About The Art
The Butler’s permanent holdings include a large collection of art pertaining to the American West. This gallery presents individual portraits of Native Americans by Elbridge Ayer Burbank and Joseph Henry Sharp, along with stunning landscapes, such as Thomas Hill’s masterpiece, Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite, and Albert Bierstadt’s The Oregon Trail.
LOCATION: The Abe and Leona M. Adler Gallery, second floor
Selected Works
Western Collection
Fiesta Day
Victor Higgins
The Oregon Trail
Albert Bierstadt
Ration Day at the Reservation
Joseph Henry Sharp
The Bronco Buster (casting #245)
Frederick Sackrider Remington
An Autumnal Sunset on the Russian River
William Keith
Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite
Thomas Hill
An Arizona Sunset Near the Grand Canyon
Thomas Moran
*Please note that the artworks in the permanent collection on display may undergo periodic changes and rotations. We suggest that if you’re traveling to the museum to view a specific piece of artwork, call us ahead of time to confirm it is currently on display (330-743-1107 ext. 1108)
89th National Midyear Exhibition at the Butler
The 89th National Midyear Exhibition presents works by contemporary artists 18 years and older who reside within the United States or its territories. Two-dimensional works in all media, including digital work and photography, are in the exhibition. This year’s juror is Dr. Louis Zona, Director Emeritus of The Butler Institute of American Art.
Exhibit Details and Special Events:
Entries due by April 10, 2026
Exhibition Dates: July 12 – August 20, 2026
Reception July 12, 2026, with an Awards Presentation at 2pm
Located in MacIntosh & Finnegan-Hynes Galleries