Events

September 8th – October 10th

Art’s Cafe | 5 E Main Street Springville NY

Cafe Hours: Tues 8-4 | Weds / Thurs / Fri 8-8 | Sat 8-4

Niagara Frontier Plein Air Painters (NFPAP) are a group of artists dedicated to promoting the outdoor painting experience. Members share a common bond of choosing to explore the diversity of the Buffalo Niagara Region in Western New York through art by drawing and painting the landscape on location. Painting outdoors holds an important place in the American art tradition. Their hope is to call attention to the natural beauty of our region and to its rich historical, agricultural, and industrial heritage.

Featured artists include Barbara Fox, Sharon Fundalinski, Jennifer Koury, Kathy McDonnell, Dan McGrath, Cary Moscato, Martha Rogala, Kath Schifano, Joan Shaw, and Peggy Walker.

Kids explore open-ended arts activities at their own pace, with the guidance of instructors. Painting, sculpture, loose parts, clay, puppet shows, instruments and more.

Interested in acting but don’t know where to start? This beginners workshop is for you!

September 26th | 10am

Students will explore symmetry in our environment. Creating art together using found objects or nature, they will learn breathing techniques and make mandalas. With Kristin Brandt.

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Mining the caverns of the old weird America, WNY native Brad Robbins of Strangest Acres weaves a canvas of original and traditional song.

He’s back! Aleksi performed at the cafe in 2023 and is returning for a 2nd time.

October 3rd | 10am

Create a galaxy while following a step-by-step guide! Students will learn different painting techniques such as sponge, brush and splatter, and generally how to use acrylic paint. With Kelly Betschen.

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In this class we will be reading a short story together, examining the author’s choices and how it changes our experience with the plot. We then will incorporate what we’ve learned into our own writing.

October 7th – November 7th

Olmsted Gallery Hours: Weds / Thurs / Fri 10-5 | Sat 10-2

Reception | Friday, October 9th | 6:30-8pm

37 N Buffalo St Springville NY

The Buffalo Society of Artists Catalogue Exhibition is flagship annual juried art show hosted by one of the country’s oldest continually operating arts organizations. It features contemporary regional works across diverse media created by its exhibiting members, competing for awards. The 130th Catalogue Exhibition celebrating the 135th year of the Buffalo Society of Artists is juried by Ellen Owens who is the Executive Director at the American Visionary Museum. Please join us for the opening on October 9th with awards held at 7 pm.

Test your knowledge of all things scary! This trivia night will focus on the literary value and cultural significance of the horror genre. Come dressed in a costume for the chance to win an extra prize.

A weekly evening of jazz standards from the 40’s to the present, selections from the Great American Songbook, and a touch of Latin too.  With a rotating group of musicians.

October 10th | 10am

Students will express their culture through clay by learning the science of pottery, hand building techniques, and historical decorative applications to create their visual autobiography. With Cassondra Argero.

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Benny Bleu has been a favorite to watch on the Art’s Cafe stage either solo at Folk Night or in the bluegrass group The Brother’s Blue. He’s returning with a new quartet configuration titled under his name!

Featured photo by Sue McClurg.

October 13th – November 21st

Art’s Cafe | 5 E Main Street Springville NY

Cafe Hours: Tues 8-4 | Weds / Thurs / Fri 8-8 | Sat 8-4

The NY and CA Chapters of VIEW FINDERS, curated by Bonita Chimes, will be presenting their photographic interpretation of “Shades of Gray.” All photographs have been taken as viewed “through the lens” and have not been digitally manipulated. VIEW FINDERS, established in 1994, has been an on-going adventurous group of amateur and professional photographers throughout WNY and in Northern CA. This is their 24th consecutive show.

Got a song you’re working on? Song Circle is a relaxed, supportive space to share your music, get feedback, and try out new ideas. Hosted by Kody & Herren’s Nick Kowalski with guest songwriter Beave Sorensen.

Using local naturally dyed yarn on handcrafted felt we will create a lovely design for either a small change purse or needle case. With Ellen McCarthy.

October 17th | 10am

Students will learn how to harness the power of any camera through shooting basics like standard camera settings, framing photographs, or lighting. With Laura Chenault.

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Organic and found object windchime workshop. Explore a variety of organic and man-made materials to create a-one-of-a-kind kinetic sculpture. Materials provided, but if you’ve been saving something for a rainy day, today is that day! With Stacey Lechevet.

October 24th | 10am

Students investigate the intersection of art and our planet’s health. With Cassondra Argeros.

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