Proportional Scale: Opening Reception

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

This Saturday - August 6th

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

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