Buffalo, NY – The Albright-Knox recently partnered with Child & Family Services to supply artmaking kits to children in the Residential Treatment program, as part of the current exhibition at Albright-Knox Northland, Hervé Tullet: Shape and Color. Provided by Art Truck Program Coordinator Vicente Rondon, the donated kits give the children the opportunity to creatively express themselves through shapes, color, and design. Hervé Tullet: Shape and Color is on view with opportunities for visitors to make art and interact with local artists until Sunday, September 12, 2021.

“This community collaboration helps to foster creative and therapeutic activities for children in our program, while building their self-esteem as they know their work will be on display for the community to see,” said Mary Czopp, Chief Communications and Development Officer for Child & Family Services.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Child & Family Services to offer some creative relief for children in Residential Treatment,” said Aaron Ott, Curator of Public Art at the Albright-Knox, and co-organizer of the exhibition. “Being able to express oneself through art can be a soothing and fun experience, and we are honored to provide that to people in our community.” 

Child & Family Services is a recognized leader in innovative programming and services that foster healthy environments for children and families in local homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Child & Family Services is a nonsectarian agency that provides services to children, adults, and families without regard to race, creed, national origin, or economic status.  The agency’s mission is to strengthen families and promote the well-being of children through prevention, intervention, education, and advocacy.

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