Niagara Arts & Cultural Center

08/29/2026

Did you know the NACC building was the former Niagara Falls High School? This past week we found a collection of Health Class textbooks that were long forgotten about! Check out the dates in the 2nd photo! Recognize any of the names?

Speaking of books...look for info on our "Art of Lit" event coming up in November! Support literacy, creativity, and local voices. Art of Lit is a free community celebration that brings together local authors, book clubs, literary organizations, and vendors to inspire a love of reading. In partnership with United Way, the event has a built-in book drive, distributing books back into our community. Your sponsorship helps keep Art of Lit free and accessible while supporting local authors, fostering lifelong learning, and strengthening literacy throughout Niagara County.

08/29/2026

08/20/2026

08/14/2026

Our Back to School Backpack Drive is about more than backpacks! 🎒✨

Join us TOMORROW for a fun-filled day featuring face painting by Kaleigh Day, live music by Peach Queen Contestant and DeLago School of Music student Mariana Bucelato, plus extra community resources from FeedMore WNY to help families start the school year strong.

Come grab a backpack, enjoy some entertainment, and connect with resources right here in our community! We can’t wait to see you!

08/11/2026

Join the Army of Niagara Falls and the NACC for our Back to School Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 15th from 11am - 1pm.

Snacks, Face painting, Free Backpack and more!

Free Backpack for any school aged child up to age 18! The child must be present to receive the backpack. While supplies last!

RED Door Entrance at the NACC (On Portage Road Side of the Building)
1201 Pine Ave, NF, 14301

08/11/2026

📸 Step back in time...

Have you ever wondered how photographers created portraits before digital cameras, film, or even modern photography? Learn a historic technique on a historic campus and join NACC artist James Abbondanza for Intro to Wet Plate Collodion class, giving participants the chance to learn the 1850s tintype process firsthand.

Participants will explore the history of wet plate photography, see the process from start to finish, practice with large-format cameras, and create their own tintype portrait to take home!

All materials are included, and no prior experience is needed. This is a unique opportunity to learn an incredible historic photographic process from one of our talented creative community members.

Learn more and register here:

A 1-Day Class Saturday, December 5th 12:00pm - 5:00pm Ages 16+ A 1-Day Class for Ages 16+ Join wet-plate photographer, James Abbondanza in his studio at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center in Niagara Falls to learn the basics of the Wet Plate Collodion process. Wet Plate, also commonly referred to....

08/08/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY!

We’re getting ready to provide free backpacks and school supplies to hundreds of local students at our Back to School Backpack Giveaway on August 15!

Want to help us fill the backpacks? Every donation makes a difference and helps a local child start the school year prepared and confident.

Help students in our community start the school year prepared and confident!Your donation to the Back to School Backpack Drive fills brand new backpacks with…

08/04/2026

Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, The Starry Night Cafe is a locally owned café tucked inside the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, just steps from our NACC shuttle stop. Known for its artisan-style soups, made-to-order salads, and creative sandwiches, it's a favorite lunch destination for artists, locals, and visitors exploring one of Niagara Falls' most unique cultural landmarks.

The menu features house-smoked chicken salad, slow-braised beef, oven-roasted turkey, fresh vegetarian options, hearty breakfast selections, and homemade soups prepared daily. Be sure to save room for one of their brownies or other sweet treats. After lunch, take time to explore the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center's galleries, artist studios, exhibits, and historic architecture, all under one roof.

08/01/2026

🎨 Featured Tenant of the Month: Kaleigh Day!

This month we're shining a spotlight on Kaleigh Day, a talented fine artist and muralist whose vibrant work can be found throughout Western New York. From large-scale public murals to captivating studio pieces, Kaleigh's art celebrates color, storytelling, and the power of creativity to transform spaces.

As a member of the NACC's creative community, Kaleigh continues to inspire through her passion for public art and her dedication to making art accessible to all.

Learn more about Kaleigh, her artistic journey, and where you can see her work: https://thenacc.org/tenant-of-the-month-5/