About the Galleries
The Elizabeth C. and Peter Tower Gallery, combined with the Karamanoukian Gallery space, provides immediate access to regional, national, and international artists exhibiting in a range of fine and applied arts media that benefits both Daemen students and the community at large. Each Spring, the Gallery shifts its focus to showcase the work of regional high school students with our annual All High Exhibition, the Undergraduate student show, as well as Senior Thesis exhibits.
Location
Daemen University
Nancy Haberman Gacioch Center for Visual & Performing Arts
Gallery Hours
9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Event Information
Mind:ful – Design & Illustration Created with Human Intelligence, Katie Arcara
Mind:ful exhibits a collection of selected work by graphic designer, illustrator, and alumni Katie Arcara ‘11. In this exhibit, Arcara showcases her unique ability of holistic design thinking and natural inclination towards delight design decisions.
Duration
June 5th to October 30th 2026
Location
Tower Gallery
Cataract City, Nate Ely
Cataract City exhibits Nate Ely’s photographs of Niagara Falls. To Ely, the region is a landscape of competing vision and myth; natural wonder, utopia, tourism, industrial might, hydroelectric power, environmental waste management, and urban renewal.
Duration
October 1st 2026 to January 15th 2027
Location
Karamanoukian Gallery
Open Reception
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
4:00 - 7:00PM
Daemen Studio Faculty Biennial 2026
This biennial exhibition showcases the continuing work of Daemen University’s full time and visiting studio faculty.
Duration
November 19th 2026 to January 15th 2027
Location
Tower Gallery
Open Reception
Thursday, November 19th 2026
4:00 - 7:00PM
All High Art Exhibition Annual 2026
The 58th edition of Daemen’s continuing showcase of regional high school art talent.
Duration
February 6th to March 11th 2027
Location
Tower & Karamanoukian Gallery
Open Reception
Saturday, February 6th 2026
2:00 - 4:00PM
Award Ceremony: 3:00PM
Daemen Studio Undergraduate Annual 2026
This annual exhibition showcases Daemen’s first through third year Visual & Performing Arts department undergraduates continuing studio work.
Duration
March 25th to April 16th 2027
Location
Tower Gallery
Open Reception
Thursday, March 25th 2027
4:00 - 7:00PM
Studio BFA Capstone Exhibition 2026
This annual exhibition showcases Daemen’s first through third year Visual & Performing Arts department undergraduates continuing studio work.
Duration
March 25th to April 16th 2027
Location
Tower Gallery
Open Reception
Thursday, March 25th 2027
4:00 - 7:00PM
Gallery Dedications
Elizabeth C. and Peter Tower Gallery
Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower were longtime supporters of the arts and the Western New York community. Their philanthropic legacy is reflected at Daemen through the Elizabeth C. and Peter Tower Gallery, located within the Nancy Haberman Gacioch Center for the Visual and Performing Arts. The gallery was officially dedicated on December 4, 2013, honoring the Towers’ commitment to the arts and their support of the community.
Karamanoukian Gallery
Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, a former member of the Daemen Board of Trustees and Trustee Emeritus, is the founder of the Vein Treatment Center, with offices in Williamsville and Orchard Park, New York. His generous support was part of the campaign to restore the Marian Library and helped make possible the Nancy Haberman Gacioch, William T. Gacioch & Family Center for Visual & Performing Arts. The center, dedicated in 2013, includes the Karamanoukian Gallery.