
The Center for the Arts is where art is made and experienced at the University at Buffalo.
Pay us a visit, and you’ll find there’s always something happening at the UBCFA! We’re the university’s arts hub, where artists and art lovers find inspiration, education and community.
We also welcome some of the biggest names in arts and entertainment—and host performances, concerts and exhibitions that showcase the remarkable talent of UB’s student artists. The entire Buffalo community is always invited to join us. Browse our site to find out what’s coming up next—or subscribe to our email list and never miss a thing!
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September 19, 2023
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October 7, 2023
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Two of University at Buffalo's Architecture experts, Korydon Smith, Professor and Assistant Dean School of Architecture and Planning, and Kelly Hayes McAlonie, Director of Campus Planning, discuss the Center for the Arts atrium's unique architecture and how it brings artists across the arts together.
Getting ready for a Mainstage performance takes a whole team of people; for our recent show featuring An Evening with Bruce Hornsby, one member of that team was our UB piano technician. Go behind the scenes to see how the piano is prepared for the stage!
“I am sure that in my career I will wear many hats, so whether I end up on tour or as an administrator at an arts organization, this job has definitely helped to prepare me for that.” - Julia Miskines, arts management graduate assistant, Center for the Arts
Michael Glabicki, the mind and vision behind the popular and stylistic band Rusted Root took part in the CFA’s Student Backstage Chat, followed by a performance with long-time bandmate Dirk Miller to an audience of adoring fans.