation
    • Museum Day Pass Donations
    • Corporate Support
    • Annual Fundraising Events
    • Travel with Us
    • Volunteer
    • Our Supporters

    “Lock in” Your Membership Price!

    Membership prices are increasing in July 2026, and now is your chance to renew and save! “Lock in” your membership at the current rate by renewing or upgrading for two full years before prices increase!

  • 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.

  • Tickets
  • Membership

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Art Classes for Adults

  • Studio Clay Class: Handmade Frames

    Thursday, June 25, 2026

    1 pm - 3 pm EDT

    Build to the sky in this one-day coil building challenge!

    People working in a pottery class
  • Studio Clay Class: Wheel Throwing—Mug Night

    Friday, June 26, 2026

    6 pm - 8 pm EDT

    Join us for a one-night mug extravaganza! 

    People working in a pottery class
  • Tipsy Crafts: Polymer Charm Making (Ages 21+)

    Friday, June 26, 2026

    6 pm - 8 pm EDT

    Treat yourself! Join us for monthly make-and-take projects. Meet new crafters or sign up with a friend.

    Photo taken behind a door looking into an art studio where four adults are working
  • Dots & Dreams: The Kusama Bleach-Print Party (Ages 14+)

    Sunday, June 28, 2026

    10 am - 12 pm EDT

    Ready to take a piece of the Yayoi Kusama magic home with you? Join us for a high-energy, hands-on workshop where we’re "erasing" color to create something unforgettable. 

    Installation view of One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama. Photo: Brenda Bieger, Buffalo AKG Art Museum
  • Dots & Dreams: The Kusama Bleach-Print Party (Ages 14+)

    Sunday, June 28, 2026

    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

    Ready to take a piece of the Yayoi Kusama magic home with you? Join us for a high-energy, hands-on workshop where we’re "erasing" color to create something unforgettable. 

    Installation view of One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama. Photo: Brenda Bieger, Buffalo AKG Art Museum
  • Summer Studio Clay Series: Wheel Throwing

    Friday, July 10, 2026

    6 pm - 8 pm EDT

    Join our wheel-throwing class, a four-week series covering wheel-thrown sets and the designs behind them.

    People working in a pottery class
    Four-Week Series
  • Studio Art Session: Wet Felting

    Friday, July 17, 2026

    6 pm - 8 pm EDT

    In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the ancient craft of wet felting to create a stunning, highly textured fiber "painting."

    Adults in an art class
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