Charles E. Burchfield in his own words View All

  • Charles Burchfield, Journals, February 25, 1950

    Tuesday, February 25, 2020

    A.M. Studying & discussing the show at Rehn’s in April. We about come to the conclusion that I should confine the show to woodland scenes & related nature fantasy...

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  • William Holbrook Beard

    William Holbrook Beard

    William Holbrook Beard (1824-1900) is considered one of the most talented painters in Buffalo during the pre-Civil War era.

  • Arthur Kowalski

    Arthur Kowalski

    Arthur Kowalski (1893-1958) was a painter, vocalist and teacher. was a member of the Guild of Allied Artists and the Buffalo Society of Artists, serving as President from 1952 to 1953.

  • Amos W. Sangster

    Amos W. Sangster

    Amos Sangster was a  Buffalo-based 19th century landscape painter, printmaker, educator, and arts advocate best known for his monumental series of 153 etchings, Niagara River and Falls from … more

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  • Wilhelmina Godfrey: Artist, Educator, Innovator and Community Builder

    Monday, February 24, 2020

    Wilhelmina Godfrey was an esteemed African American artist and an influential figure within both the local arts and African American communities.

  • Abdias do Nascimento: Art, Politics and Social Justice

    Thursday, February 20, 2020

    Brazilian artist Abdias do Nascimento, currently featured in the In The Fullness of Time exhibition, was an outspoken advocate for the for the rights of Afro-Brazilians in both his art and activism. 

  • Burchfield Penney Acquires McCallum Tarry Work

    Tuesday, February 18, 2020

    Purchased with funds from members of its board of trustees, the large-scale painting depicts social activist Blackburn (1901-1982) accompanied by members of the League of Negro Women Voters taking bold legislative steps seeking the right to vote.