Monday, April, 26, 2010.
11:00 AM until 12:30 PM
Joseph V. Canzani Auditorium at 60 Cleveland Avenue
Free and open to the Public

2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Portfolio Reviews by appointment in Loann Crane Center for Design, Room # LCC 215 2nd Floor.

Amy Butler is an alumna of CCAD, 1988 BFA. Her company designs fabrics, sewing patterns; books and kits, carry bags, organic bedding, handcrafted rugs, paper crafts, gift wrapping, stationery, tableware and more.

From the Amy Butler Design.com web-site:
I've never given a second thought to being an artist. It's really who I am, and what I enjoy. I'm inspired by my surroundings, my friends, my family, nature, and the rich textures of everyday life. I was never much on following trends. I like to remove myself from the cultural influences and design from a very intimate point of view. I collect vintage fabrics and use them in all of my work. I love the hunt, I love flea markets and shops and traveling abroad to find inspiration.

I started making small passport sized bags while living in Kansas City in the late 80's. There was a great energy about it. I sold to small boutique shops around the country, basically by hand-picking stores that I loved and making personal introductions. David and I moved back to Ohio (my home) in 1992 and started our little Art of the Midwest studio with two cats and about $1,200. Time was spent chopping wood for the 150-year-old cabin/house that we had rented on 190 acres of rural farmland, tending chores, and making art. I started creating surface designs for a friend who went into business as a design rep. in NYC. This I did at night mostly. We loved it.

After years of hard work fixing up two houses, and having been a contributing editor for Country Living magazine, I started thinking about those little bags that I had made less than 10 years ago. I wanted to create that feeling again so I started my sewing pattern business. My company, my brand, is really just a great vehicle to share my work. I love meeting other artists and trading notes. I love the process. Everybody has a personal story, and a personal creative voice. I just want to help my "friends" realize it.

You can view Amy Butler's design work on her web site at: www.amybutlerdesign.com

Presented by CCAD's AD/Graphic Design Division & Fashion Design
Sponsored in part by Skestos Endowment Fund for Visiting Artists & Lecturers
The Columbus, a Renaissance Hotel
Ohio Arts Council