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See the best of BUTTER Fine Art Fair 2023 at the Stutz

Indianapolis Star
Artist Aaron S. Coleman, is photographed with his mixed media piece titled "The Art of Storytelling," 2022, Taxidermy racing pigeon, altered antique thread dispenser, thread, turf rubber crumb, reconstruction era serving platter, turf, basketball court flooring, $10,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Artist Aaron S. Coleman, is photographed with his mixed media piece titled "The Art of Storytelling," 2022, Taxidermy racing pigeon, altered antique thread dispenser, thread, turf rubber crumb, reconstruction era serving platter, turf, basketball court flooring, $10,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"The Art of Storytelling," 2022, by Aaron S. Coleman, Taxidermy racing pigeon, altered antique thread dispenser, thread, turf rubber crumb, reconstruction era serving platter, turf, basketball court flooring, $10,000, at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"The Art of Storytelling," 2022, by Aaron S. Coleman, Taxidermy racing pigeon, altered antique thread dispenser, thread, turf rubber crumb, reconstruction era serving platter, turf, basketball court flooring, $10,000, at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Work by Aaron S. Coleman, "Sentinel-Lookout," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Spotter," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Guardian," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Defender," 2023, $20,000, at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Work by Aaron S. Coleman, "Sentinel-Lookout," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Spotter," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Guardian," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Defender," 2023, $20,000, at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"With Feet To The Fire and Eyes to God," 2022, by Aaron S. Coleban, $10,000. at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"With Feet To The Fire and Eyes to God," 2022, by Aaron S. Coleban, $10,000. at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Deonna Craig, the new Director of Butter fine art fair gives remarks on preview night at the art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Deonna Craig, the new Director of Butter fine art fair gives remarks on preview night at the art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Monkey See, Monkey Do," 2023, acrylic and charcoal on canvass, by Kyng Rhodes at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Monkey See, Monkey Do," 2023, acrylic and charcoal on canvass, by Kyng Rhodes at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Mixtape," 2023, by John Moore, $4,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Mixtape," 2023, by John Moore, $4,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Newfields President & CEO gives remarks at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Newfields President & CEO gives remarks at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Built On Our Backs," 2023, by FITZ, mixed media on canvass, $15,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Built On Our Backs," 2023, by FITZ, mixed media on canvass, $15,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Work by artist April Bey sold out at the art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Work by artist April Bey sold out at the art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Senator Andrea Hunley (D, District 46) gives remarks at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Senator Andrea Hunley (D, District 46) gives remarks at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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From left, by artist Antonio McAfee, "African American Boy (Red and Blue), 2022, $1500, "D'Angelo as Mary Magdalene," 2016, $5,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
From left, by artist Antonio McAfee, "African American Boy (Red and Blue), 2022, $1500, "D'Angelo as Mary Magdalene," 2016, $5,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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From left, detail of work by artist Antonio McAfee, "African American Boy (Red and Blue), 2022, $1500 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
From left, detail of work by artist Antonio McAfee, "African American Boy (Red and Blue), 2022, $1500 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Baaba," 2019, $5,200., "Last Hour," 2019, $2,900., "Odo Nti (For Love," 2019, $5,700. made with found flip-flops, Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, courtesy of Kuaba Gallery at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Baaba," 2019, $5,200., "Last Hour," 2019, $2,900., "Odo Nti (For Love," 2019, $5,700. made with found flip-flops, Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, courtesy of Kuaba Gallery at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Detail image from "Odo Nti (For Love," 2019, $5,700., made with found flip-flops, by Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, Courtesy of Kuaba Gallery at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Detail image from "Odo Nti (For Love," 2019, $5,700., made with found flip-flops, by Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, Courtesy of Kuaba Gallery at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Quilts by Amber Robles-Gordon, "Dc Political, Welcome to the District of Colonialism," "Puerto Rico political (front) Puerto rico Spiritual (back), "US Virgin Islands Political (front) US Virgin Islands Spiritual (back) at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Quilts by Amber Robles-Gordon, "Dc Political, Welcome to the District of Colonialism," "Puerto Rico political (front) Puerto rico Spiritual (back), "US Virgin Islands Political (front) US Virgin Islands Spiritual (back) at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Newfields President & CEO gives remarks at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Newfields President & CEO gives remarks at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"Emimett STILL," by Theodore, Ecuadorian Roses provided by Jessica Owens D.B.A. "Bloomin Season April/May," 2021 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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"The Barber Shop," 2023, Collage painting on panel, $4,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, and held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
"The Barber Shop," 2023, Collage painting on panel, $4,000 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, and held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Baked good provided by Amelia's at The Stutz for the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Baked good provided by Amelia's at The Stutz for the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Work by Broshevski (Amai Rawls Jr.), created with U.S. currency, "Lazy George 2023" $1,222, "Love Sick" 2023 $$1,222, "House Plant" 2023 $10,777, "Bus Stop" $10,777, "Chef G." 2023 $1,222, "Laundry Day" 2023, $1,222 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Work by Broshevski (Amai Rawls Jr.), created with U.S. currency, "Lazy George 2023" $1,222, "Love Sick" 2023 $$1,222, "House Plant" 2023 $10,777, "Bus Stop" $10,777, "Chef G." 2023 $1,222, "Laundry Day" 2023, $1,222 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Work by Broshevski (Amai Rawls Jr.), created with U.S. currency, "Lazy George 2023" $1,222, "Love Sick" 2023 $$1,222, "House Plant" 2023 $10,777, "Bus Stop" $10,777, "Chef G." 2023 $1,222, "Laundry Day" 2023, $1,222 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Work by Broshevski (Amai Rawls Jr.), created with U.S. currency, "Lazy George 2023" $1,222, "Love Sick" 2023 $$1,222, "House Plant" 2023 $10,777, "Bus Stop" $10,777, "Chef G." 2023 $1,222, "Laundry Day" 2023, $1,222 at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Guests view "With Feet To The Fire and Eyes to God," 2022, by Aaron S. Coleban, $10,000. at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Guests view "With Feet To The Fire and Eyes to God," 2022, by Aaron S. Coleban, $10,000. at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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The Butter Shop at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
The Butter Shop at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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The Butter Shop at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
The Butter Shop at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Artist Aaron S. Coleman, is photographed viewing work by Harriet Watson titled "She's Looking for Her Ride or Die," 2023, $1,000, "Sun-Kissed," $1,000 before the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Artist Aaron S. Coleman, is photographed viewing work by Harriet Watson titled "She's Looking for Her Ride or Die," 2023, $1,000, "Sun-Kissed," $1,000 before the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Work by Aaron S. Coleman, "Sentinel-Lookout," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Spotter," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Guardian," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Defender," 2023, $20,000, at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Work by Aaron S. Coleman, "Sentinel-Lookout," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Spotter," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Guardian," 2023, $20,000, "Sentinel-Defender," 2023, $20,000, at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Congressman André Carson gives remarks during the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Congressman André Carson gives remarks during the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, at the Stutz building on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Artist Fred Miller is photographed with his installation titled "Quantum Cavern," at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, and held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Artist Fred Miller is photographed with his installation titled "Quantum Cavern," at the BUTTER fine art fair, organized by GANGGANG, and held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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Deonna Craig, the new Director of Butter fine art fair gives remarks on preview night at the art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
Deonna Craig, the new Director of Butter fine art fair gives remarks on preview night at the art fair, organized by GANGGANG, held at The Stutz on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. BUTTER is multi-day equitable fine arts fair showcasing excellence in black art.
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