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Join us for the 28th annual Art Alive! This contest invites participants to create living representations of famous works of art for great prizes. These stunning replicas—often called tableaux—can be made using people, props, and your own creativity. Anyone can participate, including students, community groups, organizations, families, and individuals.

This year, we are celebrating all things Buffalo AKG! Participants are invited to take a closer look at the museum’s collection and AKG Public Art Initiative as they select their tableaux. We are excited to see the community’s interpretation of our works! 

More than $4,000 in prizes will be awarded to the creators of winning tableaux. Local judges will select the Judges’ Choice, Best Craftsmanship, and Most Creative Entry. These awards will be given in each category: School Groups Grades K–8, School Groups Grades 9–12, Individual Adults (Ages 18+), Individual Kids and Teens (Ages 17 and under), and Households/Community Groups.

We invite the entire community to join us to see the overwhelming creativity on display and vote for your favorite tableaux in the People’s Choice Awards. There will be music, art activities with the Art Truck, and more to celebrate this special community event.

In celebration of Marisol: A Retrospective, there will be a category dedicated to Marisol artworks in our collection! 

Submissions open July 10 and run through September 13.

Need an idea for your tableaux? Click here!