Cultural Enrichment at the Butler

As a cultural icon, the Butler possesses one of America’s truly great collections of art from the Colonial Period to today. Its collection inspires scholarship and a general pride in America’s visual arts heritage. The Butler’s overall programming further serves to enrich cultural life locally and throughout Ohio and the nation.

Butler Programs

This is a photo of a building with a flat roof and a green statue of an Indigenous person in front of the building. The statue of the person has their right hand on their forehead and is wearing a large feathered hat. There are also vibrant yellow plants in-front of the state. In the sky above the building reads the words in black "Family Days".

15 February 2026

Family Days: 2025-2026Repeating Event

The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

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Image showing a projector the projector appears to be on and is lighting up the words, 'The Butler Institute of American Art, Film on art'

17 February 2026

Film on Art: Winter 2026Weekly

Zona Auditorium - 1st Floor Beecher Center, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, Ohio 44502

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18 February 2026

Music at NoonRepeating Event

Beecher Court, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

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19 February 2026

Senior Art & LearnRepeating Event

The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

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22 February 2026

February & March Art Classes

The Butler North Multi-Purpose Studio (Lower Level), 524 Wick Avenue Youngstown OH 44502

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28 February 2026

Meditation on American MasterpiecesRepeating Event

The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

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01 March 2026

Sensory SundayRepeating Event

The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

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05 March 2026

Stroller ArtRepeating Event

The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

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12 March 2026

Young Friends AdventureRepeating Event

The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH 44502

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27 Film on Art: Winter 2026 Film on Art: Winter 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Film on Art at the Butler Learn more about the world of art and artists through our Film on Art program. We offer a variety of films, with something for everyone. Check out our seasonal schedule to see which films we are currently showing. Each Tuesday at noon in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler's Beecher Ce , ...
28 Music at Noon Music at Noon 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Music at Noon Live music performances at the Butler In collaboration with YSU's Dana School of Music, Music at Noon performances are held Wednesday's at 12:15pm in Beecher Court during the school year. YSU students, faculty and guest artists take the stage to perform an exciting selection of music. Come support Dana , ... Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Students should have basic drawing and painting skills and know how to mix colors. All students will receive a complimentary photocopy of the instructor's book Color Up -- A Better Way to Paint. Students should bring several 8.5x11" color images to work from. Choose colorful pictures that are not of great complexity. , ...
29 Jewelry – Creating with Components Jewelry – Creating with Components 1:00 am - 3:30 pm Join us for this new class making jewelry out of pieces that you will create separately and then link together to create a necklace or bracelet. You will learn various techniques such as using a disc cutter, sawing shapes as well as utilizing chain maille basics. , ...
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31 Creative Book Builders – Homeschool Creative Book Builders – Homeschool 10:00 am - 11:00 am Students become book designers as they construct their own journal using collage, stamping, pockets, and found-paper art. Each week builds on new skills while encouraging personal style and artistic play. A great way for young artists to explore mixed media and self-expression. , ... Creative Book Builders – Public School Creative Book Builders – Public School 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Students become book designers as they construct their own journal using collage, stamping, pockets, and found-paper art. Each week builds on new skills while encouraging personal style and artistic play. A great way for young artists to explore mixed media and self-expression. , ... Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Students should have basic drawing and painting skills and know how to mix colors. All students will receive a complimentary photocopy of the instructor's book Color Up -- A Better Way to Paint. Students should bring several 8.5x11" color images to work from. Choose colorful pictures that are not of great complexity. , ...
1 Drawing and Other Accidents Drawing and Other Accidents 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm An experiential exploration into the internal process of drawing, including, but not limited to, gesture, impermanence, chance, and, imperfection. , ...

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3 Film on Art: Winter 2026 Film on Art: Winter 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Film on Art at the Butler Learn more about the world of art and artists through our Film on Art program. We offer a variety of films, with something for everyone. Check out our seasonal schedule to see which films we are currently showing. Each Tuesday at noon in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler's Beecher Ce , ...
4 Music at Noon Music at Noon 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Music at Noon Live music performances at the Butler In collaboration with YSU's Dana School of Music, Music at Noon performances are held Wednesday's at 12:15pm in Beecher Court during the school year. YSU students, faculty and guest artists take the stage to perform an exciting selection of music. Come support Dana , ... Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Students should have basic drawing and painting skills and know how to mix colors. All students will receive a complimentary photocopy of the instructor's book Color Up -- A Better Way to Paint. Students should bring several 8.5x11" color images to work from. Choose colorful pictures that are not of great complexity. , ...
5 Jewelry – Creating with Components Jewelry – Creating with Components 1:00 am - 3:30 pm Join us for this new class making jewelry out of pieces that you will create separately and then link together to create a necklace or bracelet. You will learn various techniques such as using a disc cutter, sawing shapes as well as utilizing chain maille basics. , ... Stroller Art Stroller Art 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stroller Art at the Butler First Thursday of every month (excluding December) Join us for an interactive gallery tour followed by an art activity! Stroller Art is for infants up to 24 months old with a parent or caregiver. This program encourages learning through art viewing and art making. FREE & OPEN TO THE PU , ...
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7 Creative Book Builders – Homeschool Creative Book Builders – Homeschool 10:00 am - 11:00 am Students become book designers as they construct their own journal using collage, stamping, pockets, and found-paper art. Each week builds on new skills while encouraging personal style and artistic play. A great way for young artists to explore mixed media and self-expression. , ... Creative Book Builders – Public School Creative Book Builders – Public School 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Students become book designers as they construct their own journal using collage, stamping, pockets, and found-paper art. Each week builds on new skills while encouraging personal style and artistic play. A great way for young artists to explore mixed media and self-expression. , ... Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class Intermediate to Advanced Oil Painting Class 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Students should have basic drawing and painting skills and know how to mix colors. All students will receive a complimentary photocopy of the instructor's book Color Up -- A Better Way to Paint. Students should bring several 8.5x11" color images to work from. Choose colorful pictures that are not of great complexity. , ...
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10 Film on Art: Winter 2026 Film on Art: Winter 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Film on Art at the Butler Learn more about the world of art and artists through our Film on Art program. We offer a variety of films, with something for everyone. Check out our seasonal schedule to see which films we are currently showing. Each Tuesday at noon in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler's Beecher Ce , ...
11 Music at Noon Music at Noon 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Music at Noon Live music performances at the Butler In collaboration with YSU's Dana School of Music, Music at Noon performances are held Wednesday's at 12:15pm in Beecher Court during the school year. YSU students, faculty and guest artists take the stage to perform an exciting selection of music. Come support Dana , ...
12 Young Friends Adventure Young Friends Adventure 10:00 am - 11:00 am Young Friends Adventure at the Butler Second Thursday of every month (excluding December) Join us for an interactive gallery tour with illustrated books followed by an art activity! Young Friends Adventure is for children ages 2-5 years old with a parent or caregiver. This program encourages looking, listening, learn , ...
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15 Family Days: 2025-2026 Family Days: 2025-2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Family Days at the Butler Family Days is a free program open to the public, consisting of an afternoon of family tours, demonstrations, gallery scavenger hunt, and art-making! Join our wonderful docents, artists, and art educators, as they lead you on a learning journey through the Butler. Family Days is held monthly , ...

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17 Film on Art: Winter 2026 Film on Art: Winter 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Film on Art at the Butler Learn more about the world of art and artists through our Film on Art program. We offer a variety of films, with something for everyone. Check out our seasonal schedule to see which films we are currently showing. Each Tuesday at noon in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler's Beecher Ce , ...
18 Music at Noon Music at Noon 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Music at Noon Live music performances at the Butler In collaboration with YSU's Dana School of Music, Music at Noon performances are held Wednesday's at 12:15pm in Beecher Court during the school year. YSU students, faculty and guest artists take the stage to perform an exciting selection of music. Come support Dana , ... Basic Photography Class Basic Photography Class 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Basic photography concepts such as exposure and composition will be explored. Online albums will be created. Bring your camera/cell phone to class, as well as a tripod (if you have one) Students will travel to off-site locations , ...
19 Senior Art & Learn Senior Art & Learn 10:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Art & Learn at the Butler Third Thursday of every month (excluding December) Senior Art & Learn is for adults 55+ who are interested in learning more about the art in our museum. Seniors will be led on a docent-guided tour of a featured exhibition that encourages “slow looking” and engagement. Seating , ... Advanced Photography Class Advanced Photography Class 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Basic knowledge from the first class will be expanded upon. You must know the features of your camera. Bring your camera to class (no cell phones) as well as a tripod if you have one. Students will travel to off-site locations. , ...
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23 Create Your Own Comic Book or Graphic Novel Class Create Your Own Comic Book or Graphic Novel Class 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Create your own world through comic book drawing! Learn layout, drawing, and inking to tell your stories and bring your characters to life in action-packed adventures. Students will also draw designs for trading cards and buttons. , ...
24 Film on Art: Winter 2026 Film on Art: Winter 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Film on Art at the Butler Learn more about the world of art and artists through our Film on Art program. We offer a variety of films, with something for everyone. Check out our seasonal schedule to see which films we are currently showing. Each Tuesday at noon in the Zona Auditorium located in the Butler's Beecher Ce , ... Drawing with Colored Pens Drawing with Colored Pens 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Students will utilize their pen and ink skills with colored Micron/Stabile pens. Bring 3-5 photographic references. A supply list is available. , ...
25 Music at Noon Music at Noon 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Music at Noon Live music performances at the Butler In collaboration with YSU's Dana School of Music, Music at Noon performances are held Wednesday's at 12:15pm in Beecher Court during the school year. YSU students, faculty and guest artists take the stage to perform an exciting selection of music. Come support Dana , ... Basic Photography Class Basic Photography Class 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Basic photography concepts such as exposure and composition will be explored. Online albums will be created. Bring your camera/cell phone to class, as well as a tripod (if you have one) Students will travel to off-site locations , ...
26 Color on Copper Jewelry Class Color on Copper Jewelry Class 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm In this class you will use your creativity to create colorful images with colored pencils on copper shapes. Skills to be covered include cutting out simple shapes in copper, doming shapes, prepping the surface to receive the colored pencils, and finishing the colored pencil surface to make it permanent. The result , ... Advanced Photography Class Advanced Photography Class 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Basic knowledge from the first class will be expanded upon. You must know the features of your camera. Bring your camera to class (no cell phones) as well as a tripod if you have one. Students will travel to off-site locations. , ... Colored Pencil Drawing Class Colored Pencil Drawing Class 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Explore pencil blending, shading and texture. After drawing an exercise, students will create a composition of their choice. Bring several copies of photo references. , ...
27 Watercolor Methods Class Watercolor Methods Class 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Materials and techniques of watercolor painting will be discussed. Some paint-a-long with the instructor as well as self-inspired painting will be included in this class for all skill levels. , ...
28 Open Studio Class Open Studio Class 9:00 am - 11:30 am This painting class will provide students of all skill levels time to work at their own pace while creating a painting or drawing from their own photographic source. Bring several reference photos to work from. For all levels of students, beginning through advanced. , ... Cut, Paste, Repeat: The Art of Collage – Homeschool Cut, Paste, Repeat: The Art of Collage – Homeschool 10:00 am - 11:00 am Students will explore collage as an act of transformation, turning found imagery into original works of art. Each week introduces a new collage style, encouraging experimentation, risk-taking, and personal voice. , ... Meditation on American Masterpieces Meditation on American Masterpieces 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Our new meditation program invites visitors to engage in guided observation and reflection with a Butler docent. Through this experience, participants are introduced to "mindful awareness," exploring artworks in the gallery while discovering the connection between mind and body. The program duration will be from 11am- , ... Cut, Paste, Repeat: The Art of Collage – Public School Cut, Paste, Repeat: The Art of Collage – Public School 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Students will explore collage as an act of transformation, turning found imagery into original works of art. Each week introduces a new collage style, encouraging experimentation, risk-taking, and personal voice. , ...
1 Sensory Sunday Sensory Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sensory Sunday at the Butler A program for our neurodivergent community on the first Sunday of each month Experience the Butler in a quieter and less crowded setting with our Sensory Sunday program – those on the autism spectrum, as well as other conditions, can now experience art in a friendly and welcoming environm , ...