http://www.vindy.com/news/2011/aug/04/proposed-bridge-will-connect-museum8217s/?newswatch
After a whirlwind of expansions in the 2000's (construction of the Beecher Center, construction of the Andrews Pavilion, and acqusition of the First Christian Church building), this seems like a great way to integrate the Butler North into the heart of the institution while also adding a striking new visual aspect to the complex. I wish them luck with this project, as the Butler is undoubtedly one of Youngstown's crown jewels.
The plan sounds great. The Butler Institute of American Art is indeed a national treasure, and it's fame is indeed world wide as the first Gallery in America dedicated to American art.
J. G. Butler would be proud of this treasure. Say what you will about other art galleries, none can compare to the Butler.
http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jun/06/bridge-walkway-will-link-butler-educatio/
It looks like this project is moving forward. Bravo, Butler!
Youngstown's true treasure.
Besides the Butler, Powers and Stambaugh Auditorium, and of course Mill Creek Park and myself, what others are there?
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That also as well as the Steel Museum and MVHS.
will the bridge ruin the greek and gothic look on these bldgs.
I don't think so.
Remember, the new wing on the south side of the building is modern. My friend who works there said that it would have a lot of glass.
Jun 10, 2012 Through Aug 05, 2012
Joan Mitchell (1925-1992): The Last Decade (Youngstown)
Presented in conjunction with the Joan Mitchell Foundation and Cheim and Read Gallery, both of New York City, this exhibition of large paintings and lithographs showcases one of the premier artists of American Abstract Expressionism. Free programs accompany this exhibition. Call 330.743.1107, extension 123 for information. Joan Mitchell Foundation (http://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/) Cheim and Read (http://www.cheimread.com/)
Location: Youngstown
Jun 24, 2012 Through Aug 19, 2012
Annual National Juried Show: 76th National Midyear Exhibition (Youngstown)
This annual juried exhibition is open to artists over 18 years of age who reside within the United States and/or its territories. The 2012 show has been judged. To be added to the list for entry for the 77th exhibition, email library@butlerart.com or call 330.743.1107, ext. 210.
Location: Youngstown
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Quote from: Towntalk on June 08, 2012, 11:57:58 AM
Remember, the new wing on the south side of the building is modern. My friend who works there said that it would have a lot of glass.
the new wing looks ugly. they should have kept the outside ctyd.
And do what, put all those paintings in the courtyard too?
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. It's a whole lot better than that pile of rubbish across from U Haul. It also blends in with YSU and YSU's art gallery. BTW, Butler Institute of American Art is world famous with some 20,000 works of art in its collection, and other world famous gallery's have borrowed paintings from it's collection such as:
Louvre – Paris
Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York
National Gallery of Art – Washington, DC
Quote from: Towntalk on June 08, 2012, 06:23:39 PM
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. It's a whole lot better than that pile of rubbish across from U Haul. It also blends in with YSU and YSU's art gallery. BTW, Butler Institute of American Art is world famous with some 20,000 works of art in its collection, and other world famous gallery's have borrowed paintings from it's collection such as:
Louvre – Paris
Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York
National Gallery of Art – Washington, DC
You can say that again. It actually took me awhile to realize what you were talking about.
I really don't mean to be so harsh about the artist garrot on Mahoning Avenue, but really, the artists there can't hold a candle to the masters in the Butler collection. Personally I own 6 prints that I acquired at the Butler. They are all signed limited editions.
That's why the masters are masters, and have their work exhibited in the Butler. But that shouldn't belittle what local artists do.
Just because there are greats in every profession, doesn't mean that everyone else should just give up, because they are inferior.
The photographic artisrt whose prints I own is a local lady. She had a lifetime history in photography.
I guess that thanks to my Mother and Father I have very definate views of art as well as music that may not be shared by others.
As it is even the masters had to start at the bottom before they reached the heights, but for every master there are hundreds of people who are unknown today.
Quote from: Rick Rowlands on June 08, 2012, 06:00:19 PM
And do what, put all those paintings in the courtyard too?
no, you can rotate the collections every yr within the gallery.
Quote from: Towntalk on June 08, 2012, 08:12:27 PM
I really don't mean to be so harsh about the artist garrot on Mahoning Avenue, but really, the artists there can't hold a candle to the masters in the Butler collection. Personally I own 6 prints that I acquired at the Butler. They are all signed limited editions.
towntalk the critics of your favorite masters used the same words that you use on the mahoning common artist.
Like I said, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. If we all had the same taste whether it is in music, or art, this would be a boring world.