Center for the Arts

Zoom image: atrium during art in the open event.

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!

Featured Events and Exhibitions

jazz at lincoln center orchestra members posing with instruments.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

October 7, 2022
7:30 p.m.

8/23/22 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

portrait of taylor tomlinson standing in front of theatre seats.

Taylor Tomlinson: The Have It All Tour

October 21, 2022
7 and 9:30 p.m.

9/14/22 Taylor Tomlinson: The Have it All Tour

bruce hornsby standing in front of a house shaped like a teapot in the desert.

An Evening with Bruce Hornsby

November 10, 2022
7:30 p.m.

7/13/22 An Evening with Bruce Hornsby

drawing of mandolin and banjo wrapped in roses with text of each act.

Punch Brothers and Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart

December 17, 2022
7:30 p.m.

8/9/22 Punch Brothers and Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart

Highlights

How Art Gets Made

Twelfth Night

In our UBCFA How Art Gets Made series, Department of Theatre and Dance cast members take us behind the scenes of the play Twelfth Night.

WATCH HOW ART GETS MADE twelfth night

student peforming a sword fight during a performance.

Center for the Arts

Art in the Open

We welcomed audiences back at this annual event that showcases music, dance, theatre, film and visual art that is made at UB. “Seeing all of the creative activity in the open highlights UB’s vast offering of programs and the artistry of our students and faculty. Art in the Open is an invitation for everyone, both the UB and Western New York communities, to come and explore the incredible artistic work that is created here.” – Jamie M. Enser, Executive Director, Center for the Arts

Art in the Open Information Art in the open

How Art Gets Made

ART IN THE ATRIUM: FINDING A HOME IN THE CFA

Art in the Atrium captures the performances and activities that take place around the clock in our gorgeous, light-filled atrium.

WATCH HOW ART GETS MADE

student orchestra performing in the atrium.

Get to Know the UBCFA

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Where Art is Made at UB
5/20/22
If you’ve been to UB, you’ve probably noticed the CFA’s home. It’s one of the most distinctive structures on campus—the one visitors love to use as a backdrop for their photos. But the UBCFA is so much more than a place.
Watch How Art Gets Made
6/24/21
The UB Center for the Arts is the university’s arts hub, where UB students and WNY residents come for inspiration, entertainment and community. For over twenty-five years, we’ve been the place at UB where art gets made—and we believe the process is just as fascinating as the final presentation. Subscribe to the UBCFA YouTube channel to meet the artists and craftspeople who make art here at the CFA. Watch them at work and learn the tips and techniques they employ every day.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
4/14/21
A learning-focused organization, the UBCFA is committed to student success. By employing students, providing internships, and supporting project-based activities, the CFA offers UB students countless opportunities to gain the hands-on experience they’ll need in the working world.
Our Facilities
3/19/21
The UB Center for the Arts is where art gets made at the University at Buffalo. We’re a multidisciplinary arts hub that serves all Arts Departments here at UB. We’re also a premier public venue that features a wide range of artistic performances, exhibitions, touring productions, and university events.
Calendar
9/23/22
There’s always something amazing to see at the CFA. We host some of the world’s biggest musical, theatrical and comedy acts. But some of our most amazing performances are put on by the students and faculty right here at UB.
Hours, Directions & Parking
8/30/22
Plan your visit to the UB CFA. Hours for the main and ticket offices, directions to the UB CFA, where to park, and find out about convenient public transportation.