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Letter from the Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

University of Montana Public Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Missoula Public Art Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Missoula’s Downtown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Art and Culture in Early Missoula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Art of Missoula Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Missoula Art Walk: A Self Guided Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Blossoms of Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

First Friday prep by Linda Thompson

Artini by Mary Hayes

credits Art Director: Kate Murphy Graphic Artist: Diann Kelly Stories written by Tom Benson and Dr. Robert M. Brown Project Sales Coordinator: Jacque Walawander Project Coordinators: Holly Kuehlwein, Jessica Fuchs

Cover Design: Christian Sawiki Cover Art: “Returning” by Jeffery Funk, “Propper Shoppers” by Tom Rippon, EChoir Back Cover Art: “Tree of Art” byTom Rippon Art Walk Photos by: Linda Thompson

This is a joint project of the Missoula Public Art Committee and the Missoulian, which is a division of Lee Enterprises. Copyright 2009 by the Missoulian. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited.

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reat cities do lots of things very well, and I believe Missoula is a great city. We fill potholes and build parks, we fight fires and blaze trails, we protect and we serve. And we support endeavors that fill the soul, including public art projects. Whether you’re baffled or inspired by “Crossings” at the end of Higgins Avenue, pleasantly surprised by “Returnings” in Caras Park, charmed by the historic murals at Broadway and Higgins or forced to smile at “Cattin’ Around” on Main Street, Missoula’s made great investments in art we all share. Our Public Art Committee is committed to a tradition of high standards for these community assets, and this publication offers strong evidence of that commitment. I hope you find greatness in this guide to art in a great city.

John Engen Mayor of Missoula

Farmer’s Market by Michael Gallacher

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Missoula Cultural Council www.missoulacultural.org Missoula Downtown Association www.missouladowntown.com The University of Montana www.umt.edu

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issoulians take great pride in their city’s Chambers Building. The MPAC awarded the commission commitment to the arts and the City of Missoula to well-known Seattle artist Mary Iverson, who calls her Public Art Committee (MPAC) is the backbone painting “Ponder.” of this commitment. Anybody who has encountered artist In 2009 the Committee has worked with the Missoula Taag Peterson’s “Crossings,” the red “Xs” at the north Fire Department to use Percent for Art funds to create a end of Higgins Avenue, or Jeffrey Funk’s “Returning,” the piece of public art associated with its courageous work sculpture on the east side of the Higgins Street Bridge that The Fire Department chose Missoula’s Memorial Rose depicts three large bronze fish, or “Cattin Around,” Mike Garden Park as the site for an art work that will honor Hollern’s sculpture of a sprawled out alley cat that adorns Missoula firefighters of the past, present, and future. Central Park parking garage, knows this to be true. Since Working with the Memorial Rose Garden Park Design 1985 the MPAC’s mission has been to develop, refuel, and Review Team, the Committee has issued an art call to advocate public art projects for the city so that the public regional artists with the goal of installing the Missoula has further accessibility to the arts. With more than nine Fire Department Tribute artwork in the fall of 2009. A projects located around the city, Missoula incorporates second 2009 project underway is the embellishment of beauty and magnificence into the daily lives of all. Thanks local traffic signal boxes by Missoula artists. The MPAC to the MPAC, Missoula residents, university students, is sponsoring this competition in cooperation with City of visitors, and passersby can experience quality art by simply Missoula departments, the State Department of Highways, taking a stroll around town. It is a gesture of egalitarianism the Missoula Redevelopment Agency, the Missoula Business and inclusiveness, an opportunity for cultural enrichment Improvement District, and private entities and individuals. to take place outside museum and gallery doors and to be Artists will submit designs for as many as 15 signal boxes in shared with the entire community. 2009. This project will continue yearly, involving the public In 2002 the Missoula City Council passed a Public Art and private sectors. Ordinance requiring that one percent (1%) of construction The MPAC is proud to work with private individuals project funds be set aside for works of art for the city. The and agencies to encourage public art in general, through “Percent for Art” ordinance has accelerated the progress of the Percent for Art Ordinance and through public/private MPAC in its mission to provide the public with art projects projects. that complement Missoula’s personality and individuality. MPAC values the understanding of how art weathers, MPAC worked on three main projects funded through what effect the climate has on public art projects, and ways the Pecent for Art Ordinance during 2008. One of the first to increase the usage of durable materials so that Missoula’s projects was the Aquatics Center. MPAC commissioned community can continue to savor public art for ages to Missoula artist Jim Todd to create a design he named come. “Mountain Waters” on the exterior of the Aquatics Center In a city that already exudes its own sense of place, that features Northwestern wildlife against a backdrop the Missoula Public Arts Committee continues to guide of cascading waters. The unique art bike rack outside of Missoula down its path of art appreciation and accessibility Splash Montana Water Park was also commissioned by the for all. MPAC out of the Percent for Art ordinance and created by For more information on the Missoula Public Arts artist Justin Anthony, winner of the design competition. Committee call (406) 552- 6001. Current Committee The City Council Building extension renovation was members are Dana Boussard, Liz Dye, Paul Filicetti, granted a Percent for Art component, allowing the MPAC Joan Jonkel (Chair.), Peter Lambros, David Nelson, Kathi to hold another design competition for a painting project Olson, Linda Richards, and Dave Strohmaier (City Council that now adorns the hallway leading into the City Council liaison.) erving as a resource for the coordination, development and support of art and culture for the benefit of the Missoula community.

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rt and culture were not easy to find in the Missoula Valley in the early years of settlement. What eventually became Missoula, started out as Hellgate, about 4 miles from present downtown Missoula. Higgins, Worden, and Woody established a trading post at Hellgate in 1806, which soon became the nexus of commerce for western Montana. In its short, 5-year existence there were 10 violent deaths, it’s no wonder that this little town of never more than a population of 14 became known as a bad and dangerous place. But even in those early days it wasn’t all poker and gunfights. The holidays and special occasions always brought forth plenty of all-night dancing parties. The men’s Indian wives would spend days before the parties decorating their moccasins, leggings, and dresses. The music was usually provided by someone who played the violin and the partygoers would dance the old fashioned quadrille and various square dances. When the Missoula Mills Company decided to build a sawmill four miles upstream from Hellgate in 1864, it was the beginning of the end for Hellgate and Missoula would become the center of economic, political, and cultural life in the valley. By 1869, there were about 50 buildings in Missoula including a flourmill, stores, hotels, blacksmith shops, livery stables, billiard room, sawmill, post office, and several saloons. That year also saw Emma Slack hired as the first teacher. Civilization was coming, yet even in the year 1870 there were only 2,554 white inhabitants in Missoula County (then most of western Montana), and 2,084 were males. In 1871 the first Missoula County courthouse was constructed. Upon completion the town celebrated with the “Grand Salutatory Reunion” ball with tickets at $6 each. The Missoula Pioneer reported that “Mrs. Judge Hiram Knowles, Mrs. C.P. Higgins, the queenly Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Frank Worden, the Madonna-like Mrs. W. J. Stephens and numerous other ladies of the elite of Missoula society” were present. Music was played by Robert Pelkey’s full string band, which he had organized in 1870, consisting of seven or eight members. Early churches held strawberry and ice cream festivals, and oyster suppers to raise money. These great social occasions were usually held in the auditorium of the old courthouse. Music and dancing usually followed, with “Old

Dan Tucker” the favorite square dance of early Missoulians. Fort Missoula, founded in 1877, added a great deal to Missoula’s social life. Missoula’s high society would go to the fort for dances with the officers. The all-black 25th Infantry band was a popular feature at many Missoula events. Mark Twain even visited Fort Missoula in 1895 as part of his world lecture tour. Missoula’s first great was created when the original St. Francis Xavier Church became too small and a new and larger church was constructed beginning in 1891. Brother Carignano painted all of the paintings, screening off a corner of the kitchen as a studio and painting every spare minute he had. It took the brother four years to finish his task before he was called to Gonzaga college to work as a cook. In 1887, architect A. J. Gibson (1862-1927) left Butte where he had spent five years as an architect. He arrived in Missoula and discovered a growing city, with excellent opportunities for an ambitious young architect and builder. Missoula suited Gibson’s outgoing and sociable nature and his buildings would help shape Missoula’s image. In 1906, 54-year old artist Edgar S. Paxson arrived in town, leaving Butte for health reasons; Missoula provided a lower elevation and cleaner air. The Missoula County Commissioners hired Paxson to paint eight murals for the south entrance of the new courthouse for $1,000. When completed in 1914, the Women’s Club held a reception at the courthouse for all to come and view the paintings and meet “Missoula’s Artist.” After Paxson’s death in 1919, Charles M. Russell wrote: “Civilization is nature’s worst enemy. All wild things vanish when she comes. Where great forests once lived, nothing now stands but burned stumps – a black shroud of death. The iron heel of civilization has stamped out nations of men, but it has never been able to wipe out pictures, and Paxson was one of the men gifted to make them.” Missoula was getting culture. Why in 1914 even Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody visited with his Wild West Show!

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p u b l i c a rt i n d e x 1. Scenic 617 S. Higgins 2. Wagon Wheel 515 S. Higgins 3. Peace Works 519 S. Higgins 4. Untitled* Clay Street/Holiday Inn 5. Returning† Higgins Bridge 6. Brennan’s Wave Higgins St. Bridge 7. A Carousel for Missoula 101 Carousel Drive 8. Dragons Hollow 101 Carousel Drive 9. Cattin’ Around† W. Main & Ryman 10. Studebaker† 216 W. Main 11. 100 Hearts St. Patrck Hospital 12. Veterans Memorial Courthouse 13. ES Paxson Murals Courthouse 14. Propper Shoppers† 200 W. Pine

15. Mountain Line Center Mural 200 W. Pine 16. Ponder† 435 Ryman St 17. Walter Hook Series† 140 W. Pine 18. Candyland 403 N. Higgins 19. Untitled 337 N. Higgins 20. Heart of Missoula† 111 W. Broadway 21. Untitled 130 W. Broadway 22. Crossings† N. Higgins 23. John Mullan N. Higgins 24. First Night Tiles Grand & First 25. MCFD Mural† 625 E. Pine 26. Mountain Waters McCormick Park 27. Veteran’s Memorial Rose Park 28. Untitled Mural YMCA, 3000 Russell St.

29. The Wave† Splash Montana, Playfair Park 30. Lewis & Clark Art Lewis & Clark School 31. Bull Trout Greenough Park 32. Airport Art Missoula Airport 33. Montana Horses U of M 34. Body Inhabits the Soul U of M 35. Robert DeWeese: Untitled U of M 36. Fabricated Steel Maquettes U of M 37. Charging Forward U of M 38. Hellgate Translater U of M 39. Montana Museum of Art & Culture U of M 40. Historical Museum at Fort Missoula 41. Missoula Art Museum 335 N. Pattee St.

1 - Scenic 617 S. Higgins

ural on the north wall of the Boys & Girls Club/Higgins Hall near the Holiday Gas Station at the southwest corner of South Higgins and Fourth. Features a giant bald eagle, mountain peaks, and a flowing stream. Said to have been designed by an artist and painted by children.

4 - Untitled* Clay Stre et/Holiday Inn

ural in Bess Reed Park on the south end of Clay Street. Volunteers and children of Big Brothers and Sisters painted this vibrant and humorous mural in 1997.

7 - Carousel 101 Carousel Drive

f you will give it a home, and promise no one will ever take it apart, I will build A Carousel for Missoula. That was the promise Missoula cabinet-maker Chuck Kaparich made to the Missoula City Council in 1991. By Opening Day, May 27, 1995, over 100,000 hours of volunteer time had gone into the construction of 38 permanent ponies, three replacement ponies, two chariots, 14 gargoyles, gargoyle frames, mirror frames and the largest band organ in continuous use in the United States, all within a jewel box building.

2 - Wagon Wheel 515 S. Higgins

ural on the north wall of Big Sky Embroidery store on the southeast corner of Higgins and Fourth. Artist unknown.

5 - Returning † Higgins Bridge

culpture on the East Side of the Higgins Street Bridge just north of the Clark Fork River. Created by Jeffrey Funk in 1989 as a project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee, these three large bronze fish twist among boulders and are a favorite among children.

8 - Dragon Hollow 101 Carousel Drive

ragon Hollow is a magical play land adjacent to A Carousel for Missoula. The play land was the combined effort of artists and consultants from Leather’s and Associates, Inc.

3 - Peace Works 519 S. Higgins

reated by area high school students Peter Bradstock, Sarah Jackson, Amanda Keeland, Brittany Kirkland, Sarah Logan, Yuki Sugimoto, and Tara Westle with artist Amie Thurber in 2000. A mural celebrating diversity with a colorful, festive atmosphere, Peace Works is located at the rear entrance of the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center.

6 - Brennan’s Wave Higgins St. Bridge

amed after world-class Missoula kayaker Brennan Guth, who died in Chile in 2001 pursuing his sport and passion. Sculpture, viewing platform and a whitewater feature in the Clark Fork River.

9 - Cattin’ Around† W. Main & Ryman

culpture adorning Central Park parking garage in the 100 block of West Main Street. Mike Hollern created this whimsical, ferrous cement depiction of a sprawled alley cat in 1991. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

10 - Studebaker† 216 W. Main

11 - The Heart Institutes Wall of 100 Hearts - St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway

12 - Veterans Memorial Courthouse

ural on the side of the Studebaker Building at 216 West Main Street. Created by noted local artist Stan Hughes in 2000, the work pays tribute to the historical background of the Studebaker Building and the heart of the Gasoline Alley historic area, which evolved on West Main Street in the early 1900s. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

hese heartfelt mosaics were made by the sixth grade classes of Washington Middle School, 2002. As inspiration for the patients, each heart was created by an individual student. Teachers Joni McNeil and Mary Gillhouse coordinated with art direction from Jayne Piazza.

onoring veterans of WWI and WWII. Located at the southeast corner of the Missoula County Courthouse Lawn on the corner of Broadway and Ryman, this cast bronze sculpture of a First World War soldier was created by J. Pauling in 1921. A 1927 plaque lists WWI veterans, and a 1948 plaque lists WWII veterans.

13 - ES Paxson Murals Courthouse

14 - Propper Shoppers† Mountain Line Center

15 - Mountain Line Transfer Center Mural

Between the Missoula County Courthouse and City Hall

nstalled in 2002, the solid bronze sculpture of a stylized grandmother and her favorite grandchild was created by Missoula artist Tom Rippon, a ceramics professor at UM. A project of the Public Art Committee.

00 tiles decorated with animals, flowers and other symbols to represent the natural heritage of Montana. Created in April 2000 by Missoula County Public School students with the help of their art instructors Katherine Lynch, Jackie Alford, Carla Getz, Susanne Woyciechowicz, and local artist Dana Boussard.

16 - Ponder† 435 Ryman St

17 - Walter Hook Series† 140 W. Pine

18 - Candyland 403 N. Higgins

ocated inside the Missoula County Courthouse at 200 West Broadway. Created sometime between 1912 and 1914, these historical scenes were painted on canvas with oils. Curated by the Missoula Art Museum.

his painting by Mary Iverson is designed to honor and inspire those who participate in the legislative process. The title of the pice, Ponder, refers to the creative and analytical energy that goes into the crafting of public policy. A project of the Public Art Committee.

ocated inside the Council Chambers in City Hall. Painted in 1984-85 by Missoula artist Walter Hook, the series of seven oils was purchased with the Bill Cregg Memorial Fund and was a project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

ompleted 2007. Commissioned by Keegan Eisenstat

19 - Untitled 337 N. Higgins

urals on the north and east sides of the Oxford at 337 North Higgins Avenue. John Carlon painted these figures in 1997 on Plexiglas to fill real windows.

20 - Heart of Missoula† 111 W. Broadway

ompleted in Dec. 2005, these sepia-toned historic paintings depict downtown Missoula of ages past. Painted by Hadley Ferguson on seven concrete panels they were then attached to the wall on the side of the Allegra Print & Imaging building. A project of the Public Art Committee.

22 - Crossings† N. Higgins

23 - John Mullan N. Higgins

enamel on metal with concrete wingwalls and platform set on a stone ballast, it represents railroad themes. Created by Taag Peterson in 1986 and a project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee, the Xs relate to the tall trestles necessary for crossing mountain ravines.

Depot. Created in 1914 and one of just six sculptures remaining, this structure was erected to mark the route of the wagon road, surveyed and built by John Mullan, from Fort Benton to Fort Walla Walla on the Columbia River.

culpture located in front of the Northern Pacific S Railroad Depot at the north end of Higgins Avenue. Consisting of four large red Xs made of

25 - MCFD Mural† 625 E. Pine

n the West Side of the Missoula City Fire Station headquarters at the corner of East Pine and Madison. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee, Rudy Autio created this colorful work in 1995 with scenes relating to fire fighting history.

arble sculpture located in the plaza M at the end of North Higgins Avenue in front of the Northern Pacific Railroad

26 - Mountain Waters† Mccormick park

hanks to the percent for art project, the T City of Missoula Public Art Committee commissioned Missoula artist James Todd

to create a design to be sandblasted on the exterior of the Currents Aquatic Center. This piece features motifs of Northwestern wildlife amidst cascading waters. The design was sandblasted by Nash Enterprises Inc. of Missoula.

21 - Untitled 130 W. Broadway

ural on the west side of the Salad Bar & Sandwich Co. at 130 West Broadway. John Carlon painted this scenic view of Montana in 1996.

24 - First Night Tiles* Grand & First

irst Night Tile Project on the Northside/ Westside Pedestrian Bridge near the Grand and First Street intersection. Created by children and adults who participated in the First Night Missoula public tile project on New Year’s Eve 1999, the theme features animals of all types.

27 - Veteran’s Memorial Rose Park

he American Rose Society as a memorial to World War II casualties established the Memorial Rose Garden in 1947. In 1988 a heroic-sized bronze sculpture of a winged male figure lifting a young soldier from the earth, by Deborah Coperhaven, was installed honoring Vietnam Veterans. Seven Bronze plaques list the names of Montana Vietnam Veterans.

28 - Untitled Mural YMCA Building, 3000 Russell St.

29 - The Wave† 3001 Bancroft St

30 - Stories from the Lewis & Clark Expedition

ural at the YWCA, located at 1130 W. Broadway. A beautiful tribute to the courage and transformation of women, the mural was designed and produced in 2000 by area high school students Amanda Keeland, Melissa McNay, Carla Rothenbuecher, AC Rothenbuecher, and Rachel Bailey with artist Amie Thurber.

his 100’ long sculpture doubles as a bicycle rack for Splash Montana. A series of 25 pipe forms increase in height from 3’ to 10’ forming a wave shape. Local artist Justin Anthony completed this project in 2007. A project of the Public Art Committee.

xperiencing life from the expedition through storytellers, over 430 children took part in writing and recording four ballads, paper mosaics and a border of interpetive signs. Completed in 2002 with art direction from Jayne Piazza.

31 - bull trout Greenough Park

32 - The Missoula Mosaic Missoula Airport

33 - Montana horses University of Montana

ull trout, glass mosaic on rock with brass B plaque. Mosasic artwork and project design by Allissa Turtletaub. Supported

Lewis and Clark School, in the library, 2901 Park

by The Ecology Center, Alliances for Wild Rockies, Clark Fork Coalition, West Slope Trout Unlimited, Environmental StudiesUniversity of Montana, Glass Copncepts, Frederick M. R. Smith, Clayton DeVoe and Ellen Knight

osaics were created as a collaboration with public and private school classes ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors with historical references from the Historical Museum at the Fort, 2000. Coordinated by teachers Joni McNeil and Mary Gillhouse with art direction from Jayne Piazza.

udy Autio, Montana Horses, Rya tapestry, wool, 1986, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. Montana Horses, the large Rya tapestry (Finnish hand-woven and hand-dyed rug wall hanging), was designed by Rudy Autio and woven by Anneli Hartikainen. It depicts three horses floating through space, reminiscent of surrealist Marc Chagall’s paintings.

34 - Body inhabits University of Montana

35 - Untitled University of Montana

36 - Tree of art University of Montana

im Holmes, Body Inhabits the Soul, bronze, 1991, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. Tim Holmes’ bronze sculptures focus on human form, gesture and transformation. Body Inhabits the Soul can be read as an expression of the soul. Its dynamic composition and expressive surface invites the viewer to walk around the piece and explore it from different perspectives.

obert DeWeese, mixed media, no date, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. The oversized ties and tie chains in former UM Professor Robert DeWeese’s untitled mixed media painting reveal the artist’s sense of humor and fondness for the absurd. The painting is an ironic comment on formal dress codes and is installed at the balcony in front of MMAC’s Meloy Gallery in the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center.

om Rippon, Tree of Art, ceramic wall mural, 1996, Permanent Collection, Montana Museum of Art & Culture. Tom Rippon’s colorful ceramic wall mural Tree of Art can be viewed next to the east entrance of the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center. Rippon’s mural celebrates the arts in a playful and imaginative way characteristic of his style.

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1• - David Secrest: Large Twisted Lozenge, Twisted Wedge, Twisted Lozenge, Twisted Arch 2° - Jay Rummel: Five Valley Trilogy 3° - Tu Baizong: Untitled Landscape 4° - MaryAnn Bonjorni: 2 Untitled Abstract Paintings 5° - Marty Fromm: Untitled Photo Assemblage 6° - Dana Boussard: Horsefeathers 7° - Rudy Autio: Cavalcade 8° - Jerry Rankin: Divided Landscape 9° - Ken Little: Ceramic Sculptures & Landscape Paintings 10° - Theodore Waddell: Ghost Horses 11° - Stephanie Jo Frostad: Untitled 12° - Changing Exhibits of Ceramics in Showcases 13• - John Vichorek: Teepee Burner 14• - David Secrest: Infracture 15•- David Secrest: Bench 16° - Stephanie J. Frostad: Survivor 17° - Lane Timothy: The View from Way Out West 18• - David Pledge: Untitled Ceramic Vessels 19• - Michael Osborne: Untitled Ceramic Sculpture 20• - Steve Connell: Flight 21• - Rudy Autio: Signal 22• - Rudy Autio: Grizz 23• - Robert Davis: Bulletin Board 24° - George Gogas: When Charlie & Pablo Went Stone Broke in the Stock Marcek

25• - Theodore Waddell: Persistance 26• - Robert Gerhrke: Flight Column 27° - Dana Boussard: The Business of Trade 28° - Rudy Autio: Ceramic Tile Mosaic 29° - Rudy Autio: Trifecta 30° - Vickie Meguire: Abstract Montana Images 31° - David Secrest: Carrot 32° - Clarice Dreyer: Cast Aluminum Fountain 33° - Rudy Autio: Montana Horses* 34° - Tim Holmes: Body Inhabits the Soul* 35° - Robert DeWeese: Untitled Painting, Mixed Media* 36° - Steve Connell: Fabricated Steel Maquettes 37• - Tom Rippon: Tree of Art* 38• - Jay Laber: Charging Forward 39° - Patrick Zentz: Hellgate Translater

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Art Hang Up 839 S. Higgins – 327-8757 www.thearthangup.com patty@thearthangup.com Open: TU-F 10-5:30, SA 11-4 The “Hip of the Hip Strip,” the Art Hang Up captures the flavor of Western Montana in photography, prints, woodblock prints, jewelry and paintings of local artists. Featuring the colorful silk paintings and wearable art of Patty Corbett. All uniquely blended with artistic custom framing. (See ad on page 14)

ArtichokePress.com 549-9813

The Artists’ Shop 304 N. Higgins Ave – 543-6393 www.missoulaartistsshop.com

Aspen Sienna Art Studio / Richard Scott Morgan Fine Art (P.O. Box 777, Seeley Lake, MT 59868) - 210-4096 www.richardscottmorgan.com me@richardscottmorgan.com

Ballet Arts Academy 1620 Rodgers - 549-3081

Barnes & Noble Booksellers 2640 N. Reserve St. – 721-0009

Barney Jette Jewelry Design 228 N. Higgins – 721-1575 www.barneyjettejewelry.com barneyjette@montana.com Graduate gemologist Barney Jette features innovative designs with a gestural and organic movement influenced by the Montana landscape. Every piece is a tribute to Barney’s technical ability, vision, imagination & design composition. Designs are cast in 14k, 18k and platinum. (See ad on page 15)

Bathing Beauties 501 S. Higgins – 543-0018

Big Sky Art Gallery & Custom Framing 1118 S. Russell St. – 549-7379

Big Sky Mudflaps 408 Village Pl. – 543-7966

Bird’s Nest Books 219 N. Higgins – 721-1125

Black Panther Productshins On Center Performing Arts 1521 Cooper St. – 542-0730

17 The Book Exchange & Liquid Planet 2235 Brooks – 728-6342 www.booksmontana.com sales@booksmontana.com Open: M-SA 8-9, SU 9-5 Specializing in new & used bargain books, with an emphasis on Montana authors & subjects. Visit our Liquid Planet coffee shop. (See ad on this page)

The Bookstore at the University of Montana 5 Campus Dr. – 243-1234

Brunswick Artists’ Studios 223 W. Railroad St. - 721-0591

Butterfly Herbs 232 N. Higgins – 728-8780 www.butterflyherbs.com Open: M-F 7-7, SA & SU 9-5:30 Butterfly Herbs, Missoula’s 1st and favorite espresso bar has been a hub for local artists & writers for 37 years! The gallery in our coffee bar features monthly shows of diverse & eclectic works from local & regional artists. Experience “The Essence of Missoula” at Butterfly Herbs! Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices & botanicals, fine toiletries & gifts. Our café features homemade soups, fresh salads, coffee, and ice cream specialties. Located in the heart of historic downtown.

A Carousel for Missoula 101 Carousel Dr. – 549-8382 www.carrousel.com

The Catalyst 111 N Higgins – 542-1337 Local art on display. New exhibits at each First Friday. Downtown café. Hand-made soups, carefully prepared salads, sandwiches, classic baked goods/desserts. Consistently good coffee. All in an easy, open atmosphere.

Children’s Museum 225 W. Front St. – 541-7529

China Woods Home & Garden 716 N. Dickens - 550-2511 www.chinawoodsstore.com Live with passion, play with style. We travel to Asia, and bring back fine antique furniture and architectural ornamentation. We offer commercial and residential services, and ship anywhere. (See ad on page 15)

Chris Frandsen Studio 420 E. Beckwith Ave. – 728-0918 www.chrisfrandsenart.com cfrandsen@earthlink.net Open: by appt Chris Frandsen creates “en plein air” and studio paintings in watercolor and oil of landscapes, people, still-life and wildlife from Montana and other special places around the world.

Claire Emery Art and Illustration 605 Dickinson St. – 728-7910 www.emeryart.com claire.emery.art@gmail.com Using bold marks, exquisite detail & vivid colors, Claire Emery creates ltd-ed. woodblock prints featuring Montana’s natural & cultural history. Her woodblock prints are the result of a traditional process: researching and designing the image, carving the wood, inking & printing the block & hand-painting the prints with watercolor. Prints are sold at the Art Hang-Up & the Artist’s Shop & her unique cards are sold at the Good Food Store. Claire also illustrates natural science publications & teaches field journaling workshops. Private commissions welcome.

Clay Studio of Missoula 1106 Hawthorne Unit-A – 543-0509

The Crystal Limit 1920 Brooks St. – 549-1729

Dana Boussard 24425 Doney Ave (Arlee, MT 59821) – 726-3357 www.danaboussard.com danaboussard@hotmail.com

Dana Gallery 246 N. Higgins – 721-3154

Darkroom of Montana 135 N Higgins Ave. – 549-1070 The Darkroom is a business owned & run by photographers for photographers. We offer supplies and equipment for photographers of all skill levels. We provide professional processing and printing services from film & digital as well as a public-access darkroom. We also offer instruction in film and digital photography. Be sure to stop by our monthly gallery openings, sponsored by Big Sky Brewing, featuring local artists. (See ad on page 15)

Dirk E. Lee (P.O. Box 7661, Missoula, 59807) - 546-9301

DJ Heart Mobile Disc Jockey Service 240-7903 christopherjaime@gmail.com

Dragon Hollow Play Area 101 Carousel Dr. – 549-8382 www.carrousel.com

Ed Norton Big Band 408 Village Pl. – 543-7966

Ellie Blue 328 E. Pine St. – 728-8889

Eye of the Beholder 2230 N. Reserve St., Northgate Plaza, Ste. 430 – 543-2787 Open: TU-F 10-6, SA 11-4 Celebrating 14 years in the custom art framing industry. Visit Eye of the Beholder for your own specialized custom frame design. The gallery features art by local & national artists as well as many gift items including the Kitty’s Critters collection. (See ad on this page)

Fact & Fiction 220 N. Higgins – 721-2881/800-769-7323

First Friday Gallery Night Missoula Downtown Association 218 E. Main St., Ste. C – 543-4238 www.missouladowntown.com mda@missouladowntown.com Visit Missoula’s Downtown museums and galleries for new and vintage artwork. Most Missoula galleries celebrate new exhibits on the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m. Meet artists from throughout the region and enjoy refreshments and appetizers. Pick up a Gallery Guide from the Missoula Downtown Association to get started! (See ad on page 14)

First Night Missoula (P.O. Box 7662, Missoula, 59807) – 532-3240 www.missoulacultural.org/firstnight

Framing Studio 411 E. Alder St – 721-2288 / 546-9515 3 blocks east of Farmer’s Market. (See ad on page 15)

Fresh Works Studio 202 Takima – 721-3884

Gabrielle Sivitz – Illustration & Graphic Design (P.O. Box 2716, Missoula, 59806) – 531-3084

Gallery of Visual Arts Social Science Bldg., UM – 243-2813

Gallery Upstream inside Laurie Lane Studios 141 S. 3rd St. W. – 542-3623 / 544-0344

Gamradt Gallery 111 W. Front St. – 542-3313/800-955-2880

Garden of Beadin’ 3914 Brooks – 251-0055

Gibson & Schweyen Englund Gallery & Studio 28A N. Higgins – 549-8895 www.gibsonschweyengallery.com

Hadley Ferguson 550-0656 www.hadleyferguson.com info@hadleyferguson.com Offering painting and mural commissions & prints of the downtown murals. (See ad on this page)

Headwaters Dance Co. (P.O. Box 9356, Missoula, 59807) - 728-1131 www.headwatersdance.org info@headwatersdance.org Headwaters Dance Co. is a professional, contemporary dance, repertory, touring company based in Missoula. Our repertory features dances by nationally known choreographers, ranging in style from space-devouring, fast-paced acrobatics to quirky, minimalist gestures, from humorous to sweet. In addition to evening concerts, we offer a great variety of movement workshops for schools and communities. For bookings: (406) 728-1131 or info@headwatersdance.org.

Highland Winds (P.O. Box 3166, Missoula, 59801) - 541-7577

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Building 322, Fort Missoula – 728-3476 www.fortmissoulamuseum.org ftmslamuseum@montana.com Open: Mem-Labor Day M-SA 10-5, SU 12-5; Labor-Mem Day T-SU 12-5 At the heart of Fort Missoula, 13 historic buildings & exhibits, railroad, sawmill, 22,000 artifacts & 3 galleries interpreting the history of western Montana. (See ad on this page)

Humanities Montana 311 Brantly – 243-6022 www.humanitiesmontana.org info@humanitiesmontana.org Humanities Montana is the state’s nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the creator and sponsor of the Montana Festival of the Book, now in its tenth year. (See ad on page 22)

Images by Antonia 542-6608

International Choral Festival

(P.O. Box 8203, Missoula 59807) – 721-7985 312 E. Pine St. (office location – varied hours) www.choralfestival.org info@choralfestival.org The 8th International Choral Festival, scheduled for July 15-18, 2009, will feature 14 world-class choirs performing at downtown venues. Preview Concerts on July 15 are free of charge. A concert admission button gives admission to all concerts on July 16, 17 and 18. Admission buttons are $10 each if purchased at a local outlet before July 15, and $15 at concert venues from July 15 – 18. Children 12 & under free. Admission buttons will go on sale on June 1 at outlets listed on the Festival website. (See ad on page 14)

International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival 718 S. Higgins – 728-9380

Jeanette Rankin Peace Center 519 S. Higgins – 543-3955

Jilayne Lee, Figure Skating Instructor 370-0372

K. Ross Toole Archives & Special Collect ions, Mansfield Library University of Montana – 243-2053

Kelly Hart Art 546-8339

Ken Dvorak Photography 411 Elaines Way, Seeley Lake – 677-2783 www.kendvorakphotography.com

Leslie Van Stavern Millar II , Contemporary Artist 223 W. Railroad St. - 721-0591

Living Art of Montana 725 W. Alder St., Ste. 17 - 549-5329 www.livingartofmontana.org ysteinprograms@livingartofmontana.org

Mac’s Gems 549-7003

The MAPS Media Institute

Joseph’s Coat 115 S. 3rd St. West – 549-1419 Open: M-F 10-5:30, SA 10-5 (See ad on page 14)

Justin Lee, Songwriter/Musician

(P.O. Box 750, Darby, 59829) - 370-3745 www.mediarts.org or www.youtube.com/user/perterrosten Located in Hamilton, MT, we are a media arts institute that educates, trains and creates quality jobs. (See ad on page 18)

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Marion B. Lavery Studio/Gallery “Impressions” 5545 Skyway Dr. – 251-5672

MCT Center for the Performing Arts 200 North Adams Street – Office 728-1911 / Tickets 728-7529 www.mctinc.org The MCT Center for the Performing Arts is a 300-plus seat theatre located on East Broadway and Adams Street. The theatre is home to non-profits the Missoula Children’s Theatre and MCT Community Theatre, which offer year-round performing arts opportunities for school-aged children as well as adults. This year, the Missoula Children’s Theatre will offer a variety of week-long day camps as well as performing arts camps and classes including the titles: Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Shambles & Fables – a whiz-BANG Revue, The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Wiz of the West. MCT Community Theatre performs from fall through spring and will include: South Pacific, A Christmas Carol – The Musical, The Sunshine Boys, Grease and Peter Pan this season. The MCT Center for the Performing Arts theatre, lobby and meeting rooms are also available for rent throughout the year, making MCT a local hub for small businesses, dance companies and other performing arts organizations. (See ad on page 20)

Memory Lane 700 S.W. Higgins – 523-3957

Missoula Art Museum

335 N. Pattee St. – 728-0447 www.missoulaartmuseum.org Summer Hours: W-F 12-6, SA-SU 10-3 Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM has always been a flagship institution in culturally savvy Missoula. MAM strives to engage artists and audiences in the creative exploration of contemporary art relevant to our community, state and region. In the heart of downtown, MAM hosts over 26 thoughtprovoking exhibitions from local & international artists every year & offers varied & stimulating events, classes, & programs for diverse audiences such as gallery talks, live music, literary readings, panel discussions, exhibition tours, & dynamic parties. MAM’s monthly programs include Saturday Family Art Workshops, First Friday’s with gallery talks and music, Twenty Minute Tours, and Artini – a monthly engaging, hip destination featuring live performances, an art talk & refreshments.

Missoula Cultural Council

1121 E. Broadway, Ste. 106 – 532-3240 (P.O. Box 7662) www.missoulacultural.org mcc@missoulacultural.org Open: M-F 9-5 Missoula Cultural Council connects Art, Culture and Community through Education, Advocacy and Celebration. As Montana’s first local cultural agency, it has, since 1991, served as a resource for the coordination, development and support of arts and culture to benefit Missoula. The MCC coordinates Missoula’s sister city program, First Night Missoula, cultural tourism, and the Missoula Arts & Humanities Coalition, providing a weekly newsletter, assistance and advocacy for artists and cultural organizations. (See ad on this page)

Missoula Dance on Camera 543-8636

Missoula Figure Skating Club Glacier Ice Rink - 543-LUTZ (5889) (P.O. Box 9195, Missoula, 59807) www.missoulafsc.org missoulafsc@yahoo.com

Missoula Folklore Society (P.O. Box 9296, Missoula, 59807)

Missoula Hempfest (14th annual) Caras Park – 552-4693 www.missoulahempfest.com; www.montanahemp.org info@missoulahempfest.com

Missoula Outdoor Learning Adventures 1304 Jackson St. – 240-2458

Missoula Public Library 301 E. Main St. – 721-2665

Missoula Quilter’s Guild 543-1284

Missoula Symphony Orchestra & Chorale 320 E. Main – 721-3194 (P.O. Box 8301)

Missoula Writing Collaborative 10 Brunswick Bldg., 223 Railroad St. – 549-3348 (P.O. Box 9237) www.missoulawritingcollaborative.org mslawritingcollab@msn.com The Missoula Writing Collaborative teaches literary competence, critical thinking, cultural awareness and artistic joy through creative writing. We place writers in school classrooms, after-school programs, youth homes and other venues to show young people the power of words and help them find their voices as writers. We are a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization committed to reaching the underserved members of our society.

Montana Homefitters 4949 Bunkhouse Ln. – 541-8200 www.homefitters.net sales@homefitters.net Open: M-SA 10-6, SU 12-5 A refreshing change in the world of home furnishings. We offer a tasteful selection of fine art from local and regional artists featuring pastels to bronzes. In Missoula off Blue Mountain Road and in Kalispell across from Big Mountain Golf Club. (See ad on page 5)

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Humanities Montana presents this celebration of literary arts, libraries, and literacy. Events will include readings by a variety of Montana and regional authors, panels, exhibits and demonstrations, signings, entertainment, and more. Festival venues are located in downtown Missoula.

Contact Kim Anderson or Ken Egan, 243-6022 or info@humanitiesmontana.org or see the Festival website at www.humanitiesmontana.org

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Montana Museum of Art & Culture

Meloy & Paxson Galleries PARTV Center, UM Campus – 243-2019 (Main Hall 006, UM, 59812) www.umt.edu/montanamuseum museum@umontana.edu Open: Sept – May: TU-TH 11-3, F-SA 4-8:30; Jun-Aug: W-SA 11-3 (Special hours for special exhibitions). Closed federal holidays. The Montana Museum of Art & Culture exhibits/programs highlight historic and contemporary art from its more than 10,000 permanent collection holdings and invitational and traveling exhibitions. The museum manages the outdoor public art on the UM campus, which is available for viewing any time of the day, year round. A map of the public art on campus is available for download on our website. (See ad on page 13)

Montana Repertory Theatre

University of Montana – 243-6809 www.montanarep.org mrt@mso.umt.edu Founded as a professional theatre company in the School of Theatre and Dance at The UM, The Montana Rep is one of the most respected touring companies in the nation. The company tours from coast to coast with quality productions of high literary and entertainment value. The Montana Rep will be touring nationally with To Kill a Mockingbird and Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig in 2010 and The Poe Project to Montana communities this coming fall. In addition the Montana Rep hosts the Missoula Colony every summer where world renowned writers work with emerging artists on new works and Montana Rep Missoula bringing cutting edge theatre to downtown Missoula. (See ad on page 13)

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Monte Dolack Gallery

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139 W. Front St. – 549-3248 www.dolack.com dolack@bigsky.net Open: M-F 10-5:30, SA 11-5 Experience a unique vision of Montana’s wild places & creatures in the award-winning paintings, limited-edition prints & posters of Monte Dolack & Mary Beth Percival. (See ad on page 15)

Morgenroth Music

321 O’Connell Dr., Lolo – 273-0213

On Center Performing Arts Center 1521 Cooper – 542-0730

One Hand Clapping Studio & Gallery 411 Elaines Way, Seeley Lake – 677-2783 www.kendvorakphotography.com

Patterson Fine Art Photography

1105 Sussex St. – 549-0013

119 S. 5th St. E. #C – 543-1911

Mountain Press Publishing Company 1301 S. 3rd St. W. – 728-1900/800-234-5308

Murphy-Jubb Fine Art 210 N. Higgins, Ste. 300 - 728-7050/886-721-7050 www.kendahljanjubb.com ram@kendahljanjubb.com Open M-SA 9-6 Representing nationally renowned artists Kendahl Jan Jubb, Arthur Norby, and James Hewes. Original artwork & limited edition prints available. (See ad on page 15)

Museum of Mountain Flying East end of Missoula International Airport – 721-3644

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oil painting, prints and plein air work represented by the Dana Gallery www.danagallery.com (406)721-3154 • Missoula, MT

Pirnie Art Showroom 337 E. Broadway – 543-5077 www.pirnieartshowroom.com Open: M-F 9-5, SA 10-2. Experience the ‘Wild West’ in vivid color! Come visit the exclusive showroom for Larry Pirnie’s red pick-up trucks, blue cowboys, and pink skies. Featuring original acrylics on canvas, as well as limited edition prints. (See ad on page 22)

r david wilson 320 S. 2nd St. W. - 728-4736 www.rdavidwilson.com oil - acrylic - small prints • Contemporary Montana Impressionism • Nudes and Figurative work • Latin American Motifs (See ad on page 23)

Recording Center 118 W. Pine – 721-4172

River City Roots Festival Downtown Missoula – 543-4238 www.rivercityrootsfestival.com The 4th annual River City Roots Festival will take place in downtown Missoula August 29-30, 2009 in beautiful downtown Missoula. Voted the 2009 Tourism Event of the Year, this weekend of family entertainment features a Juried Art Show, a tremendous opportunity to view and purchase a variety of fine art from regional and local artists. The Art Show is part of a weekend of festivities including FREE live music, children’s activities, a 4-mile run and a wide variety of local food. Join us for the Celebration of the Missoula Experience!

Robbins Roost 4373 Hwy 93 South – 251-4167

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center 5705 Grant Creek Rd. – 523-4545 www.elkfoundation.org Open: year-round (Summers M-F 8-6, SA & SU 9-6) The Elk Country Visitor Center isn’t just a museum. It’s an experience that reveals the beauty, diversity and importance of elk country across North America. Fun & interactive, our exhibits invite you to discover the diverse wildlife that calls elk country home, explore the role we all play in conserving habitat, and connect with the rich heritage that makes the outdoors so important to so many of us. Along the way, you’ll hear elk bugle, test your knowledge of wildlife, identify animal tracks, feel the weight of an antler, enjoy wildlife conservation films and more. Free admission, handicap accessible, convenient RV parking.

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Rocky Mountain School of Photography and Gallery 216 N. Higgins Ave. – 543-0171 www.rmsp.com rmsp@rmsp.com Open: M-F 8-5

Salsa Loca 408 Village Pl. – 543-7966

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Schwarz Karst Painting Studio 2400 56th St. – 251-2655

Selvedge Studio 509 S. Higgins Ave. – 541-7171 www.selvedgestudio.com

Shakespeare & Co., I & II 103 & 109 S. 3rd St. W – 549-9010 (See ad on page 14)

Spontaneous Construction – A Festival of Creative Re-Invention - 541-8300

String Orchestra of the Rockies (P.O. Box 8265, Missoula, 59807) – 728-8203 www.sormt.org finemusic@sormt.org

Studio Pandora 211 N. Higgins Ave. – 549-5100

Trappings Studio 129 W. Alder – 721-4462

UM Productions University Center, Ste. 104 – 243-6661

Unity Dance & Drum 549-7933

University Center Gallery UC 227, UM – 243-4991

University of Montana Department of Music UM Music Bldg. – 243-6880

Whooping Crones Gallery 721-3042 www.whoopingcronesgallery.com gallery@whoopingcronesgallery.com Open: By appt. Fine art & craft gallery. (See ad on this page)

Wild Rivers Art & Custom Framing 3205 Brooks – 721-6334

Women’s Caucus for Art 721-3826 www.nationalwca.org info@nationalwca.org

Yellowstone Photo 321 N. Higgins – 728-7637 www.yellowstonephoto.com Open: M-F 9:30-6, SA 10-5 Quality custom framing for artwork and photographs. (See ad on page 24)

Zootown Arts Community Center 235 North First St W - 549-7555 www.zootownarts.com zootownarts@yahoo.com Open: M-SA 12-6 + Summer extended hours We take community to art! Zootown Arts provides art instruction, experiences, and opportunities to a wide variety of ages and incomes. The community center is a multi-use facility that serves as a classroom, gallery, studio, print lab, paint your own pottery and glass fusing center and community gathering place. The ZACC also houses the Independent Artistic Collaborative consisting of 8 studio artists and operates a local artist’s retail space simply called The Shop.

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issoula is known as the Garden City because of its relatively mild winters and the lush, forested surroundings that contribute to the beauty of the landscape. Missoula is also a place where culture blossoms, with plentiful galleries and museums, a vibrant performing arts scene, and a major festival or community arts event almost every weekend. The surrounding mountains, forests and rivers provide inspiration for visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers and actors. The unique qualities of our downtown combined with the programs and activities of the University of Montana offer a community that bursts with creative energy that is immediately evident when one looks at the weekly schedule of events. Missoula’s galleries are the heart of Missoula’s visual art scene. On the first Friday of every month, Missoula’s downtown becomes alive with First Friday Gallery Night, with open houses and exhibitions by more than twenty galleries and museums, as well as a greater number of other retailers, coffee shops, and restaurants that all hold events and art openings. Created in 1989 by a group of local gallery owners, First Friday has become a monthly “happening” that attracts locals and tourists alike, regardless of the season. The schedule of events for each First Friday can be found at www.missoulacultural.org The Missoula Art Museum’s “Artini,” on the third Thursday of each month, is a theme-based evening of contemporary art fun, live performance, and great food and drink. In addition, the Montana Museum of Art & Culture

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at the University of Montana is home to one of the largest and oldest collections in Montana and the Rocky Mountain Northwest. The university campus also is home to the Gallery of Visual Arts and the University Center Gallery, showcasing works of students and alumni throughout the school year. Outside of downtown, one can find the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula, the Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, the Smokejumper Visitor Center, the Montana Natural History Center, to name just a few. Missoula offers numerous opportunities throughout the year to participate in the performing arts, both as a performer as well as audience member. The Missoula Symphony Chorale, the String Orchestra of the Rockies, and the Missoula Community Chorus are all comprised of local townspeople, some of them University of Montana music faculty and students. Local theatre has in recent years grown rapidly, with the Missoula Actors Theater and Montana Rep Missoula the relative newcomers in a group that also boasts the University of Montana’s touring company Montana Repertory Theatre and the UM Drama/ Dance productions. The Missoula Children’s Theatre is the largest touring children’s theatre in the nation – with its community theatre productions held at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. For dance enthusiasts, Missoula has several local companies, including the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre, Headwaters Dance Company, On Center Performing Arts Center, Garden City Ballet, Ballet Arts

27 Academy, and the Downtown Dance Collective, as well as programs offered by the University Department of Drama/ Dance. Along with the visual and performing arts, Missoula has a thriving literary arts community, and has been home to numerous nationally and internationally known writers. Missoula is also home to Humanities Montana, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and their signature event, the Montana Festival of the Book, the oldest and largest book festival in the state. The town has a rich literary tradition, with many who have passed away but have left a magnificent legacy, including Norman Maclean (A River Runs Through It), Dorothy Johnson (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance), A.B. Guthrie, Jr. (The Big Sky), poet Richard Hugo, James Welch (Winter in the Blood, Fools Crow), and James Crumley (The Last Good Kiss). Works of these and many other Montana writers appear in The Last Best Place: A Montana Anthology, edited by local authors William Kittredge and Annick Smith. Today one can walk downtown or on the University campus and run into James Lee Burke, author of the Dave Robicheaux series and recently named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, or Diedre McNamer (Red Rover), David James Duncan (The Brothers K), Judy Blunt (Breaking Clean), Debra Magpie Earling (Perma Red), poets Sandra Alcosser, Sheryl Noethe and Mark Gibbons, or Montana Book Awards Honor members David

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Cates (Freeman Walker) and Wendy Parciak (Requiem for Locusts). And this is only a sampling of the literary talent that lives and works here. Missoulians love to celebrate, and one can find an event or festival almost any time. Major festivals occur throughout the year – River City Roots Festival, the International Wildlife Film Festival, the Montana Festival of the Book, Garden City Brewfest, First Night Missoula, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, to name just a few. The University sponsors its own annual festivals, such as the International Food and Culture Festival, the Buddy Defranco Jazz Festival and the Luna Film Festival. The International Choral Festival, bringing 20 or more choral groups from all over the globe to Missoula, occurs every three years. In warmer weather regular weekly events bring out thousands to experience local culture – the Missoula Downtown Association’s Out to Lunch and Downtown Tonight, and the three Saturday Markets that run from May through October. Missoula’s cultural landscape, with the Clark Fork River, Caras Park, the Historic Wilma Theatre, the University of Montana campus, and numerous independent coffee shops throughout downtown, combined with community arts groups such as the Missoula Children’s Theatre, Zootown Arts Community Center, and the YMCA all focusing on creativity, education, participation, and opportunity, are yet another reason why culture blossoms in the Garden City.

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