Currents | Black Photographers of WNY Panel Discussion

Name: Currents | Black Photographers of WNY Panel Discussion
Start: 2025-02-13T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-13T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

Schedule

Thu Feb 13 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University | Lewiston, NY

Black Photographers of WNY Panel Discussion
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: CAM Main Gallery
Registration Required
Cost: $10/Adult, $5/Child, Free for Members, EBT card holders, and NU Students, Faculty/ Staff
NU Students and Faculty/Staff use the discount code at checkout: NUCAMFAM
Program Description:
Join us for a stimulating evening with Western New York's leading Black photographers for a panel as they share their journeys, artistic processes, and perspectives on Buffalo's evolving photography scene. This discussion brings together established and emerging Black photographers who are documenting and defining Buffalo's visual culture. Through personal stories, technical insights, and community discussion, our panelists will explore the unique challenges and opportunities they've encountered while building their careers in Western New York's photography landscape.
Panel Topics
Personal journeys into photography and early influences
Building a sustainable photography career in Buffalo
Representation and storytelling through the Black lens
Mentorship and community building within the local photography scene, Future vision for Black photography in Western New York
Featured Panelists
Patrick Cray
Brandon Watson
Malik Rainey
Alana Adetola Fajemisin
Moderator- Tiffany D. Gaines
Event Timeline
5:30- 6:00 p.m. | Doors open- Reception
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Roundtable and Q&A
7:30 p.m. | Close

Currents
Currents is an intimate moderated discussion series featuring a special guest speaker that spotlights contemporary issues in art, cultural heritage, and the museum world. This program aligns with trends in the art world through presentations and discussions between guests and the presenter.