Since moving to Buffalo almost two years ago, I have had the pleasure of meeting members of the arts and cultural community that have contributed to the creation of the social fabric of the city that we all hold near and dear. Without these folks Buffalo would not be the place that it is, and I think it’s important that we acknowledge their dedication, hard work and perseverance to continue following their passions and living their dreams. I will not be able to attribute each and every one of these people here, since time and space is always limited, so…
Author: Tina Dillman
With the sun shining, grills ablaze and the luscious green scenery, summertime is officially upon us. Probably everyone’s favorite season here, with a wide range of outdoor activities and events happening every week, there is never a dull moment in this city. Before your summer calendar fills up, I’d like to point out a few arty things to check out. Saturday, July 9th – Western New York Book Arts Center is hosting their (FREE) 5th Annual Buffalo BookFest at their downtown location (468 Washington St @ E Mohawk St), from 11am-5pm. This outdoor event will feature live printmaking by local and…
This week has provided us with a taste of what’s to come this summer, but with rain in the forecast for the weekend, I wanted to share with all of you some cultural alternatives, so you don’t have to stay boxed in. On Friday, the highly anticipated echo Art Fair (Friday May 13 – Sunday May 15) will open its doors from 6-9pm with a Preview Party (tickets $50) that allows ticket goers first dibs on purchasing the exhibited artwork from over a 120+ artists and galleries. The fair will also include site-specific installations, some interactive and performances. This special…
Jozef Bajus was one of the first artists I met after I moved to Buffalo in 2014. At that time he had a solo exhibition, Lendfield, on view at Hallwalls that consisted mostly of large-scale wall sculptures utlizing either recycled materials or commonly found plastics, pipes or rubber. I remember being impressed by the scale, and elegant use of materials that both complimented the professional atmosphere of the gallery. The work was allowed to breathe in coexistence with the viewer. Since then, I’ve witnessed his work in other galleries, including his recent show at Indigo Art, where the depth of…
Artists seek to distinguish themselves. Otto Rank wrote that the difference between an artist and a neurotic is that the artist is productive—the artist leaves a story through objects or acts that become history. – Charles Clough I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie last summer, when he had reached out to me via email after reading about the free painting workshops I was offering to youth in a park on the West Side. He even made a visit one Saturday to check things out, wearing all black under the summer sun. Charlie is a distinctive man, even though he is…
In case you missed the first part of this article, which was printed a couple of weeks ago, it can be found here. For the rest of you that have been waiting anxiously, here you go… Where do you find your inspiration for your characters, routines and columns? The News! No matter how bleak it may be it is important to pay attention to the world you live in. I write, create art, and perform about stuff that is affecting us right now. I mean I also do a lot of stuff about love and emotion too, which is funny…
As Buffalo continues to grow, so does its art scene. Last month there were so many good things happening on First Friday that one had to pick and choose where they were going to spend their time. Well, this month is no different, but there are also some other fun arty events happening that you should check out. Committed to Memory & Semblance @ Buffalo Arts Studio- Opening Reception, Friday 4/1, 5-8pm with new work by Dorothy Fitzgerald and Tricia Butski (Tri-Main Building, Suite 500, 2495 Main Street, Buffalo). Both shows on view through May 6. Gallery hours are Tuesday…
On March 9, one of my mother’s sisters that she was close to passed away. I received a call later that day from my mom letting me know she was going to attend the funeral in Tennessee. My mother never asks anything from me, but I could tell by the tone in her voice that she needed me by her side, as she embarked on this journey. As a daughter who is truly thankful for everything my parents have done for me, and because I love my mother, probably more than any individual, I dropped everything to be with her.…
When you hear the name, Eric Magnuson, you may not be able to put a face to the name. With his full time job as Head Preparator at the Albright-Knox, he’s the man behind the scenes, ensuring that all of the artwork at the museum is properly cared for and installed seamlessly, thus ensuring your optimum viewing experience. Janne Sirén, Director of the AK, recruited Eric for the position back in 2013, while he was living in New York City, because of his expertise in planning and executing large-scale exhibitions. Eric had previously worked for the Guggenheim, MoMA and the Dia Art…
We are blessed here in Buffalo with a plethora of artists and creative beings, so every month the public has a choice of art galleries to visit with new work on view. If you like art and there is a venue on this list that you haven’t visited, I recommend checking it out, or if you have never been to one of these places I challenge you to try something new, and if you are already an art lover than be sure these places are on your list. There is always something out there for everyone. Make Friday March 4…