Anderson Inside Out
Anderson Inside Out is UB Anderson Gallery’s annual summer celebration—an afternoon of art, music, and community for our University Heights neighbors, UB students and faculty, and the broader Buffalo public.
Previously known as the Parking Lot Party and Summer Extravaganza, this free, all-ages event activates both the gallery and its surrounding outdoor spaces with artist vendors, food trucks, live music, hands-on art-making, and more.
As we celebrate 25 years as a public art gallery, Anderson Inside Out is a special opportunity to reconnect with our neighborhood and share the richness of our permanent collection, which spans centuries of artistic practice. Timed to coincide with the University Heights , the event invites visitors to explore the gallery in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Whether you’ve visited before or are stepping inside for the first time, we hope you’ll join us. This day is about breaking down barriers, building community, and celebrating creativity—inside and out.
OUTSIDE
Music:
12–2 PM – Olmsted Dub System
2–4 PM – Diyené
All afternoon (12–4 PM):
• Live screen printing with WNY Book Arts Center – free T-shirts while supplies last
• Artmaking activities for all ages
• Vendor market with 20+ local artists and makers
• Food & drink from: Moneybag Dumplings, Montrose Lemonade Stand, Petite Chérie Bakery, Nineteen Coffee
Participating vendors include: Renegade Trade Company, Sprout and Bloom Studios, Sky Vance Studios, Catherine Walsh, Zi Daniel, Sunshine Orchard Designs, Gardner Astalos, and many more!
INSIDE
• Exhibitions on view:
– From the Vault: Staff Selections from the Collection
– 25 for 25: Promised Gifts from the Gerald Mead Collection
• 1 PM – Guided tour of 25 for 25 with collector Gerald Mead
• 2–4 PM – Stu & Avery Weissman performing jazz/blues in the 1st Floor Gallery
• 2nd Floor Atrium – Free build-your-own sundae bar (while supplies last)
• All-ages art activity with Starlight Studio and Art Gallery
Event Date July 12, 2025