I have been at this spot to buy some craft items before, but I also recently went to their monthly…read morebook club and craft night and it was outstanding. The book was Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren. You register for the class and pay online. It is an easy process. You pick up the book before the class. You have a few weeks to read the book and then show up to the book club, where you discuss the book while making a craft. I love this concept. This was my dream night/class, getting to read a book and then craft while discussing it. There were about 8 people there and the instructor. Everyone was so kind and excited to be there and talk about the book. The craft was tote bags. We took acrylic paint and painted a bunch of books on there. There were so many creative designs.  The space at Musejar is wonderful. There is a separate entry for art classes and the store. The store has some super cool craft products, as well as a large selection of fiber items, and decor. It is inviting and warm and always decorated with the season or holiday. The art space is open, bright and has everything you need to make your project successful.

You immediately feel creative upon arrival. The decor is so varied and all the tools for your…read moreimagination are right there in-store. Yarn art, markers paradise, colored pencils, paper, you get the gist. Plus there is a pottery studio! I had the best class ever with Heidi. She's an amazing teacher and a great potter. The shop has areas designated as class spots with tables and chairs for group learning. There is a couch to hang out on and knit or just visit. It's warm and welcoming and many collaborative efforts happen via classes within the community. See their website for a calendar or listing of classes. Some classes are for just a session others for weeks. And there's pottery date nights that sell out nearly instantly. I'd recommend MuseJar.

what a find! we wanted to see the asylum exhibit which was ending, so made it a point to get…read morethere. museum is bright (lots of windows), signage was informative and we're so glad we went. Plenty of parking in their lot. admission is always free, a bonus. exhibits change regularly, so be sure to check their website. be sure you're looking at the anderson gallery info, rather than the cfa info. for those who have accessibility concerns, there's info on that website. not as easy as some places, but at least it's available, altho only with asking. bathrooms on the 2nd floor are rather hidden at the far end, around a corner.

Friendly place. The building is a former buffalo public school building that they transformed into…read morea bright and beautiful gallery. Open areas and a great display of art. We viewed Futura. It is a free and open to the public UB Art Gallery. I will go back when they display a new exhibit.

The K Art Gallery just opened to the public, and is a "Native American owned commercial art gallery…read morewith a primary and robust focus on national-level Native contemporary artists." It's the first of its kind in the U.S. The art gallery spans over two floors, and is also used as a shared workspace. For the shared workspaces, there is table seating (with dividers), offices, and a video conference room. It would feel great to work in a space like this surrounded by art, I would feel very creative and inspired! I came with a friend to see the current exhibit titled "More than a Trace". Currently, you need to book a reservation online prior to visiting, and sign a covid waiver upon entry. There is no admission charge. Although I checked out some of the art in the exhibition on their website prior to visiting, I really enjoyed seeing it up close and having the chance to reflect on each piece. Although this is contemporary art, there were a few pieces that had strong historical ties, including the Treaty of the Seneca, and Antipode (Study in Dusty Rose). Overall I would highly recommend visiting this gallery if you enjoy art, and the opportunity to see work by contemporary Native American artists. Also, I'd like to give a special thank you to Sophia, who was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcomed!

There's nothing I can say about this gallery that would do it justice. For me it was overwhelming…read more..I loved it. The work of the featured artist Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) is timeless. The gallery space is contemporary. It's also a shared workspace...lots of perks for freelancers and "work from home" folks. I will be sure to attend any exhibition this gallery presents.

The current exhibition (Oct 2023) is about microplastics and their impact on the environment. This…read moreshow is definitely worth a visit. On the Metro Rail near the Fountain Plaza station in the Market Arcade.

CEPA is an excellent gallery. I enjoy the exhibits and love the location. I am lucky to work…read moredowntown and be able to visit this gallery on my lunch break when I need a bit of culture to brighten my day. Also the current exhibit is excellent and I recommend every one to see it. It is not a large gallery so you can really take your time examine the work of the artist. CEPA also offers a lot of great activities and perks if you're a member. Become a member while you visit the gallery :)

10 years! That's how long Artsphere has been here on Amherst Street in Black Rock. Impressive…read more Across the street (more or less) from 464 Gallery, Artsphere is also a gallery. It has a different feel to it, for starters, its been here longer. And it has a hairdressers place inside as well. Yep, you read that right. Mother runs the gallery, daughter runs the hair salon. When you enter the place the gallery is "all around you", there are great cards, paintings, photographs, pottery and more. The artists are from the Western NY area, so there are strong ties to the community. Its a nice selection and you are likely to find a gift if that's what you need. Walking toward the rear of the space, you see the salon, has a number of chairs and looks like it can accommodate a number of patrons. Their website lists events happening in the space. http://www.artspherestudio.com/ Parking is street.

A small but diverse gallery featuring work by local artists ranging from jewelry, to ceramics, to…read morepainting, to textiles. There's also a nice selection of local history and art books from independent authors in the community. Housed in the same building (and intertwined with) a nice salon, this may be the only place in Buffalo you can get your hair done AND shop for art gifts! The mother (gallery) and daughter (salon) team who run the show here have created a very welcoming and appealing space.

Locust Street is a treasure! They have free and low cost art classes for kids and adults…read more Each season, they have a selection of scheduled structured classes for which you can register for a small fee. Those classes very season to season- pen and ink animals, print making, special ceramics projects, photography, etc. I took a 3 session Monet class, a figure drawing class, and an intro to pottery wheel class for a fraction of what other clay studios charge. My Monet ended up hanging in the lobby. Each season, they also have open art studio time - kids drawing, teen/adult drawing and painting, ceramics, senior sessions, and more. Three week days and Saturdays the center is open and you can work on your own projects with an instructor on hand for questions or advice. All the materials are provided. Everything is free with suggested donation amounts. This is such a wonderful asset to our community.

Annmarie the ceramics instructor is amazing! She is so good with kids, and coaches creativity over…read moreperfection. Loved the class we had with her and will definitely return to the amazing community asset.

Found in Artvoice, an article about a current show at this Gallery…read more A small one on Allen, between Delaware and Franklin. Open some 30 years, but new to me. The current show (July, 2013) is from a photojournalist named Brendan Bannon - Nairobi - Shots of various scenes in Nairobi. There are about 16 shots overall, each one a real life scene from the street. Nairobi: New Works, photography by Brendan Bannon, an international photojournalist & educator. This is a small gallery, the shots are hung the perfect height to go and enjoy. Its closed sun and mon, opens at noon the rest of the week. Take a few moments and stop in, you will enjoy. http://www.elmuseobuffalo.org

El Museo on 91 Allen is a non for profit art gallery in the heart of Allentown. El Museo just…read morecelebrated their 35th anniversary a few weeks ago! I was apart of their members' exhibition because I'm a member of their art gallery. I have my BS and MS in Art Education. Its only $25 for artist members! They have various artists come in a do art shows. Allen town has a "first Friday art gallery walk" the first Friday of every month. The art galleries in the area are free to look at and often offer light appetizers. Dan and I go every month. This is also a great excuse to check out some local restaurants like the new Italian restaurant Giacobbi's (my new favorite), the Gatur's Ethiopian Cuisine, or Cafe 59 and if you feel like a light snack and/ or coffee go to my other fav Caffeology! Great date night idea..check out El Museo and explore Allen town : )

Incredible art and craft store! The curated selection of items here are top-notch and high…read morequality, and for very reasonable prices. They have supplies for a ton of different types of art. If you're creative, this is a place you will want to visit. Excellent spot to find gifts for creative people of all ages! Bonus: the staff are all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I was having trouble finding something and the staff member walked me right to the spot and made sure I found what I needed. The parking lot is large and easy, and the front entrance is accessible with no stairs. Restrooms are gender-neutral. The building itself is set away from the main street and hard to see if you don't know it's there. There is a tiny "Hyatt" sign at the driveway, which is shared with the oil change place. Go past the oil change place and you'll see the large blue building. This store is well worth seeking out.

Just probably one of the country's best art stores. I especially love that they carry some newer…read moretypes like mural supplies and a full line of angelus paints that you don't find in other places. Some of their people really are experts in their product areas, like Mike in airbrushing. Everything you can think of art wise is here and a great selection of cool funky gifts.