Exploring Buffalo's Arts Scene

November 4, 2021 Denton Crawford
A group of students stand in front of a panoramic painting.

Each semester, Senior Lecturer Denton Crawford leads his Expanded Forms class on a networking trip to nearby Buffalo, N.Y., to experience the area’s art scene. 

The visits include intimate looks at institutions through meetings with curators and gallery directors, allowing students to interact with and gather advice from art professionals. Traditionally, the class stops at Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Burchfield Penney Art Center and Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, among others.

Students from various options in the Studio Arts BFA program, including Expanded Forms, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture, regularly embark on the trips.

Above image taken fall 2021

Two students stand beside two large sculptures inside a warehouse-looking space.

Taken spring 2021

A group photo of RIT faculty and students at Niagara Falls.

Taken spring 2021

A group of students gather around a large sculpture that resembles a tree.

Taken spring 2020

Students kneel to get a closer look at an art installation.

Taken spring 2019

Students gather in a space with vibrant decals on the walls and an installation in the center of the room.

Taken spring 2018

Seven students peek through an art installation that hangs from a ceiling.

Taken fall 2017

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