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The Center blog features writing by the museum staff, volunteers, students and guest writers. If you are interested in contributing to our blog, please send a bio and short statement about your topic to burchfld@buffalostate.edu.You can also participate with the Burchfield Penney on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
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An Homage to Robert Traynham Coles (August 24, 1926-May 16, 2020)
Friday, May 22, 2020
Architecture + Advocacy—what a perfect summation of the life of Robert Traynham Coles, who sadly passed away on May 16th. This extraordinary architect not only designed aesthetically pleasing structures in Buffalo, Chautauqua, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Boston, New York, Washington, … more
BPAC Sketch Together: What did you have for breakfast?
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Finding inspiration at home doesn’t have to be difficult, there are so many wonderful things around to explore! Today’s sketching prompt is: What's in Your Fridge?
BPAC Sketch Together: What's in your fridge?
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Finding inspiration at home doesn’t have to be difficult, there are so many wonderful things around to explore! Today’s sketching prompt is: What's in Your Fridge?
Burchfield Inspired Focaccia Garden Bread
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Learn how to create your own focaccia garden bread! Create your own garden or use images from our collection to inspire you.
Memories of Nina Freudenheim and John Pfahl
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Buffalo Artist Coloring Page Project
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Coloring can be a time to calm yourself or a time to get the family together to enjoy time with each other.
Brief thoughts about John Pfahl
Friday, April 17, 2020
John Pfahl (February 17, 1939-April 15, 2020) was a world-renowned artist who addressed critical subjects in series of photographs that reflected his intellectual mind with sophisticated aesthetics, photographic historicity, wry humor, and utter seriousness.
Artist-founded urban art center had a legendary impact on youth
Friday, February 28, 2020
The Langston Hughes Center, co-founded by artists Jim Pappas, Clarence Scott, Allie Anderson and Wilhelmina Godfrey, was revolutionary in utilizing art to improve social conditions.
Jim Pappas: More Than 50 Legendary Years of Paving The Way
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Jim Pappas is highly regarded for his legacy of employing the arts, education and community engagement as instruments of social change.
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.
