June M&T Second Friday 2023

On the second Friday of every month, thanks to the support of M&T Bank, the Burchfield Penney stays open late and admission is free! From exhibition openings to all-ages art-making, screenings, and special programs, visitors experience the best of the Burchfield Penney. Explore the galleries and enjoy live music. The cash-only pop-up bar will be open, serving soft drinks, wine, and beer from Community Beer Works.

Pssst! Don’t miss out! Receive 10% off your Museum Membership when you sign up in person during M&T Second Friday!

Exhibitions Opening

Land, Sea, and Light: The John Sacret Young Collection

Land, Sea, and Light: The John Sacret Young Collectionfeatures artworks by world-renown watercolorists Charles E. Burchfield and John Marin, and other selections from director and producer John Sacret Young's art collection. Explore fascinating works by Milton Avery, Oscar Bluemner, Charles Demuth, George L. K. Morris, Norman Rockwell, and more. Featured photographs allude to Young's Hollywood background, depicting figures such as Marlon Brando, James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and beyond. 

Rita Argen Auerbach: Legacy

Explore watercolor paintings in Rita Argen Auerbach: Legacy portraying subjects ranging from Buffalo’s architecture to landscapes inspired by the internationally recognized artist's extensive global travels. The exhibition will remain on view through September 24, 2023. 

Live Music 

The Damone Jackson Outcome 
Friday, June 9th | 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Reception Space 

The Damone Jackson Outcome is an award winning Jazz Fusion group with a rotating cast of Buffalo's best musicians. Jackson is one of the areas most in-demand drummers for both live shows and studio work. 

Recently, Jackson has been on tour in South America and Europe playing shows and teaching master-classes. He is thankful that music has provided the opportunity to play with many truly fine musicians in the Buffalo area as well and all over the world. 

Film Screening

Celebrating Buffalo's Urban Legacy
Presented by Doug Ruffin and the Buffalo History Channel present

6:00pm — 7:00pm

Documentary filmmaker Doug Ruffin and the Buffalo History Channel have created three new films about the history of artistic and creative excellence in Buffalo's Black communities. 

These short films show rare footage of important moments in Buffalo's Black history: Arthur O. Eve's historic primary win in 1977, footage of the 2nd annual Juneteenth Celebration on Jefferson Avenue in 1978, and the Center for Positive Thought's African Art Museum in the 1970's. The Burchfield Penney is honored to premiere these films at our June M&T sponsored Second Fridays as part of the 2023 Sankofa Days.