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

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13 May 2026

May Art ClassesOngoing

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

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14 May 2026

Young Friends AdventureRepeating Event

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

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19 May 2026

Film on Art: Spring & Summer 2026Weekly

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

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21 May 2026

Senior Art & LearnRepeating Event

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

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23 May 2026

Meditation on American MasterpiecesRepeating Event

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

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28 May 2026

Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment: Launch Event

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

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04 June 2026

Stroller ArtRepeating Event

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

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07 June 2026

Sensory SundayRepeating Event

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

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28 Film on Art: Spring & Summer 2026 Film on Art: Spring & Summer 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 , ...
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3 Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Danny Simmons Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Danny Simmons 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exhibition Opening Reception & Artist Talk for Danny Simmons: Visual Expressions Meet-the-Artist from 1-3pm Artist Gallery talk at 2pm Free & open to the public View Exhibition Details , ...

4 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. Please note: There will not be class on May 25 due to Memorial Day. Class will resume o , ...
5 Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 10:00 am - 12:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Homeschool: Tuesdays Grades 1-4: 10am-11am Grades 5-8: 11:15am-12:15pm , ... Film on Art: Spring & Summer 2026 Film on Art: Spring & Summer 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 , ... Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic skills using tube acrylic paint will be explored: color mixing, blending, shading, and light source. Students should bring several color photos to use as references. , ...
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7 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 , ... Jewelry – Chain Making Class Jewelry – Chain Making Class 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Select one of several classic chain making methods including round chain mail, Byzantine, or an open spiral design. These chain styles can be used to make bracelets, earrings, or necklaces. Copper wire or silver enameled jump rings will be used. Magnifying glasses are strongly recommended. , ... Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Public School: Thursdays Grades 1-4: 4-5pm Grades 5-8: 5:15-6:15pm , ... Drawing Portraits II Class Drawing Portraits II Class 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Using drawing pencils, students will learn face structure, contour, shading, texture, and highlighting. Bring several 8x11" photographic references to class. , ...
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9 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. , ...
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11 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. Please note: There will not be class on May 25 due to Memorial Day. Class will resume o , ...
12 Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 10:00 am - 12:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Homeschool: Tuesdays Grades 1-4: 10am-11am Grades 5-8: 11:15am-12:15pm , ... Film on Art: Spring & Summer 2026 Film on Art: Spring & Summer 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 , ... Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic skills using tube acrylic paint will be explored: color mixing, blending, shading, and light source. Students should bring several color photos to use as references. , ...
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14 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 , ... Jewelry – Chain Making Class Jewelry – Chain Making Class 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Select one of several classic chain making methods including round chain mail, Byzantine, or an open spiral design. These chain styles can be used to make bracelets, earrings, or necklaces. Copper wire or silver enameled jump rings will be used. Magnifying glasses are strongly recommended. , ... Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Public School: Thursdays Grades 1-4: 4-5pm Grades 5-8: 5:15-6:15pm , ... Drawing Portraits II Class Drawing Portraits II Class 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Using drawing pencils, students will learn face structure, contour, shading, texture, and highlighting. Bring several 8x11" photographic references to class. , ...
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16 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. , ...
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18 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. Please note: There will not be class on May 25 due to Memorial Day. Class will resume o , ...
19 Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 10:00 am - 12:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Homeschool: Tuesdays Grades 1-4: 10am-11am Grades 5-8: 11:15am-12:15pm , ... Film on Art: Spring & Summer 2026 Film on Art: Spring & Summer 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 , ... Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic skills using tube acrylic paint will be explored: color mixing, blending, shading, and light source. Students should bring several color photos to use as references. , ...
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21 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 , ... Jewelry – Chain Making Class Jewelry – Chain Making Class 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Select one of several classic chain making methods including round chain mail, Byzantine, or an open spiral design. These chain styles can be used to make bracelets, earrings, or necklaces. Copper wire or silver enameled jump rings will be used. Magnifying glasses are strongly recommended. , ... Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Public School: Thursdays Grades 1-4: 4-5pm Grades 5-8: 5:15-6:15pm , ... Drawing Portraits II Class Drawing Portraits II Class 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Using drawing pencils, students will learn face structure, contour, shading, texture, and highlighting. Bring several 8x11" photographic references to class. , ...
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23 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. , ... 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- , ...
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26 Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Homeschool – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 10:00 am - 12:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Homeschool: Tuesdays Grades 1-4: 10am-11am Grades 5-8: 11:15am-12:15pm , ... Film on Art: Spring & Summer 2026 Film on Art: Spring & Summer 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 , ... Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels Acrylic Painting Class – All Skill Levels 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Basic skills using tube acrylic paint will be explored: color mixing, blending, shading, and light source. Students should bring several color photos to use as references. , ...
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28 Jewelry – Chain Making Class Jewelry – Chain Making Class 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Select one of several classic chain making methods including round chain mail, Byzantine, or an open spiral design. These chain styles can be used to make bracelets, earrings, or necklaces. Copper wire or silver enameled jump rings will be used. Magnifying glasses are strongly recommended. , ... Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class Youth Public School – Painting with Acrylic and Watercolor Class 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm Each week we will explore acrylic and watercolor painting techniques by creating abstract art, impressionist landscapes, surrealist still lifes, and cubist portraits. Public School: Thursdays Grades 1-4: 4-5pm Grades 5-8: 5:15-6:15pm , ... Drawing Portraits II Class Drawing Portraits II Class 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Using drawing pencils, students will learn face structure, contour, shading, texture, and highlighting. Bring several 8x11" photographic references to class. , ... Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment: Launch Event Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment: Launch Event 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Celebrate with us as we share the findings from the Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment! Join YSUnity, Equality Ohio, and the Center for Community Solutions at the Butler Institute of American Art on Thursday, May 28, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of community connection, reflection , ...
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30 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. , ...
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