Buffalo AKG Museum of Art
August 21, 2026, 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Visitors joined artist Justin Favela and his family at a free, all-ages fiesta! As a closing celebration for Let Us Gather In A Flourishing Way and inspired by family gatherings from his youth, Justin Favela brought the family fiesta—a lively cookout filled with food, music, art, and fun—to Buffalo in a joyful community event from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Buffalo AKG.

As part of the event, Frost Artisan Bakery crafted a one-of-a-kind dessert experience inspired by the spirit of Family Fiesta, that featured artistic confections and interactive elements that invited guests to gather, create, and celebrate.

¡Visitantes acompañaron al artista Justin Favela y su familia en una fiesta gratuita para todas las edades! Como celebración de clausura de Let Us Gather In A Flourishing Way —e inspirada en las reuniones familiares de su juventud—, Justin Favela trajo a Buffalo su fiesta familiar: una animada parrillada repleta de comida, música, arte y diversión. Se únieron a este alegre evento comunitario el viernes 21 de agosto de 2026, de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m., en el Buffalo AKG.

Family Fiesta is a celebration with Justin Favela and his family! In this ongoing series of performances, the public is encouraged to participate in the celebration firsthand by enjoying food, drinks, music, games and piñata time. The events are taken out of the traditional context of park outings or backyard cookouts and performed in unconventional locations challenging people's expectations of a fiesta, and at the same time, dismantling notions of place and institutional inclusion.