POP! First Annual Event to Support Hunt Residencies

Access. Accelerate. Sustain. Support Arts & Economic Prosperity in Western New York.

POP! is a celebration of Hunt Residencies and the emerging artists who are bursting onto the scene with new energy, creativity, and vision. This inaugural fundraiser will feature:

• Live Art Challenge with resident and mentor artists creating in real time.
• Art Auction with donated works from Hunt residents, mentors, and local artists, bids starting at $100–$1,000.
• Surprise Balloon POP! each balloon containing prizes valued at $50 or more, including gift cards, memberships, and one-of-a-kind experiences.

All proceeds directly support Hunt Residencies, fueling opportunities for artists at pivotal points in their careers. Join us for a night of creativity, community, and surprises — because this event is going to POP!

• General Admission - $55.00 - Includes 6–9 PM entry, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.
• VIP - $95.00 - Includes 5–9 PM entry, private viewing hour, complimentary bubbly, early purchase access, hors d’oeuvres & open bar.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping us make POP! possible.

Akaysa Crosier, Ghost Room Art, Hunt Art Gallery, Nimble Farms, Serendipity Labs, The Caz Buffalo, Try-It Distributing.