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| location = 524 Wick Ave., [[Youngstown, Ohio]] |
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| built = 1919 |
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| architect = McKim, Mead & White |
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| architecture = Second Renaissance Revival |
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| added = October 29, 1974 |
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| area = less than one acre |
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The '''Butler Institute of American Art''',<ref>{{cite book|title=ART|year=2004|publisher=The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Regional Cultures: New England.|url=http://www.credoreference.com/entry/abcarcne/art}}</ref> located on Wick Avenue in [[Youngstown, Ohio |
The '''Butler Institute of American Art''',<ref>{{cite book|title=ART|year=2004|publisher=The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Regional Cultures: New England.|url=http://www.credoreference.com/entry/abcarcne/art}}</ref> located on Wick Avenue in [[Youngstown, Ohio]], United States, was the first museum dedicated exclusively to [[Visual arts of the United States|American art]].<ref name="vindy-yo-12-29-27">{{cite news |
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| title = Art Institute Gets Bulk of $1,5000,000 J. G. Butler Estate |
| title = Art Institute Gets Bulk of $1,5000,000 J. G. Butler Estate |
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| work = The Youngstown Daily Vindicator |
| work = The Youngstown Daily Vindicator |
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| date = December 29, 1927 |
| date = December 29, 1927 |
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}}</ref> Established by local industrialist and philanthropist [[Joseph G. Butler, Jr.]], the museum has been operating ''[[Pro bono publico|pro bono]]'' since 1919.<ref name="time-07-28-58">{{cite |
}}</ref> Established by local industrialist and philanthropist [[Joseph G. Butler, Jr.]], the museum has been operating ''[[Pro bono publico|pro bono]]'' since 1919.<ref name="time-07-28-58">{{cite magazine |
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| title = Summer Refresher |
| title = Summer Refresher |
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| date = July 28, 1958 |
| date = July 28, 1958 |
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}}</ref> Dedicated in 1919, the original structure is a [[McKim, Mead and White]] |
}}</ref> Dedicated in 1919, the original [[Beaux-Arts architecture|structure]] is a [[McKim, Mead and White]] work listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name= "BIAA: About">{{Cite journal | title= Butler Institute of American Art: About | publisher=ARTINFO | year=2008 | url= http://www.artinfo.com/galleryguide/22233/8751/about/butler-institute-of-american-art-youngstown/ | access-date=2008-07-28 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
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Among the most celebrated works in the Butler's permanent collection is [[Winslow Homer]]'s ''[[Snap the Whip]]'', a famed tribute to the era of the [[one-room school]]house. Winslow |
Among the most celebrated works in the Butler's permanent collection is [[Winslow Homer]]'s ''[[Snap the Whip]]'', a famed tribute to the era of the [[one-room school]]house. Winslow, however, painted two versions of ''Snap the Whip'', with the other version residing in the [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]]. The two paintings differ, with the Butler's version of ''Snap the Whip''<ref name="Credo Reference">{{cite book|title=ART|year=2004|publisher=The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Regional Cultures: New England}}</ref> having mountains in the background, while the Metropolitan's does not. In 2007, the museum acquired the [[Norman Rockwell]] painting ''Lincoln the Railsplitter'' for $1.6 million. The previous owner of the 84.5 by 44.5 inch painting was businessman and former presidential candidate [[Ross Perot]]. Other aspects of the nation's past are captured in a unique collection of paintings featuring southwestern [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]], which were once part of Joseph Butler's personal collection. |
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Additional highlights include an iconic depiction of [[George Washington]]'s wedding, [[William Gropper]]'s celebrated ''Youngstown Strike'', an interpretation of the area's violent 1937 ''[[Little Steel Strike]]'', and [[Albert Bierstadt]]'s ''The Oregon Trail,'' 1869. |
Additional highlights include an iconic depiction of [[George Washington]]'s wedding, [[William Gropper]]'s celebrated ''Youngstown Strike'', an interpretation of the area's violent 1937 ''[[Little Steel Strike]]'', and [[Albert Bierstadt]]'s ''The Oregon Trail,'' 1869. |
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[[Image:ButlerBack.jpg|thumb|left|Butler Institute of American Art's Andrews Pavilion]] |
[[Image:ButlerBack.jpg|thumb|left|Butler Institute of American Art's Andrews Pavilion]] |
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In recent years, the Butler has expanded significantly. A {{convert|19000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} south wing, the Beecher Center, was constructed in conjunction with [[Youngstown State University]] in 2000 with a focus of uniting technology and art. Two years later, the {{convert|3400|sqft|m2|adj=on}} Andrews Pavilion, featuring a sculpture atrium, gift shop, and café, was added to the rear of the facility. In 2006, the Butler purchased the neighboring First Christian Church facility and converted it into an education and performing arts center. In October 2007, the museum had its first auction in fifteen years. Pieces of art were donated from around the country and up to 125 art enthusiasts and museum supporters gathered to view and buy the pieces of art. All of the money raised from the auction went to the hiring of scholars to produce an updated catalog of all the pieces of art in the museum and<ref>{{cite web|last=SCHMITT|first=ANGIE|title=Couple is sold on Butler art auction|url=http://www4.vindy.com/content/local_regional/290090271407937.php| |
In recent years, the Butler has expanded significantly. A {{convert|19000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} south wing, the Beecher Center, was constructed in conjunction with [[Youngstown State University]] in 2000 with a focus of uniting technology and art. Two years later, the {{convert|3400|sqft|m2|adj=on}} Andrews Pavilion, featuring a sculpture atrium, gift shop, and café, was added to the rear of the facility. In 2006, the Butler purchased the neighboring First Christian Church facility and converted it into an education and performing arts center. In October 2007, the museum had its first auction in fifteen years. Pieces of art were donated from around the country and up to 125 art enthusiasts and museum supporters gathered to view and buy the pieces of art. All of the money raised from the auction went to the hiring of scholars to produce an updated catalog of all the pieces of art in the museum and<ref>{{cite web|last=SCHMITT|first=ANGIE|title=Couple is sold on Butler art auction|url=http://www4.vindy.com/content/local_regional/290090271407937.php|access-date=28 Sep 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322163932/http://www4.vindy.com/content/local_regional/290090271407937.php|archive-date=2012-03-22|url-status=dead}}</ref> its cost of publication. |
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Alongside the many physical renovations to the building, the Butler Institute of American Art has also been advancing in technology as well. In December 2021, the museum partnered with the Aira Tech Corp. to gain access to an app (Aira) to assist visually impaired patrons to experience the artwork displayed. The app is user friendly and easy to use; simply open the app, tap the button, and you are partnered with an Aira agent to help describe each piece of artwork.<ref>{{cite web |last1=D'Astolfo |first1=Guy |title=Butler Museum Embraces Use of Aira App for the Visually Impaired |url=https://businessjournaldaily.com/butler-museum-embraces-use-of-aira-app-for-the-visually-impaired/ |website=The Business Journal |date=27 January 2022 |access-date=26 October 2022}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.butlerart.com Butler Institute of American Art] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Youngstown, Ohio]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:46, 8 March 2024
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Established | 1919 |
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Location | 524 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio, 44502 |
Coordinates | 41°06′19″N 80°38′44″W / 41.105371°N 80.645458°W |
Type | American art |
Curator | Dr. Louis A. Zona |
Website | http://www.butlerart.com/ |
Butler Institute Of American Art | |
Location | 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio |
Coordinates | 41°6′20″N 80°38′46″W / 41.10556°N 80.64611°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1919 |
Architect | McKim, Mead & White |
Architectural style | Second Renaissance Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 74001567 [1] |
Added to NRHP | October 29, 1974 |
The Butler Institute of American Art,[2] located on Wick Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio, United States, was the first museum dedicated exclusively to American art.[3] Established by local industrialist and philanthropist Joseph G. Butler, Jr., the museum has been operating pro bono since 1919.[4] Dedicated in 1919, the original structure is a McKim, Mead and White work listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
Among the most celebrated works in the Butler's permanent collection is Winslow Homer's Snap the Whip, a famed tribute to the era of the one-room schoolhouse. Winslow, however, painted two versions of Snap the Whip, with the other version residing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The two paintings differ, with the Butler's version of Snap the Whip[6] having mountains in the background, while the Metropolitan's does not. In 2007, the museum acquired the Norman Rockwell painting Lincoln the Railsplitter for $1.6 million. The previous owner of the 84.5 by 44.5 inch painting was businessman and former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Other aspects of the nation's past are captured in a unique collection of paintings featuring southwestern Native Americans, which were once part of Joseph Butler's personal collection.
Additional highlights include an iconic depiction of George Washington's wedding, William Gropper's celebrated Youngstown Strike, an interpretation of the area's violent 1937 Little Steel Strike, and Albert Bierstadt's The Oregon Trail, 1869.
Meanwhile, the gallery of modern art features a striking, life-sized painting by Alfred Leslie titled, Americans: Youngstown, Ohio, which depicts personalities connected with the Butler as they appeared in the 1970s. The museum also holds a significant collection of works by the Abstract Expressionist painter Robert Motherwell.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/ButlerBack.jpg/220px-ButlerBack.jpg)
In recent years, the Butler has expanded significantly. A 19,000-square-foot (1,800 m2) south wing, the Beecher Center, was constructed in conjunction with Youngstown State University in 2000 with a focus of uniting technology and art. Two years later, the 3,400-square-foot (320 m2) Andrews Pavilion, featuring a sculpture atrium, gift shop, and café, was added to the rear of the facility. In 2006, the Butler purchased the neighboring First Christian Church facility and converted it into an education and performing arts center. In October 2007, the museum had its first auction in fifteen years. Pieces of art were donated from around the country and up to 125 art enthusiasts and museum supporters gathered to view and buy the pieces of art. All of the money raised from the auction went to the hiring of scholars to produce an updated catalog of all the pieces of art in the museum and[7] its cost of publication.
Alongside the many physical renovations to the building, the Butler Institute of American Art has also been advancing in technology as well. In December 2021, the museum partnered with the Aira Tech Corp. to gain access to an app (Aira) to assist visually impaired patrons to experience the artwork displayed. The app is user friendly and easy to use; simply open the app, tap the button, and you are partnered with an Aira agent to help describe each piece of artwork.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ ART. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Regional Cultures: New England. 2004.
- ^ "Art Institute Gets Bulk of $1,5000,000 J. G. Butler Estate". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. December 29, 1927.
- ^ "Summer Refresher". Time. July 28, 1958.
- ^ "Butler Institute of American Art: About". ARTINFO. 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2008.
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(help) [dead link] - ^ ART. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Regional Cultures: New England. 2004.
- ^ SCHMITT, ANGIE. "Couple is sold on Butler art auction". Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
- ^ D'Astolfo, Guy (January 27, 2022). "Butler Museum Embraces Use of Aira App for the Visually Impaired". The Business Journal. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
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- Museums in Mahoning County, Ohio
- National Register of Historic Places in Mahoning County, Ohio
- Institutions accredited by the American Alliance of Museums
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- Tourist attractions in Youngstown, Ohio
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