By Jimmy Keller

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. A Midsummer Night’s Draw event hosted by Hallwalls
   EVENT, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7 p.m. (doors open @ 6:30)
   Asbury Hall, 341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Hallwalls invited 36 incredible artists as they host their 26th live drawing rally. Experience two fast-paced 450minute rounds of drawing from artists like AJ Fries, Patrick Foran, Dana Tyrrell and more, as well as music and bar! This year’s event honors Executive Director Ed Cardoni and his commitment, dedication, and passion for everything he has done in Hallwall’s past and for future generations of artists. Tickets only available at the door for $15.

Learn More: https://hallwalls.org/visual/6516.html

2. Into Madness opening at Buffalo Arts Studio
   OPENING, Friday July 25, 2025 5-8p
   Tri-Main Center, 2495 Main Street, Suite 500, Buffalo, NY

Frani Evedon creates a powerful and personal translation of the artist’s experience of heroin addiction and Hep C, as well as the promise of a “cure.” A heavy subject but with a visual impact that gets the viewer thinking, feeling and realizing a long, usually untold journey through photography.

Learn More: https://www.buffaloartsstudio.org/events/frani-evedon-into-madness/

3. Portrait of Buffalo II last few weeks at CEPA Focus and Flux Gallery
   ONGOING, through Aug 23
   CEPA Focus and Flux Gallery, 617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

These are the last few weeks to check out this great exhibition featuring local Buffalo culture, lifestyle, neighbors and memorable places. This is something that puts an important emphasis on where our great city has been and what it has become. As a response to the first Portrait of Buffalo back in the 1970s, you won’t want to miss visiting these photographs before the show closes!

Learn More: https://www.cepagallery.org/exhibit-event/portrait-of-buffalo-ii-images-of-a-revitalized-city-opens-05-02-25/