Something Old, Lots of New, Rock and Roll and Something Blue

from Welcome! Visitors Guide 19-08-01

Artwalk Downtown Billings is scheduled for Friday, August 2, 2019. It is the third of six events in ArtWalk’s 25th Anniversary Season,

The August ArtWalk line-up includes 30 Season Members (open for all six events) and two One-Time Participants. One- Time Participants include Kucera Scale Station and the High Plains Women’s Museum.

“Something Old” highlights include 1880s ledger art by Crow and Gros Ventre artists at the Western Heritage Center, At nearby Kirks Grocery, owner/artist Shane de Leon shares 30 years of his graphic design work, silk screens, and rock and roll ephemera. Kucera Scale Station,returns to the ArtWalk with its popular Classic Car and Art Show and a benefit auction for Betina Johnson.

“Lots of New” art is included in the Terakedis Gallery show, “The West is in Her Eyes.” It showcases the work of area women artists and marks the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in August 1920. Young artist and rising star, Bunny K, presents her vibrant, colorful “pours” at the Downtown Billings Alliance. Mosaic artist Linda Lemire presents her very first art exhibit at Global Village.

From Connie Dillon’s second floor gallery in the historic Carlin Hotel, you can hear tunes from the Magic City Blues Fest (MCBF) while enjoying Connie’s paintings of rocks and rolling rivers. Rock and roll icon Elvis Presley makes an appearance in an exhibit by Kelley Partridge at Dickey’s BBQ (where the art smells delicious).

“Something Blue” offerings include the Toucan Gallery’s popular “Blues” invitational art show. It plays off the nearby Magic City Blues Festival (MCBF) and is filled with art inspired by music, musicians, the blues and the color blue.

Children’s arts and crafts activities are available at Wise Wonders Children’s Museum and Well-Pared Juice Bar and Eatery. Both are on the Skypoint Loop.

With the exception of the McCormick Cafe, all Art Walk locations on Montana Avenue are accessible from cross streets on First and Second Avenues North. Montana Avenue is closed between North 24th Street and North 25th Street for the MCBF. Plan your itinerary ahead of time to enjoy the Historic Loop.

All ArtWalk events are are free. Hours are between 5 – 9 p.m. Kirks Grocery offers “after ArtWalk” music until 10 p.m.

The popular ArtWalk raffle features a gift basket with items donated by Historic Loop locations and others. The raffle basket can be seen at the Western Heritage Center. Each Historic Loop site will have free tickets and a raffle box. The raffle winner will be contacted by phone and his/her name posted on Facebook @billingsartwalk. Stay tuned!

For 25 years, ArtWalk has promoted artists, skilled artisans, studios and fine art galleries in downtown Billings. ArtWalk started with a handful of Montana Avenue galleries in 1994. It has grown into a a “not-to-miss” event that engages artists of all ages, patrons, visitors, friends, and families six times each year.

Gallery notes, images and a downloadable map can be found at www.artwalkbillings.com. Like us on Facebook @ billingsartwalk. Many locations offer music and refreshments. Downtown on-street metered parking is free during ArtWalk. Parking garage rates vary.

ArtWalks are organized, sustained and paid for by Season Members, One-Time Participants and Sponsors. Several Season Members have been with the ArtWalk since it began 25 years ago. Others have joined recently as they recognize the value ArtWalk brings to their operations, the downtown arts community and the community as a whole.

Subsequent ArtWalks in the 25th Anniversary Season are scheduled for the first Fridays of October and December 2019 and February 2020.

Uptown Loop

First Congregational Church UCC,

310 North 27th Street, welcomes Greg Hogan, a Billings artist who will exhibit his original watercolor paintings. Greg finds inspiration in the natural beauty of Montana’s mountains and plains. Artist talk at 7 p.m. Refreshments served.

Global Village

2720 3rd Avenue North, hosts mosaic artist Linda Lemire for her first ever art exhibit, entitled “Off Centered.” Her mosaics provide new life for discarded objects that are flawed, cast off and abandoned. She works primarily with tile, china and pottery and adds bits of nature, metal and other found objects.

This House of Books,

224 North Broadway, presents Montana landscapes by Zerah, artist and creative director of Nightbrush Studios. Her childhood memories of Montana evoke subconscious experiences which she has combined with images from the early 20th century avant-garde movement to explore fantasy and surrealism.

Barjon’s,

223 North 29th Street, welcomes back Inkronicity, a growing family of artists. The group now includes five creative and visionary artists! April Dawn and Josh Carter of Inkronicity and Nathan, their talented apprentice, welcome Whitney Marie Donahue and Beth Anderson.

**“Fox” by Zerah showing at This House of Books at the corner of Third Avenue North and North Broadway on the Uptown Loop.**
“Fox” by Zerah showing at This House of Books at the corner of Third Avenue North and North Broadway on the Uptown Loop.

High Plains Women’s Museum,

201 North Broadway (Valley Building) hosts Rabbit Knows Gun (Crow) whose work includes traditional Crow images on canvas or hides. Also, Rod Easton’s impressive photography features the Beartooth Mountains and high-country wildlife.

Skypoint Loop

Kennedy’s Stained Glass,

2923 2nd Avenue North, will be closed for the August ArtWalk.

Sandstone Gallery,

2913 2nd Avenue North, features gallery artist/member, Dick Cottrill and his vibrant wildlife paintings, plus new work by other gallery memberrs. Guest artist Bill Bunch shows wildlife and landscape paintings for the first time in 20 years. Paula Walters is the Billings Arts Association artist to be featured.

Stephen Haraden Studio,

2911 2nd Avenue North #235, is closed for the August ArtWalk.

A&E,

124 North 29th Street, hosts Cory Young, a self-described urban photographer. He has a passion for architecture and contemporary art and finds inspiration in the colors, design and aesthetics of urban infrastructure. His work may be balanced or chaotic, abstract or minimalist, as he seeks to create a compelling vision of the world around us.

Toad N Willow,

118 North 29th Street, presents “Death + Life” by a mystery artist who was brought up in the sage covered hills of Wyoming that were littered with the forgotten skeletons of autonomous creatures. Death and life, opposites by design, are brought together in a divine marriage by the mystery artist to provide quirky, dark and simply amusing ensembles.

OSL Studio,

116 North 29th Street Suite B features an exhibit of large works created by a diverse group of local and regional artists and photographers represented by Terakedis Gallery, including Jim Hagstrom, James K. Vincent, Isabelle Beau de Lomenie, Janell James, and Abraham Quintus.

Downtown Billings Alliance Gallery,

116 North 29th Street, Suite A, welcomes Bunny K. for the August ArtWalk. Her youthful exuberance is evident in her large, colorful acrylic “pour” paintings.

Wise Wonders,

110 North 29th Street, invites ArtWalk guests of all ages to create their own art. Wise Wonders is Billings’ only dedicated childrens’ museum.

Joy of Living,

102 North Broadway, hosts various artists in its boutique shop that features eclectic and Montana made gift items.

Aspinwall,

103 North Broadway, welcomes returning artists Trevan Hiersche and Sean McCotter and their new works to the August 2nd ArtWalk. Both men find inspiration in nature and adventure.

Free Spirit Rock School Band,

109 North Broadway, plays popular blues and classic rock at Hooligans on the Skypoint Loop during each ArtWalk.

Stapleton Gallery,

104 North Broadway, presents “The Keeping Season: The Art of Florals,” a stunning display of flowers that mimic historic still life paintings by Joseph Henry Sharp, plus paintings and threedimensional pieces from gallery artists that incorporate historic figures and flowers in a variety of mediums.

**“White Buffalo” by Dick Cottrell, a co-op member and gallery artist, showing at Sandstone Gallery on Second Avenue North in the Skypoint Loop.**
“White Buffalo” by Dick Cottrell, a co-op member and gallery artist, showing at Sandstone Gallery on Second Avenue North in the Skypoint Loop.

“Virginia” is a batik by Echo Ukrainetz and part of the Terakedis Gallery’s annual show, “The West in Her Eyes.” It showcases work in a variety of mediums by area women artists. On the Skypoint Loop.

Bishops Cuts/Color,

108 North Broadway, presents new work by Justin Dowler. His over-sized, colorful animal paintings are filled with energy and motion. Live dancing by Poetry of Movement is a part of the evening’s festivities.

Terakedis Fine Art and and Jewelry Gallery,

112 North Broadway, hosts the second annual exhibition of “The West in Her Eyes.” It features work by local and regional women artists who are represented by Terakedis Gallery, many of whom will be on hand during the August ArtWalk and throughout the month of August.

**Mosaic by Linda Lemire at Global Village. This is Lemire’s first art exhibit. On the Uptown Loop.**
Mosaic by Linda Lemire at Global Village. This is Lemire’s first art exhibit. On the Uptown Loop.

Sculptures Under Skypoint

features three public sculptures by Billings artists at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and North Broadway. The newest art piece, “Thicket,” was created by Sherri Cornett. It honors communities and how we connect with and support one another.

Montana Gallery,

2710 2nd Avenue North, is the working studio of Tyler Murphy and gallery space for his work and that of his contemporaries, who like Tyler, are young and dynamic artists. Together they explore new, contemporary ways to express western landscapes and iconic images.

Jakes,

2701 First Avenue North, welcomes returning artists John & Kelly Cooper, Kerry Munari Kaiser, and Ruby Hahn. Together, they have created an eclectic, beautiful display of wood burnings, block prints, and paintings that you can see in the historic lobby of the Grand Hotel.

Well Pared Eatery and Juice Bar,

2710 First Avenue North, features Janelle DuBray. Her work incorporates bright colors and unusual techniques to bring abstract watercolors to life. Janelle may do a live painting demonstration. Children’s crafts and live music are featured during the August 2nd ArtWalk.

Historic Loop

Western Heritage Center,

2822 Montana Avenue, shows Crow and Gros Ventre ledger art collected by Charles H. Barstow, a BIA Clerk at Crow Agency in the 19th century. Several drawings depict the experiences of Crow leadership during a 1880 delegation to Washington, D.C. A copy of Curley’s map of the Battle of Little Big Horn is a highlight. Curley was one of General Custer’s Crow Scouts. The collection, courtesy of the MSU Billings Library, is up through September 21, 2019.

Kirks Grocery,

2920 Minnesota Avenue, showcases Shane de Leon’s silk screen prints, letter press, photocopy, stencil and hand drawn posters, record covers and and rock and roll ephemera created and collected over 30 years. All revealing his passion for music and love of design, the pieces feature Shane’s bands known as Freak Seen, Rollerball, and Miss Massive Snowflake.

Dickey’s BBQ,

2519 Montana Avenue, welcomes back Kelley Partridge, who uses vivid colors to create well-known subjects. Kelley is a self taught artist. She will be doing henna designs upon request during the ArtWalk. At Dickey’s, the art smells amazing! Hey.... is that Elvis?

“Take on the Blues” by Kathy Burk (Hand-cut glass and found objects) showing at Toucan Gallery as part of its second annual “Blues” show that plays off the nearby Magic City Blues Festival. On the Historic Loop.

Harry Koyama Fine Art,

2509 Montana Avenue, is the working studio and gallery of Harry Koyama. Most widely known for his impressionist style, Koyama has found recent success with more abstract creations. His work is in private, state, national and international collections.

Toucan Gallery,

2505 Montana Avenue features its second annual invitational “Blues” art show. The highly popular event features numerous works by area artists that are inspired by the “blues” theme to coincides with the nearby 2019 Magic City Blues Festival.

Gallery Nine • Connie Dillon Fine Art,

2501 Montana Avenue #9, will be “Rockin’ and Rollin’ “ during the ArtWalk. You can hear the live music on Montana Avenue from Connie’s second floor gallery. Her exhibit includes paintings of colorful rocks in Montana’s many rolling rivers and streams.

“Elvis” by Kelley Partridge makes his appearance at Dickey’s BBQ on the Historic Loop.

McCormick Cafe,

2419 Montana Avenue, is closed for the August ArtWalk.

CTA Architects,

13 North 23rd Street, will be closed for the August ArtWalk.

Kucera Scale Station,

2111 Montana Avenue, hosts its annual Classic Car and Art Show. Artists include Betina Johnson, Bonnie Raitt Burton, Danielle Kucera, Dustyn Robinson, Karen Johnson, Marion Albrecht, Tony Klein, and Wade Kerner who work in a wide variety of mediums. Sales proceeds from certain art pieces will help pay stem cell transplant costs for Billings artist, Betina Johnson. .

Liberty and Vine Country Store,

2019 Montana Avenue, welcomes Cut-N-Rust artists Casey McAffree and Karrie McRae. They create hand-painted metal pieces that can be used in a variety of ways. Liberty and Vine always plans something fun for ArtWalk.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Virginia A. Bryan, Director

ArtWalk Downtown Billings116 North 29th Street, Suite ABillings, Montana 59101406. 690.1662 (call/text)virginiab@downtownbillings.comwww.artwalkbillings.com

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