Mythical stories have captivated us for centuries—shaping art, culture, and the music we continue to celebrate today.
Join us for Myths in Music: A Concert Inspired by Jessica Gadra’s Art, a unique evening of song featuring performers from the Eastman School of Music. This live concert explores the deep connections between mythical storytelling and musical composition across time and cultures.
The program is inspired by artist Jessica Gadra’s current exhibition Fact in Fantasy, which examines how mythical elements influence our understanding of truth and identity. Before the concert, Jessica will be joined in conversation by Maria Fortuna-Dean, Executive Director of the Lewiston Council on the Arts, as they explore how mythology and familiar lore shape our understanding of truth and identity.
Presented in collaboration with the Lewiston Council of the Arts, this evening offers a one-of-a-kind experience blending art, music, and myth.
Cost: $10/adult, $5/child, Free for NU students, faculty, staff and CAM Members.
About Lewiston Council on the Arts Lewiston Council on the Arts incorporated in 1967 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We continue to define the artistic identity of Lewiston by providing cultural experiences to visitors and residents alike with a year-round schedule of events, providing tens of thousands of people the opportunity to commune with local art, culture, and the history of Western New York.
About Currents Currentsis an intimate moderated discussion series featuring a special guest speaker that spotlights contemporary issues in art, cultural heritage, and the museum world. This program aligns with trends in the art world through presentations and discussions between guests and the presenter.
Date & Time
Thu, Nov 6, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 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.
