Gala party May 28 to mark Butler’s 90th anniversary

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Special to The Vindicator

READY FOR GALA: Looking forward to a gala party they have helped arrange in celebration of the 90th anniversary of The Butler Institute of American Art are, from left, Florence Wang, Bill Buchman, Rebecca M. Gerson, and Juanita F. Williams, members of the steering committee.

YOUNGSTOWN — The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., which was established in 1919 as the first museum dedicated exclusively to American Art, will celebrate its 90th anniversary during a gala party on May 28.

Black tie is optional for the gala party, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres (open bar), and a gourmet dinner at 7:30.

Featured will be an exhibition of 50 silver gelatin photographs by the guest of honor, Jessica Lange, artist/actor. Also on view will be selections from the Butler’s 1919 inaugural exhibition.

Those attending the gala will receive a special Chen Chi remembrance gift from the artist’s personal archive.

The cost for the evening is $90 for members and $100 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made by sending a return envelope and checks, payable to BIAA to 90th Anniversary Gala Party, The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44502. For additional reservation information, call (330) 743-1107, ext. 210.

John M. MacIntosh is serving as chair for the gala, and the steering committee is Bill Buchman, Atty. Rebecca M. Gerson, Florence Wang, Atty. Jeffery D. Williams and Juanita F. Williams.

Committee members are: Dr. Salvatore C. Apicella, Vincent Bacon, Dr. Robert Baker, Dr. Dean Ball, Mrs. John Beeghly, Atty. Franklin S. Bennett, Dr. James D. Brodell, Mark Brown, Mrs. Neita B. Burger, Thomas J. Cavalier, Joe Dickey, Jeff Draime, Dr. Constantine G. Economus, Judge Peter C. Economus, Eleanor Beecher Flad, Erle Flad, Bruce P. Gordon, C. Gilbert James Jr., Dr. William Geller Katz, Doug Lumsden, Joan Milsom, Richard Moore, Bishop George Murry, S.J., Clarence R. Smith, Dave Sweeney, Dr. David Sweet, Dan Tidrick, Don Tucker, Nicholas J. Zennario, and Dr. Louis Zona.