About Us

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is a museum dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and the art and artists of our region. Through our affiliation with SUNY Buffalo State University, we encourage learning and celebrate our richly creative, diverse community.

Our Vision
As keepers of the past and explorers of "the next", the Burchfield Penney Art Center will be a catalyst for cultural vitality and creativity in Western New York.

Our Impact
The Burchfield Penney commits to inspire, invest in, and celebrate the historical and contemporary accomplishments of artists. We will energize the WNY community and SUNY Buffalo State University through meaningful, educational, and engaging experiences and will sustain and enhance our culture and environment through our decisions and actions.

Our Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Statement
The Burchfield Penney Art Center recognizes that every visitor, artist, volunteer, and staff member has unique lived experiences. We commit to celebrate and reflect the diversity of our community through the arts. Together, we are empowered to think, learn, and grow.