The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (NACC) is excited to share a new CALL FOR ARTISTS in our continued partnership with Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo (LADBB). Beyond Borders is an annual exhibition curated by Dr. Michele Agosto and Aileen Gonzalez-Marti. Beyond Borders is an event that celebrates and showcases the diverse art works of Latino/a/x artists from across Western New York, and invites artists throughout New York State and Canada.
Beyond Borders offers a visual and performative platform to connect and communicate in a space that is welcoming to diverse communities. LADBB invites the viewer to enter into a metaphorical journey; a journey that reveals the complex stories of what living "beyond borders'' means, extending far beyond the Western New York region.
This year's Call for Work asks artists and visual performers to consider the 5 senses known to humans: TOUCH, SMELL, SIGHT, TASTE, and SOUND as they relate to Beyond Borders' larger context of discovery and exploration of one's personal journey.
Artists do not need to be Hispanic or Latino/a/x or Spanish-speaking, but we do request that our culture, heritage, and history be respected and considered in the work. In doing so, we believe this will foster critical and courageous conversations that are required to understand one another's journeys and truths.
This exhibition will be on view September 27 through November 8, 2025 in the NACC’s Townsend Gallery on the first floor of the historic, multi-arts site. Please join us for a reception honoring the artists and artwork within this exhibit on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 2- 5pm. This reception will feature the exhibition, small business vendors, and Latin music for all to enjoy.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please email losartistasdelbarriobuffalo@gmail.com. Write in the subject line “BEYOND BORDERS VENDOR 2025- ATTENTION AILEEN”
30% of artwork sales go to the NACC in support of long-term projects. Artwork submitted for consideration with this exhibit are required to be for sale.
3-D and 2-D work of all genres, mediums, and artistic interpretations will be accepted for the exhibit. Artwork must be delivered in “ready-to-hangˮ condition, or it will not be exhibited.
If you are interested in being an exhibiting artist, please complete the following form using this link: https://forms.gle/JZagdFo3Fi8m6LxM6
This exhibit is sponsored by The New York State Council on the Arts, in partnership with the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, the Community Foundation of Western New York, KeyBank, and the John R. Oishei Foundation.