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

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