BUFFALO CONVENTION CENTER IS HOME TO ERIE COUNTY’S NEWEST PUBLIC ART Partial reprint -  Erie County, New York, August 13, 2025 Erie County’s second public art installation under the county’s Public Art Act, a vibrant, large-scale mural covering the Pearl Street wall of the Buffalo Convention Center, was unveiled on Wednesday morning. “This installation reflects our commitment to making public spaces that inspire and uplift the community,” said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. “What was once a drab, uninspiring wall has become a dynamic, engaging mural that beautifies the streetscape. I thank the artists for their work and the Committee for moving this project forward.” The project features a large-scale mural by Buffalo-based artists Cassandra Ott and Chuck Tingley. Covering most of the Convention Center wall along Pearl Street, the design draws inspiration from Buffalo’s beloved blue and red. The artists envisioned a colorful corridor down Pearl, one that celebrates Erie County’s welcoming communities, deep histories, and industries along Lake Erie. A harmonious swell of blues and reds flows across the wall, with natural elements, waves, and fingerprint motifs lining the sidewalk to symbolize the city’s unique connections. Highlights of metallic gold evoke the sun over Lake Erie and add a dynamic shimmer to the piece. Upon completion this will be one of the largest public art pieces in Western New York Ott’s work is rooted in nature, patterns, and optimism, while Tingley blends abstraction and realism in murals and paintings. Together, their styles create an engaging and inviting visual destination for both residents and visitors.

Mural artists Cassandra Ott and Chuck Tingley                         Photo courtesy of Buffalo Rising, August 14, 2025 Cassandra Ott                              Photo courtesy of Buffalo Rising, August 14, 2025

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