Labor Day weekend is almost here, but don’t slam your laptops shut just yet — we’re here to tell you about one of the biggest events you can check out all weekend long.
BUTTER is back for its fourth year, and in case you haven’t heard, it’s a multi-day fine arts fair organized by local cultural development + creative advocacy firm GANGGANG.
The purpose of BUTTER is “to honor and amplify the value and worth of Black artists, serving as a new model for economic justice in the arts and a catalyst for career transformation.”
The art fair will showcase work from more than 50 Indiana-based and national artists including Aaron Coleman, April Bey, Faith Blackwell, Kyng Rhodes, and Rebekah Gaillard.
Over the years, BUTTER has welcomed 32,000+ attendees and sold a combined total of $749,000 worth of artwork — with all proceeds from artwork going directly back to the artist. BUTTER was even recognized nationally by The New York Times.
Again this year, the fine art fair will be held at the historic Stutz complex at 1060 N. Capitol Ave. The weekend’s schedule is as follows:
- Friday, Aug. 30 | Opening Day and Night | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 31 | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with MELT (dance party at The Vogue) 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 1 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Get the full schedules with performances and conversations.
Alongside BUTTER, local history lover Sampson Levingston of Through2Eyes will be giving 30-minute walk + talk tours within the Indiana Avenue Cultural District to share the city’s history and why it’s so important to have Black art (back) in this neighborhood.
The tours are free with BUTTER tickets, but you must RSVP. Pro tip: Do it quick because some time slots are already sold out.
