Week of June 25-July 1, 2025

By Jimmy Keller
(Image above: Canoe, by David Buck, 2008, oil on board)

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. David Buck- Recollect Opening at Buffalo Arts Studios
   OPENING, Friday June 27, 2025 5-8 p.m.
   2495 Main Street Ste. 500, Buffalo 14214

With never before seen oil paintings, David Buck’s work continues to tell stories through color and vibrant impressionism in his first ever retrospective. The Buffalo artist’s paintings share moments, making a nostalgic connection to everyday life and the memories that may bring us together. This collection features over 60 paintings from throughout his career, bringing together current and past inspiration. 

Learn More: https://www.buffaloartsstudio.org/events/dave-buck-recollection/

2. Garden Art Sale at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
   ART SALE, Saturday, June 28-Sunday, June 29, 2025
   2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, New York 14218

Experience over 70 vendors throughout the Botanical Gardens lawn this Saturday and Sunday for their Garden Art Sale. Enjoy sculpture, paintings, ceramics, glasswares, metalworks and food vendors too! This is a great opportunity to support small local artists and craftsmen while also adding personality to your garden or home. Saturday’s hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday’s iare 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Learn More: https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/buffalo-style-garden-art-sale

3. Photo/Works Opening at Cass Gallery by CEPA
   OPENING, Friday June 27 ,2025 5-8 p.m.
   500 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

Young artists are a staple to the creative world and continue to move art in a forward direction. CEPA’s Photography Works students come together in this group exhibition showcasing their growth over the course of a nine-month mentorship. Each artist found deeper meaning within their work and built upon self-expression through the world of photography. Support young artists and discover where the next generation is heading at the opening reception.

Learn More: https://www.cepagallery.org/exhibit-event/photo-works-opening-06-27-25/