OLEAN — Demonstrating skill and dedication, 114 talented student artists have been recognized in St. Bonaventure University’s annual High School Juried Art Exhibition, which runs through May 11 in the mezzanine level at the university’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The diverse works, chosen through a rigorous selection process from over 200 entries, […]
The Parish Council of Blessed Sacrament Church in Buffalo is pleased to announce a three-day residency of Catholic artist and author Gracie Morbitzer, from Oct. 25-27. Morbitzer, a 26 year old native of Columbus, Ohio, will present three different events over three days: A Gallery Show, an Iconography Workshop, and a Church on Fire II […]
Murals seem to be popping up everywhere. These paintings leave colorful messages to the passersby. The new murals at OLV School say, “This school is full of life.” “All the action is on the other side of the building,” said Paula DeAngelis, enrollment manager for the Lackawanna elementary school. “People who drive by don’t know […]
NIAGARA FALLS — Castellani Art Museum, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, is honored to present “Colors Sing to Me: The Life and Art of Polly King.” This exhibition, which spans May 22 to Sept. 1, stands as a poignant homage and homecoming for an artist deeply intertwined with the heart and […]
For many, African American history brings our attention to how social justice movements have shaped all Americans’ understanding of social injustices. In particular, we often retell the events of the Civil Rights Movement. This aspect of our American history is most certainly prominent as we have just celebrated the annual diocesan Mass in remembrance of […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Dr. Rachel M. Harris has been named executive director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. She begins work Jan. 16. “Dr. Harris has a wealth of experience and ideas to bring to the executive director role at the Quick Center,” said Laura Peterson, associate professor […]
Sister Bridget Connor, a Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart and a native of Philadelphia, is hosting her art exhibition and sale for the benefit of the Asylee Women Enterprise of Baltimore. The showing takes place Saturday, Sept. 9 from 3:30-7 p.m. at St. Joseph University Church, 3269 Main St., Buffalo. AWE journeys with asylum […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY –– Registration is now open for Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University Kids ‘n Arts Camp, a unique art and theater-fused five-week program entering its 19th year that has sold out since its start. Scheduled from Monday–Friday, July 10 to August 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., participants ages 5 to 12 can attend one […]
SWORMVILLE — Congratulations to St. Mary School art teacher Karen Genovese. She has been recognized by the New York State Assembly for her exceptional teaching skills and dedication to the students of pre -K through eighth grade school. Mrs. G., as the students call her, is a gifted artist who shares her talent, appreciation of […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY –– Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will host two exhibition receptions celebrating Biological Regionalism: Niagara River, Western New York by Alberto Rey on Thursday, April 20, from 4-6 p.m. for CAM of NU Members and the Niagara University community and from 6-8 p.m. for the public. “For some people, including myself, seeing […]
