Week of June 11-18, 2025

By Jimmy Keller

(Image above: From “We Were At the School. We Were There, We Remember.” Piece by Amanda Lickers. Courtesy of Castellani Art Museum).

Welcome to Hive Highlights; a weekly exhibits roundup from Buffalo Hive. This showcase is meant to point you to gallery openings, ongoing exhibits, closings, artist talks and happenings in the visual arts community of Western New York for the week/end ahead. These lists are not designed to be comprehensive, instead providing a keyhole into the creative hum of our region. 

1. We Were At the School. We Were There. We Remember. on view at Castellani Art Museum
   • Reception, Thursday June 12, 2025 5-7 p.m.
   • 5795 Lewiston Road, 7 Varsity Dr, Niagara University, NY 14109

Sometimes artists are healers of history, storytellers, culture sharers and outspoken leaders. These are the artists that make up this powerful exhibition, sharing a story beginning in WNY centuries ago, but still affecting the community today. It’s a story everyone should know, but most importantly learn from and acknowledge. Artists include: Peter B. Jones, Samantha Jacobs, Luanne Redeye, Tami Watt, Patrick Redeye, Randee Spruce, Amanda Lickers, Brody Jimerson, Hayden Haynes (curator), Jocelyn Jones. “We Were At the School. We Were There. We Remember. maps ancestral pain, challenges colonial narratives, and demands a radical reimagining of Indigenous presence and power.” If you miss this reception, make sure to check it out before Oct 5!

Learn More: https://www.castellaniartmuseum.org/exhibitions/we-were-at-the-school-we-were-there-we-remember

2. Woven & Stitched, on view at Burchfield Penney
   • Opening, June 18 through Sept 28, 2025
   • 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222

This exhibition tells a story of talented artists through the craftsmanship and artistry of fabrics, thread, and fiber. Curators pulled from the Burchfield Penney collection to bring together works that narrate emotional connections inviting viewers to reflect on craft, memory, and expression.

Learn More: https://burchfieldpenney.org/exhibitions/exhibition:woven-and-stitched/

3. Interlude: New Work by Monica Angle & Beth Munro, on view at Mirabo Press
   • ONGOING, through Friday June 27, 2025
   • 11 Botsford Place Buffalo, NY 14216​

Resident artists Monica Angle and Beth Munro show off their works combining their expressions through printmaking. Pieces in this show were created both individually and collaboratively. Gallery viewing is by appointment, but it would also be a great chance to check out the entire Mirabo Press facility!

Learn More: https://www.mirabopress.com/interlude