5 Hot New Projects for Buffalo AKG’s Public Art Season

BUFFALO, NY — The arrival of better weather also means the start of public art projects and colorful new works across the city.

With that in mind, the Buffalo AKG Art Museum recently announced five new projects as part of its public art initiative.

Chloë Bass will present “a meditative installation of sculptural signage” throughout Delaware Park and the Buffalo AKG campus. The installation of “Wayfinding” will begin next week and the work will be celebrated on July 11 at the museum.

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“The installation will feature 48 individual works, eight of which are newly created and directly inspired by the artist’s experiences visiting Buffalo earlier this year,” Buffalo AKG said in a statement, announcing the 2024 plans.

Amy Fisher Price is another artist working with Buffalo AKG. Oxford Pennant will host Price for a residency at its Main Street premises and his works at a location to be determined with follow-up in the fall.

Pat Perry’s project will be on display at 1221 Main St. Her June project “centers on the growth of trees in the Buffalo area, which has witnessed centuries of life, growth and death,” the museum said .

Ola Volo’s August project will take place at 1229 Hertel Ave. “Inspired by the folk art of its Eastern European origins, the mural depicts a queen reclaiming her power after leaving a violent situation,” Buffalo AKG said.

Ben Volta and Edreys Wajed will work at 608 William St., where funding for the project was provided by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Speaker April Baskin and the Erie County Legislature. There will be community painting days at the nearby William Emslie Family YMCA.

“Once the artwork is painted by the public, the mural will be installed and completed on site by Wajed and other local professionals,” the museum said.