MISSOULA ART MUSEUM BENEFIT ART AUCTION

Join us Saturday, February 6, 2027, at the University of Montana’s UC Ballroom for an unforgettable evening featuring live and silent auctions of original artwork by 80 regional artists. Proceeds support MAM’s year-round work to keep art accessible through free admission, inspiring exhibitions, arts education, and public programming.

This year’s gala theme, Into Orbit, is inspired by the idea that art has a powerful way of drawing people into connection, much like the gravitational forces that bring celestial bodies together. When art, community, and generosity align around a shared vision, they create momentum for growth, meaningful exchange, and lasting impact. Into Orbit invites us to imagine the greater possibilities we can achieve together when we move in alignment toward a common purpose.

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MAM Gala 2026: Fan the Flame

Fan the Flame: Missoula Art Museum Ignites Community Support

MAM Gala 2026: Fan the Flame brought more than 400 guests together at the UC Ballroom for an inspiring evening celebrating art, community, and the future of the Missoula Art Museum. The annual Benefit Art Auction raised a record-breaking $436,225 to support exhibitions, education programs, free admission, and regional artists.

Marking a new chapter under Executive Director Brandon Reintjes following Laura Millin’s retirement, the gala honored MAM’s legacy while looking ahead with renewed energy. The evening featured live music, live and silent auctions with work by more than 80 artists, and a record-breaking Moment of Giving that generated $193,675 in mission-driven support.

Fan the Flame was a powerful celebration of Missoula’s creative spirit—demonstrating the community’s commitment to ensuring MAM remains a vibrant, welcoming space for art and connection.

MAM Gala 2026: Fan the Flame. Photos by David Clumpner