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Welcome to
First Friday Art Walk brought to you by the Imagine
Downtown Great Falls Committee,
Great Falls Downtown Art
Galleries,
local artists and musicians
and several Great Falls, Montana
sponsors.
We would like
to welcome all the
Western Art
Enthusiasts to
Great
Falls,
Montana. While in
Great Falls, please take some time visiting the
local
art Galleries, and Museums. Shop TAX FREE
in some of the
most
original stores in
Montana,
and fill your bellies in one of our
Great Falls Locally owned and
operated restaurants. If you have a
big box palette and enjoy shopping in the
big box stores,
Great Falls
has those too.
If you missed
this First Friday Art walk, don't worry. The
First Friday Art Walk is held on the First Friday of
EVERY month in
Great
Falls,
Montana.
PHOTOS OF ART WALK
- CLICK HERE
First Friday Art Walk
May 2nd,
2008
A. Hooker's Gallery
will be featuring Bruce Vasser.
There will also be live music by Curtis Thompson and
Cory Fay.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
FREE Admission
Photographer: Tim
Austin
The Lodestone Gallery will be featuring
Thomas English.
Would you like to learn how to paint? Talk to
Thomas English!
FREE Admission
Photographer: Tim Austin
Studio 706 Art Gallery
FREE Admission with refreshments served.
Gallery 16 FREE Admission
The New show is ALL IN THE FAMILY; it features three
generations of Mahns. Gene (dad) does exotic
wood turned bowls. Carol (mom) is an
award winning fiber artist who also paints in
watercolor. Phil (son) is a potter from
Missoula who produces wood fired clay pots.
Clay (grandson) is a painter of large abstract
canvases. The opening will be from 5:00 -9:00
p.m. With entertainment by Judy Pleskac on keyboard.
Photographer: Tim Austin
Four West Art League
FREE Admission
Featured Artist: Kalie Evans (Jewelry).
These newest pieces are made from rocks found on
Kolar's Ranch. These rock pieces will be a
tribute to the memory of Frank Kolar.
Kalie will be joined by the
other Four West Artists:
Patricia Bushly (Drawing and Fibers), Gary Davison
(Oils and Metal),
Gail Dust (Oils), Bernie Hagerman (Oils),
Gudrun Linden (Weaving and Fibers),
Janet Sedlacek (Watercolor and Oils), S. Carlyle
Smith (Oils).
Photographer: Tim
Austin
 
The
History Museum
FREE Admission -
5:00 p.m. – 8:00
p.m.
Yellowstone Engraved: The art of
William
Henry Jackson and
Thomas Moran and others. The exhibit
includes 108 images on loan from Lee Silliman, Deer
Lodge, MT. -
For more information on the
Exhibit - Click Here
For more
information on William Henry Jackson
- Click Here
For more
information on Thomas Moran-
Click Here
Photographer: Tim Austin
Bert and
Ernie's will have FREE live music starting at
7:00 p.m.
with the Dynamic Duet.
Photographer: Tim
Austin
Be sure to
check out the
Urban
Art Project across the street from Bert &
Ernie's.
The
Breaks upstairs will have FREE live music
upstairs.
Greg Grant
from Whitefish will be upstairs in the Breaks
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Downstairs in Machinery Row from 9:30 p.m. until
close they will be having a party with
American Relay
(a roots rock band from
Denver).
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art:
FREE Admission
The Square is hosting
“The Beauty of Art and the Art of Being a Woman”
–
A Ladies Night
Out
- 5:30p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Lots to see and do and it’s all
FREE.
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Red Raja Belly Dancing demonstration
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Electric City Conservatory demonstration
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Heather Kurney and the Flameless Candle
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Tai Chi demonstrations
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Miss Laura’s School of Dance and their
production of
“Museum Pieces”
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Spirit of Women
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Chrysalis Massage
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Information on pottery, painting, fiber
arts, floral design, water colors, oil
painting with Monte Yellowbird, volunteer
opportunities, home school art, FREE after
school programs and more!
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Pre
School Open Studio
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Bob Durden, Curator of Art – Exhibition
Tours
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Pam Quinn - Yoga
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Snacks and beverages
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Everyone is welcome to join us at
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
Cool Beans Coffee Pub will
be having a reception for Carol Spurgeon
and her exhibit (Paintings) "Peoples Around the
World".
FREE Admission
Stop by and visit our faithful
restaurants,
art
galleries, and
Museum's and thank them for hosting and
promoting our local
musicians, and
artists.
Be sure to
check out the
Great Falls Tribune's
HOTTICKET to find out detailed information about the
First Friday Art Walk Galleries, musicians, and
artists.
More information can be found in the River's
Edge Journal and in the
Treasure State LifeStyles
Montana Magizine.
On the First
Friday of every month,
Great Falls Downtown will be filled with
people attending the First Friday Art Walk.
The Great Falls First Friday Art Walk begins at 6:00
p.m. Take a ride on the
Great Falls Historic Trolley / Bus, or
walk to the
various art galleries. On display
will be a variety of artwork, photo's, and/or
sculptures created by local
Great Falls artists.
First Friday Art Walk / Trolley Tours
Downtown
Great Falls
Historic Trolley Tour Schedule:
6:00,
7:00, 8:00 p.m. The
History Museum
6:05, 7:05, 8:05 p.m.
The Breaks
6:11, 7:11, 8:11 p.m.
Club Cigar
6:17, 7:17, 8:17 p.m.
Gallery 16
6:26, 7:26, 8:26 p.m.
Four West Art League
(Columbus Center)
6:35, 7:35, 8:35 p.m.
Studio 706
6:42,
7:42, 8:42 p.m. Bert &
Ernie's
6:50, 7:50, 8:50 p.m.
A. Hooker Gallery
We'll
plan on doing three loops and finishing
at The History Museum at 9:00 p.m.
However, if there is someone who needs a
ride after 9:00 p.m. to their vehicle, I
will be glad to assist them rather than
leave them stranded. They would
need to call me on my cell phone
(868-7800) no later than 9:05 p.m.
Print a First
Friday Art Walk Poster -
CLICK HERE
Print a Historic
Trolley Tour Schedule -
CLICK HERE
If you are a
downtown business or hotel, please print
a poster,
and place it in your window
to help promote this event.
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Be sure to stop by and visit The Breaks, Bert & Ernie's, and the Club Cigar, for an appetizer, glass of wine, beer and/or a micro brew. Bert & Ernie's, The Breaks, and Club Cigar will be providing live music for your listening pleasure. NO COVER CHARGE.
Bert & Ernie's and The Breaks will have music live on stage from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Club Cigar will have music after 9:00 p.m. Cool Beans Coffee Pub, a couple of the local galleries and the Lobby may also have some form of live music available to make the evening enjoyable.
The participating Galleries alternate from month to month, so be sure to stop by the Gallery Sixteen, Four West Gallery, and A. Hooker's Gallery, Cool Beans Coffee Pub, The Lodestone, The History Museum, Mini Hawthorn, Studio 706, and of course the Urban Art Project.
A great addition to the First Friday Art Walk is the The History Museum, the Mini Hawthorn and the Great Falls Historic Trolley (bus). Take a walk downtown or ride for FREE on the Great Falls Historic Trolley (bus). The Great Falls Historic Trolley (bus) will be stopping at the various galleries, museums, and restaurants through out the evening. This allows Art enthusiast, food critics and music lovers the opportunity to visit some of the art galleries, museums and restaurants they my not normally get a chance to visit.
Enjoy the culture, art, history, music, food, wine, micro brews and spirits. Take the opportunity to network with the local artists, musician, photographers and some of the friendliest people in Great Falls, Montana.
Plan your month and your Montana Vacation around the First Friday Art Walk in the beautiful and historic City of Great Falls, Montana.
We are looking for more sponsors, artists, galleries, musicians and downtown businesses that would be willing to become part of this event.
Help
Promote Great
Falls, Promote your business, support the
Historic Great Falls Downtown District and have a
fun time doing it.
Contact
us today -
CLICK HERE
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
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