Visit the Burchfi eld Penney

Visit the BurchfIeld Penney Art Center

Located on the campus of Buffalo State College, the Burchfield Penney Art Center is one of the finest regional museums in the entire country.

Foremost among the Burchfield’s credentials is the fact that it’s home to the largest collection of work by the great American watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield, who spent most of his life in nearby Gardenville. Since 1966, the Burchfield has collected, nurtured and celebrated the work of artists from throughout Western New York. Charles Burchfield is a major American artist. His work was the subject of the first solo artist exhibition in the history of the Museum of Modern Art. Regular exhibitions of his work at the Burchfield Penney examine his creative process, sharing journal entries, sketches, notebook jottings and finished work. Of special interest: his studio has been reassembled and installed on the premises. The Burchfield Penney also serves as the museum of record for Western New York art and artists. Its collection offers a broad and deep look at the art of the region in paintings, watercolors, photographs, sculpture, works on paper and a variety of craft media. A highlight of its annual exhibition calendar is the Art in Craft Media exhibition, which shows off the rich tradition of handcrafted artistry in the region. The Burchfield is a community gathering place as well as an art museum. A busy calendar of concerts, lectures, classes and workshops keep the museum humming throughout the year. There’s a relaxed and unpretentious vibe here that will make anyone feel welcome. |