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The Burchfield Penney Art Center is the museum dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and the art and artists of Buffalo, NY, and our region.
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(716)ART
A Premier Live Art Auction
Chaired by Heather and Mark Notarius, (716)ART is the Burchfield Penney's signature biennial art auction, presenting an exceptional selection of works by Western New York's most accomplished artists. Art collectors and enthusiasts, artists, and people passionate for Buffalo’s creative community come together for an unforgettable evening filled with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and an exciting auction led by Robin Starr of Bonhams Skinner Auction House.
Burchfield Penney curators and the (716)ART Committee select up to 20 pieces of outstanding artwork created by artists with deep ties to our region. Auction proceeds from each sale are shared equally between the artist and the Burchfield Penney Art Center.
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Family Day
Get inspired and create art inspired by our current exhibitions!
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of creativity and exploration at the Burchfield Penney! During this special event, kids and grown-ups alike can enjoy hands-on artmaking activities, a playful gallery challenge, and plenty of opportunities to make memories together.
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In Memory of Jay Carrier
Jay Carrier, Wolf Clan, Onondaga/Tuscarora Nations (1963-2025), was a friend and inspiration to so many, in so many communities.
Burchfield Penney Art Center Launches National Search for Chief Curator
Buffalo, NY — The Burchfield Penney Art Center has launched the search for a Chief Curator. This executive-level, full-time position presents an extraordinary opportunity for an innovative and collaborative museum professional to lead the Art Center’s curatorial program and help shape the future of a renowned regional institution.
Davana Robedee Named 2025 Sylvia L. Rosen Craft Art Biennial Juror
Buffalo, NY — The Burchfield Penney Art Center is delighted to announce outstanding artist, curator, and educator Davana Robedee as the juror for The Sylvia L. Rosen Craft Art Biennial 2025, presented by the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment for Fine Art in Craft Media. The biennial exhibition, now in its 18th iteration, will be on view at the Burchfield Penney from November 14, 2025 through March 29, 2026, and will feature exemplary work in craft media by Western New York artists.
Roux
Soup Bar & Café
The café for the soup-obsessed located in the Burchfield Penney Art Center.
CAFÉ HOURS:
Monday + Tuesday: closed
Wednesday — Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
View ROUX Soup Bar & Café menu online.
Discover Burchfield.
Visit the Center and explore the work of an American master.
The Burchfield Penney Art Center holds the largest public collection of works by Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967), as well as an archive of more than 10,000 pages of handwritten journals, 25,000 drawings, and other ephemera, including a scale re-creation of the artist’s studio.
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