Popular Art Festival Saying Goodbye In Buffalo, New York

As we roll through spring into the warmer weather seasons, the time of year where we will spend a lot of time going to the best concerts, events, festivals, and shows around town is on the way. In Buffalo and Western New York, we suffer through what often seems like endless winter for us to be able to enjoy some pretty good weather coupled with great events.

So far this spring we've had quite a few good events happen already that has brought thousands of people outside already. Not only have the cherry blossoms bloomed in Delaware Park, the Bisons are on the field, and the Bills have already started preparing for the 2025 season. By all accounts, things in 2025 is going to be just as good as 2024 was.

However, if you are fan of art and all the great festivals that go on in the 716, you're going to have one less event to put on your to do list now after a recent announcement in Buffalo.

Popular Art Festival Saying Goodbye In Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is well known all around the world for the quality of its architecture and art. Having two world class art galleries right in our backyard with the Buffalo AKG and the Burchfield Penney Art Center, it's no surprise that Buffalo is a destination for great artists. However, the art in the 716 isn't just confined to the galleries in town as there are several public art festivals that happen ever year.

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Unfortunately, according to the Elmwood Village Association, the popular Elmwood ArtFest is no more. The fun and exciting art festival that took over the sidewalks on Elmwood Avenue near Bidwell has shutting down this year.

...the festival grew beyond our expectations, which is a testament to the enthusiasm and talent in our community. While this growth presented new logistical challenges, we’re incredibly proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the support of everyone who participated.
-James Cichocki, Executive Director of the Elmwood Village Association

Organizers are currently planning another event on a smaller scale that should help fill the gap, but folks all over Buffalo now have one less thing to do this summer.