Exhibition Opening and Artists Reception: January 9, 5-7 PM

Artini: On the Block, January 15, 5:30-9 PM

Artini: Auction ~ In Your Face, February 19, 5:30-9 PM

Auction Pre-Party for Business Partners: February 21, 4-5 PM

37th Benefit Art Auction: February 21, 5 PM, Hilton Garden Inn

MAM is honored to host the 37th Benefit Art Auction. This important benefit auction - Missoula's longest running - is critical for MAM to continue serving its 40,000 visitors each year.

The juried exhibition will feature over 73 artists, including artists with regional careers and national reputations.

The prestigious works are original and run the gamut of media, from ceramics and sculpture to paintings and photography.

The exhibition includes work by nationally recognized artists like Nancy Erickson, Lela Autio, and Mark Abrahmson, plus regional favorites including Stephanie Frostad, Jeneese Hilton, and Doug Baldwin. Click here to view the artworks.

MAM's 37th Benefit Art Auction culminates with the Gala Auction on February 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn. For questions regarding the art auction and to purchase tickets for both events, or to view art auction items click here.

MAM will also feature the 4th Artini: Auction ~ In Your Face, on February 19. Prior to the auction, the Carnegie Galleries will be emptied to allow ten artists to create art during this exciting new event. The gallery will open as a studio beginning at 9 AM on February 19, giving each artist until 7 PM to complete an artwork that will go into a live auction.

The event reception will begin at 5:30 PM, and guests will be allowed to explore the gallery and observe the artists at work. Participating artists include Brad Allen, Courtney Blazon, Dustin Hoon, Bob Phinney, Kerri Rosenstein, Stephanie Frostad, Ramsay Hay, Dirk Lee, Jennifer Leutsinger,  and Jonathan Marquis.