Currents

  • Oct 11, 2022 - Nov 7, 2024

  • Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

    7 Varsity Drive
    Niagara University, New York 14109
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Description

Program Details
Currents is an intimate moderated discussion series featuring a special guest speaker that spotlights contemporary issues in art, cultural heritage, and the museum world. This program aligns with trends in the art world through presentations and discussions between guests and the presenter.

Cost: $10/Adult, $5/Child, Free for Members, EBT card holders, and NU Students, Faculty/ Staff
Registration Required
NU Students and Faculty/Staff use the discount code at checkout: NUCAMFAM


Fall Season

November 7 | People Power: Building Community through Fiber Art CANCELLED
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Description: Learn about the impact grassroots organizations have on their community and neighborhood with a special focus on the work of Stitch Buffalo. Textile initiatives in resettlement communities offer pathways for resilience, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment. This presentation examines three case studies in the United States: the Sewing Circle Project (CT); the Refugee Artisan Initiative (WA); and Stitch Buffalo (NY). These organizations empower refugee women through textile arts, fostering community, preserving cultural heritage, and generating income. By highlighting the impact of these grassroots initiatives, this presentation underscores the vital role of community-based organizations in improving the quality of life for refugees and revitalizing urban neighborhoods. Following the presentation, enjoy a curator's tour of Old/New Threads, an exhibition focused on the story of Stitch Buffalo.

Photo Courtesy of Michael Mandolfo

CAM  Member / NU Student  Discount Code
Please call Evan Wright at 716-286 -8201 or email evanwright@niagara.edu

Date & Time

Oct 11, 2022 - Nov 7, 2024

Venue Details

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

7 Varsity Drive
Niagara University, New York 14109 Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. As a major resource for the visual arts in Niagara County, the CAM's permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of mainly modern and contemporary art, and hosts a unique Folk Arts Program supporting traditional artists and community-based cultural traditions in the Buffalo-Niagara region. 

In keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission, the museum recognizes and serves the diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities of the Niagara region through the organization and presentation of exhibitions which honor and explore their artistic traditions and contemporary output. In addition to presenting diverse artistic expressions, the museum works in partnerships to explore and redefine the relationship between the museum and its constituencies.

As a university museum, the Castellani Art Museum serves the educational needs of the community,  by working with Niagara University faculty on integrative learning projects for college students and providing art education programs for area schools and cultural organizations. The museum staff works with educators to develop art-based learning programs that help to promote critical thinking.

Visit us online at https://castellaniartmuseum.org/


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