Nando Alvarez-Perez Selected for Buffalo Bills Public Art Program

Congratulations to Nando Alvarez-Perez for being selected by the Buffalo Bills as part of the Public Art Program!

The Buffalo Bills have announced the selected artists included in the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program at Highmark Stadium presented by Victory Live. This program brings together more than 45 artists and art teams, and thousands of community members, to create a permanent, site-specific art collection throughout the new venue.

Additionally, the program demonstrates the Bills' commitment to supporting and uplifting Western New York's diverse communities through ongoing cultural investment.

"Artists are a vital asset to helping create welcoming spaces, and the Buffalo Bills and Highmark Stadium look forward to showcasing the talents and diversity of our arts community," said Penny Semaia, VP of Stadium Relations.

The program was built on an open, inclusive Call for Artists process, including one national search for a signature Bison sculpture and three separate open calls specifically for local artists, covering ceiling artwork, wall-based art, and murals. In total, 433 applications were received, with more than 300 individuals signing up for the program's public art mailing list.

The completed collection will feature artwork in 40 locations throughout Highmark Stadium, including sculptural ceiling installations, large-scale murals, and wall-based works of various sizes. These thematic, public-facing pieces will become part of the stadium's permanent collection.

Thousands of community members will contribute to the creation of several featured works, making this program a true community collaboration.

"Arts and sports are universal languages that allow people to express themselves and connect with others across cultures, languages, and generations," said Holly Hayden, Public Arts Consultant & Artist Liaison, who helped spearhead the project. "We couldn't be more pleased to work closely with so many local and regional artists and see their work featured in Highmark Stadium."

The program also establishes a lasting framework, allowing the Buffalo Bills to allocate a percentage of design and construction costs to public art capital improvement projects. This ensures the stadium remains a living canvas for Western New York's creative community for years to come.

For more information about the Buffalo Bills Public Art Program presented by Victory Live, visit Buffalobills.com/publicartprogram.