WELCOME

Dear Friends of the YAM,

Welcome to the 54th Annual Art Auction at the Yellowstone Art Museum! We are excited to return the galleries for the auction celebrations and to honor the work of talented local and regional artists.

The 2022 events kick off with an Opening Reception at the Museum on January 28. In addition to viewing the artworks in the auction, attendees will enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and quick finish artworks by Keely Perkins, Tandy Miles Riddle, Judd Thompson, and Kara Tripp. As the new director, this will be my first event at the YAM, and I hope to meet many of you in-person that evening!

After this event, we encourage you to visit the galleries often to enjoy the exhibition of auction artworks, as well as bid on the pieces you love most. Over 90 artists have works in the auction. Again this year, bidding will take place online. Participants near and far can access the user-friendly online platform by visiting the Museum’s website. The exhibition and auction will close on March 5 with a celebratory brunch reception. Patrons can make final bids, as well as meet and thank the artists. Tickets can be purchased online through the Museum’s website.

As a Museum, we are deeply grateful to the artists who contributed their time and talent to support the YAM’s fundraising efforts. We could not have this event without their generosity!

I also want to thank the jurors and committee members who selected the works displayed in this exciting exhibition, along with the YAM Board of Trustees, and volunteers who supported the exhibition. I especially want to thank the hard-working staff members who coordinated both the exhibition and accompanying events.

The Yellowstone Art Auction continues to be the Museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Your support means more to the YAM now than ever and participating as a bidder funds the exhibitions and education programs hosted by the Museum all year long. Your purchase shares the gift of art with the entire Billings community.

Thank YOU for helping us make this an extraordinary celebration of art in Montana!

Jessica Kay Ruhle Executive Director