Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Christina Buscarino (Gallery Director, Hunt Gallery) with Hunt Gallery resident artists Danielle Saeva (visual artist, muralist, educator), Emeka Wajed (third-generation artisan), Laura Valkwitch (multidisciplinary artist), and Nia Jael Bronner (mixed media artist). Hear how time, space, and support during residency have shaped their practice, opened doors, and fostered growth. Go behind the scenes of the art world, ask questions, and learn why residencies matter—for individual artists and for the broader Western New York arts community.
Co-developed with the C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Gallery and generously sponsored by Patti Thomas (aka The Ghost), whose support funds our speaker honoraria.
Cost: $10/adult, $5/child, Free for NU students, faculty, staff and CAM Members.
About Hunt Gallery Residencies Hunt Residencies is a dynamic, collaborative residency program designed for creation, contemplation, and presentation. Artists in residence have 24/7 studio access and engage in a variety of opportunities to develop and share their work.
Participants take part in Hunt Gallery events, resident meetings, and a structured mentorship program. They also will collaborate with the Gallery Director to curate a group exhibition at the residency’s conclusion.
Under the leadership of Hunt Art Gallery’s Director, the program offers a comprehensive mentorship initiative, connecting residents with established artists, creatives, and organizations such as the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo Arts Studio, Art Services Inc., Spicy Creative, and the Buffalo Society of Artists.
About Currents Currentsis an intimate moderated discussion series featuring special guest speakers that spotlights contemporary issues in art, cultural heritage, and the museum world.
Date & Time
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 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.
