BUTTER projects

Proportional Scale

2012-05-18T20:00:00.002-07:00

Matt Shlian

Matt Shlian, Christina P. Day, Eric Drury, Emily Duke

Eric Drury

Eric Drury, Cathlyn Newell, Fabio Fernandez

Cathlyn Newell

Cathlyn Newell, Emily Duke, Fabio Fernandez

Fabio Fernandez

Open Hours!

2012-04-02T08:53:00.003-07:00

For the moth of April, join us on Sundays and Mondays for a cup of coffee and art!

Proportional Scale: Opening Reception

2012-04-02T08:03:00.005-07:00

Thank you for joining us for the Opening of Proportional Scale.

Special thanks to Anita's Kitchen for the generous Reception Sponsorship and to DJ John Charnota.

Proportional Scale: 03/31-04/23

2012-03-23T13:43:00.010-07:00

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION

SATURDAY MARCH 31, 6-9PM with DJ John Charnota

"Proportional Scale" includes work that draws inspiration from architecture. Participating artists employ the principles of art and design, with an emphasis on form and construction. Through material choices and modes of fabrication, these formal elements work in tandem to create larger systems. From simple to complex, these works offer an alternate approach to our understanding of and relationship with the spaces we occupy.

Artists: Christina P. Day, Eric Drury, Emily Duke, Fabio Fernandez, Cathlyn Newell, Matt Shlian

Open Studio and Holiday Party!

2011-12-12T19:22:00.005-08:00

Festive Treats

Kelly Frank

Kelly Frank

Elizabeth Boyd Hartmann

Alison Wong

Jacklyn Brickman

Collaborative Works by Alison Wong and Kelly Frank

Alison

Kelly

Open Studio & Holiday Party

2011-12-06T12:03:00.001-08:00

This special holiday event will give viewers a "behind the scenes" look at what happens at BUTTER Projects between exhibitions. Current works by Alison Wong, Kelly Frank, Elizabeth Boyd Hartmann and Jacklyn Brickman will be featured alongside works in progress.

Stop in anytime between 5-9pm on Saturday, December 10th for art, conversation, music and festivities! Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be served

Convergent Currents

2011-11-16T19:52:00.000-08:00

In conjunction with the Cranbrook Museum's grand reopening on 11.11.11, Butter Projects was invited to curate an exhibition of current student work in the Forum Gallery.

Following a comprehensive survey of works in the 10 departments and 155 studios of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and in response to the Museum exhibition "No Object is an Island", Butter Projects and Forum Gallery are pleased to bring together 19 artists and 9 cross departmental pairings in the exhibition "Convergent Currents".

While a single department may stand alone as an island, the drift of ideas across campus establishes the framework for a complex environment, creating a dialogue and energy unique to the Academy. From formal to conceptual, varying levels of continuity flow through the works to encourage further discourse among students and visitors alike.

an irresistible impulse

2011-11-16T18:09:00.001-08:00

Andrew Thompson, Mary Smull, John Corbin

Sonja Dahl, Beverly Fre$h

Corrie Baldauf, Morgan Craig, Hamilton Poe

Hamilton Poe, Andrew Doak

an irresistible impulse: closing reception

2011-11-14T20:54:00.000-08:00

We'd like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsor Anita's Kitchen for the delicious reception food, to artist John Corbin for the delightful Butter cupcakes, and our lovely intern Carla!

an irresistible impulse: September 25 - October 22, 2011

2011-09-24T08:36:00.002-07:00

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

2011-09-24T08:36:00.001-07:00

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

2011-09-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-23T20:19:00.000-07:00

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

Bread & Butter Summer Wonder Event Picts

2011-09-23T14:23:00.000-07:00

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.

This Saturday - August 6th

2011-08-02T14:35:00.000-07:00

7-11PM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

* Fine Art Raffle - over 25 works of art! $5 for 1 / $10 for 3
* Performance furniture by Bob Turek on display
* Barbecue - hot dogs & corn on the cob or BYO
* Campfire Songs with Bob Turek and Special Guests
* Film Screening of "Northern Lights" by Derek Schultz @ 9:30

Bread & Butter Summer Wonder

2011-07-26T14:50:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH

Butter Projects is pleased to host a big summer bash to kick off our season!
Come join us for an evening filled with Art, Music, Food and Fun!

5-7 PM
Exclusive ticketed event featuring a private performance by Turek and the Tall Stool, sneak peek of Fine Art Raffle Items including a special "buy it now" option. Tickets include a hand painted ticket, champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Limited tickets available: $20 per person. Email butter.projects@gmail.com to reserve your tickets!

7-11 PM
Bread and Butter Summer Wonder opens to the public. Please join us for a Fine Art Raffle, Barbecue, Campfire Songs with Special Guests, Film Screening of "Northern Lights" by Derek Schultz and more!

Reverse Monk: Sunrise Service

2011-07-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

nude

2011-04-23T18:48:00.000-07:00

marcelyn bennett-carpenter

kris ebeling

iris eichenberg

jason ferguson

petrova giberson

kylie lockwood

mark newport

corina reynolds

jane ritchie

claudia florence savage

sarah wagner

nude: Opening Reception

2011-04-23T18:10:00.000-07:00

thanks to everyone who joined us for the reception!

nude - Opens April 15th, 7-10pm

2011-04-07T06:09:00.000-07:00

Please join us for the opening reception
of "nude" on April 15, from 7-10pm!

The exhibit theme focuses on the body as location, a personal investigation of form and physicality in art. "nude"takes a closer look at the tactile, sensual and sometimes repulsive nature of skin and the body. The works included in "nude" all maintain a predominately flesh colored palette, heightening the organic quality that simultaneously seduces and repels.

Including work in all media, each artist investigates the physical mapping and understanding of the body. Mixed media artist, Kris Ebeling of Ferndale, MI pushes and pulls the audience with her delicately rendered pencil drawing, which portrays a woman's puckered lips surrounded by a halo of meats. Ypsilanti video and installation artist, Jason Ferguson finds a deeper understanding of his identity in "Superficial Scan", which features a high-definition 10x optical zoom scan capturing all the details of his body.

Participating artists include Marcelyn Bennet-Carpenter, Kris Ebeling, Iris Eichenberg, Jason Ferguson, Petrova Giberson, Kylie Lockwood, Mark Newport, Corina Reynolds, Jane Ritchie, Claudia Florence Savage and Sarah Wagner.

Quite Revealing

2011-04-07T05:44:00.000-07:00

nude
april 15 - may 14, 2011
opening reception april 15, 7-10pm

marcelyn bennett-carpenter
kris ebeling
iris eichenberg
jason ferguson
petrova giberson
kylie lockwood
mark newport
corina reynolds
jane ritchie
claudia florence savage
sarah wagner

Next at BUTTER

2011-04-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

The emphasis of our last exhibition, "NON NATIVE", was on place and it's influence on the artists and their work. The theme for our next exhibition, "nude" will focus on the body as location - the up close and personal investigation of skin, surface and form.

Non Native Exhibtion Pictures

2011-03-31T18:06:00.000-07:00

Chido Johnson

Katie Phillips

Katie Phillips

Amy Sacksteder

Katie Phillips

Kyohei Abe

NON NATIVE PANEL: Photos

2011-03-30T13:58:00.001-07:00

Our first ever panel discussion was a hit! Thank you for a fantastic turn-out and great discussion. And special thanks to our panel and moderators!

Video of NON NATIVE Panel Discussion from Butter Projects on Vimeo.

Panel Discussion - March 20, 2pm

2011-03-15T00:37:00.000-07:00

Guest moderators, Vince Carducci and renee c. hoogland will lead exhibiting artists Kyohei Abe, Chido Johnson, Katie Phillips and Amy Sacksteder in discussion about their influences and inspirations taken from their hometowns and being an artist in Metro Detroit today.

renee c. hoogland is Associate Professor of English at Wayne State University and widely published author of feminist and queer theory, psychoanalysis, popular culture and Anglo-American literature.

Vince Carducci edits the blog Motown Review of Art. His articles on the arts, culture, and politics have been published in many venues, from online zines and blogs to academic journals and books. He currently teaches liberal arts at the College for Creative Studies and sociology at Oakland University. He is also a 2010 Kresge Fellow in the Literary Arts.