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Main Topic: The 5th anniversary and continued growth of the BUTTER Art Fair in Indianapolis.
Key Points:
Economic Impact: The fair has seen significant financial growth, increasing from $65,000 in sales in its frist year to over $900,000 in 2024. This growth translates to career opportunities for artists.
Expansion & New Location: The fair is moving to the historic Stutz factory building, allowing for a larger scale.
Curatorial Diversity: A new, diverse curatorial team (Jacqueline “Jac” Forbes, Janice bond, and Samuel trotter) from different cities (Malibu, Houston, Detroit) is bringing fresh perspectives.
Artist Portrayal: The fair will feature over 30 artists from both national and international locations.
Focus on Equity & Impact: The fair is explicitly positioned as celebrating “equity and impact.”
Indianapolis roots: The fair is deeply connected to and aims to highlight Indianapolis’s black cultural heritage. Alan Bacon states it’s changing the city’s narrative.
People Mentioned:
Demel Bolden: Photographer (credited for the first photo)
Jacqueline “Jac” Forbes: Curator
janice Bond: Curator
Samuel Trotter: Curator
Mali and Alan Bacon: Featured in a photo, Alan Bacon is quoted.
polina Osherov: Photographer (credited for the second photo)
Overall Theme: The text emphasizes the BUTTER Art Fair’s success as a platform for Black artists, its positive economic impact, and its role in elevating the cultural profile of Indianapolis.
