Charles E. Burchfield in his own words View All

  • Charles E. Burchfield,Journals, April 20, 1917

    Friday, April 20, 2018

    A rainy & blue-green grey sky; a light breeze twitches the ends of the stiff iris blades – flicker calls in the hazy pollen choked air – poplar catkins stretched out in the [dark] night, the trees seem to dissolve as they fall – the ground is wormy with bloom – The … more

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  • Bethany Krull

    Bethany Krull

    Krull's work explores the complex relationships between humans and other species by envisioning creatures simultaneously adorable and nightmarish, living in absurd conditions that are alternately … more

  • Jacqueline Tarry

    Jacqueline Tarry

    Jacqueline Tarry describes herself as an interdisciplinary artist living and working in Brooklyn, New York. 

  • Sylvia L. Rosen

    Sylvia L. Rosen

    Sylvia Rosen is a ceramic artist, educator, and philanthropist. In 1987, she and her husband created the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment for Fine Arts in the Craft Media at the Burchfield Penney. … more

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  • Chynna DeSimone: Interning at the Burchfield Penney Art Center Archives

    Wednesday, April 18, 2018

    We never seem to learn about Buffalo's own art history and contemporary art scene. 

  • Donate Your Books!

    Friday, March 9, 2018

    The Burchfield Penney Art Center is once again gathering books for our Annual Book Sale to be held in May. Spring is a great time to go through your books and donate those that you no longer want, making room for new friends on your shelves.

  • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Tuesday, February 13, 2018

    The Burchfield Penney and SUNY Buffalo State are currently searching for an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for the Burchfield Penney.