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ArtWalk Downtown Billings Fetes Summer on Friday, August 3rd ArtWalk Downtown Billings fetes summer on Friday, August 3, 2018 from 5 – 9 p.m. This is the third of six events scheduled in ArtWalk’s 24th Season. ArtWalk is a festive outpouring of the eclectic, creative spirit alive in the Magic City. ArtWalk extends a special welcome to Liberty and Vine, now open at 2019 Montana Avenue. Five new Season Members have joined the ArtWalk: Cassie Crafton Kramer’s 504 Square Feet, This House of Books, The Sassy Biscuit Co., Bishops Cut and Color and the Fieldhouse Annex Bakery & Cafe. They will participate in the 24th Season remaining events on the first Fridays of October and December 2018 and February 2019. Kucera’s Annual Classic Car and Art Show at 2111 Montana Avenue is a One-Time Participant. Free Spirit Rock School Band plays classic music, rock and jazz selections on North Broadway near Skypoint and 2nd Avenue North. McCormick Cafe is the only ArtWalk location within the boundary of the co-occurring Magic City Blues Fest at North 25th Street and Montana Avenue. Other Montana Avenue locations are open and accessible. ArtWalk locations include art studios, galleries, museums, a downtown church, downtown businesses and other “artworthy” venues. ArtWalk events are free and family-friendly. ArtWalks are held regardless of inclement weather. Downtown on-street metered parking is free and parking garage rates vary. Images, gallery notes and ArtWalk maps are available on the mobile friendly website, www.artwalkbillings.com. Images and gallery notes are on Facebook.com/billingsartwalk and printed maps are at all participating locations. For More Information: Virginia Bryan, Director 2815 2nd Avenue N., Billings, Montana 59101 virginiab@downtownbillings.com • www.artwalkbillings.com
Season Members Art 2905. 2905 Montana Avenue. <Enter> Active features members of Altitude 3123, an artists’ collective presenting non-traditional performances, events and exhibitions. Artists, musicians and yoginis hope to draw the participants into the creative process
Aspinwall. 103 North Broadway. Iron Bark Designs, with their popular metal and wood designs, and photographer Trevan Hiersche, who has travelled the world in search of intriguing landscapes, join emerging artist, Sean McCotters, at Aspinwall.
Barjon’s 223 N. 29th Street. Dani the Bohemian presents an all new show created during RV travels with her husband and faithful blue heeler, Camber. Her work incorporates eclectic techniques and subject
Gallery Interiors: “Zeus” by Jessica Brophy
matter. She is often commissioned to do pet portraits.
Billings First Church UCC, 310 North 27th Street. “Paris, Je T’aime” shows mosaics, collage, watercolors and acrylics by Virginia Bryan and Deb Goffena. The collaborative exhibit was inspired by their travels to France in October 2017. Music by Edith Piaf. French bites and beverages.
