Buffalo AKG Art Museum

06/24/2026

ART ALIVE 2026—CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Join us for a very special Art Alive on October 10 as we celebrate 30 years of one of the Buffalo AKG’s most beloved traditions! Art Alive invites participants to bring works of art to life through creative, living re-creations of works from the Buffalo AKG’s collection and Public Art Initiative.
🖼️ This year’s celebration shines a spotlight on the Buffalo AKG itself. Participants are encouraged to explore the museum’s collection and Public Art Initiative for inspiration, offering fresh perspectives on the artworks that make our institution unique.
🧁 To mark this milestone anniversary, we're introducing an exciting new category: Edible Art. Professional pastry chefs, bakers, and dessert artists are invited to recreate a work of art using cake, cupcakes, cookies, or other edible mediums.
🌟 Submissions for tableaux and edible art are open! Visit buffaloakg.org/artalive.
Amherst High School's interpretation of Casey Riordan's "Shark Girl," 2013, at Art Alive 2025. Photo: Jeff Mace

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from the Buffalo AKG! 💛
[Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917–2000). "Workshop," 1972. Lithograph. Edition 20/100. 20 3/8 x 21 3/4 inches (51.8 x 55.2 cm). Collection Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Gift of Daniel A. Roblin, Jr., 1978 (P1978:11.13).]

06/19/2026

The Buffalo AKG is closed today, Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. Buffalo is home to the Juneteenth of Buffalo Festival, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the United States, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend.
Our neighbors at The Buffalo History Museum are celebrating Juneteenth as part of M&T Bank Third Friday with guided tours exploring the impact of Black history in Buffalo. Learn more → https://bit.ly/4w0JulT

06/15/2026

COMING SOON: "Ali Banisadr: Temple of the Mind" opens June 26. Given the artist's deep interest in art history, the Buffalo AKG has invited Banisadr to participate in the first-ever artist collection intervention. In addition to an installation in the Hemicycle Gallery, a focused selection of Banisadr’s work will be installed throughout the Robert and Elisabeth Wilmers Building, among the dreamlike imaginings of the Surrealists and the unbridled energy of the Abstract Expressionists.
Learn more → buffaloakg.org/exhibitions or 🔗 link in bio

06/10/2026

Celebrate Pride Month at the Buffalo AKG with Drag Brunch for Dinner on Saturday, June 27, from 6:30 to 11 pm in the Wilson Town Square! Tickets will include a star-studded show of local drag performers, including host Vanna Deux, Bebe Bvlgari, Fawn Deux, Kbod, Valentino Rose, and Winter Storm. It will also include a delicious brunch buffet, drink specials, and a free first mimosa!
Visit buffaloakg.org/drag-dinner to purchase tickets!
[Image courtesy of Vanna Deux]

06/07/2026

We hope all attendees of the Buffalo Pride Parade have a safe and fun time! 🌈
Please note: The museum's main Elmwood Avenue driveway and Parking Garage will be inaccessible on Sunday, June 7, until 3 pm, due to road closures for the Buffalo Pride Parade.
[AKG Staff walking in the Buffalo Pride Parade. 📷 Jeff Mace]

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Rockin' 2026 is TODAY, June 6! There are only a couple more hours to wait until we rock together on the museum's Great Lawn. Tickets are available at buffaloakg.org/rockin.
What to know:
—Rockin' 2026 is an outdoor, rain-or-shine event. In the event of lightning, the concert will be stopped and guests will be moved to a covered area.
—Gates open at 6 pm. Set times (subject to change without notice): Shilpa Ray 6:30 pm; Soul Coughing 7:30 pm; DEVO 9 pm.
—For safety reasons, blankets, chairs, and umbrellas are NOT permitted.
—Rideshare and public transportation are highly encouraged. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in lot R-12 and lot R-14 on the Buffalo State University campus.
—For more information, please visit buffaloakg.org/rockin and check the FAQs.
[📷 Jeff Mace]

06/05/2026

Join us TODAY for M&T FIRST FRIDAY and celebrate Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 From 10 am to 9 pm, enjoy Pay-What-You-Wish admission and music by DJ Brei, participate in Drag Bingo with Vanna Deux, Queering the Collection tours led by local artists, a performance by Amherst Rock Concert Orchestra, and so much more.
The first Hops and Handmade Happy Hour of the summer will take place on the Cornelia patio from 4 to 8 pm! Join us for curated crafts and beer tastings with $5 select beers and $9 select glasses of wine (June 5–August 28). The exhibition "Off the Clock: A Buffalo AKG Staff Art Show" also opens in the M&T Bank Gallery!
We hope you'll join us for an exciting day! 🌈 Visit buffaloakg.org/mandtfirstfridays to learn more.
[AKG staff walking in the Pride Parade. 📷 Jeff Mace]

06/01/2026

Devo, along with with Soul Coughing and Shilpa Ray, will be Rockin' at the AKG. Keep track of all the concerts coming to Western New York: https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/music/artists-concerts-western-new-york-buffalo-2026/71-558bbc71-2260-4529-80e3-0fb999c2ac72?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WGRZ_-_Channel_2,_Buffalo