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The Butler Institute of American Art, located on Wick Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio, United States, was the first museum dedicated exclusively to American art. Established by local industrialist and philanthropist Joseph G. Butler, Jr., the museum has been operating pro bono since 1919.
Along with the monument to his friend and future President William McKinley, The Butler Institute of American Art stands as one of Butler’s most vivid and visible contributions — a free museum where one can see works by some of our nation’s most recognized artists.
The Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio. 6,076 likes · 306 talking about this · 7,026 were here. The first museum dedicated to collecting and preserving American art since 1919
The Butler Institute of American Art, located on Wick Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio, United States, was the first museum dedicated exclusively to American art. Established by local industrialist and philanthropist Joseph G. Butler, Jr., the museum has been operating pro bono since 1919.
"Founded in 1919 by Joseph G. Butler, Jr., the Butler Institute is the first museum of American art. The Butler’s mission is to preserve and collect works of art in all media created by citizens of our country.
Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio. 3,208 likes · 745 were here. Visit us! Youngstown Tues-Sat 11-4, Sun noon-4, Trumbull Wed-Sat 11-4 Free Admission
May 21, 2022 · Image courtesy of the Butler Institute of American Art, “How it All Started.” The early art of America was greatly inspired by the European art traditions, but Butler wanted to capture the moments when American artists began to define their own art movements.
