December 12, 2012 - December 12, 2014
The Trunk Show: Bricolage Fiber Artists
The Montana Bricolage Artists (MBA) of the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys, along with invited artists from across Montana, present The Trunk Show. Bricolage is defined as a construction or creation made from a diverse range of available things.
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December 12, 2012 - December 12, 2014
Hidden in Plain Sight: Photographing the Hutterites of Liberty County by Jill Brody
Hutterite colonies are a photographic Eden. Their colorful anachronistic clothing, the muted earthly tones of the prairie, and the immense skies become visually rich metaphors for the contrast of their centuries-old communal lives of faith with the increasingly vast, inescapable, individuating technological forces of the 21st Century forces that are tugging us all, ready or not, into the future.
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January 01, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Opus Corvus: Photographs by Larry Blackwood
Crows and ravens are both revered and reviled. Using intelligence and adaptability to survive, their feats of sometimes ruthless ingenuity are nearly unprecedented in the animal world.
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January 27 - May 11, 2014
Jill Brody: Hidden in Plain Sight
MAM is honored to host this collection of photographs by Jill Brody entitled Hidden in Plain Sight. Brody has worked as a professional photographer in the state for over twenty years creating images that are born out of Montana's rural environment. Her keen sense of observation reveals a realistic appreciation of many Montanans' experiences. Such experiences are magnified in the Hutterite photographs.
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February 18 - June 15, 2014
Patricia Thornton: Misfits, Monsters, and Pretty Things - Daydreams and Dalliances
Misfits, monsters, and pretty things have been the muses of Patricia Thornton's artistic exploration for the past ten years. The Missoula artist has been consistently working on this series over many years and has made recent strides developing and refining her approach. Thornton's first museum exhibition, hosted in the Shott Gallery, features her most recent works of the series, a chapter titled Daydreams and Dalliances.
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February 18 - June 01, 2014
Under Pressure: Contemporary Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation
Under Pressure is an exhibit curated by Omaha, Nebraska's stately and prestigious Joslyn Museum from the inspiring collection of art collector Jordan D. Schnitzer, Portland, OR. Schnitzer's personal collection of over 8,000 prints is one of the most important assemblages of post WWII printmaking in the country, and the Missoula Art Museum is honored by the opportunity to share this carefully curated and diverse selection of masterworks with the community.
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February 21 - June 01, 2014
Karen Goulet: Debwe
Debwe is the title of the new exhibition at MAM of recent works by the artist Karen Goulet. Debwe in the Ojibwe language means "speaks the truth honestly". This concept is a strong driving force for Goulet both as an artist and educator. The exhibition features a series of flat paper weavings and star quilts.
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February 27 - April 10, 2014
Fins, Fur, Scales, and Spots: Drawing SORRY CLASS IS CANCELLED
Times: 3-4:30 Pm Some of the most alluring animals in the wild are the most difficult to draw. Learn to become a good observer and get to the anatomical core of drawing critters through the discovery of the textures and patterns that hide the framework of our furry friends. This class is designed to work the hand and keen eyes of the student who wants to become skilled at drawing some of the most intricate beast in nature. Teachers: Melissa Madsen Price: $50.00 Members: $45.00
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March 05 - July 27, 2014
Alison Reintjes: DoubleColumn
DoubleColumn was created by Missoula artist Alison Reintjes as a site-specific installation for MAM. Departing from her familiar ceramic medium, Reintjes branched out and created a large scale, hanging, site-specific installation out of powder-coated aluminum. DoubleColumn exudes a dominant presence in the museum.
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March 07, 2014
March First Friday
Times: 5-9 PM Join local artist Patricia Thornton for a gallery talk about her first exhibition at MAM, 7 PM. Her art-making process is inquisitive experimentation, intuition, and a healthy mix of playfulness featuring her muses: misfits, monsters, and pretty things. Location: MAM
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March 08, 2014
Artist Gallery Talk: Jill Brody
Times: 1 PM Join exhibiting artist Jill Brody on a tour of her exhibition Hidden In Plain Sight. She will talk about her experiences with the Hutterites of Liberty County and her photographs celebrating that rural environment. Location: MAM
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March 08, 2014
Saturday Family Art Workshop: SORRY CLASS IS CLOSED! Misfits, Monsters and Pretty Things
Times: 11 AM - 12:30 PM Join Patricia on a tour of her exhibit then create a "Misfit, Monster and Pretty Things" using a collage method with found paper, magazines, and drawings. The whole family is invited to make art together. Teachers: Patricia Thornton
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March 08, 2014
Open Printmaking Studio
Times: 1-3 PM Facilitated by Diane Bodholt
Come and enjoy MAM's printing press under the guidance of Diane Bodholt. The fee is $10 if you bring your own paper and ink, $20 to use MAM's supplies, 1-3PM. Teachers: Diane Bodholt Price: $20.00
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March 12, 2014
Teen Art Workshop: Mixed-Media Collage
Times: 4-6 PM Students will experiment and play with various media and then make a collage out of the finished experiments. Processes include screen printing, watercolor, various drawing materials, sewing and collage. Teachers: Patricia Thornton
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March 15, 2014
Silkscreen with Stencils
Times: 1-4 PM Silkscreening with hand-cut stencils is a sure-fire way to achieve a bold graphic design that can be printed multiple times. Patricia will demonstrate various screen printing processes and then lead students in creating a silkscreen. The class will learn how to transfer a design onto stencil paper and cut their own stencil to be used for their print. Each student will leave with a small, multicolored edition of prints. No photo processes will be used in this class. Teachers: Patricia Thornton Price: $25.00 Members: $22.00
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March 22, 2014
EXPLORING THE MONOTYPE
Times: 10:30AM-4PM Monotype is a fun and immediate creative process that combines drawing and painting with Printmaking. Teachers: Bev Glueckert Price: $45.00 Members: $40.00
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March 26, 2014
Members' Event: Dinner with Director
Times: 5:30 PM Patron, Leader, Fellow, and Founders Circle Supporters are invited to our Annual Dinner with Executive Director Laura Millin and artist-in-residence Joe Feddersen. Join us for an intimate dinner and conversation regarding Feddersen's glass production and printing experience. Location: MAM Price: $35.00
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March 31 - April 04, 2014
Spring Break Art Camp
Times: 9AM-12PM, 1-4PM or 9AM-4PM Spend your break immersed in the art of Missoula. This week campers will explore photography and other art forms with teacher Jolena. Campers will take field trips around town visiting art galleries, outdoor sculpture and other exciting downtown locales documenting their explorations with photos, drawings, and more. Teachers: Jolena Ryan Price: $160.00 Members: $144.00
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April 04, 2014
April First Friday
Times: 5-9 PM Meet Karen Goulet, the director of the Art Department at Salish Kootenai College and an enrolled member of the White Earth Ojibwe Nation. She will walk you through her exhibit and talk about her series of flat paper weavings and star quilts at 7 PM. Location: MAM
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April 05, 2014
Saturday Family Art Workshop: Paper Weaving
Times: 11 AM - 12:30 PM Join exhibiting artist Karen Goulet in learning the basics of colorful paper weaving and learn what inspires Karen to do her own weavings. The whole family is invited to make art together. Teachers: Karen Goulet
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April 09, 2014
Teen Art Workshop: Drypoint Etching
Times: 4-6 PM Tressa will introduce the process of drypoint etching and printing"an easy method of achieving a drawing while creating multiple prints. This ancient process of printmaking was used by Rembrandt and Picasso. Learn to use printmaking tools, prepare plates, draw on plates, coloring and printing techniques. Drypoint etching on plexiglass is a great introduction to printmaking. Teachers: Tressa Jones
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April 12, 2014
MAM Concert: American Vernacular
Times: 3 PM Pianist Nicholas Phillips recently commissioned ten composers to write a piece for solo piano on the theme "American Vernacular." One piece he will play at MAM is called Beloved and was composed by Missoulian David Maslanka. Maslanka says "The music grows out of my current mode of 'remembrance' pieces." Location: MAM Price: $50.00 Members: $25.00
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April 12, 2014
Saturday Family Art Workshop: Artist's Pinwheels
Times: 11 AM - 12:30 PM Make pinwheels for the spring winds inspired by some of the great printmakers who are on display at MAM. Let the patterns of Jasper Johns and the words of Barbara Kruger inspire your creations. The whole family is invited to make art together. Teachers: Cindy Laundrie
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April 12, 2014
Open Printmaking Studio
Times: 1-3 PM Facilitated by Diane Bodholt
Come and enjoy MAM's printing press under the guidance of Diane Bodholt. The fee is $10 if you bring your own paper and ink, $20 to use MAM's supplies, 1-3PM. Teachers: Diane Bodholt Price: $20.00
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April 19, 2014
Collagraph Printing
Times: 1-4 PM
Collagraph puts the collage into printmaking by layering objects (cardboard, fibers, fabrics, organic materials, etc.) to the surface of the printing plate until texture and the desired line are achieved. The plate is then sealed with several coats of acrylic medium. It lends itself beautifully to multicolored and textured printing. This workshop will introduce students to printmaking tools, collagraph plate preparation, inking and coloring techniques, and printing. Teachers: Tressa Jones Price: $45.00 Members: $40.00
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May 03, 2014
Saturday Family Art Workshop: Mod, Moving, Mini Sculptures
Times: 11 AM - 12:30 PM Join exhibiting artist Reintjes for a tour of her installation. She will share her ideas about her own work and then you will make your own modular creations. The whole family is invited to make art together. Teachers: Alison Reintjes
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May 04, 2014
Member's Event: Brunch with the Director
Times: 11 AM Join Executive Director Laura Millin and exhibiting artist Alison Reintjes for a private tour of her installation DoubleColumn. Then head upstairs for an exclusive brunch in the galleries. For MAM's Friend Circle Supporters and above. Location: MAM Price: $10.00
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May 14, 2014
Teen Art Workshop: Monster-cise
Times: 4-6 PM This project will be in the spirit of the surrealist's parlor game commonly known as the Exquisite Corpse. Jack brings you the Monster-cise. He will help you create and carve linoleum blocks into various human, animal, and inorganic parts, which you will arrange and print to create collaborative, unpredictable monsters on paper. Teachers: Jack Metcalf
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