AMERICA'S EQUITABLE FINE ART FAIR

BUTTER Fine Art Fair is an annual celebration featuring the work of established, independent, and emerging artists from Indiana and across the country as part of a new model for care and economic justice in the arts. BUTTER centers the care and economic power of visual artists representing the global African diaspora. 

Dedicated to transforming artist mindsets and careers, the no-commission fair works to maximize artist earnings by selling or loaning 100% of the exhibition, giving 100% of the proceeds from art sales to the artists. Artists pay no fee to participate and free admission is granted for guests 18 & under — made possible through support of generous sponsors like AES Indiana and Eli Lilly and Company.

$1.5M
ARTWORK SALES SINCE 2021
65K+
ATTENDEES SINCE 2021

September 3 – 6, 2026

BUTTER RETURNS TO INDIANAPOLIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Tickets are now on sale for the sixth iteration of America’s equitable fine art fair, featuring new guest curator, work by emerging and established visual artists, an expanded outdoor experience at The Stutz, and a renewed focus on art education.

 

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Youth Access + Programming

CAMP BUTTER

In year six, BUTTER has doubled down on youth programming and access with Camp BUTTER. Designed to cultivate the next generation of artists and creative leaders through education, mentorship, and professional development, Camp BUTTER is composed of three pillars: BUTTER Education Day, Camp BUTTER Cohort, and the first-ever BUTTER BFA: New Voices in Contemporary Art exhibition showcasing the work of Indiana’s top student talent.

Youth Access + Programming

CAMP BUTTER

In year six, BUTTER has doubled down on youth programming and access with Camp BUTTER. Designed to cultivate the next generation of artists and creative leaders through education, mentorship, and professional development, Camp BUTTER is composed of three pillars: BUTTER Education Day, Camp BUTTER Cohort, and the first-ever BUTTER BFA: New Voices in Contemporary Art exhibition showcasing the work of Indiana’s top student talent.

Youth Access + Programming

CAMP BUTTER

In year six, BUTTER has doubled down on youth programming and access with Camp BUTTER. Designed to cultivate the next generation of artists and creative leaders through education, mentorship, and professional development, Camp BUTTER is composed of three pillars: BUTTER Education Day, Camp BUTTER Cohort, and the first-ever BUTTER BFA: New Voices in Contemporary Art exhibition showcasing the work of Indiana’s top student talent.

Youth Access + Programming

CAMP BUTTER

In year six, BUTTER has doubled down on youth programming and access with Camp BUTTER. Designed to cultivate the next generation of artists and creative leaders through education, mentorship, and professional development, Camp BUTTER is composed of three pillars: BUTTER Education Day, Camp BUTTER Cohort, and the first-ever BUTTER BFA: New Voices in Contemporary Art exhibition showcasing the work of Indiana’s top student talent.

BUTTER'S LATE NIGHT DANCE PARTY RETURNS

MELT

The official after-dark dance party born out of BUTTER is back. Two floors, guest DJs ’til 2AM, low light and heavy heat in a room full of the people who make this city move.

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Since its inception, BUTTER has welcomed 65,000+ attendees and 281 artists who have sold more than $1.5 million worth of artwork, including 25 BUTTER artwork acquisitions by 12 major institutions for permanent collections. This year, during BUTTER’s fifth iteration, 104 artworks sold at an average sales price per artwork $1,981 with notable sales including: Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers acquiring two more works, author John Green acquiring two more works, Indianapolis-based artist Gary Gee selling a record 34 pieces, and Houston-based artist Asia Estelle taking home BUTTER’s inaugural Alan Mills “Best in Show” Award.

Popular Programming

Walk and Talk Tours Return

BUTTER’s Walk and Talk tours are back, showcasing a lot of art and a little bit of history by local guide Sampson Levingston. Space is limited. Saturday and Sunday only!

Gallery Partners

BUTTER WELCOMES NINE GALLERY PARTNERS IN 2026

BUTTER Fine Art Fair is proud to welcome nine gallery partners to the ecosystem this year, the largest gallery presence in the fair’s history. Together these galleries bring distinct curatorial perspectives and a combined 30 exceptional artists on the exhibition floor this year.