Founded in 1919 by industrialist and philanthropist Joseph G. Butler, Jr., The Butler Institute of American Art is the first museum in the nation dedicated solely to American art. Butler’s vision was groundbreaking; he recognized the importance of preserving and presenting works by American artists at a time when European art dominated cultural institutions. In 2026, the Butler will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special exhibition “Joseph G. Butler, Jr.: Collections of Our Nation,” sho
1:01
Founded in 1919 by industrialist and philanthropist Joseph G. Butler, Jr., The Butler Institute of American Art is the first museum in the nation dedicated solely to American art. Butler’s vision was groundbreaking; he recognized the importance of preserving and presenting works by American artists at a time when European art dominated cultural institutions. In 2026, the Butler will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special exhibition “Joseph G. Butler, Jr.: Collections of Our Nation,” sho
12.7K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Butler Institute of American Art
✨Looking for an experience the whole family will love? A Butler Family Membership offers: -Invitations to kid-friendly events and featured exhibitions -Access to world-class American art -Hands-on learning through workshops and museum classes -Shop discounts for fun and educational gifts -Café discounts with every visit Create unforgettable memories—one museum visit at a time 🏛️❤️ Give the gift of membership to your family, friends, and neighbors: butlerart.com/membership #butlerartmuseum #BIAA
0:53
✨Looking for an experience the whole family will love? A Butler Family Membership offers: -Invitations to kid-friendly events and featured exhibitions -Access to world-class American art -Hands-on learning through workshops and museum classes -Shop discounts for fun and educational gifts -Café discounts with every visit Create unforgettable memories—one museum visit at a time 🏛️❤️ Give the gift of membership to your family, friends, and neighbors: butlerart.com/membership #butlerartmuseum #BIAA
1K views10 months ago
FacebookThe Butler Institute of American Art
Butler Art Museum
1:00
Butler Art Museum
14 views7 months ago
YouTubeAccessible Home Services, Inc.
Don’t miss out on the final week of “Entangled Attraction” 💫 installation on view through this Sunday, May 4th!#entangledattraction #sallyweber #butlerartmuseum | The Butler Institute of American Art
0:19
Don’t miss out on the final week of “Entangled Attraction” 💫 installation on view through this Sunday, May 4th!#entangledattraction #sallyweber #butlerartmuseum | The Butler Institute of American Art
197 viewsApr 29, 2025
FacebookThe Butler Institute of American Art
Sam Gilliam/ American Painter
0:14
Sam Gilliam/ American Painter
887 views4 months ago
YouTubeMoni V.
International Museum Day
0:41
International Museum Day
123 views5 months ago
YouTubeThe Butler Institute of American Art
86th Area Artist Annual Exhibition Opening Reception 🎉 Thank you all for attending & celebrating this special exhibition with us! It’s an extraordinary show you won’t want to miss. If you haven’t seen it, plan your visit! On view through February 15th. | The Butler Institute of American Art
1:00
86th Area Artist Annual Exhibition Opening Reception 🎉 Thank you all for attending & celebrating this special exhibition with us! It’s an extraordinary show you won’t want to miss. If you haven’t seen it, plan your visit! On view through February 15th. | The Butler Institute of American Art
3.9K views9 months ago
FacebookThe Butler Institute of American Art
0:40
The Maridon Museum in Butler really is a hidden gem. This one features a Butler natives impressive collection of art from east Asia- namely China and Japan. We were blown away by this modest museum and really love seeing such a unique collection just off main street in Butler. Check out some of our favorite pieces in this one! | Discover the Burgh
2.3K viewsFeb 27, 2025
FacebookDiscover the Burgh
3:42
✨ Meet Tony Previte, one of our wonderful volunteer docents at the Museum of Butler, TN! ✨ In this short video, Tony gives us a peek at one of his favorite exhibits — and why it means so much to him. His passion for preserving the stories of Butler shines through every time he shares our history. 🎥 Take a listen, and then tell us: What’s YOUR favorite part of the Museum of Butler? Whether it’s a treasured artifact, a story that touched your heart, or a memory from a past visit, we’d love to hea
1.2K viewsSep 13, 2025
FacebookMuseum of Butler TN
1:01
Did you know that our immersive Butler Sound Gallery incorporates recordings from a Purple Martin Party? 🐦 Sound art pioneer Bill Fontana recorded roosting sounds of the migratory birds in Austin back in 2021, which can be heard in the current installation. Travis Audubon Society host Purple Martin Parties annually, where hundreds of people congregate to watch hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins “swirl” into their roosting site. After dining on insects during the day and prior to settling d
296 viewsAug 30, 2024
FacebookThe Blanton Museum of Art
0:41
Inside Bisa Butler's Studio
439 views5 months ago
YouTubeART FOR CHANGE
1:02
Octavia E. Butler died 20 years ago today at age 58. Celebrated for her pioneering work in Afrofuturism and speculative fiction, Butler was the first science fiction writer to receive a prestigious MacArthur “genius” award and the first African American woman to win widespread recognition in that genre. Her works, such as "Kindred" and "Parable of the Sower" nurture a deeper understanding of the past, present, and possible futures and continue to be reexamined by scholars and embraced by new aud
5.6K views8 months ago
FacebookThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
1:45
Bisa Butler's Unique Fabric Painting Process Revealed
652.8K viewsFeb 13, 2025
TikTokstevewilson21c
0:40
Museum in Australia Fights Court Order, Sparking Controversy
931.5K viewsMay 9, 2024
TikTokmetrouk
1:21
Exploring the Black Country Museum's Rich History
151.4K viewsOct 20, 2025
TikTokhistoricthingsmydudes
0:28
President Trump Signs Incredible Work of Art in Butler, Pennsylvania
281.8K viewsOct 6, 2024
TikTokmichaelsolakiewicz
1:00
Houston Museum of Fine Arts: A Must-See
56.9K views5 months ago
TikTokthat713couple
1:00
Un día perfecto en Austin: guíate por la ciudad
160K viewsJul 31, 2025
TikTokquehacerenaustin
2:06
It is, indeed, that deep, and it applies to the flags of the UK, the Netherlands, and France as well. Sources and further reading: Lemire, Beverly. Cotton. Oxford: Berg Publishers, 2011. Feeser, Andrea. Red, White, and Black Make Blue: Indigo in the Fabric of Colonial South Carolina Life. GA: University of Georgia Press, 2013. Greenfield, Amy Butler. A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage, and the Quest for the Color of Desire. Doubleday, 2005. Miles, Tiya. All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’
18.8K views4 months ago
TikTokerenanaomi
1:52
Setting the Perfect Table: Crystal Glass Placement for a Memorable Dinner Party
99.7K viewsJul 5, 2024
TikTokdan_the_butler
See more
Static thumbnail place holder