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Introducing children to art

Introducing children to art

There are so many benefits to introducing children to art. A study from University of Arkansas says that visits to art galleries can help kids achieve higher levels of critical thinking, tolerance and empathy. On two consecutive weekends, I took a separate child family member 

Site visit of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Site visit of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

We made the trek down to Jamestown to do a site visit of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts – a possible location for our next event. “The Reg” as it’s called, is an beautiful, classic theater located in the heart of Jamestown. It’s 

Pre-planning our next event

Pre-planning our next event

We’re back at the drawing board planning our next event for Spring 2020. It quite possibly could be our favorite part in planning events – thinking of the details, the possibilities and more. It’s also the time you talk about budget numbers, ticket sales and 

Art immersion in the Hudson Valley region

Art immersion in the Hudson Valley region

The Hudson Valley region is oozing with creativity. It’s surrounds you every step of the way.

Photos from NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

Photos from NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

We’re up n’ running at NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park. The weather has been amazing. Of course, any day at Griffis Sculpture Park is a treat. NIGHT LIGHTS runs every Weds – Saturday night until October, 12th. We are also open on Sunday, October 

Setting up NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

Setting up NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park

We’re back at Griffis Sculpture Park setting up our 7th annual NIGHT LIGHTS show. We got the crew out at the park, setting up lights, running electricity, fixing trails etc… It’s exciting. We can’t wait to see you in a couple of days.

SitlerHQ produced NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns for 7th year

SitlerHQ produced NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns for 7th year

NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park Weds, September 18 to Sat. September 21, 2019 Weds, September 25 to Sat. September 28, 2019 Weds, October 2 to Sat. October 5, 2019 Weds, October 9 to Sunday, October 13, 2019 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Weds and Thurs, 7:30 

Photo from meeting with Mom Said No

Photo from meeting with Mom Said No

Working on some behind-the-scenes stuff with the red hot rock band Mom Said No from Buffalo, NY. The pop-rock group has been dubbed by The Buffalo News as “the next band to make it out of Buffalo.” They are a wonderful group of talented, hard-working 

Photos from 7th Annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival

Photos from 7th Annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival

It was another phenomenal day last week during the 7th Annual Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival. Doug Sitler is one of the volunteer event organizers who helps assemble this fun day. From music to art to vendors to exploration, this day has it all. A 

Stunning new mural being installed in downtown Buffalo

Stunning new mural being installed in downtown Buffalo

On a recent Sunday morning, we came across the Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s latest mural as part of their AK Public Art program. Artist Logan Hicks’s piece “Walking Back Time” is simple jaw-dropping. Assisting Hicks, was our long-time friend Zack Boehler of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery