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    Through January 12, 2026
    Jeffrey E. Gundlach Building

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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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    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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    Public Art Initiative

    The Public Art Initiative was proud to collaborate with Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort and renowned artist Mark Paul Deren, also known as MADSTEEZ, on two large-scale murals. ://GROW!NG_BUFFALO and ://_K!SS!NG_WEENaflow are now on view. 

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    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

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    • Vision & Mission
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    • 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

    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.

  • Community

    Community

    • Public Art
    • Museum Day Pass Donations
    • Community Resources and Feedback

    Public Art Initiative

    The Public Art Initiative was proud to collaborate with Kissing Bridge All Seasons Resort and renowned artist Mark Paul Deren, also known as MADSTEEZ, on two large-scale murals. ://GROW!NG_BUFFALO and ://_K!SS!NG_WEENaflow are now on view. 

  • 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.

  • Tickets
  • Membership

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Art Classes for Adults

  • Fiber Art: Kusama-Themed Embroidery (Ages 14+)

    Friday, October 10, 2025

    6 pm - 8 pm EDT

    Join us for a fun night of fiber art where we will be creating Kusama-inspired works on embroidery hoops. 

    A Mirror Room installation that is dark with various black circles with colorful polka dots on them throughout
  • Figure Drawing (Ages 21+)

    Friday, October 17, 2025

    6 pm - 8 pm EDT

    Join our live model drawing session, a timed and facilitated open studio with a nude model designed for artists of all skill levels.

    Adults drawing in a gallery
  • Tipsy Crafts: Kusama-Inspired Pumpkin Painting (Ages 21+)

    Friday, October 24, 2025

    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
  • Figure Drawing (Ages 21+)

    Friday, November 14, 2025

    6 pm - 8 pm EST

    Join our live model drawing session, a timed and facilitated open studio with a nude model designed for artists of all skill levels.

    Adults drawing in a gallery
  • Tipsy Crafts: Food-Inspired Pop Art (Ages 21+)

    Friday, November 21, 2025

    6 pm - 8 pm EST

    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
  • Figure Drawing (Ages 21+)

    Saturday, December 13, 2025

    6 pm - 8 pm EST

    Join our live model drawing session, a timed and facilitated open studio with a nude model designed for artists of all skill levels.

    Adults drawing in a gallery
  • Tipsy Crafts: Dried Floral Resin Jewelry Gift Making (Ages 21+)

    Friday, December 19, 2025

    6 pm - 8 pm EST

    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
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