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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 traffic-signal 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.

Table of contents Public Arts �� 4 Missoula’s Wealth �� 6 Missoula Art Walk �� 8 Traffic Signal Boxes �� 21 University of Montana �� 30 Directory of Arts �� 36 Advertising Directory �� 52 Public Art Committee �� 53

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Art Revolution City of Missoula Public Art Guide Publisher Jim Strauss Project Coordinator Jacque Walawander Project Assistant Hanna Nagy Graphic Design Joe Weston

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issoula is experiencing a cultural resurgence like no other time in its history. One could reasonably call it a “renaissance.” We’ve all known for a long time that this city is a cultural mecca for the Inland Northwest, but that anecdotal knowledge is now backed by a study that takes into account economic activity and support for the arts. A recent study by the National Council on Arts Research at Southern Methodist University ranked Missoula 10th in midsized cities across the nation and in the top 40 overall (per capita) for its artistic vibrancy. So what explains this phenomenon?There are indeed the changing economics of growth and development. It’s easy to point to new construction and rising property values, but that alone does not explain the remarkable vigor of this community in our time. A number of cities in western Montana are witnessing similar growth, but theirs is qualitatively different. We are growing, but it’s the nature of the growth that makes us who we are. It’s a question of integrating rather than absorbing or enduring growth. Our museums, whether downtown, on the UM campus, or farther afield are brimming with record attendance and interest in their programming. Galleries are doing steady business and adding to the community’s level of engagement with the visual arts. Formerly fledgling arts organizations are maturing into bonafide cultural institutions and are providing a range of necessary services that complement the older established venues. And, as shown year after year in this publication, Missoula’s public art opportunities continue to flourish throughout the community. These arenas of growth are mirrored by our writing and literary community. New music and entertainment venues are also grafting onto our already electric musical venues and perennial bar scene. Something similar is apparent in our outdoor (and now indoor) recreation venues. Missoula is turning out to be “the city” in Montana to be. A while back, a friend who was a long-time Missoulian passed away in her nineties. Not too long ago she told me how she saw Missoula change from a decidedly working-class town with “eastern” elegance in her childhood to a rough and tumble “cowboy” town in the 1950s. She said it then became a “hippie” town in the ‘70s and that it is still very much that kind of place. It’s more than that of late. It has become a true arts community.

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art walk of Missoula 20 Untilted† �� City Hall 21 Walter Hook Series† ��140 W. Pine 22 Untitled ��337 N. Higgins 23 Candyland ��403 N. Higgins 24 Crossings† ��N. Higgins 25 John Mullan ��N. Higgins 26 Orange Street Underpass �� Orange Street Underpass 27 First Night Tiles �� Grand & First 28 MCFD Mural† �� 625 E. Pine 29 100 Hearts ��St. Patrck Hospital 30 River Bridge �� Mobash Skate Park 31 Mountain Waters† ��McCormick Park 32 Fishing Kids ��McCormick Park 33 Radiant ��120 N. Hickory 34 Flourishing ��1001 S. 3rd St. W. 35 Perseverance and Passage† ��Silver Park 36 Lewis and Clark Art �� Lewis & Clark School 37 The Wave† �� Splash Montana, Playfair Park 38 The Voyage ��2501 Russell St. 39 Untitled Mural ��YWCA, 1130 W Broadway 40 Untitled Mural ��Missoula County Fairgrounds 41 Veteran’s Memorial �� Rose Park 42 Arc of Life† �� Rose Park 43 Bull Trout �� Greenough Park 44 Rattlesnake Ripple† �� Pineview Park 45 Missoula Mosaic ��Missoula Airport 46 Mountain Heir �� 5705 Grant Creek Rd 47 The Worm ��Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

Traffic Signal boxes A Lunch On The Grass† ��Broadway & Ryman B The Old Train Station† ��Morgan/Higgins/4th C Popcorn† �� Broadway & Mullan D Bronc Rider’s Dance† ��Brooks/South/Russell E Missoula Waterways† ��Broadway & Scott F Mother Nature† ��Brooks/Oxford/Sussex G Alternative Transportation† ��Broadway & Toole H Artist’s Collage† �� Broadway & Van Buren I Bright Morning† �� Reserve & 3rd J Our Community-Missoula† �� Higgins & 5th K Skateboarding† �� Orange & 3rd L Missoula-The Garden City† ��Brooks & Reserve M Busy Bodies† ��Brooks & Southgate Mall N A Perspective On Trees† ��Stephens & Mount O Digital Organics-An Exploration Of Earth’s Wildlife† ��Brooks & Stephens P Past Time† �� Broadway & Pattee Q Fancy Elk† �� 39th & Reserve R Long May the Wilderness Be Wild† �� 39th & 23rd S Iris in the Spring† ��39th & Russell T Untitled† �� 39th/Stephens/High Park U a quilted Heritage† ��South & Johnson V Missoula Quilted† �� Higgins & 6th W The Little Green Rabbit† ��Brooks & Mount X The Garden City† ��Brooks & Higgins Y Sunflowers and Dragonflies† �� Brooks & Beckwith Z The Light and the Dark† �� Brooks & Paxson A2 All Songs Come Together Under Montana† �� Higgins & South B2 Boogie Water† ��Reserve & Mullan

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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101 Carousel Drive • Dragon Hollow Playarea, immediately adjacent to A Carousel for Missoula, was constructed by 4,000 volunteers in nine days in 2001. In 2019, the play area was refurbished and expanded to make it an allabilities playground.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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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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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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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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway â&#x20AC;˘ 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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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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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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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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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.

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Silver Park - “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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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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For twelve years the City of Missoula Public Art Committee has worked with state and local agencies, local organizations, businesses and individuals to enrich Missoula’s street corners. The Committee has invited artists living in Missoula County to create art on traffic signal boxes throughout Missoula. The boxes serve as “canvases,” enhancing our community and enriching our visual surroundings. The project offers artists of all ages and levels of experience an opportunity to understand the public art process, exhibit their talent to thousands, and contribute to the beauty this amazing community. The boxes and the artwork that graces them are ephemeral. At times, boxes are replaced for safety and technological reasons. The new boxes are graced with artwork as funding permits. A

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In an ongoing spirit of collaboration, the City of Missoula Public Art Committee and the Montana Department of Transportation have joined with the Rattlesnake Neighborhood Council to install public art on one of the retaining walls at Missoula’s newest “roundabout.” The double roundabout is at the Van Buren Interchange or I-90 exit # 105. The artwork is slated for the retaining wall on the northeast side of the most southerly roundabout. Art work will be chosen in late spring 2019 with installation scheduled for summer 2019.

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Scratch Artist: Matt Babcock Proposed Installation: Summer 2019 “Scratch” will be one of Missoula’s newest additions to the City’s public art collection. It will be a landmark for visitors to Montana Rail Link Park, located at the northeast corner of South Avenue with installation planned for early summer, 2019. Missoula loves it’s dogs – a fact that did not go unnoticed by the Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council in their desire for a “dog park” within the park. Artist Matt Babcock recognized the Neighborhood’s appreciation and designed “Scratch” as a humorous nod to the popularity of dogs in Missoula. The main part of the artwork is a metal sculpture that captures the action and spirit of a dog taking pleasure in a good scratch. The bright color of the sculpture draws attention from passersby and contributes to an atmosphere of fun. The sculpture is a welded assembly of I-beams in a style that recalls the history of the railroad and its central role in the development of industry, engineering, and steel production. In the words of artist Matt Babcock, “I create public art because it has the potential to enrich many people’s lives. I aim to spark curiosity with sculptures that reward inspection, encourage conversation, and help people connect with something larger than themselves. My work is aerial calligraphy that captures gestures, bridging between representation and abstraction with a unique distillation of form and movement.”

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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 Marilyn Bruya, Untitled (mural), 1996, acrylic 4 Rudy Autio, Cavalcade, undated, glazed stoneware (lobby) 5 Ken Little, Fall, 1975, acrylic on canvas; Untitled, undated, ceramic sculptures (stairwell) 6 Marilyn Bruya, Mt. Sentinel, 1990, oil on canvas (stairwell) 7 Stephanie Frostad, Bright and Early, 1994, oil on canvas (2nd floor) 8 Sarah Rachael Monk, Occurrence, 2010, acrylic and graphite on panel (lobby) 9 John Vichorek, Teepee Burner, 1970, welded steel 10 David Secrest, Infrastructure, 1996, fabricated steel and wrought iron 11 David Secrest, Buhr Stone, 1996, fabricated steel and wrought iron 12 John Vichorek, Untitled (murals), c. 1969, concrete 13 David Pledge, Three Vessels, 2001, glazed stoneware 14* Michael Osborne, Paleozoic I, 1990, ceramic 15 Steve Connell, Flight, 1996, steel with copper patina 16* Lindsay McCoy, Elements of Life, 2001, glazed ceramic tile 17* Rudy Autio, Grizz, 1969, cast bronze 18 Robert Davis, Bulletin Board, 1974-75, welded steel 19 George Gogas, Judith Basin Encounter: When Charlie and Pablo Went Broke in the Stock Market, 1994, acrylic on canvas (lobby) 20 George Gogas, Judith Basin Encounter: When Charlie and Pablo Had Breakfast at McDonalds, 1994, acrylic on canvas (lobby) 21* Theodore Waddell, Persistence, 1976, brushed stainless steel 22* Robert Gehrke, Flight Column, 1996, Cor-Ten steel 23 Dana Boussard, Business of the Trade, 1996, painted fiber construction (2nd floor) 24 Rudy Autio and Ward Devlin, Flathead Valley, 1970, glazed ceramic tile (lower level) 25 Joy Wulke, Sky Walkers, 1996, fiber sculpture (2nd floor atrium) The Montana Museum of Art & Culture For more information, contact the MMAC

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26 Vickie Meguire, Abstract Montana Images, 1996, acrylic and mixed media (lower level) 27 Tu Baixiong, Untitled, 1996, acrylic on paper (3rd floor) 28 Rudy Autio, Montana Horses, 1986, fiber tapestry 29 Tyler Kimball, Lace Birdie, 2012, blown glass and caning (lobby case) 30 Tim Rippon, The Magnificent Tree of the Arts, 1996, glazed ceramic 31 Rudy Autio, Untitled, 1953, ceramic mural 32 Marilyn Bruya, Mt. Sentinel and Mt. Jumbo, 1990, oil on canvas (main floor) 33 Monte Dolack, Action Figures, 1999, hand-colored lithographs 34 Patrick Zentz, Hellgate Translator, 2002-03, mixed media with electronic components (atrium) 35 Jay Laber, Charging Forward, 2001, mixed media 36 Phoebe Toland, What’s New, 2008, oil on panel (1st floor) 37 Neil Parsons, Winter Count, 2008, mixed media (3rd floor) 38 Lloyd Schermer, A Journalist’s Puzzle, 2006, moveable type and engraved plates (lobby) 39 Kate Hunt, Black Flag/White Flag, 2008, mixed media (2nd floor) 40* Douglas Warnock and Robert Delgado, Constellation, 2000, ceramic tile and bronze 41 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) 42 Rudy Autio, Signal, 1996, concrete and ceramic 43* Terrence J. Murphy, Maureen and Mike Mansfield, 1999, cast bronze 44 James Todd, Untitled (mural), 1973, acrylic (stairwell) 45 Rick Rowley, Grateful Nation Fallen Soldier Memorial, 2011, cast bronze 46 John Vichorek, M.C. Escher Gates, undated, steel (GVA entrance) 47 Theodore Waddell, Playground Slide, ca. 1974-76, brushed stainless steel 48* David Secrest, Humus, 1996, wrought iron curates the Public Art on the UM Campus. at http://www.umt.edu/montanamuseum/ missoulapublicart.com

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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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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248 N. Higgins – (406) 317-1543 4ravensgallery.com Open: M-SA 10-6 (Sundays during summer & winter holidays) We are local and professional artists working in a variety of mediums: glass, stone, metal, clay, jewelry, fiber, painting and photography. Emphasis on fine contemporary craft. A well-known stop on the First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Missoula. (See ad pg. 34)

A CAROUSEL FOR MISSOULA 101 Carousel Dr. – (406) 549-8382 carouselformissoula.com

ART ASSOCIATES OF MISSOULA P.O. Box 1678, 59806 – (406) 549-0752

Art Attic Framing & Design

123 South Ave. W – (406) 728-5500 artatticmt.com emily@artatticmt.com Open: M-F 9:30-5:30, SA by appointment Locally owned and operated since 1968, a full service custom framing gallery specializing in quality workmanship and design. Full spectrum of framing: conservation, shadowbox, mirrors, mounting, shrink wrapping, commercial and residential framing. Original artwork by the talented staff, professional installation and art and frame restoration services. No job is too big or too small. (See ad this page)

THE ART HANG UP

839 S. Higgins Ave. – (406) 327-8757 thearthangup.com john@thearthangup.com Open: T, W, TH, F 10-5:30, SA 11-3 Home to the Garden City Tree of Life mural, The Art Hang Up continues the tradition of affordable custom picture framing and creative Art hang up solutions. The gallery hosts photography, prints and paintings by local Montana artists. Art workshops coming soon! (See ad pg. 35)

THE ARTISTS’ SHOP – ART & FINE CRAFT 127 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 543-6393 missoulaartistsshop.com

123 South Ave West (406) 728-5500 www.artatticmt.com

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327 E. Broadway – (406) 541-0860 (P.O. Box 7662) artsmissoula.org info@artsmissoula.org Open: M-F 9-5 Arts Missoula connects art, culture, and community through education, advocacy, and celebration. Arts Missoula 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)

BALLET ARTS ACADEMY

1620 Rodgers St., Ste. 3 – (406) 549-3081

BARBARA MORRISON

717 Hiberta – (406) 721-6159 morrisondesigns.com barbara.lee.morrison@gmail.com Brightly colored gouache paintings and found object sculptures in a folk art style.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 2640 N. Reserve St. – (406) 721-0009

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BIG SKY MUDFLAPS 408 Village Pl. – (406) 543-7966

BOBBE ALMER – STARK MOUNTAIN STUDIO (406) 273-8370 bobbe-almer.com starkmtnstudio@gmail.com

THE BOOK EXCHANGE & LIQUID PLANET

2235 Brooks St. – (406) 728-6342 booksmontana.com sales@booksmontana.com Open: M-SA 8-9, SU 9-5 Specializing in new and used bargain books, with an emphasis on Montana authors and subjects. Visit our Liquid Planet coffee shop. (See ad pg. 39)

THE BOOKSTORE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA 5 Campus Dr. – (406) 243-1234

THE BUTTERCUP MARKET AND CAFE 1221 Helen Ave. – (406) 541-1221

BUTTERFLY HERBS

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 47 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.

THE CATALYST

111 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 542-1337

CHINA WOODS FURNITURE & GALLERY

716 N. Dickens (Toole Avenue at the Tracks) – (406) 550-2511 chinawoodsstore.com Open: TH-SU 11-5 or by appt. Providing fine furniture, textiles, jewelry and home accessories to discerning clients since 2002. Our warehouse is filled with world treasures, all handselected in Asia. We have antique furniture, ceramics, jewelry, and architectural ornamentation from China. We also carry religious shrines and temple gods, Indonesian house parts, Tibetan doors and furniture, wrought iron, tribal textiles, and stone. (See ad pg. 34)

CHRIS FRANDSEN

(P.O. Box 8772, 59807) – (406) 207-8363 montanaartist.net ctfrandsen@gmail.com 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.

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directory of art CLAIRE EMERY WOODBLOCK PRINTS 223 W. Railroad St. – (406) 728-7910 emeryart.com claire@emeryart.com

CLARK FORK CROSSING 100 Madison St. – (406) 543-3647

CLAY STUDIO OF MISSOULA 1106 Hawthorne St. – (406) 543-0509 theclaystudioofmissoula.org info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org

THE CONFIDENT STITCH

139 W. Front St. – (406) 540-4068 theconfidentstitch.com Open: M-F 10-6, SA 10-5 Create your own art with fine fabrics at The Confident Stitch. Find silks, linens, wools, rayons, cottons and more for your next project. The Confident Stitch also carries the patterns, notions, and tools you need to make your dream a reality. Drop in for Open Sew every Thursday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and join our creative community!

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directory of art DANA BOUSSARD

24425 Doney Ave., Arlee, MT 59821 - (406) 726-3357 danaboussard.com danaboussard@gmail.com Nationally known artist Dana Boussard has fiber and glass installations in the collection of numerous private, corporate and public buildings throughout the country. Her private studio pieces, including fiber works, paintings and drawings, have been hung in numerous museums and gallery exhibitions. Boussard is available for commissions. Contact the artist for a studio appointment.

DANA GALLERY

246 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 721-3154

DARKROOM OF MONTANA 109 W. Main St. – (406) 549-1070

DESTINATION MISSOULA 101 E. Main St. – (406) 532-3250

DIRK E. LEE ART

(P.O. Box 7661, 59807) – (406) 546-9301

DJ HEART MOBILE DISC JOCKEY SERVICE (406) 240-7903 djheartmissoula.com

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ED NORTON BIG BAND 408 Village Pl. – (406) 543-7966

EDITORIAL EYES

(P.O. Box 7436, 59807) - (406) 546-5432 editorial.eyes.mt@aol.com In business for 26 years, we specialize in all aspects of proofreading and editing. For instance, we can help you with your thesis, your midterm and final papers, and other written works. We do not write them, but we’ll help fix them. Our guides include The Chicago Manual of Style and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Contact us for more information.

FACT & FICTION

220 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 721-2881

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT/ARTS MISSOULA

327 E. Broadway – (406) 541-0860 artsmissoula.org/gallery-guide • firstfriday@artsmissoula.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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(P.O. Box 7662) – (406) 541-0860 artsmissoula.org/first-night • firstnight@artsmissoula.org

FRAME OF MIND CUSTOM FRAMING AND ART GALLERY

1706 Brooks St. – (406) 549-8589 www.frameofmindmt.com Open: M-F 10-6, SA 10-5 Frame of Mind offers a unique and interactive framing experience for customers of all ages. Our passionate and well educated staff can help you with all of your framing needs. We are committed to providing superior framing services at just the right price. Host to the full collection of Monte Dolack and Mary Beth Percival art as well as a variety of rotating artists. We highlight artwork relative to all walks of life. Featuring exhibits focused on the exploration of gender identity through art, works on immigration, and the unique perspectives of young artists. We strive to bringing Missoula art in all forms from all over the world. (See ad pg 40)

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GALLERY 709 IN MONTANA ART & FRAMING

709 Ronan St. - (406) 541-7100 MontanaArt.com • info@montanaart.com Open: M-F 10-5, SA 10-3 Located in the center of Missoula, the gallery features a new exhibition every First Friday with some of Missoula’s best artists: Walter Hook paintings and prints, George Gogas prints, Nancy Erickson mixed media paintings, Christofer Autio photographs, Enrique Flores lithographs, Patricia Forsberg paintings, Stephen Glueckert mixed media, Carol Hoffnagle colored pencils, Peter Keefer collage and digital prints, Shea Ketcham pastels, Dennis Kern lithographs, Marion Lavery acrylics, Barbara Morrison paintings and mixed media, Elloie Jeter pastels, Bob Hawkins photographs, John Salisbury photographs, Bob Phinney mixed media, Nancy Seiler acrylics, Dennis Sloan oils, Teresa Garland Warner oils, Elene Weege oils, and 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)

GALLERY OF VISUAL ARTS Social Science Bldg., UM – (406) 243-2813 umt.edu/art gallery.visarts@umontana.edu

THE GREEN LIGHT APPAREL & HOME

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 50 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. 35)

HEARTS AFIRE POTTERY & ART STUDIO 2426 W. Central Ave. – (406) 926-3435 heartsafirepottery.com

HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FORT MISSOULA

3400 Captain Rawn Way – (406) 728-3476 fortmissoulamuseum.org fortmissoula@missoulacounty.us Open: Mem-Labor Day M-SA 10-5, SU 12-5, Labor Day-Mem Day T-SU 12-5 At the heart of Fort Missoula, over 19 historic buildings and exhibits, railroad, sawmill, 40,000 artifacts and 4 galleries interpreting the history of western Montana. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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311 Brantly – (406) 243-6022 humanitiesmontana.org info@humanitiesmontana.org For 47 years, Humanities Montana has helped strengthen communities through grants and special programs that reach into every corner of our state. We produce, fund, create, and support humanities-based projects and programs, eye-opening cultural experiences, and meaningful conversations. We connect people, inspire ideas, and deepen mutual understanding.(See ad this page)

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

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL P.O. Box 8203, Missoula, MT 59807 (406) 721-7985

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

JILAYNE DUNN, FIGURE SKATING INSTRUCTOR (406) 370-0372

JOSEPH’S COAT YARNS & FIBERS 115 S. 3rd St. W. – (406) 549-1419

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JUSTIN LEE, SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN (406) 531-1577

K. ROSS TOOLE ARCHIVES & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, MANSFIELD LIBRARY University of Montana (406) 243-2053

L.A. DESIGN

337 E. Broadway – (406) 543-5077

LAKE MISSOULA TEA COMPANY

136 E. Broadway – (406) 926-1038 lakemissoulatea.com We pick global so you can drink local! Drink a cup at our custom tea bar. Offering loose-leaf teas from around the world and bold herbal blends. Tea ware and other accessories also available. (See ad pg.34)

LISA ARCHER SILKS

113 Main St, P.O. Box 1268 – (406) 360-3698 lasilks.com Open: M-F 10-5, SA 10-4 In my quaint studio in Victor I create one-of-a-kind hand-painted silk wearable art, home décor and wedding specialties. Commissions are welcome. If you are interested in silk classes, call to schedule an appointment. (See ad this page)

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Studio and Gifts 113 Main St.,Victor (406) 360-3698 lasilks.com Monday-Friday 10-5 • Sat 11-4

Lisa Tate Glass Glass Blowing Studio Florence, MT (208)484-6667

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Florence, MT (208) 484-6667 www.lisatateglass.com lisa@lisatateglass.com Lisa Tate is a nationally known glass artist. She studied glass blowing and engraving at the Bay Area Glass Institute in San Francisco, Pratt Fine Art Center in Seattle, Zion Mountain Art Glass in Boise, Idaho and Corning Studio in Corning, New York. Lisa specializes in blowing glass using multiple layers of color, then cutting through each layer to reveal a design. Her work is collected throughout the United States and the Middle East, and is currently in two permanent museum collections. This rare form of glass combines three major disciplines: glass blowing, designing, and engraving. She teaches lessons and provides studio time at her hot glass studio located between Lolo and Florence. (See ad pg. 44)

LIVING ART OF MONTANA

725 W. Alder St., Ste. 17 – (406) 549-5329

MCT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

200 N. Adams St. – (406) 728-7529 (PLAY) MCTinc.org MCT is the home of the Missoula Children’s Theatre, the world’s largest touring children’s theatre, and the Missoula Community Theatre, a community theatre production company. Across the country and throughout the world, we are recognized as the premiere group that brings performing arts opportunities to communities—most notably to kids—who might otherwise not have access to them. The MCT Center for the Performing Arts is a venue available for rentals such as receptions, weddings and other events.

MIKE’S PRINT & COPY

1605 South Avenue West – (406) 728-3363 mikesprintandcopy.com orders@montanacopy.com

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335 N. Pattee St. – (406) 728-0447 missoulaartmuseum.org info@missooulaartmuseum.org Open: TU-SA 10-5 A cultural treasure for more than 40 years, MAM is emerging as the leading contemporary art museum in the Intermountain West. In the heart of historic downtown Missoula, MAM boasts free expression and free admission, offering a fully accessible, public museum featuring eight exhibition spaces, a library, and education center. MAM engages audiences and artists in the exploration of contemporary art relevant to the community, state and region. MAM’s art collection includes more than 1,900 objects representing the best of the region’s contemporary art, as well as signature collections dedicated to contemporary American Indian art and Montana Modernism. MAM recently established Missoula’s first downtown public sculpture park, expanding the museum’s outdoors with changing summer exhibits. (See ad this page.)

MISSOULA COMMUNITY MEDIA RESOURCE

500 N. Higgins – (406) 542-6228 mcat.org June 24-29 or July 15-19 Animation Camp; July 8-12 Montana Time Travelers; July 22-26: Zombie Movie Making Workshop. (See ad pg 47)

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.

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directory of art MISSOULA FIGURE SKATING CLUB Glacier Ice Rink – (406) 543-LUTZ (5889) (P.O. Box 9195, 59807)

MISSOULA FINE ART STUDIO 1205 Defoe St. #1 – (406) 616-3544

MISSOULA PEOPLE’S MARKET

W. Pine St. just off Higgins Ave., Downtown Missoula (P.O. Box 696, 59806) - (406) 830-3216 missoulapeoplesmarket.org • missoulasaturdaymarket@gmail.com 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.

MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 E. Main St. – (406) 721-2665 missoulapubliclibrary.org

MISSOULA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & CHORALE 320 E. Main St. – (406) 721-3194 (P.O. Box 8301, 59807) missoulasymphony.org info@missoulasymphony.org

www.mcat.org 542-6228

ANIMATION CAMP Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2019 or Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19, 2019

TIMe TrAvelers CAMP Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 2019

ZOMBIe MOvIe MAKING WOrKsHOP Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 2019 missoulapublicart.com

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331 W. Railroad St. – (406) 721-5366 Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm Located in the old Montana Hotel on Railroad Street the Montana Antique Mall has four floors and 16,000 square feet of interesting items from a variety of eras. (See ad this page)

MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART & CULTURE

Meloy & Paxson Galleries PARTV Center, UM Campus – (406) 243-2019 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812 umt.edu/montanamuseum museum@umontana.edu Open: Please visit our website for gallery hours and our rotating exhibition schedule. Closed on university holidays. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020, the Montana Museum of Art & Culture (MMAC) is a university and state museum with one of the oldest, largest, and deepest collections of art in the Inland Northwest. The Permanent Collection and rotating exhibitions 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. (See ad on pg. 49.)

MONTANA REPERTORY THEATRE The University of Montana – (406) 243-5288

MONTE DOLACK FINE ART

(406) 549-3248 dolack.com Visit our online gallery to experience a unique vision of Montana’s wild places and creatures where you can browse the original paintings, fine art prints and lithographs of Missoula’s premier artist Monte Dolack. Follow us on Facebook at MonteDolackFineArt.

Montana Antique Mall 721-5366 331 W Railroad Street Downtown Missoula M-Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-4 montanaantiquemall.com

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directory of art MORGENROTH MUSIC 1105 Sussex St. – (406) 549-0013

MOUNTAIN PRESS PUBLISHING COMPANY 1301 S. 3rd St. W. – (406) 728-1900/(800) 234-5308

MUSEUM OF MOUNTAIN FLYING

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

NOTEWORTHY PAPER & PRESS

219 S 3rd St. W (New location! Across from Bernice’s Bakery) (406) 541-6683

PAINTING WITH A TWIST

2100 Stephens Ave. #108 – (406) 540-4105 paintingwithatwist.com/studio/missoula studio177@paintingwithatwist.com Looking for a fun night out? 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 needed. A great place to have fun with your friends, family, significant other, or co-workers. All adult classes are for ages 18 and older only - no exceptions, ID required. BYOB option. (See ad pg. 48)

PATTERSON FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY, PLLC 905 Evans Ave. – (406) 543-1911 johnnypatterson.com johnnypatterson@mac.com

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

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114 E. Main St. • 120 Higgins in 2020 (406) 541-7070 radiusgallery.com • info@radiusgallery.com

RECORDING CENTER 118 W. Pine St. – (406) 721-4172

RIVER CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL

Missoula Downtown Association – (406) 543-4238 rivercityrootsfestival.com The 14th annual River City Roots Festival will take place in Downtown Missoula Friday and Saturday August 23-24, 2019. 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 live performances of Americana music from nationally touring acts on West Main Street, an 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. This event is admission free. (See ad pg. 35)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE 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

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

SALSA LOCA

408 Village Pl. – (406) 543-7966

SHAKESPEARE & CO. 103 S. 3rd St. W – (406) 549-9010

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 45 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) IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SINCE 1973

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directory of art SOUTHGATE MALL – HALLWAYS TO HISTORY 2901 Brooks St. – (406) 721-5140

SPONTANEOUS CONSTRUCTION: MISSOULA’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE REINVENTION

Home ReSource, corner of Russell & Wyoming homeresource.org/sponcon Saturday, September 14 Head to Home ReSource for the nitty-est, gritty-est, smashin-est, bashin-est, clangin-est, bangin-est, creativist, barbaloot savin-est party in town! Spontaneous Construction is a building contest and a celebration of reuse with great Missoula bands, food, and free activities for all ages. Teams compete to build their greatest creations using any of the materials available at Home ReSource over seven hours amidst a party atmosphere that’s fun—and safe—for the whole family.

STRING ORCHESTRA OF THE ROCKIES

P.O. Box 8265, 59807 – (406) 493-2990 / 1-888-MONTANA sormt.org 2019/20 SOR Concert Series: 9/15/19, 11/17/19, 2/23/20, 4/26/20 The SOR is raising the curtain on its 35th season! The only professional ensemble of its kind in Montana, it draws upon the talents of the finest string players in Big Sky Country. This unique, conductorless 15-member orchestra treats listeners to music as varied as Montana itself. The SOR also offers master classes and workshops taught by guest artists throughout the season. All concerts are held in the UM Music Recital Hall. Tickets are available through griztix.com or by calling 888-MONTANA.

STUDIO PANDORA CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGN 211 N. Higgins Ave. – (406) 549-5100

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

UNIVERSITY CENTER GALLERY The University of Montana 32 Campus Dr., UC 227 - (406) 243-5564

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

UPCYCLED

517 S. Higgins – (406) 240-4731

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

VON COMMON ART STUDIOS 100 N. Johnson, #7 – (406) 546-6141

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

WILLIAM MUNOZ PHOTOGRAPHY (406) 381-0691 wamphoto@me.com

ZOOTOWN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER (ZACC)

235 N. 1st St. W – (406) 549-7555 • 216 West Main New location Fall 2019 zootownarts.org The Zootown Arts Community Center is a non-profit arts community center located along the railroad tracks in Missoula. 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. missoulapublicart.com 51

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city of 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. missoulapublicart.com

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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: Courtney LeBlanc, Chair, Kathi Olson, Vice Chair, Lisa Simon, Stoney Sasser, Peter Lambros, Taag Peterson, Patricia Thornton, Cathay Smith, Julie Armstrong, City Council Representative.

iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) 541-0860 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.

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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.

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%.

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What are the objectives of the Percent for Art Program? •D evelop a public art program that is unique to Missoula. • I ncrease the understanding and enjoyment of public art by Missoula residents. • I nvite public participation in the interaction with public spaces. •P rovide unusual and challenging employment opportunities for artists. •E ncourage collaborations between artists and architects, and artists and engineers. •S upport artist participation on design teams for planning public projects. •E ncourage a variety of art forms: temporary and permanent, object and event, single or dispersed locals. •S pread 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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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