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BUTTER Fine Art Fair is back for its fourth year
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The setup and event design that goes into BUTTER never ceases to amaze City Editor Nicole. | Photo by GANGGANG
Labor Day weekend is 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 Fine Art Fair is back for its third year, and in case you haven’t heard, BUTTER is 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, DELISHA, Joshua AM Ross, Shabez Jamaal, Terrible Tony, and Yeabsera Tabb.

Last year, BUTTER welcomed 8,000+ attendees and sold 109 pieces of artwork for a combined total of $250,000 during the four-day fair, post-fair sales bringing in an additional $210,000 — with all proceeds from artwork going directly back to the artist. BUTTER was even recognized nationally by the New York Times.

Stage set for panel discussions

The art fair also includes conversations with artists in several Q+A sessions.

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Photo by INDYtoday team

Again this year, the fine art fair will be held at the historic Stutz complex at 1060 N. Capitol Ave. Today is opening day of BUTTER and the weekend’s schedule is as follows:
  • Friday, Sept. 1 | Opening Day and Night | 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 2 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. + MELT 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Sunday, Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. + Testimony Service at 2 p.m.
Get the full schedules with performances.

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.
Events

Friday, Sept. 1
  • First Friday Artist Market | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Fountain Square Plaza, 1101 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Celebrate First Friday by making a pit stop at the plaza to support our local artisans, enjoy live music, and relax — all ages and dogs are welcome.
  • Chlöe: The In Pieces Tour | Friday, Sept. 1 | 8 p.m. | Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis | $35-$101.50 | See American singer-songwriter Chlöe, known for “Last Holiday,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” and “Have Mercy.”
  • Walter Lobyn Hamilton: “What I Have You Have” | Friday, Sept. 1-Friday, April 19 | Times vary | Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | $0-$20 | Explore this visual memoir of interconnectivity through time, experience, family, locality + memory created by locally based, internationally acclaimed vinyl record artist Walter Lobyn Hamilton.*
Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Beyond Ballet | Saturday, Sept. 2-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | Venue 6 at the Athenaeum - Basile Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis | $14-$20 | Watch the Indianapolis Ballet leap and pirouette across the stage as part of the IndyFringe Festival.
Sunday, Sept. 3
  • A Book To Film Event with Indy Reads | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant, 1258 Windsor St., Indianapolis | $10 | Join the Ray Bradbury Center and Indy Reads for a special “Book to Film” event — watch “It Came From Outer Space” and discuss Ray Bradbury’s “A Graveyard for Lunatics.”
Monday, Sept. 4
  • Yelp’s Hot and New Around Indy | Monday, Sept. 4-Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7:15 p.m. | Various locations | Free | Check out this event series that features unique experiences at brand-new businesses around Indianapolis through October.
Friday, Sept. 8
  • Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival | Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9 | 6-10 p.m. | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers | $12-$24 | Make your fall glow with Indiana’s largest hot air balloon festival filled with beautiful sights, live music, a family fun area + fall treats.*
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Open
  • Four new businesses have been added to the directory at Circle Centre Mall. Auspicioius Boutique, Apollo’s Fine Fashions, Eazy Peazy Candy, and Roosters BBQ have all recently opened for business. Mt. Fuji Sushi is scheduled to open later this year + several other openings are expected in the coming months. (WRTV)
Cause
  • On Friday, Sept. 8 from 7 to 10:30 p.m., Young Professionals of Central Indiana (YPCI) is hosting its annual charity gala at The Heirloom. This year’s theme is Kentucky Derby + all proceeds from the event will benefit Junior Achievement of Central Indiana. Use code YPCI-MEMBER-GALA-2023 for a discount on general admission.
Opening
  • You may recognize this Brazilian food from The Garage Food Hall. Gaucho’s Fire announced it’s opening a new location at 3746 E. 82nd St. The grand opening is Monday, Sept. 4.
Drink
  • Local Upland Brewing Company’s newest location at Clay Terrace is officially open to the public starting today, Sept. 1. Upland Clay Terrace will feature a rotating beer + seasonal food menu.
Try this
  • For Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Sept. 2 + Sunday, Sept. 3), Bank of America cardholders can receive free general admission to three Indy museums as part of its “Museums On Us” program. Participating museums include Newfields, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and Conner Prairie.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicole
From the editor
I really enjoyed checking out BUTTER last year, so I’m excited to go back this weekend. This year’s fair will be even butter with more of The Stutz’s renovations complete. You won’t even have to leave the complex with bathrooms and other food + drink businesses like Julieta Taco Shop, Amelia’s, and Barista Parlor open.

Pro tip: Street parking is available, as well as free parking on the corner of 11th and Senate + 10th and Capitol.
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