Join us on Thursday, August 7 for Art Sips at CAM—a laid-back evening of wine tasting, live music, and digital art under the summer sky.
Enjoy a tasting by Bella Rose Vineyards & Winery, a live acoustic set by Rob Minicucci at 5:30 p.m., and a looping outdoor screening of audiovisual artworks by Ben Heim—inspired by iconic Impressionist paintings and reimagined through motion, color, and light.
The experience runs continuously from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on CAM’s portico, so you can drop in whenever it fits your evening—before dinner, after work, or just to catch a moment of creativity. It’s the perfect way to enjoy CAM’s extended Thursday hours and see the museum in a whole new light.
About the Art On View: Impressionist-Inspired Digital Artworks by Ben Heim
Step into iconic paintings reimagined through movement and technology. Using fluid simulation, Ben Heim transforms works by Monet, Degas, and van Gogh into flowing, immersive visuals that reveal new layers of color, motion, and composition.
Experience classic Impressionism like you’ve never seen it before—alive with energy, light, and innovation.
About the Artist: Ben Heim is an Australian composer and audiovisual artist based in New York City.
His work blends music, art, and technology—ranging from classical composition and film scores to immersive digital experiences and virtual reality.
Heim is known for using innovative tools to create unique and engaging art. He’s made music from live drawings, collaborated with architects to explore how sound shapes virtual spaces, and worked with the London Contemporary Orchestra at the Barbican to transform their live performance into a real-time visual experience using artificial intelligence.
About Art Sips Select Thursdays | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Unwind with us on select Thursday evenings during CAM’s extended hours for Art Sips—a casual, come-as-you-are event that blends art, music, and local flavor.
Enjoy wine or beer tastings from regional wineries and breweries, catch live acoustic performances, and experience looping audiovisual art screenings projected on the museum’s facade or shown on screens inside. Drop by before or after dinner, stay for a while or just pass through—there’s no set program, just a laid-back atmosphere and something beautiful to see and hear.
Art Sips invites the community to connect with contemporary art in a fresh, approachable way—one glass, one song, one screen at a time.
Date & Time
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue Details
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
7 Varsity Drive Niagara University, New York 14109
Castellani Art Museum
The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. As a major resource for the visual arts in Niagara County, the CAM's permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of mainly modern and contemporary art, and hosts a unique Folk Arts Program supporting traditional artists and community-based cultural traditions in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
In keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission, the museum recognizes and serves the diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities of the Niagara region through the organization and presentation of exhibitions which honor and explore their artistic traditions and contemporary output. In addition to presenting diverse artistic expressions, the museum works in partnerships to explore and redefine the relationship between the museum and its constituencies.
As a university museum, the Castellani Art Museum serves the educational needs of the community, by working with Niagara University faculty on integrative learning projects for college students and providing art education programs for area schools and cultural organizations. The museum staff works with educators to develop art-based learning programs that help to promote critical thinking.
