Quick Center 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Celebrating 30 years

Since 1995, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts has been a vibrant hub for visual and performing arts, offering diverse cultural experiences for all ages.

Consider yourself invited!

Please join us for a year of exceptional performances, exhibitions and community events honoring three decades of artistic excellence.

Event Highlights

Please note: This schedule is a work in progress. Please return to this page frequently for additions and updates.

QCA Open House (11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 51�Թ�app): Join us for an exciting community event featuring musical and dance performances, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and art sales by local artists. Experience the collaborative spirit of the Quick Center and its partners!

Launch of the 30th Anniversary and the opening of the 51�Թ�app-2026 Exhibitions and Performing Arts Series (Sunday, Sept. 21, 51�Թ�app):

Laine Immersion Arts Exhibition: Immerse yourself in the innovative work of Seneca Artist Carson Waterman in this digital projection-enhanced exhibition. A must-see for contemporary art enthusiasts.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta: Celebrate our 30th anniversary with a special performance by the renowned Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Grammy-winning Conductor JoAnn Falletta. An unforgettable night of classical music.

Emerging Artist Series from the Robert Grayson, Paul Groves Studio, "Postcards from Puccini" (7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, 51�Թ�app): Discover the talent of young, emerging artists as they take their first steps toward professional careers. A showcase of future artistic stars.

Christmas Holiday Brass with the Southern Tier Symphony (7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 51�Թ�app): Enjoy a festive holiday performance by the Southern Tier Symphony, featuring a mix of classical and popular holiday favorites.

Canadian Brass (Feb. 13, 2026): Be captivated by the sounds of one of the most popular brass ensembles today. Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences.

Willis Delony (March 2026): One of the nation's leading classical/jazz crossover artists, Willis Delony is sure to delight as he collaborates with regional renowned jazz artists.

Kenan Center (April 2026): The very comedic "Shakespeare Unabridged " will be brought to our stage by the Kenan Center, one of the premier facilities in the Buffalo Niagara region for arts, education and recreation programming.

Student groups ASIA, Step Team and the SBU Dance Team (Spring 2026): Prepare to be entertained with a variety of dance techniques as each of our talented groups steps into the spotlight during the spring semester.

Educational Programs and Masterclasses: Throughout the listed months, we will have multiple educational programs and masterclasses that will be open to all ages and taught by visiting artists. Additionally, SBU faculty will utilize each performance and exhibition as a catalyst for curricular innovation, promoting the active use of the museum and its collections by the university community.

Closing Ceremony (April 2026): In April 2026, we will conclude our yearlong celebration with a special evening honoring the center's founders and supporters. The gala will feature a performance by Olean-born, Grammy-nominated artist Calabria Foti, along with a silent auction, dessert bar and dancing.

More to come! Please book mark this page and return often.

Ticket Information

Tickets for performances with a cost can be . Events will be added to this page throughout the year.

We are grateful to our many supporters whose generosity through the decades has helped keep ticket prices low while bringing such prestigious artists to our stage and galleries. Bravo to all!