Situated in Rockwell Hall on the Buffalo State College campus and close to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, this museum is dedicated primarily to the work of American watercolorist Charles Burchfield, who died in 1967. The Burchfield collection consists of almost 700 pieces of art; there are paintings, drawings, sketches, prints and even wallpaper designs displayed here. The museum also has a 5,800-piece collection that displays the work of Western New York artists in addition to many others around the country, including the Charles Rand Penney Roycroft Collection with objects made available by the Roycroft Campus community.
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Located in an historic Victorian building in the Elmwood district, this Buffalo gallery has been catering to the needs of the city's art-loving public for more than 30 years. With three floors, the gallery accommodates well-known international artists such as Erte and lesser-known locals hoping to make a name for themselves. And it's all in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. If you've worked up an appetite, try the nearby Ambrosia, Sweet Tooth, or India Gate.
The Buffalo Religious Arts Center is a facility that strives to preserve and protect the religious objects and memorabilia that was once in use. The arts center collects artifacts that were a part of closed churches and preserves them. Guided tours of the facility are available for visitors. A visit to this place will enrich your knowledge about the religious history of Buffalo and neighboring areas. The facility is also available on rental basis for weddings.
Considered among the best in the city when it comes to modern and contemporary 20th-century art, this gallery has a rich selection of works by artists like Sol Lewitt, René Magritte, and Mark Rothko. The Delaware Park gallery also features outstanding work from the 17th-19th Centuries. In addition to the gallery, the center also includes a gift shop and the Garden Restaurant for a bite to eat after all that culture.
Black Rock Arts
Located close to historic Allentown, this non-profit gallery has presented regional artists for more than 15 years and gets their work out to the general public. Run by master framer and art aficionado Donald Siuta, the gallery holds 10 exhibits a year as well as a Thursday night Words and Music Concert Series, and art workshops for those just starting out. Opening receptions are held on Friday evenings.
