an irresistible impulse: September 25 - October 22, 2011

Exhibit Dates: September 25 - October 22, 2011

Reception: Saturday, October 22 from 6-9pm

The theme of the exhibition focuses on compulsion and the various ways in which artists address this in their work. Whether dealing with a singular consuming idea or through the use of repetitive processes, “An Irresistible Impulse” presents a romanticized look at the artistic practice.

Participating Artists:

Corrie Baldauf

John Corbin

Morgan Craig

Sonja Dahl

Andrew Doak

Beverly Fre$h

Hamilton Poe

Mary Smull

Andrew Thompson

Hours & Events

OPEN HOURS:

Saturdays 1-3pm / Sundays 1-3pm / Mondays 5-7pm

EVENTS:

Cup a Coffee Sundays (Oct 2, 9, 16, 1-3pm)

Stop in for a cup of coffee and casual conversation with select participating artists. A Great opportunity for one on one discussion and a chance to watch John Corbin build on his evolving installation

Make a Butter Button -drop in workshop (Sat, Oct 8, 1-3pm)

In conjunction with ADN's Detroit Gallery Week. Come by to make your own custom Butter Button. Free and family friendly, no RSVP required.

Year Three

We're excited to begin our third exhibit season. Following "nude" which was themed around the body and brought together by a unified palette, "an irresistible impulse" takes attention to detail one step further as it investigates compulsion in the artistic practice.

Butter has an Intern

We'd like to extend a warm, buttery welcome our new intern, Carla Butwin!

Bread & Butter Summer Wonder Event Picts

Thanks to everyone who made it to the Bread and Butter Summer Wonder. Proceeds earned will go toward future exhibit programming, we are grateful for all your support.

Special Thanks to Bob Turek, Marie Perrin McGraw, Ron Thibault, Derek Schultz, & John Charnota.