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Since BUTTER: A Fine Art Fair began in 2021, there have been over 32,000 attendees. This year's fair will display over 150 works from about 60 artists, which include paintings, photographs, poetry and live performances.
Photo provided by GANGGANGBlack artists will debut their work in Indianapolis at the 4th annual BUTTER: A Fine Art Fair.
The multi-day event features artwork crafted by local, national and international Black artists.
At this year’s fair, about 60 artists will showcase over 150 works, which include paintings, photographs, poetry and live performances.
BUTTER was created by cultural development group GANGGANG in 2021. Since then, the event has seen more than 32,000 attendees.
Mali Bacon, co-founder of GANGGANG, said it is all about supporting the artists.
“They have been able to now have an income that allows them to do their art full time, and we are telling the story of them as a professional working artist,” she said.
Bacon said some art pieces have been shipped to Indianapolis from places like Hong Kong, to be displayed at the fair.
Alan Bacon is the other co-founder of GANGGANG.
“Being able to have a platform where your voice can be heard and shared to that magnitude is something that I think is an amazing caveat,” he said.
Artists receive all the proceeds from the sale or loan of their artwork.
New to BUTTER this year is its kids’ zone, an outdoor area where children can express creativity.
Organizers expect more than ten thousand people to attend this year’s BUTTER that starts Thursday and runs through Labor Day weekend. It will be held at The Stutz building downtown.
The fair is free to people 18 years of age and younger.
Contact WFYI Morning Edition Newscaster and Reporter Abriana Herron at aherron@wfyi.org.
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