It’s Alive!

Join the excitement as famous works of art come to life on the grounds behind the Albright Knox Art Gallery.  Art Alive: A Walking-Talking Art Contest returns for its 12th year on Saturday, June 7th from 12-2 p.m. 

Art Alive is a contest in which entrants reproduce art works in the most creative ways, some spending several months preparing their tableaux. The final interpretations are often amazing compilations of people, props, and even music.  Contestants range from elementary and high school students to business people, family groups, artists, and Gallery volunteers. 

Each year, Art Alive attracts dozens of contestants and hundreds of spectators.  All gather to learn about art, to relax, and enjoy the fun as participants compete for more than $1000 in cash prizes. 

Art Alive is based on a traditional European custom.  Contestants create a living representation of their favorite work of art either from the Albright-Knox or any other major art collection.  Previous years’ works have ranged from creative interpretations of Leonardo DaVinci's renowned painting The Last Supper to Andy Warhol's pop artwork, 100 Cans, a representation of 100 Campbell Soup cans.

Throughout the afternoon four judges including Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo Bills right guard Brad Butler will award points to the artists based on degree of difficulty, creativity, interpretation of original piece, quality, and overall impression.  WGRZ -TV News Anchor Jodi Johnston will award the prizes at 2 p.m.

For more information, call the Gallery at 716-270-8292 or visit www.albrightknox.org.