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Great Falls Culture was created and designed by Austin Designs to help advertise and promote the various Cultural Venues and Events in Great Falls, Montana. It has also been designed to advertise and promote the various businesses, people and talents nessasary to make culture in Great Falls, Montana possible.
Learn more about Montana's Culture by reading "Montana's Cultural Treasures". This perfect sized magazine can be picked up for FREE at Bert and Ernie's and in almost every Art Gallery in the State of Montana.
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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Friday, February 5th, 2010
FIRST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS
First Friday Art Walk (
First Annual Mardi Gras) in Downtown Great Falls.
Beads and Mardi Gras Passports will be distributed soon! FIRST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art's
Annual Art Auction & Benefit Dinner
Saturday, February 6, 2010 -
5:30 pm
Meadow Lark Country Club
300 Country Club Blvd.
Great Falls MT
Cost: $75.00 per person,
($85.00 after January 30, 2010)
Reservations required
Contact Person: Kelly Paladino
Circle of Friends Development Director (406) 727-8255 ext. 308, kelly@the-square.org
Great Falls, MT ~ Join us on Saturday, February 6th at the Meadow Lark Country Club for our 13th annual Art Auction and Benefit Dinner. Enjoy a colorful evening and experience the diverse works created by some of the finest regional contemporary artists. As always this evening is sure to please a wide variety of tastes. This year’s guests will experience the versatility of Florence. Known as the birthplace of art & opera, Florence has been touted as the jewel of Renaissance Italy. Visitors are mesmerized by the unforgettable architecture, breathtaking art and fabulous Florentine cuisine. Please join us and experience our own regions unique and talented artists: Neltje, David Dragonfly, Lisa Jarrett, James Bason, Gerit Grimm, Jeff Walker, Timothy Seery, Monte Yellowbird, Ron Ukrainetz, and many more. You may preview the auction artwork from January 14- February 2. Or join us and meet some of the artists at the opening reception on Thursday, January 14th from 6:30-8:30pm.
Your attendance at this delightful evening of exciting art, extraordinary food and great company helps support The Square’s education and exhibition programs. Tickets will be available in advance only, and seating is limited.
Mardi Gras and First Friday Art Walk February 5th from 5 pm-9 pm
Plans are in full swing! First Friday Art Walk will have a special treat this time. Twenty-six (26) Downtown Great Falls businesses plan to stay open late allowing you the opportunity to view art and shopping all in enjoy shopping all in one night. Visit and support our faithful First Friday Art Walk restaurants, art galleries, Museum's, and local downtown businesses and thank them for hosting and promoting Montana and Great Falls, Montana local musicians, artists, and photographers.
FIRST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS
Participating businesses will receive Mardi Gras passports, beads and rubber stamps, (please let Sue Ferrin know if you will be open so she can get supplies ordered). Shoppers will be given passports and need to go to other stores to get stamps. They will recieve specials when cards are complete. (example: present card at the Sip N Dip, buy one drink, get one free) Posters to go up soon! If you would like an artist in your store please contact Sue Ferrin - suefdowntowngreatfalls@yahoo.com
FREE Live Music on Bert and Ernie's stage.
Music begins at: 7:00 p.m. Stop by enjoy the best food in town, listen to live music, enjoy some wine and/or micro brews, check out the new photos on the West Wall, and meet new friends.
There is new art work currently showing at Bert & Ernie's.
Check out the Urban Art Gallery across the street and then come in, grab some dinner, have a glass of wine and/or Micro Brew, and discuss the artwork just viewed.
Self-guided tour of current Urban Art Project Exhibits.
On the West Wall at Bert & Ernie's will be works of art created by:
One of the artists. Check out the Urban Art Project across the street and then come in, grab some dinner, have a glass of wine and/or Micro Brew, listen to Live Music, and discuss the artwork just viewed.
Urban Art Project 315 1st Ave S
Great Falls, Mt 59401 MAP
The sixteen (16) artist-owners of Gallery 16 have been working in their individual studios prepare one-of-a-kind gifts for holiday giving. Nancy Armstrong will have watercolors and pottery; Pam Cornelius, wheel thrown and slab built pottery; Kay Feist, Judy Ericksen and Linda Walters have thrown pots in all shapes and sizes. Maude Knudsen and Cathy Marquard have created a variety of woven, felted and knitted items. Joyce Ranum; Carol Spurgeon and Judy Gurnsey have paintings and note cards. Judy Gurnsey will also have painted ornaments and holiday decorations. Shirley Rothwell's slab items will include her award winning angels. Pat Ericksen will again have paintings, art pins and cards. Marcia Hocevar will feature hand-painted garments, paintings and mask.
Gallery 16
608 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59401 MAP
Congratulations to Gallery 16 as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary!
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art 1400 1st Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Contact Person: Lisa Gross, Curator of Education (406) 727-8255, lisa@the-square.org
The museum’s main entrance is located on the North, Northwest corner of the building.
Wheelchair access is located on the West, Northwest corner of the building.
YOUR Community Art Museum!
New Exhibits
New exhibits are at The Square! Come by and see the Focus on the Figure exhibition featuring work by Freeman Butts, Tim Holmes, David Powers, and Chris Turbuck.
Open Call for Entries
The Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art announces an open call to quilters living and working in Cascade County, Montana to enter their work for display in Stitched in Time: Juried Quilt Exhibition, which will be on display through December 31, 2009 in The Square’s Thayer, Rothschiller and Mungas/Volk galleries.
Four West Art League
Fourth Floor - The Columbus Center
1601 2nd Avenue North Great Falls, MT
Four West Studio Artists:
Pat Bushly, Drawing and Fibers; Gary Davison, Oils and Metal; Gail Dust, Oils; Kalie Evans, Jewelry; Maryellen Gutucker, Oils; Bernie Hagerman, Oils and Casein; Gudrun Linden, Weaving and Fibers; Janet Sedlacek, Watercolors; Timothy Seery, Paintings; Haley Van Heel, Leather Coats (Fashion Design); Jackie Van Heel, Watercolors and Oils.
The C.M. Russell Museum is planning a pre-auction preview on Thursday, March 18th, 2010. A "Quick Draw" event at the Meadow Lark Country Club, along with a Wall Sale and Dinner at the C.M. Russell Museum is scheduled for Friday, March 19th, 2010. The C.M. Russell Museum will host an auction called "The Russell" on Saturday, March 20th, 2010.
Learn more about Western Art Week in Great Falls, MT
Visit: CMRArtAuction.com
C.M. Russell Auction Videos by: Austin Designs CLICK HERE
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