Bob Morgan’s Montana | My Life and Art
Take a fascinating journey into the private life and public persona of one of Montana’s exceptional and most interesting narrative and landscape painters in Bob Morgan’s Montana: My Life and Art. The book shares this Helena native’s gift for humor and storytelling, his sources of inspiration and offers us a glimpse into his dedication to the arts in Montana. It also explores his lifelong curiosity with Montana’s iconic western painter, C.M. Russell. Read more • (2) Comments
Surface Design Association offers first Montana exhibit
Whooping Crones Gallery in Missoula hosts the inaugural Surface Design Association Show in November and December. The opening and artists’ reception coincides with First Friday festivities, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 7. The show includes fiber art, wall pieces, screens, wearable-art and 3-D work from the organization’s statewide membership. Read more
Fundraiser set for Aunt Dofe’s Hall of Recent Memory
Like a hole finger-poked in the soil, Aunt Dofe's (rhymes with loaf) Hall of Recent Memory provides a place for artists to grow. In these challenging times, curator Dave Kirk not only encourages artists who might not have a place to show their work, but inspires them to push beyond their limits and examine their own processes … It is never easy to admit, but now, more than ever, this gallery is asking for help. Read more
Art Notes: News about Montana artists
Read about notable accomplishments by Kalispell photographer Trevon Baker, Belgrade artist Jess Jordan, Kalispell carver Jerry Simchuk and three Missoula-area quilters in this installment of Art Notes.
Read moreSanctioned vandalism at Art Splat!
Art renegades are invited to paint their own art or just toss paint balloons on the gallery walls at the Yellowstone Art Museum during Art Splat! Go crazy and paint the canvas-draped gallery at YAM from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. YAM will supply paint, super soakers, paint balloons, water pistols, paintbrushes and rollers – hands, fingers and other tools are welcome. Read more
National Folk Festival taking applications from artisans
Organizers are accepting applications for vendors to sell their work at the Montana Arts Marketplace during the 71st National Folk Festival, July 10-12 in Butte. Openings are available for 25 Montana-based artists/craftspeople and 20 Native American artists who will be selected through a juried process and have the opportunity to sell their products to thousands of attendees at the event.
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New Ronan gallery occupies former Masonic Lodge
The Main Street Gallery, a new fine arts gallery located at 400 Main Street in Ronan, celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18. The 4,500-square-foot gallery is located in the historic Ronan Masonic Lodge … Read more