Currents | Black Photographers of WNY Panel Discussion

  • February 13, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

    7 Varsity Drive
    Niagara University, New York 14109
Ticket Price $5.72-$11.63 Register Now
Description

Black Photographers of WNY Panel Discussion

Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: CAM Main Gallery

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

 

Program Description:
Join us for a stimulating evening with Western New York's leading Black  photographers for a panel as they share their journeys, artistic processes, and perspectives on Buffalo's evolving photography scene. This discussion brings together established and emerging Black photographers who are documenting and defining Buffalo's visual culture. Through personal stories, technical insights, and community discussion, our panelists will explore the unique challenges and opportunities they've encountered while building their careers in Western New York's photography landscape.

Panel Topics

  • Personal journeys into photography and early influences
  • Building a sustainable photography career in Buffalo
  • Representation and storytelling through the Black lens
  • Mentorship and community building within the local photography scene
  • Future vision for Black photography in Western New York

Featured Panelists

  • Patrick Cray 
  • Brandon Watson 
  • Malik Rainey 
  • Alana Adetola Fajemisin 

Moderator- Tiffany D. Gaines

Event Timeline
5:30- 6:00 p.m.  | Doors open- Reception
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Roundtable and Q&A
7:30 p.m.                |  Close

 

Currents 
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.

Date & Time

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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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