OUR
MISSION
OUR MISSION
Dedicated to sustaining and empowering Buffalo’s creative communities through focused, practical engagements with contemporary art.
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITIONS
Give
Give
Join us in our mission to make Buffalo a better city, one where art and artists are at the center of reimagining civic and institutional possibilities.
Your support will help us continue our vital work in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving artistic community within Buffalo.
Together, we can ensure that BICA remains a beacon of contemporary art, enriching our city for years to come.
You may know us for…
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Exhibitions
We present works of art by locally and internationally recognized artists whose projects enter into critical dialogue with the city of Buffalo. Learn More ››
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Cornelia Magazine
As publishers of Cornelia Magazine, we bring visibility to the work of artists, curators, and writers in Buffalo and the Southern Ontario region. Learn More ››
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BICA School
We offer a free contemporary art school for artists, curators, researchers, and organizers through weekly critiques, reading groups, and collaborative projects. Learn More ››
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The Generator Fund
We grant $60,000 for visual arts projects in Erie and Niagara Counties through the Generator Fund, supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation. Learn more ››
SHOP
SHOP
The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art’s exhibitions and programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Additional support is provided by
and individual donors whose support we couldn’t exist without.