Butler Newsletter 2007 - The Butler Institute of American Art

COLLECTIONChuck Close’s Georgia (above) was seen in the film titled“Legal Eagles.”The Butler’s prestigious AmericanWestern collection is strongly representedwith seventeen images appearingin the current film release of“The Assassination of Jesse James bythe Coward Robert Ford” starring BradPitt. The Butler images (not theactual paintings) were loaned to theproduction company for a onetimeuse, and were reproduced in the filmas a part of the motion picture’s setdesign.Butler collection images appear inmany books and art catalogues, andhave been seen in other Hollywoodfilms in the past. Chuck Close’sGeorgia from the Institute’s collectionappeared in the film “Legal Eagles,”and more recently, the Butler’sEdward Hopper masterpiece PennsylvaniaCoal Town was featured in theSean Connery movie “Entrapment.”For information about usage fees forButler images, contact the museum’sRights and Reproductions Department,., ext. .5Charles Sheeler’s Steam Turbine (above) will be loaned to theDes Moines Art Center (Iowa) and to the St. Louis Museum ofArt (Missouri).Works from the Butler’s permanentcollection continue to tour the nation,spreading goodwill and informationabout “America’s Museum.” Upcomingcollection loans include: EverettShinn’s Dancer in White Before theFootlights to the Nassau CountyMuseum (New York); Janet Fish’sFeeding Caitlin to the Wilson Museum(Vermont); George Inness’ HazyMorning Montclair, NJ to the Clark ArtInstitute (Massachusetts); WilliamBlakelock’s Twilight to the Sheldon ArtGallery (University of Nebraska) andNational Academy of Design (NewYork City); Julian Alden Weir’s TheOldest Inhabitant to the Trust forMuseum Exhibitions for a tour of -venues in the United States; CharlesSheeler’s Steam Turbine to the DesMoines Art Center (Iowa) and the St.Louis Museum of Art (Missouri); andElihu Vedder’s Nile Journey andRobert W. Weir’s St. Nicholas to theHudson River Museum (New York).

EXHIBITIONSSeptember through December , Butler Installation of Andrew Wyeth Watercolors & DrawingsAndrew Wyeth Watercolors & Drawings:Selections from the Marunuma Art Park Collection (Japan)Andrew Wyeth (b. ) is America’s premier realist painter. This exhibition, first seen at theCincinnati Art Museum (Ohio) and the Gilcrease Museum (Oklahoma), presents thirty years ofWyeth’s fascination with the Olson family in Cushing Maine. The exhibition of works, drawn fromthe collection of the Marunuma Art Park (Japan), has had unprecedented attendance in its final venueat the Butler Institute. Thanks to a grant from National City Bank and additional support from Dr.Robert Baker, this exhibit is on view at the Butler free of chargeNovember through November , Giuseppe Leone: PhotographsThis exhibition consists of black-and-white and color images taken by a Sicilian photographer. Thefirst part of the exhibition includes photographs inspired by the Baroque architecture of Sicily’s NotoValley, a region declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which is situated in southeastern Sicily,among the towns Catania, Siracusa, and Ragusa. The second part of the exhibition features photographsof religious festivals that take place in Sicily throughout the year.7

PEOPLE/EVENTSSeptember , the Butler hosted a preview party to celebrate the opening ofthe exhibition Andrew Wyeth Watercolors and Drawings: Selections from theMarunuma Art Park Collection (Japan). Attending the event were twelve representativesfrom the Marunuma Art Park, along with the museum’s curator OtoyoNakumura (all seen above left). Additionally, the Butler was honored by theattendance of the owners of the collection, Mr. and Mrs. Katsushige Susaki, andAndrew Wyeth’s only grandchild, art historian Victoria Wyeth (all seen aboveright).Others attending the event were curator Mary Landa from the BrandywineRiver Museum (Chadds Ford, PA) and curator Rebecca Posage from the CincinnatiArt Museum, the organizing institution for the traveling exhibition.AbbeyRoad Rocks the Museum!November , the Butler in conjunction with Y- FM presented the sixthannual AbbeyRoad concert in the museum’s Beecher Court. Each year, thispopular event raises much needed funds for Butler free education programs.Thanks to the following sponsors; United Community Corp., Home Savings &Butler Wick and Burger Travel Service. Additional support was granted from theBetter Business Bureau, AM Party Rentals, Taylor-Winfield Foundation,Winslow’s Café, WFMJ-TV , DiRusso’s Sausage, The Vindicator, Dean & RenaeEconomus, E. J. Rossi & Co. & Bill Bresnahan. Also a very special thank you toSouthwest Airlines.Special thanks to Alex Draime and the musicians who played the warm-up setbefore the concert.9

ART AUCTION THANKSThank you to our generous patrons, artists and donors!EVENT AUCTIONEERJeff Byce, Richard Basinger and Staffof Byce Auction, Youngstown, OHGREAT AMERICAN ART AUCTION COMMITTEEBill BuchmanCarol ByceCristine CavalierDr. Constantine EconomusRenae EconomusPat FeindtTerry GallagherIlona GersonAtty. Rebecca GersonRosemarie GriffithsBarbara HeimannRalph LepleyJohn MacIntoshRichard MooreHelen PaesPat RoseFINE ART DONORSACA Galleries, New York CityAlexandre Gallery, New York CityJohn Alexander, East Hampton, NYOTHER DONORSArt & Frame Gallery, Sharon, PAElizabeth Babb, Salem OHWill Barnet, New York CityToney Bennett/Benedetto Fine ArtsCathie Bleck, Cleveland Heights, OHThe Bonfoey Co., Cleveland,, OHMr. & Mrs. Sidney Bressler, New York CityJudy Brown, Austintown, OHBetty Cunningham Gallery, New York CityRev. James M. Daprille, Ph.D, Youngstown, OHMr. Lawrence DiCario, New York CityHarvey Dinnerstein, Brooklyn, NYEckert Fine Art, Bonita Springs, FLDon Eddy, New York CityGary T. Erbe, Hoboken, NJMr. & Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, New York CityRobert & Cheryl Fishko. New York, NYDonated by Debra Force Fine Art, Inc. New York CityForum Gallery, New York CityBob Frost, Columbiana, OHDon Gummer, Long Island City, NYNohra Haime Gallery, New York CityNancy Hoffman, New York CityCindy House, Warner, NHIvnan & Marilynn Karp, O.K. Harris Works of Art, New York CityHolger Keifel, Astoria, NY10Barbara Desind Kernan, Rockville, MDCrystal Kurpil, Salem, OHKraushaar Galleries, New York CityNorman Laliberte, Nahant, MARuss Maddick, New Bedford, PASteve McCallum, Alliance, OHThomas G. McNickle, Volant, PAJerald Melberg Gallery, Charlotte, NCJack Medenhall, Oakland, CANorman Mercer, East Hampton, NYJames O’Malley, Struthers, OHHarry Parker, Cleveland, OHLynn Parry, Austintown, OHJames Pernotto, Youngstown, OHJoseph P. Rudinec, Youngstown, OHAnn Ryser, Burghill, OHCarl Solway Gallery, Cincinnati, OHAdam Straus, New York CityRita St. Clair Assocs., Baltimore, MDLeigh Wen, Loudonville, NYDon Williams, Youngstown, OHDavid P. Wood, Cortland, OHDon Wright, Canfield, OHRhoda Yanow, West Orange, NJAA Samuels Sheet Metal, YoungstownDebbie Acierno Massage, AustintownAdamas Jewelry & Gifts, BoardmanAebischer’s Jewelers, PolandAggies Quilt ShopAshley Home Store, BoardmanAvalon Inn, HowlandBefford GolfBermann Electric, BoardmanDr. Betras, YoungstownBig Ben’s Clock, AustintownBorders Books, WarrenBruno’s Restaurant, PolandBruster’s Ice CreamCaballo Bayo Restaurant, AustintownCafe Capri, BoardmanCarraba’s Italian Restaurant, BoardmanCasal’s de’ Spa & Salon, BoardmanChophouse, WarrenCordy’s Cigar Box, GirardCoventry Lighting, CanfieldCreekside Fitness, BoardmanCreekside Gardens, WarrenCreekside Golf Dome, GirardDairy Queen, Mahoning Ave.Dick Adgate Florist

ART AUCTION THANKSDr. JohnsonElliot’s Garden Center, BoardmanEntheos Salon & Spa, BoardmanEyecatchers Optical, BoardmanFamily Christian Store, BoardmanFitness OneFifth Season RestaurantFlaming Ice Cube, BoardmanFootball CardsGiant EagleGoldstein’sGreat Garage DoorsGreat Harvest Breads, BoardmanHallmarkHampton Inn & Suites, CanfieldHandel’s, CanfieldHannah’s HeartHarry & Jeans Restaurant, CanfieldHome Depot, AustintownHoney Baked Ham, BoardmanInner Source, YoungstownJames & Weaver Furniture, YoungstownJohnny’s Restaurant, BoardmanJulia’s Bed & Breakfast, HubbardKomara Jewlers, CanfieldLa Ti DaLariccia Italian Store, BoardmanLazy Boy, BoardmanLorco Business System, YoungstownLowe’s, BoardmanLucianno’s RestaurantMassotherapy WorksMashorda Country GardensMcSorley Jewelry, BoardmanMocha House, WarrenModern Office Products, BoardmanMonday Musical Club, YoungstownMVR Restaurant, YoungstownNicolinni’s, AustintownO’Horo Construction, YoungstownOlive Garden, BoardmanOne Stop ShopOvertureOscar’s/Antone’s, BoardmanOutback Steakhouse, BoardmanPammy’s Puppy Parlor, AustintownPat Catan Craft Center, BoardmanPetitti Garden Center, Oakland Village, OHPine Lakes Golf Club, HubbardPiper’s Printing, Canfield, OHPoland Bakery, PolandPoland Furniture, Poland11Power Pilates/Susan Yarab & Jodi Beck , PolandQuaker Steak Restaurant, SharonRed Lobster, BoardmanReese Floral Art, NilesRon Chick Travel Service, BoardmanRuby Tuesday Restaurant, BoardmanCongressman Tim RyanSalvatore’s Restaurant, AustintownSassy’s Bear ShopSerenity Mobile Spa, WarrenSmith & Co. Jewelry, BoardmanSmoke Shop, AustintownSpread Eagle Tavern, HanovertonSpringfield Grille Restaurant, BoardmanSr. Anna Marie McCormackStation Square Restaurant, LibertySutton Tours, BoardmanTalbot’s, BoardmanTGIF Restaurant, BoardmanThom Duma Jewelry, WarrenToys R US, NJVernon’s Restaurant, NilesJoyce Wilder Massage, AustintownYoungstown Crab Co., LibertySPECIAL THANKSTerry Gallagher, Collection of Raffle ItemsRalph LepleyHenry NemenzButler StaffWinslow’s Cafe at the ButlerTHANKS TO LOCAL MEDIA ARTISTSVince Camp, WNIO Clearchannel RadioMike Case, WFMJ, Channel #Jeff Kelly, WBBG Clearchannel RadioLaurie Lehosky, WFMJ Channel #Gina Marinelli, WYTV Channel #Mark Monstrola, WFMJ Channel #Gary Ramy, WSOM Cumulus RadioJolly Roger, WSOM, Cumulus RadioAngee Shaker, WYTV Channel #Peggy Sinkovich, WYTV Channel #WE ARE GRATEFUL TOOUR NUMEROUSANONYMOUS DONORS!THANK YOU, YOU KNOWWHO YOU ARE!

Butler Summer Arts Day Camp staffEDUCATIONIn July, the Butler hosted its annual SummerArts Day Camp for children ages eight throughtwelve. Sponsors for the event were the Abe andLeona Adler Charitable Trust, The WilliamSwanston Charitable Foundation, The HineMemorial Fund, First Place Bank CommunityFoundation, Kiwanis Club of Youngstown,Boardman Rotary Club, Warren Rotary Club,Winslow’s Café, and The Daniel Lewis EducationalFund.For information about the Butler’s summer camp, contact Education Director CaroleO’Brien .., ext. .A group portrait of the Butler Summer Arts Day CampDocents Andy Kostelic (above left) and Audrey Korenic (above right) are seen bringing paintings byNorman Rockwell and Cecilia Beaux to life for campers. Many of the camp activities in music, art,drama and dance occurred within Butler galleries. (Photos by Matthew Mullane)12

Selected Upcoming Butler Art ClassesChildren's Classes-Yo. Butler North#-Brushless PaintingSaturday, January or#-January Ages - w/adult partner :am-:pm $#-A Novel IdeaSaturdays, Jan. -Feb. Ages - w/adult partner :-:am $#-Intermediate CartooningTuesdays, Jan. -Feb. Grades - :-: pm OR#-Grades - :-: pm $Teen/Adult Classes-Yo. Butler North#A-Basic PortraitureThursdays, Jan. & -: pm $#A-Fundamental Building Blocks to FigureDrawingThursdays, Jan. & Feb. -:pm $EDUCATIONChildren's Classes-Trumbull Butler#T-If the Shoe FitsFridays, Jan. -Feb. Grades - :-: pm OR#T-:-: pm $#T-Imagine ThatSaturdays, January & Ages - :am-:pm $#T-Drawing & PaintingSaturdays, January & Feb. Ages - :am-:pm $Butler North (above), located next to the Butlerin Youngstown, is home to the Institute’s educationclasses. Three newly refurbished, fullyequipped and well-lit classrooms are currentlybeing used by Butler instructors to teach a varietyof classes to both children and adults. Scholarshipsare also available for youngsters who qualify. Fora complete schedule of classes, visit buterart.comor call ... (Art classes make greatholiday gifts!)Recently, the Butler presented an art class designed to meet the special needs of recently bereavedchildren. The class, conducted by Butler art instructors Edward Hallahan (above left) and JackiMountan (above right), used art materials and projects to create a means of expression and comfortfor the youngsters. For more information about the museum’s special art programs, contact theButler’s education class department at ...13