Butler University Libraries strive to curate exhibitions and manage collections with cultural sensitivity.
Content Warning: The art displayed in this exhibition was made 25 to 30 years ago by people in grief about those they had recently lost. Due to the nature of the historical materials, there will be occurrences of language, positions, and values that do not align with our current values and practices. It is presented as supplied by the creators of the communal art and the information is retained so as not to censor or alter the historical record and to maintain an understanding of the context of creation.
Trigger Warning: The materials in this exhibition deal with topics of death and dying. Grief triggers affect everyone: you are not alone. Please take the time and space needed to process emotions as they arise which may include taking a few moments for calming breath, removing yourself from the exhibit, and/or reaching out to a friend or counselor for conversation. It's OK to not be OK; you have support.
In crisis and need immediate help:
If you need immediate help, please use one of these options:
- During business hours, call Butler's Counseling and Consultation Services at 317-940-9777
- Counseling and Consultation Services are located in the Health & Recreation Center, Room 120
- Mon: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Tues-Thurs: 8:00am-5:30pm
- Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
- Call BUPD via 911
- Call St. Vincent Stress Center at 317-338-4800
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 at any time
For non-emergencies:
Visit the Counseling & Consultation Services
Check out more Mental Health Resources at Butler: https://www.butler.edu/well-being/mental-health/
Calm Meditation App: Butler students, faculty, and staff have access to the popular well-being app, Calm, for free!
Spiritual Care and Connection at Butler at The Compass Center
