Beyond Borders returns to the Niagara Arts Cultural Center in an exhibition that unites the elements: Fire, Air, Earth and Water

Opening Reception:

Saturday, September 14, 2024

2:00-4:00PM

Musical Guests: Son Borikua

Best in show will be awarded $250… eso!

On View

August 31-October 5, 2024

Townsend Gallery @ the NACC (1201 Pine Ave, NIagara Falls,NY)

FREE Admission

On view August 19-September 24, 2022

Beyond Borders 2022,In Partnership with Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo &

Perceptions, featuring artists with a visual impairment 

The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center is pleased to announce our exhibitions for August-September 2022, with Beyond Borders 2022 and Perceptions. Beyond Borders is taking place in partnership with Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo and will be guest-curated by Michele Agosto and Aileen Gonzalez Marti. Perceptions will feature work from artists with a visual impairment and will be guest-curated by Geraldine Wilson, a visually impaired artist. 

Join us for each opening reception for these exhibitions: Beyond Borders will have a reception on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 PM outside of the Townsend Gallery. 

Beyond Borders will be on view in the Townsend Gallery (1st Floor) beginning August 19. Both exhibitions are on view until September 24, 2022. Galleries are free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 per adult for admission. 

Both exhibitions also feature free admission to the ”Freedom Crossing” Underground Railroad exhibit in the Heritage Gallery, sponsored by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. 

About Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo 

Los Artistas Del Barrio Buffalo exhibits, promotes, and supports Latino/a/x and Hispanic artists of all genres located in and connected to Buffalo and Western New York. Los Artistas Del Barrio Buffalo’s mission is to function as an arts collective that highlights the talents and creativity of Latino/a/x and Hispanic artists of every discipline in our community.

About the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center

As the largest multi-arts center in upstate New York, the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) hosts a diverse group of 98 artists and makers, two public art galleries, three theaters, four local history exhibits, a radio station, a certified sound stage & movie production facility, the Niagara Falls High School alumni center, as well as the Starry Night Café & Gift Shop. 

The NACC is located at 1201 Pine Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls, New York. 

Gallery Hours for the Townsend Gallery, Kudela Garden Gallery, and permanent exhibits within the building are from 12:00pm-5:00pm daily, excluding holidays. Guided Tours are available by calling 716-282-7530 and must be booked no less than two weeks in advance. 

Additional information for galleries, exhibitions, and opportunities can be found at www.thenacc.org.

August 6 – August 26, 2022
Closing Reception, Friday, August 26, 2022, 5:00—8:00 pm

Part of M&T Fourth Fridays at Tri-Main Center
Los Artistas Del Barrio Buffalo exhibits, promotes, and supports Latino/a/x and Hispanic artists of all genres located in and connected to Buffalo and Western New York. Los Artistas Del Barrio Buffalo’s mission is to function as an arts collective that highlights the talents and creativity of Latino/a/x and Hispanic artists of every discipline in our community.

Watch LADB Buffalo march down with our artists and families. Check out the final art results of Espiritu do Carolina (the Roberto Clemente mural).

Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo is proud to be a collaborative partner in this far-reaching community project under the leadership of Celeste Lawson. Below is an abstract of the project, which will be a testament to how the arts can heal the spirits, minds and hearts of those who have been victims of sex trafficking and other kinds of violence against women and children. There will be more information to come.

“Typography Of Women: I Am Not Invisible project is a three-part project that includes a live stage performance, a public discussion and forum and an art exhibit themed around human trafficking and each individual artists’ own interpretation of that theme and what it means to them at any point in time.

The stage performance takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center, the public forum on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in the Burchfield Penny Museum.

The art exhibit that will display Los Artistas Del Barrio Buffalo’s artworks will open on Friday, March 6 and run until March 27 at CEPA Gallery located at 617 Main Street. An opening reception will be held at CEPA Friday, March 6 from 5:30 PM -9:00 PM in their Underground Gallery.

“Supporting efforts to fight human trafficking, and raising awareness among the general public on the powerful impact that trafficking has on the lives of millions of people is of vital importance when it comes to enlisting their involvement in this war on modern day slavery. As an artist, your participation as an activist is a welcome and essential ingredient in this crime fighting undertaking. Thank you. The Typography of Women project is deeply honored to have your support.”-- Celeste Lawson, Producer/Project Director/Co-Director Typography of Women: I Am Not Invisible Cmlpoet17@gmail.com

Formed in 2016, Los Artistas del Barrio is a multi-arts collaborative that highlights Latinx/Hispanic artists in Buffalo and WNY.

Bringing together painting, sculpture, photography, poetry, and performance, Velada 100×35 invites viewers and spectators into an exploration of geography and ambience.

“Come and witness as the hidden is revealed. Enter a space and time of unexpected transformations. An island meant only for you.”

The First Friday opening reception on September 6 will feature episodic performances throughout the evening, and the exhibition will be on view through September 21.

Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo will be hosting several workshops and fun events throughout the duration of their latest exhibition called Ojos Abiertos/Eyes Wide Open- A Latinx Arts Experience.

Come meet our artists and have some fun!

Saturday, July 6 from 12PM - 2PM
Papel y Luz: Easy Alternative Photo Processing Workshop
with Vicente Rondon and Michele Agosto
$25 p/p (includes paper & supplies)
Families welcomed! Ages 8 and up.

Friday, July 12 from 7PM - 9PM
Every Palabra: A Spoken Word Experience
with Matthew Bosque, Melinda Capeles and Alexsandra Lopez
$5 Suggested open mic fee
Free to audience


Friday, July 19 from 7PM - 11PM
Urban Mash: Music and Art Fusion
with Vinny Alejandro, Wilbert Ramos and William Rodriguez
$10 Suggested donation
21 and over


Saturday, July 20 from 1PM- 5PM:
Dressing LA LUNA: Paint and Sip Night
with Aileen Gonzalez-Marti and Arayoan Tylec
$35 p/p (includes canvas, appetizers & 1 glass of wine)

For more information, please contact us at losartistasdelbarriobuffalo@gmail.com

You may make payments to our Venmo or Cash App - just search for Michele Agosto and indicate what event you are attending. We also can sell tickets through Eventbrite (link is below). And of course, we accept cash at the door. :)