Missoula Public Arts Guide 2016 by Missoulian

2016

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GUIDE TO MISSOULA’S PUBLIC ART, LOCAL ARTISTS, museums, GALLERIES & CULTURAL EVENTS.

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t the City of Missoula, we work every day to ensure that our place remains a “place” – unique, interesting, comfortable and filled with character. Our public art is one of the ways we keep Missoula a great place. From turning gray trafficsignal boxes into community canvases to dedicating a portion of every new municipal building’s budget to an art element, our actions reflect our dedication to the visual arts as an important part of Missoula’s environment. This guide is designed to help you explore that dedication and confirm our commitment to public art. Missoula’s Public Art Committee deserves credit and recognition for commissioning many of these works and serving as stewards to these community assets. Please enjoy these works of art and our unique place.

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Missoula’s Wealth: Public Art �� 3 Missoula Art Walk �� 5

Publisher Mark Heintzelman

Traffic Signal Boxes �� 13

Project Sales Coordinator

University of Montana �� 16

Jacque Walawander

Directory of Arts �� 20 Missoula Public Art Committee �� 30

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Graphic Design & Cover Bob Jacobson This is a joint project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee and the Missoulian, which is a division of Lee Enterprises. Copyright 2016 by the Missoulian. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. To receive advertising and listing information, email Jacque Walawander at jacque.walawander@lee.net Call (406) 523-5271 or write to PO Box 8029, Missoula, MT 59807

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missoula’s wealth By Linda McCarthy Exceutive Director, Downtown Missoula Partnership

issoula, Montana is one of the greatest places on earth, and our penchant for public art is a major contributing factor. Everyone across the great State of Montana knows Missoula is Big Sky Country’s most culturally-diverse and artistic city. After all, we are home to the University of Montana, which offers robust educational opportunities in art, media arts, music, theatre, writing and dance. Further, people from all across America and continue to discover Missoula for its creative and artistic vibe that draws incredible musicians, filmmakers, writers, and artists to connect with our community. As highly-educated community members, Missoulians adore art of all kinds. This can be seen on the first Friday of every month, when thousands of people congregate in Downtown Missoula for Gallery Night. Museums, art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops display the artwork of novice and professional artists, rotating the work each month. The City of Missoula made the commitment in 1985 to

public art pursue and manage art in the public realm, creating the Public Art Committee and, in time, adopting the Percent for Art Program. Both of these efforts were “firsts” for a Montana city. The Committee, charged with creating and maintaining public art opportunities, works with the public and private sectors, community members, and various funding sources to satisfy this goal. Our infatuation with public art is further reinforced by the Missoula Art Museum’s endeavor to build an outdoor art park on East Pine Street this year. The Missoula Art Park will feature a gathering destination in the heart the community with rotating sculptures year-round, and outdoor seating, symbolizing creative place-making at its best. Missoula and UM are home to one of the most comprehensive art collections in the United States, as the Montana Museum of Art & Culture holds more than 11,000 pieces from Rembrandt to Warhol. One of the most incredible things that happened this past year is the renovation of the beloved and Historic Wilma Theatre into a modern concert and event venue that continues to emphasize its artistic charm and beautiful ornamental décor.

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missoula’s wealth The most recent Percent for Public Art project was installed at Pineview Park, immediately adjacent to Rattlesnake Elementary School. “Rattlesnake Ripple,” a 230-tile piece by Alison Reintjes represents the seasonal water currents, cycles, and flows of the nearby Rattlesnake Creek. Another great project that came to fruition this past year is the creation and installation of “Perseverance and Passage” by artist George Ybarra in Silver Park, Missoula’s newest public play space on the banks of the Clark Fork River. This is yet another of the many public art projects funded by the City of Missoula’s Percent for Public Art Program in partnership with the Silver Foundation and the Missoula Redevelopment Agency. Missoula’s penchant for public art can also be seen in Mike Golins’ “Go with the Flow” art installation on the Park Place parking structure at Front and Pattee. This incredible hands-on art installation, completed in 2013, plays well with the creative vertical landscape of the garage that represents the wheat fields and blue skies of Montana. Now Downtown Missoula is home to 40 public art pieces, complete with a self-guided Public Art Walking Tour!

public art Starting in 2009, the Traffic Signal Box Project has brought to life dull and lifeless traffic signal boxes, turning them into vibrant, colorful, interesting and engaging public art pieces that emphasize our talented and creative artists. More than fifty boxes serve as a showcase of our collective creative energy. Most recently the City of Missoula Public Art Committee partnered with the Missoula Cultural Council to strengthen the ties between public art and cultural activities and to jointly provide more robust support services for public art. Art defines us. It inspires us. It motivates us and helps us express ourselves. Public art challenges us to see things in a different light and tells the story of who we are as a community and what we value as its populace. On behalf of our community and the extraordinary Public Art Committee, I invite you to explore the arts of Missoula. We have much to offer and there is always more to learn. We are grateful for how the arts enrich our lives and our beloved Missoula.

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1 Garden City Tree of Life

Brooks & Higgins, 2010 • Kip Herring, artist. The tree of life is a positive affirmation along with bright colors and tributes to its rivers, the University of Montana, Caras Park, the Memorial Rose Garden and more. It is a celebration of Missoula in the current day, a place we love to call home.

2 Peace Works

519 S. Higgins • Created 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.

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Hip Strip – Penwell Building Commissioned by neighboring businesses, this wheatpaste mural by local artist Amber Flaherty graces the historic Penwell Building in the heart of the downtown area known as the “Hip Strip”.

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Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. The Gnome house was built over a period of ten years by Mona Frangos, and has been displayed at the Missoula Public Library since 1988. Mona began with a hollow log and made many furnishings from things she found in the woods. The Gnome house has six stories and 23 completely furnished rooms with electricity.

Higgins Bridge • Sculpture 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.

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515 S. Higgins • Mural on the north wall of Big Sky Embroidery store on the southeast corner of Higgins and Fourth. By DeForrest Shotwell

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Clay Street/Holiday Inn • Mural 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.

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Park Place, Corner of Pattee & Front Sts. This 20’ tall interactive sculpture by Missoula artist Mike Golins tells the story of changing water. A rolling wave pours into a crashing one that flows into an eddy. High enough to walk under, admirers might be reminded of the primal forces of nature. Completed in 2013 as a project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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Higgins St. Bridge • Named after worldclass 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.

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101 Carousel Drive • “If 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, gargoyles, chariots and more.

101 Carousel Drive • Dragon Hollow is a magical playland adjacent to A Carousel for Missoula. The play land was the combined effort of artists, consultants from Leathers and Associations, Inc., and over 6,000 volunteers, who built the play land in just nine days.

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216 W. Main • Mural 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.

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Heart of Missoula†

111 W. Broadway • Completed in December 2005 by Hadley Ferguson. Painted on seven aluminum panels, these sepia-toned paintings depict downtown Missoula of ages past. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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Courthouse • Located 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.

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Transfer Center Mural Between the Missoula County Courthouse and City Hall • 200 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.

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Cattin’ Around†

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

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Courthouse • Honoring 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.

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Mountain Line Center • Installed 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 City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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435 Ryman St • This painting by Mary Iverson is designed to honor and inspire those who participate in the legislative process. The title of the piece, Ponder, refers to the creative and analytical energy that goes into the crafting of public policy. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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140 W. Pine • Located inside the Council Chambers in City Hall. Painted in 198485 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.

140 W. Pine • Located inside City Hall. This three dimensional, muti-colored wood collage was one of the first City public art acquisitions, purchased with the Bill Cregg Memorial Fund. It currently hangs in the City Council Building hallway, near the building entrance. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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337 N. Higgins • Murals 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.

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N. Higgins • Sculpture located in front of the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot at the north end of Higgins Ave. Four large red Xs made of 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.

403 N. Higgins • Completed 2007. Artist, Brad Allen. Commissioned by Keegan Eisenstat.

25 John Mullan

N. Higgins • Marble sculpture located in the plaza at the end of North Higgins Avenue in front of the Northern Pacific Railroad 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.

Orange Street Underpass

Orange Street Underpass • Created in 2010 by the Orange Street Mural Group. The project was coordinated by University of Montana Professor, Michael Parker with UM students and much community effort.

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Grand & First • First 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.

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Heart Institute’s 29 The Wall of 100 Hearts

St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway • These 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.

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625 E. Pine • On 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.

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120 N. Hickory – Montana Natural History Center • Based on an oil painting by local artist Stephanie Frostad, this piece was recreated and installed by Big Bear Sign Co. in 2013 to serve as a 16 foot sqaure mural prominently featured on the outside wall of the Montana Natural History Center’s recently renovated building. The artist was chosen by a committee of the MNHC because her work so closely represented their mission.

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McCormick Park • Thanks to the percent for art project, the 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.

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Mobash Skate Park bike rack • Created by University of Montana Professor Brad Allen in 2009, this work emulates the flow of Missoula’s rivers and doubles as a bike rack. A collaboration between the PAC and Mobash Skate Park Board, it was funded by the Percent for Art Program. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

32 The Fishing Kids

McCormick City Park’s “Silver’s Lagoon”- (kids’ fishing pond) Boy, 12 feet high, Girl, 15 feet high(with poles) - 3-D, steel “rebar”sports sculpture - Donated to the city of Missoula. Brian M. Schmid created this unique, larger than life-size welded rebar threedimensional “drawings” or “ghost sculpture” designed to fit in with the environment.

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1001 S. 3rd St. W. – Nutritional Laboratories International • Located along the Bitterroot Spur Trail, this mural was created by art students of the Willard Alternative High School with help and collaboration from local artist Stephanie Frostad and other community members. The mural was funded by a grant from the Office of Neighborhoods and donations from Nutritional Laboratories International.

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Lewis and Clark School, in the library, 2901 Park Experiencing 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.

3001 Bancroft St • This 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 City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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Silver Park - Erected in 2015, “Perseverance and Passage” commemorates the transitions its Silver Park setting has undergone, including the endurance of the many travelers who found their way along the Clark Fork River, and the dedication of the industrial workers who worked at the mill site. George Ybarra’s sculpture is of significant scale and size, encouraging interaction between park goers and the piece.

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Missoula County Fairgrounds – Fine Art Building • Commissioned by former Fairgrounds Director Steve Earle, this 60 foot long and 12 foot tall mural was painted in 2013 by Josh Shaffner, and funded through community donations. The mural depicts a visual history of the fair as well as Missoula.

38 THE VOYAGE

2501 Russell St. ∙ George Ybarra’s metal fabrication interfuses aspects and essentials of modern art with the uninhibited landscape. Ybarra says the sculpture entitled The Voyage represents the passage of time. “All the experiences we have are moments. We are the observers to what unfolds, knowing the choices we make push us to action.” Commissioned by Minott and Jan Pruyn.

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YWCA Building, 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.

41 Veteran’s Memorial

Rose Park • The 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.

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Completed in 2010 in Rose Park • Artist: Stuart Nakamura. Arc of Life pays homage to the fire fighting and emergency services performed by the firefighters in the Missoula community with three art elements: stainless steel & granite interpretive centerpiece, a concrete pad with natural stone path and risers for engraved metal plates. Using the element of water as a symbol of life and sustenance, Arc of Life reaches into this aspect of tribute imagery to generate a remembrance of the act of saving lives. It is a place for healing, remembrance and praise. A project of the City of Missoula Public Art Committee.

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Pineview Park - “Rattlesnake Ripple” is composed of 230 tiles representing the seasonal water currents, cycles and flows of nearby Rattlesnake Creek. Located on the northeast wall of the storage shed, this mural encourages Missoula residents to contemplate the history and natural beauty that surrounds them. Artist Alison Reintjes prepared the tiles in her studio, installing the final piece late in the summer of 2015.

Greenough Park • Bull trout, glass mosaic on rock with brass plaque. Mosaic artwork and project design by Allissa Turtletaub. Supported by The Ecology Center, Alliance for Wild Rockies, Clark Fork Coalition, West Slope Trout Unlimited, Environmental Studies-University of Montana, Glass Concepts, Frederick M. R. Smith, Clayton DeVoe and Ellen Knight

45 The Missoula Mosaic

Missoula Airport • Mosaics 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.

46 Mountain heir

5705 Grant Creek Road • “Mountain Heir,” by sculptor Dennis Jones, is one of four bronze sculptures located on the grounds of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation International Headquarters. Donated in 2006, the work commemorates the dedication of the Foundation and its mission to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat.

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322 Fort Missoula Road, Historical Museum at Fort Missoula • Artist Russel Smith, Jr.

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marks the eighth year that The City of Missoula Public Art Committee has invited artists living in Missoula County to create art on traffic signal boxes located throughout Missoula. The local signal boxes serve as “canvases,” enhancing our community and enriching our visual surroundings for years to come. Five artists will work on six area boxes in late August, bringing the total number to 55 (out of 72 TSB’s)!

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1 David Secrest, Twisted Pod, Twisted Wedge, Twisted Arch, 1996, wrought iron 2 Jay Rummel, Five Valleys Trilogy, 1977-82, acrylic on canvas (2nd floor) 3 Carmen Malsch, Whirlwind, Lucky Number, Fourth Dimension, 2000, woodcut on paper (3rd floor) 4 Marilyn Bruya, Untitled (mural), 1996, acrylic 5 Rudy Autio, Cavalcade, undated, glazed stoneware (lobby) 6 Ken Little, Fall, 1975, acrylic on canvas; Untitled, undated, ceramic sculptures (stairwell) 7 Theodore Waddell, Ghost Horses, 1995, oil and encaustic on canvas (stairwell) 8 Stephanie Frostad, Bright and Early, 1994, oil on canvas (2nd floor) 9 Sarah Rachael Monk, Occurrence, 2010, acrylic and graphite on panel (lobby) 10 John Vichorek, Teepee Burner, 1970, welded steel 11 David Secrest, Infrastructure, 1996, fabricated steel and wrought iron 12 David Secrest, Buhr Stone, 1996, fabricated steel and wrought iron 13 John Vichorek, Untitled (murals), c. 1969, concrete 14 David Pledge, Three Vessels, 2001, glazed stoneware 15 Michael Osborne, Paleozoic I, 1990, ceramic 16 Steve Connell, Flight, 1996, steel with copper patina 17 Lindsay McCoy, Elements of Life, 2001, glazed ceramic tile 18 Rudy Autio, Grizz, 1969, cast bronze 19 Robert Davis, Bulletin Board, 1974-75, welded steel 20 George Gogas, Judith Basin Encounter: When Charlie and Pablo Went Broke in the Stock Market, 1994, acrylic on canvas (lobby) 21 George Gogas, Judith Basin Encounter: When Charlie and Pablo Had Breakfast at McDonalds, 1994, acrylic on canvas (lobby) 22 Theodore Waddell, Persistence, 1976, brushed stainless steel 23 Robert Gehrke, Flight Column, 1996, Cor-Ten steel 24 Dana Boussard, Business of the Trade, 1996, painter fiber construction (2nd floor) 25 Rudy Autio and Ward Devlin, Flathead Valley, 1970, glazed ceramic tile (lower level) 16

26 Joy Wulke, Sky Walkers, 1996, fiber sculpture (2nd floor atrium) 27 Vickie Meguire, Abstract Montana Images, 1996, acrylic and mixed media (lower level) 28 Tu Baixiong, Untitled, 1996, acrylic on paper (3rd floor) 29 Rudy Autio, Montana Horses, 1986, fiber tapestry 30 Peter Voulkos, Covered Jar, 1954, glazed stoneware (case) 31 Tim Rippon, The Magnificent Tree of the Arts, 1996, glazed ceramic 32 Rudy Autio, Untitled, 1953, ceramic mural 33 Marilyn Bruya, Mt. Sentinel and Mt. Jumbo, 1990, oil on canvas (main floor) 34 Monte Dolack, Action Figures, 1999, hand-colored lithographs 35 Patrick Zentz, Hellgate Translator, 2002-03, mixed media with electronic components (atrium) 36 Jay Laber, Charging Forward, 2001, mixed media 37 Phoebe Toland, What’s New, 2008, oil on panel (1st floor) 38 Neil Parsons, Winter Count, 2008, mixed media (3rd floor) 39 Lloyd Schermer, A Journalist’s Puzzle, 2006, moveable type and engraved plates (lobby) 40 Kate Hunt, Black Flag/White Flag, 2008, mixed media (2nd floor) 41 Douglas Warnock and Robert Delgado, Constellation, 2000, ceramic tile and bronze 42 Irvin “Shorty” Shope, Cutting Lodge Poles, Granville Stuart Coming up the Bitterroot, Warfare Between Cattle and Sheepmen (WPA-era murals), 1934, oil on canvas (2nd floor) 43 Rudy Autio, Signal, 1996, concrete and ceramic 44 Terrence J. Murphy, Maureen and Mike Mansfield, 1999, cast bronze 45 James Todd, Untitled (mural), 1973, acrylic (stairwell) 46 Rick Rowley, Grateful Nation Fallen Soldier Memorial, undated, cast bronze 47 John Vichorek, M.C. Escher Gates, undated, steel (GVA entrance) 48 Theodore Waddell, Playground Slide, ca. 1974-76, brushed stainless steel 49 David Secrest, Humus, 1996, wrought iron

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Twisted Wedge| Twisted Pod| Twisted Arch, Wrought iron, 1996. Secrest refines and manipulates metal to create intuitive shapes that comment on the clash of old and new technologies, industrial processes and the refinement of raw materials from one form to another. These wrought iron sculptures, mounted together on a single base, use the process of forging and shaping to create three related forms.

18 Rudy Autio

Grizz, Cast bronze, 1968. This 5,000-pound bronze was a project of the UM Foundation, and represents the traditional symbol of the University of Montana. Autio was the founder of the UM ceramics department, and served as head of the department and professor for twenty-eight years. Autio completed a series of ceramic and plaster maquettes before scaling these up to the final work. The sculpture was placed prominently at the head of the Oval on “Grizzly Circle”and dedicated during Homecoming 1969.

15 Michael

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Paleozoic I, Ceramic, 1990. Osborne is a UM alumnus. The completion of this Campus Art Award outdoor sculpture commission coincided with Osborne’s MFA thesis exhibition Cathedrals. This sculpture refers to geological changes impacted by environmental factors such as wind and rain over time. Osborne’s intention was that the opening near the top of the sculpture be used as an oculus. It lines up with the face of the clock on Main Hall, evoking a sundial and the passage of time.

Constellation, Ceramic tile and bronze mural, 2000. This work was commissioned under the Montana Arts Council’s Percent for Art Program. Warnock, a professor at the University of Idaho in Pocatello, and Delgado, a studio artist based in Los Angeles, have collaborated to create several murals. This one integrates Warnock’s cut bronze with Delgado’s airbrush over silkscreen glazed tiles to reflect both artists’ interests in communitybased public art.

23 Robert Gehrke

Flight Column, Cor-Ten steel, 1996. This work was commissioned for the Gallagher Business Building under the Montana Arts Council’s Percent for Art Program. This use of a pillar to celebrate a political or military victory hearkens back to Roman triumphal columns. Instead of commemorating public events, this sculpture is a monument to the natural world, calling the viewer’s attention to the sky, birds and flight.

Persistence, Brushed stainless steel, 1976. Waddell is a Montana native from Laurel. While he is best known for paintings with thick impasto surfaces depicting ranch scenes, he also created a group of distinct metal sculptures while on the UM School of Art faculty from 1968 to 1976. During this time he lived in Arlee and created a series of minimalist-influenced polished steel sculptures.

44 Terrence J. Maureen and Mike Mansfield, Cast bronze, 1999. This work was commissioned by UM alumni Magnus and Velma Aasheim. Murphy reflected that the qualities of, “honor and integrity [will] guide my depiction of Mike Mansfield. From my personal remembrance of this man and his works on behalf of the people of the State of Montana and the people of the United States, the word honorable is the depiction in bronze I envision. It [is] my desire to depict Maureen Mansfield in a loving manner on a level of partnership with her husband…Mike credited her with all the success that he achieved, especially in his political career.”

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Elements of Life, Ceramic Tile Mural, 2001. This work was commissioned under the Montana Arts Council’s Percent for Art Program. McCoy uses abstract, diagrammatic forms to suggest DNA, cellular parts and atomic structures at a microscopic level.

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49 David Secrest

Humus, Wrought iron, 1996. Secrest works in welded steel, wrought iron and sand cast bronze. He describes his process as where “the practical meets the esoteric.” He develops forms from his subconscious and experiments with the structure of metal to create patterned surfaces. In 1996, Secrest completed a series of commissions across the UM campus referencing natural and industrial processes. With Humus, his intention was to create a work that would accumulate dirt, leaves and pine needles to appear as part of the earth. In soil science, humus refers to organic matter that has reached a point of stability, where it will not further decompose.

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(406) 273-8370 bobbe-almer.com starkmtnstudio@gmail.com Working from her studio overlooking the Nine Mile Valley, Bobbe Almer creates fine art depicting the landscapes, flora, and fauna of beautiful western Montana. Her works in watercolor, oil and pastel have been juried into numerous shows, won many awards, and grace the walls of collectors nationwide. Bobbe shares her talents through classes and workshops at several venues in Missoula. Stop by and say hello this summer at the E3 Gallery e3gallerymissoula.com at 229 W. Main where they will host a series of open studio days and workshops with Bobbe. Visit bobbe-almer.com for a complete schedule. (See ad this page)

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232 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 728-8780 butterflyherbs.com Open: M-F 7-7, SA & SU 9-5:30 Butterfly Herbs, Missoula’s first and favorite espresso bar has been a hub for local artists and writers for 44 years! The gallery in our coffee bar features monthly shows of diverse and eclectic works from local and regional artists. Experience “The Essence of Missoula” at Butterfly Herbs! Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices and botanicals, fine toiletries and gifts. Our café features salads and coffee ice cream specialties. Located in the heart of historic downtown.

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229 W. Main St. – (406) 830-3168 e3convergencegallery.com e3gallery@e3gallerymissoula.com Open: W-F 5-8, SA 12-6 A non-profit art gallery designed to support Montana charities as well as broadcast the work of emerging regional artists. The gallery strives to present dynamic monthly exhibits and concerts which everyone can enjoy with an eclectic assortment of art. Also featuring art workshops by Bobbe Almer, more information at www.bobbe-almer.com. (See ad pg. 18)

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2720 Palmer St., across from the Palmer Office Complex (406) 543-2787 Open: TU-F 10-6, SA & M by appt. Celebrating 21 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 and national artists as well as unique gift items.

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327 E. Broadway – (406) 541-0860 missoulacultural.org matt@missoulacultural.org Visit Missoula’s art museums and galleries for new and vintage artwork. Most Missoula galleries and several retail businesses celebrate new exhibits on the first Friday of the month from 5-8 pm. Meet artists from throughout the region and enjoy refreshments and appetizers.

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Downtown Missoula – (406) 926-3400 freshwaterstudio.com gallery@freshwaterstudio.com Open: T-SA 11-6 Located in historic downtown Missoula (see our website for current address) Freshwater Studio & Gallery features the works of Montana Photographers Marcel Huijser and Pat Clayton and also represents a number of other artists and photographers specializing in outdoor, wildlife, and Montana art. We provide Fine Art Giclée printing services to artists and photographers. And we offer archival grade, custom framing and specialty printing to both artists and the general public. (See ad pg. 18)

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709 Ronan St. – (406) 541-7100 montanaart.com info@montanaart.com Open: M-F 9-5, SA 10-3 Located in the center of Missoula, the gallery mounts monthly exhibitions on First Fridays featuring some of the best Missoula artists: Walter Hook paintings and prints, George Gogas prints, Nancy Erickson mixed media paintings, Christofer Autio photographs, Patricia Forsberg paintings, Marion Lavery acrylics, Barbara Morrison paintings and mixed media, Elloie Jeter pastels, Marvie Redmond oils, Teresa Garland Warner oils, Elene Weege oils and pastels, Alan Wikoff acrylics, Bob Hawkins photographs, John Salisbury photographs, Peter Keefer digital art, and Paul Cebulla, watercolors and acrylics by Don H. Mundt. Quality custom picture framing is available with archival materials, competitive prices and artist discounts. (See ad this page)

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301 N. Higgins - (406) 541-0080 greenlightmt.com Open: M-SA 10-6, SU 12-4 The Green Light, Missoula’s premiere eco-boutique and healthy living department store, is also your source for local products! At this fun and unique store, you will find nearly 40 local artists, designers, and craftspeople proudly represented via jewelry, clothing, accessories, skin and body care, gifts, and candles! The Green Light, on the corner of Broadway and Higgins in the heart of downtown Missoula. (See ad pg. 19) 829 S. Higgins, on the Hip Strip – (406) 493-0475 greenribbonbooks.com greenribbonbooks@gmail.com Open: M-SA 10-6 At Green Ribbon Books, our eclectic collection of used books reflects the character of Missoula because all of our books are donated by local readers. You never know what you’ll find on our shelves. The search is the adventure. We keep our prices low and partner with local non-profits to benefit the community. Come enjoy our cozy atmosphere and find serendipity. (See ad pg. 18)

HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FORT MISSOULA

3400 Captain Rawn Way – (406) 728-3476 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, over 15 historic buildings and exhibits, railroad, sawmill, 35,000 artifacts and 3 galleries interpreting the history of western Montana. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

HUMANITIES MONTANA 311 Brantly, UM – (406) 243-6022

IMPRESSIONS – MARION LAVERY 5545 Skyway Dr. – (406) 251-5672

312 E. Pine St. – (406) 721-7985 (P.O. Box 8203) choralfestival.org info@choralfestival.org This much-loved Missoula event brings outstanding choral musicians from across the globe together to share their music and diverse cultural traditions with our community, and with each other. The first of its kind in the United States, this non-competitive Festival brings 6,300 choir members representing 45 countries. Mark your calendars for the tenth Festival scheduled for July 13-16, 2016. (See ad pg. 19)

JEANNETTE RANKIN PEACE CENTER 519 S. Higgins Ave. – (406) 543-3955

JILAYNE DUNN, FIGURE SKATING INSTRUCTOR 115 S. 3rd St. W. – (406) 549-1419 josephscoatyarn.com josephscoatyarn@gmail.com

337 E. Broadway – (406) 543-5077

LAKE MISSOULA TEA

136 E. Broadway – (406) 529-9477 lakemissoulatea.com Have a new experience with tea! Try a cup from our extensive list of premium teas. Offering loose-leaf teas from around the world and bold herbal blends. Tea ware and other accessories also available. (See ad pg. 19) 725 W. Alder St., Ste. 17 – (406) 549-5329

MARIPOSA STUDIO

438 E. Broadway – (406) 728-3903 (P.O. Box 1856) redratthreads.com

MCT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 200 N. Adams St. – (406) 728-7529 MCTinc.org

MEADOWSWEET HERBS

180 S. Third St. W - (406) 728-0543 Meadowsweet-Herbs.com Open: M-F 10-6, SA 11-5 Where Mother Nature comes to shop. Home to hundreds of organic herbs, spices, herbal teas, salts, herbal tinctures, encapsulated vitamins and minerals. Amazing selection of bulk body care, MT Made products, aromatherapy, flower essences, and our own Meadowsweet-made label of salves and healing body care. Our Healing Room is open for herbal consultations, dietary support, homeopathy, AromaTouch, Reiki, and flower essence therapy. Our expert staff can help you select the products and services that will help you reach your healthy goals. (See ad on pg. 19)

MEMORY LANE

700 S.W. Higgins Ave. – (406) 523-3957

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL OF MISSOULA

JOSEPH’S COAT

L.A. DESIGN

LIVING ART OF MONTANA

GREEN RIBBON BOOKS

(406) 370-0372

University of Montana (406) 243-2053

MISSOULA ART MUSEUM

335 N. Pattee St. (406) 728-0447 missoulaartmuseum.org info@missooulaartmuseum.org Open: TU-SA 10-5 Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM has always been the flagship institution in culturally savvy Missoula. Each year, over 25 exhibitions rotate through eight state-of-the-art galleries and showcase diverse and thought-provoking contemporary work from local and international artists. MAM manages over 1,600 works in its permanent collection which is distinguished by the Contemporary American Indian Art Collection. The Museum offers a variety of engaging classes, programs, tours, teen workshops, and events that feature artists, curators, writers, performers and scholars. MAM regularly hosts art classes, music, film screenings, literary readings, theatre, dance, and First Fridays. Browse through the museum bookstore for gifts. Admission is always free.

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE 200 N. Adams St. – (406) 728-7529 MCTinc.org

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directory of art MISSOULA COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION (MCAT)

500 N. Higgins – (406) 542-6228 mcat.org June 20-24: Wildlife Filmmaking- Explore filmmaking and learn about wildlife in this birdy camp week. July 11-15: Animation Camp- Learn how to animate with Play-Doh, Legos and various other materials. July 25-29: Movie Making Camp – Create one epic short film working together in this team building camp. All camps are M-F, 1-5pm. (See ad this page)

MISSOULA COMMUNITY THEATRE 200 N. Adams St. – (406) 728-7529 MCTinc.org

MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL

327 E. Broadway – (406) 541-0860 (P.O. Box 7662) missoulacultural.org mcc@missoulacultural.org Open: M-F 9-5 The Missoula Cultural Council connects art, culture, and community through education, advocacy, and celebration. MCC coordinates Missoula’s sister city program, First Night Missoula, SPARK!-Arts Ignite Learning, the city of Missoula Public Art Committee, the Montana Book Festival, First Friday Gallery Night marketing, economic and cultural tourism initiatives, and produces a weekly arts newsletter. (See ad this page)

MISSOULA FIGURE SKATING CLUB

MISSOULA COPY CENTER

2304 McDonald – (406) 549-COPY (2679) missoulacopy.com missoulacopy@bresnan.net Open: M-F 8-6 Color copies, high speed b/w copies, b/w laser copies, large format copies, banners, magnetic signs, street signs, aluminum signs, drafting tools, safety equipment, surveying equipment.

Offering

Summer Media Camps

Glacier Ice Rink – (406) 543-LUTZ (5889) (P.O. Box 9195, Missoula, MT 59807) missoulafsc.org

MISSOULA PEOPLE’S MARKET

Corner of Higgins & Pine St., Downtown Missoula (P.O. Box 696, 59806) - (406) 830-3216 missoulapeoplesmarket.org info@missoulapeoplesmarket.org Open: SA 9-1, May-Sept The Market showcases over 80 local artisans, featuring unique Montana art and craft. Come check out our pottery, metal works, fine woodworking, photography, leatherwork, clothing, jewelry, and functional and whimsical art and meet the artists who created it! Breakfast, lunch, sweet treats, coffee, and cold drinks are also available while you shop in the festive market atmosphere of Downtown Missoula.

Pick Up a Copy Connecting art, culture & community through

WILDLIFE FILMMAKING

500 N. Higgins Suite 105 Missoula, MT mcat@mcat.org mcat.org

406-542-6228

Monday thru Friday, June 20-24

education, advocacy & celebration.

ANIMATION CAMP

Monday thru Friday, July 11-15 MOVIE-MAKING CAMP

327 E. Broadway 406-541-0860

Monday thru Friday, July 25-29 All camps are 1-5pm

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directory of art MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY

MORGENROTH MUSIC

MISSOULA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE

MOUNTAIN PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY

301 E. Main St. – (406) 721-2665 missoulapubliclibrary.org Open: M-W 10-9, TH-SA 10-6, SU 1-5 Branches: Downtown Missoula, Big Sky HS, Condon, Frenchtown, Lolo, Potomac, Seeley Lake, and a computer-mobile. Check out books, music, maps, films, kits, laptops (in house), and more! Access public internet, online tutorials, databases; download e-books, audiobooks. For kids: storytimes, MakerSpace, and clubs. For adults: film series, book clubs, computer classes, literary events. Special services: bike repair station, Passport Acceptance Facility, seed library.

320 E. Main St. – (406) 721-3194 (P.O. Box 8301) missoulasymphony.org info@missoulasymphony.org

1105 Sussex St. – (406) 549-0013 montanamusic.com Morgenroth Music has been serving Missoula and western Montana for thirty years. Missoula’s only full line music store, Morgenroth Music offers an array of musical instruments from pianos to trumpets, sound systems to printed music, lessons to band instrument repair. We are connected to the major music publishing houses and are able to print on demand over 10,000 sheet music titles in the key you want. Rentals of band and orchestra instruments along with sound systems is one of our many specialties. Check us out and remember, Life is short…don’t forget to play! Voted #1 by Missoula Independent readers for twelve years in a row. (See ad pg. 27) 1301 S. 3rd St. W. – (406) 728-1900/(800) 234-5308

MUSEUM OF MOUNTAIN FLYING

East end of Missoula International Airport – (406) 721-3644

MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART & CULTURE

Meloy & Paxson Galleries PARTV Center, UM Campus – (406) 243-2019 Offices (Main Hall 006, UM, 59812) umt.edu/montanamuseum museum@umontana.edu Open: Please visit our website for gallery hours and to see our rotating exhibition schedule. Closed on federal holidays. The Montana Museum of Art & Culture (MMAC) reflects stories of the Rocky Mountain West and its place in the world through exhibitions and programs that illuminate and enlighten. Our unique visual library, the Permanent Collection of nearly 11,000 artworks, and visiting exhibitions enlighten students, faculty, and visitors through the magic of art. As a university and state museum, MMAC programs explore local, regional, and global themes. The museum also manages the outdoor public art on the UM campus, which is available for viewing any time of the day, year round. A public art map is available on our website. 2016-2017 exhibitions include: First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare, on tour from the Folger Shakespeare Library; Capturing Moments, Living Life with Parkinson’s; Dramatic Moments: Frederic Remington’s Early Engravings, 1882-1895; The Wood Engraver’s Network Triennial Exhibition; and many more Visit our website for more details. (See ad this page)

NOTEWORTHY PAPER & PRESS

101 Higgins Ave. (next to the Wilma) (406) 541-6683 noteworthystore.com info@noteworthystore.com M-SA 10-7, Sun 12-4 Noteworthy Paper & Press is a stationery boutique and letterpress printing studio. We specialize in all things stationery, from photo cards, to baby announcements, to one of a kind custom wedding invitations. Our retail offerings include unique seasonal gifts, greeting cards, boxed stationery, gift wrapping, children’s games, and personalized gifts. (See ad pg. 19)

Visit our website for gallery hours and to see our rotating exhibition schedule.

406.243.2019

MONTANA REPERTORY THEATRE

The University of Montana – (406) 243-5288 montanarep.org mrt@mso.umt.edu Established as a touring company based at The University of Montana in 1967, The Montana Repertory Theatre will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a national tour of the Neil Simon hit BAREFOOT IN THE PARK. The Montana Rep is now one of the preeminent national touring companies in the country. In addition, we will be touring the state with an educational outreach play entitled BRONTE TO THE FUTURE written by Laramie Dean. The Rep also maintains a downtown presence with its “Visions and Voices” project and in the summer with The Missoula COLONY, a gathering of artists in support of the writer’s craft.

MMAC is a state and university museum home to nearly 11,000 original works

MONTE DOLACK FINE ART

139 W. Front St. Parkside – (406) 549-3248/ (800) 825-7613 dolack.com info@dolack.com Open: T-SA 11-4 Experience a unique vision of Montana’s wild places and creatures in the award-winning original paintings, prints, and posters by Monte Dolack and Mary Beth Percival.

Joseph Henry Sharp, From the Corner of the Pueblo Studio, undated, oil on canvas. Gift of Fra Dana, from the Permanent Collection.

MELOY + PAXSON GALLERIES, PARTV Center www.umt.edu/montanamuseum

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directory of art PAINTING WITH A TWIST

RIVER CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL

PATTERSON FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY, PLLC

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE

2100 Stephens Ave. #108 – (406) 540-4105 paintingwithatwist.com/missoula studio177@paintingwithatwist.com Looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist! Our talented team of local artists will guide you step by step through the session’s featured painting. We provide all painting supplies. No art experience is needed. Kids, family, and adult classes. All adult classes after 5:30 pm are for ages 18 and older only (no exceptions, ID required) BYOB option. (See ad this page) 905 Evans Ave. – (406) 543-1911 johnnypatterson.com johnnypatterson@mac.com

PIRNIE ART SHOWROOM 337 E. Broadway – (406) 543-2713

RADIUS GALLERY

114 E. Main St. – (406) 541-7070 (P.O. Box 7034, 59807) radiusgallery.com info@radiusgallery.com

Downtown Missoula – (406) 543-4238 rivercityrootsfestival.com The 11th annual River City Roots Festival will take place in Downtown Missoula Friday and Saturday August 26-27, 2016. Missoula’s signature celebration, the River City Roots Fest attracts more than 10,000 individuals into the heart of the community. This “must-attend” event features quality live performances of Americana music on West Main Street, a fine art show, food and beverage court, entertainment for children and families at the Family Fun Festival in Caras Park, as well as a 4-mile run. (See ad pg. 19) 2704 Brooks, Ste. 2 – (406) 549-5155

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION ELK COUNTRY VISITOR CENTER 5705 Grant Creek Rd. – (406) 523-4545 / (866) 266-7750

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY Bldg. T-136, Fort Missoula Rd. – (406) 549-5346

RECORDING CENTER

118 W. Pine St. – (406) 721-4172

2100 STEPHENS AVE #108 MISSOULA, MT 59801 406.540.4105 www.facebook.com/pwatmissoulaMT https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/missoula Guide to Missoula’s Public Art v missoulapublicart.com

directory of art ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY

216 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 543-0171 / (800) 394-7677 rmsp.com Open: M-F 9-5 Rocky Mountain School of Photography (RMSP) is a family-owned school of photography based in Missoula, Montana. The school opened its doors in 1989 and has, since the beginning, taken a people-first approach to education. RMSP runs several photography programs in Missoula and around the country throughout the year. These include Adult Education, Weekend Intensives, Workshops, and a Career Training program. Photographers from every corner of the globe and every walk of life have trained with us. Check us out when you are in Missoula.

ROXY THEATER & INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL 718 S. Higgins Ave. – (406) 728-9380

SALSA LOCA

408 Village Pl. – (406) 543-7966

SHADOW MOUNTAIN ART STUDIO 2825 Stockyard Rd., A-10 – (406) 239-4460

SHAKESPEARE & CO.

103 S. 3rd St. W – (406) 549-9010 shakespeareandco.com shakespeare@montana.com Recently expanded to twice its former size and intensively stocked with new books you won’t find everywhere else, this landmark Hip Strip independent bookstore also offers postcards, greeting cards, blank journals, planners, magazines and more. (See ad pg. 19)

SOUTHGATE MALL – HALLWAYS TO HISTORY 2901 Brooks St. – (406) 721-5140 shopsouthgate.com Open: M-SA 10-9, SU 11-6 Featuring a collection of historic framed photographs that chronicle 100 years of Missoula history. (See ad this page)

STARVING ARTIST CAFÉ AND ART GALLERY 3020 S. Reserve St., Ste A - (406) 541-7472

STRING ORCHESTRA OF THE ROCKIES

(P.O. Box 8265, Missoula 59807) – (406) 493-2990 sormt.org 2016/17 SOR Concert Series: 9/18/16, 11/20/16, 2/26/17, 4/9/17 The String Orchestra of the Rockies is raising the curtain on its 32nd season! The SOR is the only professional ensemble of its kind in Montana and draws upon the talents of the finest string players in Big Sky Country. This unique, conductor-less, 15-member orchestra invites audiences to connect emotionally with them as they treat listeners to music as varied as Montana itself. Members rehearse in a collaborative effort that enables each player to have an impact on the artistic process. In addition to exceptional performances, the SOR continues its commitment of “giving back” to our community by offering free master classes and workshops taught by guest artists throughout the season, as well as funding an annual scholarship at the UM School of Music. All concerts are held in the UM Music Recital Hall. Tickets are available through griztix.com or by calling 888-MONTANA.

THE SHIRT SHOP

740 River St. – (406) 728-5671 rob@shirtshop.biz Open: M-F 8-5 Montana’s premiere silkscreen and embroidery shop. We’ve been doing custom screen printing for more than 40 years. And, not just for T-shirts. We also decorate hats, jackets, bags, hooded sweatshirts, vests, promotion products, glassware, golf balls, pens, and just about any apparel or material you can find. Have our art team create custom graphics or bring your own. When it comes to screen printing and embroidery - We are the best in Montana. (See ad this page)

COME SEE WHAT’S IN STORE

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As locally owned and operated business, we proudly support the arts and culture that make our community all the more beautiful.

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directory of art STUDIO PANDORA CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGN

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211 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 549-5100

TERESA GARLAND WARNER, FINE ART ARTIST (406) 251-4243

UM PRODUCTIONS

University Center, Ste. 104 – (406) 243-6661

UNIVERSITY CENTER GALLERY

The University of Montana 32 Campus Dr., UC 227 - (406) 243-5564 umt.edu/uc/ucg gwen.landquist@mso.umt.edu Open: Sept-May, M-F 10-4 The UC Gallery bridges the gap between Montana and the international contemporary art scene, exhibiting local and nationally known artists. New exhibits monthly. (See ad this page)

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA SCHOOL OF MUSIC UM Music Bldg., 101 – (406) 721-6880

www.ci.missoula.mt.us/mra 140 West Pine Street Missoula, MT 59802

406-552-6160

THE VESPIARY BOOK RESTORATION & BINDERY 1221 Helen Ave. – (406) 396-1911

WESTERN UNION BAND 408 Village Pl. – (406) 543-7966

ZOOTOWN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER (ZACC)

235 N. 1st St. W – (406) 549-7555 zootownarts.org The Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) is a non-profit arts community center located on Missoula’s Northside. We have a walk-in paint your own pottery studio, a public printshop, a small artist shop, and a contemporary art gallery. Our gallery specializes in dynamic group shows and emerging artists, and hosts a free art opening on the second Friday of each month. We also host many art classes for all ages, and a variety of musical and theater events.

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missoula public art committee What does the Public Art Committee do? The Public Art Committee is responsible for reviewing, advocating, and developing public art projects in the public spaces for the City of Missoula. It has developed a process to create, develop, and maintain public art as well as further public accessibility to the arts. The Public Art Committee (PAC) is responsible for developing a collection of public art that is of the highest quality, that encompasses a broad aesthetic range reflecting the city and its citizens, that improves the quality of life in the area, that is accessible to all individuals, and that is a source of pride to all residents. The Public Art Committee works to develop public art projects and the associated collections that become an integral part of the fabric of the City of Missoula. These projects reflect a broad range of input and involvement by artists, art professionals, organizations, businesses, and residents.

Who is on the committee? The Public Art Committee consists of nine members serving four-year terms. Six members are appointed by the Mayor, two members are appointed by the City Council, and one member is a Missoula City Council representative. Members have expertise in the visual arts, arts administration, historical preservation, architecture, or have an affiliation with a local business association or public entity. Current members are: Peter Lambros (Committee Chair), Kathi Olson (Committee Vice-Chair), Julie Armstrong (City Council Liaison), Taag Peterson, Kia Lizak, Douglas Olson, and Courtney LeBlanc.

I’m interested in Public Art. Should I attend a PAC meeting? YES! As a member of the community, you are welcome to come to monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM in the City Council Building, 140 W. Pine. For more information contact the Public Art Coordinator at (406) 5410860 or visit our website: www.MissoulaPublicArt.org For current information including PAC Agendas and Minutes, please go to: MissoulaPublicArt.org or www.ci.missoula.mt.us/index. aspx?NID=438.

When was the Missoula Public Art Committee started? The Missoula Public Art Committee was formed in 1985 by Mayor John Toole as a committee designated to review, advocate for, and develop public art projects in the public spaces for the City of Missoula. It was reaffirmed on December 23, 2002 as a standing city committee. The City of Missoula Public Art Committee was the first “City” Public Art Committee in Montana. 30

What is the Percent for Art ordinance? In December, 2002, City Leaders passed an Ordinance establishing a Percent for Art program – a first for any city in Montana. The ordinance mandated the inclusion of artwork within certain city projects, set procedures to commission, select, and de-accession public art. The Ordinance required 1% of eligible construction costs of City capital improvement projects paid wholly or in part by the City of Missoula to construct or remodel any public or city building, structure, park, or any portion thereof to be allocated for public art and provide a funding source for ongoing maintenance. In November 2015, the amount allocated to this public art program was increased to 1.5% .

What are the objectives of the Percent for Art Program? • Develop a public art program that is unique to Missoula. • Increase the understanding and enjoyment of public art by Missoula residents. • Invite public participation in the interaction with public spaces. • Provide unusual and challenging employment opportunities for artists. • Encourage collaborations between artists and architects, and artists and engineers. • Support artist participation on design teams for planning public projects. • Encourage a variety of art forms: temporary and permanent, object and event, single or dispersed locals. • Spread commissions among a wide number or artists and strive for overall diversity in style, scale, and intent.

How are public art projects funded? Public Art projects are funded through the Percent for Art program, special project funds, grants, and private donations. The Committee does not receive any monies from the City of Missoula’s general fund, department budgets, licensing, or permitting fees.

How do I find out about Public Art Committee art calls? Periodically the Public Art Committee seeks artists to design and construct artwork for public buildings and grounds. Go to www.ci.missoula.mt.us/index.aspx?NID=899 or www. MissoulaPublicArt.org to see the list of current art calls. You can also sign up to receive future notifications when the city’s Public Art Committee is requesting proposals for public art pieces in Missoula.

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Directory of Advertisers How does the Public Art Committee decide who is eligible for art calls? The Public Art Committee has three methods of determining eligibility: • Open Art Call: open to all artists in a specified area. • Limited Art Call: open to a limited number of artists who have been invited to participate based on their expertise in a desired area. • Direct Purchase/Commission: a specific individual invited to create artwork for a site based on their expertise in a desired area.

How does the Public Art Committee select artworks? The Public Art Committee establishes a Selection Committee that includes representation from City Departments or public agencies (if applicable), donors (both public and private), neighborhood representatives (both business and residential), project architectural group (where applicable) and the Public Art Committee members.

I have a business and would like to have some public art at my business location. Can the Public Art Committee provide guidance or funding? The Public Art Committee enjoys providing guidance to the private sector wishing to develop a public art project. Although the Public Art Committee has no specific funds for special projects, the Committee has worked hand-in-hand with the private sector to develop “public-private partnership projects.” These are collaborative projects where the PAC works with the private entity in various ways to complete a public art project. Often, the completed artwork has been given to the City of Missoula, becoming a part of the public art collection.

Advanced Litho Printing �� 4 Art Attic �� 20 Art Hang Up �� 18 Bathing Beauties �� 18 Berkshire Hathaway Montana Properties �� 22 Bershire Hathaway Kathi Olson �� 13 Big Prints Plus �� 20 Bobbe Almer �� 21 The Book Exchange �� 21 Caffé Dolce �� 4 China Woods �� 18 Clark Fork Dental �� 13 The Confident Stitch �� 18 Design West �� 22 E3 Convergence Gallery �� 18 Frame of Mind �� 23 Freshwater Studio �� 18 Gallery 709 �� 23 The Green Light �� 19 Green Ribbon Books �� 18 International Choral Festival �� 19 Lake Missoula Tea Company �� 19 MCAT �� 25 Meadowsweet Herbs �� 19 Missoula Cultural Council �� 25 Missoula Redevelopment Agency �� 29

I have a public art idea – can the Public Art Committee help me?

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The PAC suggests everyone start with visiting their website, MissoulaPublicArt.org to review past and present projects. Current projects may be perfect for your public art idea. If not, the Committee invites anyone to present a project idea at its monthly meeting. The Committee may provide guidance in varying degrees or may vote to implement the project based on available resources.

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What is the selection criteria for artwork? The selection criteria changes with each project. In general, the Public Art Committee expects that artwork be of the highest quality in both concept and execution, while recognizing public safety and durability. The Committee encourages proposals that balance the artistic design in the artwork with the setting of the designated area. When developing proposals, artists typically consider specific themes, the design aesthetics of an associated building, the traffic flow and, the use of the building and/or site.

Montana Museum of Art & Culture �� 26 Morgenroth Music Centers �� 27 The Old Post �� 19 Painting with a Twist �� 27 Pruyn Veterinary Clinic �� 4 River City Roots Festival �� 19 Shakespeare & Co. �� 19 The Shirt Shop �� 28 Southgate Mall �� 28 UM UC Gallery �� 29 Western Montana Clinic �� 4 Western Montana Lighting �� 29

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