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ENJOY THE ARTS Creative spirit is ‘alive and well’ in central Montana! Whether it be durable hitched horsehair, pottery of native clay, Yogo sapphires meticulously hand set for all the world to admire or a breath taking watercolor of a Big Sky sunset, the creative urge is stirred and celebrated everywhere. But let’s not forget that central Montana is Charlie Russell stompin’ ground and has a long history of fostering wonderful art. It’s easy to see why Charlie incorporated many familiar landmarks, like Square Butte, Round Butte and the Little Belt Mountains into his priceless paintings. These monuments on the horizon are stunning.
Art Galleries Broadway Studio & Gallery: Mary Peters is a professional photographer, art lover and promoter. From her studio at 612 W. Broadway, Mary has spearheaded the Downtown Summer Art Walk program and hosts periodic gallery exhibits. Please contact Mary at (406) 538-3828, or marypeters@midrivers.com to arrange for a visit to her photography studio and to learn of her upcoming gallery show schedule. Creative Visions Art & Framing Gallery: Marilyn Byrne, owner, has a lovely collection of matted and framed prints in addition to local photography. 618 W. Main Street, (406) 538-7138
Moccasin Mountain Art Gallery & Frame Shop: Original art, signed limited edition prints, Montana made pottery, rope baskets, bronzes and other beautiful home décor pieces, plus full service framing is available. Located at 408 W. Main Street, owner Jayson Shobe is also central Montana’s premiere estate auctioneer. Contact Moccasin Mountain Gallery for information re: upcoming antique actions and real estate auctions. jayson@shobeauction-realty.com, (406) 538-5125, http://www.mmartl.com/ Montana Mountain Men Antler Art Gallery: Give yourself plenty of time when you visit Frank Hansel’s Mountain Men Antler Art Gallery! You’ll have sensory overload as you try to “see” everything on display. Frank has the World’s Largest Collection of antler lamps, coat racks, candle holders, wine racks and chandeliers. In addition, Frank has original art, limited edition prints, bronzes, pottery, Native American beaded items, feathers, fur, bones, stones, Yogo and Montana sapphires, turquoise, fossils, agates, leatherwork, taxidermy, painted buffalo skulls and more! Antler Art is located at 313 E. Main Street, next to the Veteran’s Memorial Monument and Park. (406) 538-7492 Artist’s Studios Fire in the Heart of Montana (Glass Studio): John Turner’s passion for glass and ceramics drives him to create three-dimensional forms of exquisite beauty. Turner received his degree in glass and ceramics at San Jose State University in California. Turner produces off-hand blown glass, fused glass and ceramics including platters, bowls, vases, pitchers, paperweights and pendants. Please call for appointment and directions, (406) 538-9798, or (406) 366-0538, turner.j@midrivers.com Knox Studio & Antique Shoppe: Barbara Knox is a prolific artist whether working in watercolor, oils or acrylics. Her studio is loaded with stacks of her work and is complimented by her Antique Shoppe. Barbara loves beautiful things and talking about art! You’ll find Barbara at 65 Fox Farm Road, on Upper Big Spring Creek. Just turn by her husband’s Evergreen Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm. (406) 538-8460 Lost Shoe Forge: Nestled in Maiden Canyon of the Judith Mountains is Jim and Carol Marsh’s Lost Shoe Forge (Blacksmithing). If you have 3 hours you can drive up to 213 New Year’s Gulch and visit Jim’s charmingly rustic blacksmith shop. Jim hand forges handsome fireplace sets, trivets, candle holders, wall hooks, gun racks and decorative hardware. Please call ahead for an appointment and directions, (406) 538-8922. Clint Loomis Studio: Clint has been producing art for the past thirty-five years. His work reflects an intense interest in color, spatial arrangement and movement. Materials he uses include watercolors, ink, gouache, pastels, colored pencils, charcoal and oils. The drawings and paintings offer the viewer a rich variety of subject matter to enjoy: landscapes, cityscapes and still life. Some of the most recent work explores the movement of the human figure, specifically blues musicians and people dancing. Visit Clint’s website to view his online portfolio at www.cloomisstudio.com. For an appointment to visit the studio, please call (406) 535-7380. |
Hi, I’m Karen Kuhlmann and as Executive Director of the Lewistown Art Center, I have the distinct honor of meeting many local artists, aspiring artists, art collectors and art lovers almost daily. There are so many creative ways to express excitement about the world we live in through the visual arts. Beyond paintings, sculptures and bronzes there are ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood carvings, handmade soaps, hitched horsehair, leatherwork and crafting. There’s always something new…..in this sense, Montana lives up to its name as “The Treasure State.” You’re invited to experience Montana’s treasure for yourself……have a good time!
Lewistown Art Center: Operating since the mid-1970’s the Art Center is a hub for art education opportunities for youth and adults. The Signature Gift Shop, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. is a consignment shop for over 200 Montana artists. FREE monthly exhibits in The Wilkins Gallery showcase some of Montana’s finest established and emerging artists. Many special events are sponsored by the Art Center including dinner theater, Shakespeare In The Parks, Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Octoberfest and Holdiay Market Bazaar. Contact Karen Kuhlmann at 1-406-535-8278, or 
Lewistown Artists Gallery (Co-op): Located at 309 W. Main Street in Chokecherry Lane, the Lewistown Artists Gallery is owned and operated by a group of local juried artists who represent their work in oil, watercolors, Gouaches, pastels, woodsmithing, leatherwork, forged metal, weavings, handmade jewelry and much more. There will always be a participating artist on hand to visit with you about art and the gallery. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Director, Christine Tremain.
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