If you have any Polish roots in your background, you'll want to check out the exhibit of Polish folk art at the Castellani Art Museum on the campus of Niagara University. This exhibit is on display until November 27, 2011, so you only have a few more weeks to view it.
The exhibit, which features the work of the late Alice Wadowski-Bak, takes you through the traditions for each season of the year. From the traditional Swienconka at Easter, including the blessing of the foods, to the Christmas Eve Wiegalia dinner. Each pen and ink drawing is accompanied with a written explanation. I thought I knew quite a bit about Polish traditions, but I learned even more by viewing this exhibit.
Also featured in the exhibit is a display of Polish paper cutting (wycinanki). In addition to the Polish folk art exhibit, there are several other exhibits at the art gallery, including their Underground Railroad exhibit
One thing I like about the Castellani art museum is that admission is free. For more info go to http://www.castellaniartmuseum.org/ If you want to make a day of it, you can also go to the Power Vista, located adjacent to the campus. Admission is also free there.
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