Contemporary Art Exhibits

Buffalo Society of Artists 114th Catalogue Exhibition

April 18, 2010 - September 9, 2010

The Buffalo Society of Artists will open its 114th Catalogue Exhibition on April 18th 2010, with the exhibition running through September 9, 2010. The organization has been in existence since 1891 and the catalogue exhibition has been its premier yearly event. The society’s current... Learn More »

 

Fields of Dreams: North American Baseball Stadiums by Photographer Jim Dow

March 21, 2010 - August 22, 2010

Fields of Dreams: North American Baseball Stadiums by Photographer Jim Dow will be on view at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University March 21 through August 2, 2010.  Fields of Dreams features twenty-six panoramic photographs of major North American stadiums and informational panels, including... Learn More »

 

Surrealism and the Museum of Dreams

February 14, 2010 - May 30, 2010

This exhibition is presented in partnership with Niagara University’s reader’s theater production of Hortensia and the Museum of Dreams February 25 - 28 in the main gallery of the Castellani Art Museum. Listen to Eileen Buckley's interview on WBFO-FM with Director Kate Koperski, Curator Michael... Learn More »

 

Felice Koenig: Color Crush

January 31, 2010 - May 23, 2010

  The TopSpin Series of Solo Exhibitions by emerging regional artists at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University continues with Color Crush, an exhibition of new works by Felice Koenig. The exhibition opens with a reception from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January... Learn More »

 

Tom Hughes: We All Know the Words

September 22, 2009 - January 17, 2010

Tom Hughes describes himself as an "artist who works concept-first. A medium is, for me, quite simply whatever I find to be appropriate...you will see various manifestations of my ideas in the works, ranging from custom shirts, sculptural firecrackers, video installations, and motorized mechanical assemblages."... Learn More »

 

Andy Warhol: A Photographic Legacy

August 16, 2009 - February 28, 2010

The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is proud to announce a significant acquisition to its permanent collection. The museum has received 158 original Andy Warhol Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints, a gift of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. A... Learn More »

 

Tom Holt: Test for Echo

May 31, 2009 - September 13, 2009

A highlight of Test for Echo will be a multi-media graffiti mural that Holt is creating especially for the TopSpin exhibition. The spray painted work that will cover one wall of the gallery is also going to also incorporate projected video images. A former preparator... Learn More »

 

JED': 30 Years of Paintings by Jed Jackson

March 15, 2009 - September 20, 2009

Jed Jackson's paintings are modern mythological allegories culled from his photographs, sketches, writings, and a myriad of commercial media. Inspiration is also derived from his particular blend of literary, musical, and big screen interests. Jackson's visual narratives reflect his cosmopolitan interest, opportunistic Bon-Vivant esthetic, and a... Learn More »

 

Kara Walker: The Emancipation Approximation

February 15, 2009 - May 31, 2009

“Kara Walker is among the most complex and prolific American Artists of her generation. Over the past decade, she has gained national and international recognition for her room-sized tableaux depicting historical narratives haunted by sexuality, violence, and subjugation … Walker’s scenarios thwart conventional readings of... Learn More »

 

Amy Greenan: Nothing Was About to Happen

February 1, 2009 - May 17, 2009

Amy Greenan studied painting and drawing at the State University of New York, Purchase and earned an MFA from the University at Buffalo. She currently resides in Niagara Falls, New York, where she maintains an active studio. As an unwavering advocate of the Do-It-Yourself... Learn More »