The University Heights Arts Association began in April of 2013 in the University District/North Buffalo area with a small series of FREE art programs for artists and enthusiasts. We now provide art programming throughout WNY and in other cities.
The University Heights Arts Association offers:
-free, pre-packaged art lessons and other activities at local
venues through self-serve art booths called ARTcovz®
-public art through the development of sculpture gardens and a moveable mural program
-No cost exhibitions at local businesses through the UHAA Art Partnering program which promotes participating artists and businesses
-free art workshops to 2500 children and families per year through
a traveling art booth
-opportunities for writers, painters, illustrators, photographers, and filmmakers to share their slice of life stories through a program called Soil, Seeds and Secrets , which are integrated into ARTcovz® dispensers.
-free, gardening seeds with illustrationed planting guides, which can be found in all ARTcovz® dispensers as well as some events.
-an annual integrated arts festival
-member web pages and other promotions
-integration of the UHAA community
with the greater WNY art community and beyond
Questions? Email us at:
information@uhartsgroup.com
or telephone us at: (716)833-6260.
To serve as a driving creative force, economics engine and
educational resource through the arts that makes a
positive difference in the lives of our members, our partners and
the communities we serve.
To design and implement public art
To identify and promote the arts in the areas we serve
To develop innovative programming related to the arts
To offer integrated arts programming
To partner with venues to offer art programming
To integrate the University Heights Arts Association into the WNY arts comunity and the global arts community.
Innovation. Coordination. Advocacy. Education.
Values
Communication. Communicate in a positive, honest and effective manner within the aasociation and within our community
Gratitude. Infuse a culture of gratitude throughout our organization and to all who might contribute to our success.
Diversity. Promote inclusiveness and impartiality in programming and services that reflect the diversity of the University Heights community
Innovation Design and implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions that advances our service to the community.
Integrity Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, stewardship and public trust, internally and externally.
Personal Responsibility. Become part of the solution by assuming personal responsibility for ourselves as artists.
