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Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2015February M&T Second Friday: February 13
On the second Friday of every month, the Burchfield Penney hosts something great, thanks to the support of M&T Bank. With openings and happy hours, programs, concerts, screenings, and other special events, visitors experience the best of the Burchfield Penney every Second Friday. Gallery admission is free all day (10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.), with special events and programs beginning at 5:30 p.m.
5:30–7:30 p.m. Opening celebration: Richard Kegler / P22 Type Foundry: Charles E. Burchfield (The Font Project) in the Collection Study Gallery
In 2013, Richard Kegler, co-founder and lead designer of the Buffalo-based P22 Type Foundry, was commissioned by the Burchfield Penney to create the Charles E. Burchfield font to honor the artist. This exhibition celebrates the acquisition of the font in the center’s collection.
The exhibition includes works from the P22 Archive at the Center and various fonts it has developed over the past 20 years. The installation also includes archival objects from the Charles E. Burchfield Archives at the Burchfield Penney that were used in the development and design process. A limited edition specimen book of the type will be available in the Museum Store. Works by the following P22 staff and collaborators who are part of this exhibition include Jimy Chambers, Carima El-Behairy, James Grieshaber, Brian Grunert, Colin Kahn, Alan Kegler, Denis Kegler, Kevin Kegler, Thomas Kegler, KC Kratt, Maria Pabico LaRotunda, David Lyttleton, Rod McKuen, Miranda Roth, Jim Rimmer, Pete Reiling, and Michael Want.
5:30–7:30 p.m. Drop-in Art-Making Workshop in the Studio Classroom: Sweetheart Collages is presented by Buffalo State art education graduate students
5:30–7:30 p.m. Happy Hour with music by Carina and the Six-String Preacher in the reception area
7:00 p.m. Peter Seidelicki and Barbara Cole
Don't miss the opportunity to experience Exalted Nature: The Real and Fantastic World of Charles Burchfield before it closes on February 22, as well as Alexander O. Levy: American Artist, Art Deco Painter and more.
For more information, please visit the Burchfield Penney website.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
