The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture will host our annual gala fundraiser the “Celebration of the Arts”in 2010. Stay tuned for more details.  The Emerson Center is a non-profit community art center that serves as a primary resource for the arts, arts education and cultural activities in southwest Montana.  The “Celebration of the Arts” is the Emerson’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the evening will fund the Emerson’s exhibits and education programs and the ongoing restoration and maintenance of the historic 1918 building. 

The festive evening features an array of talented Quick Draw artists, live entertainment, an inspired buffet, silent and live auctions, an open bar and a wide range of cultural talents from Emerson tenants and others around the Bozeman community. 

Call the Emerson at 587-9797 for tickets and information.

Here is a look back at some of the items featured in our live auction in 2009:

"14 Cows 1 Bull" Tom Gilleon

"Sunset at Flathead Pass" by Aaron Schuerr

"Autumn Paradise" by Ken Carlson

"Ennis Creek" by Susan Blackwood

1960's B25 Ebony Acoustic Guitar donated by Gibson Guitar

"Storm in Paradise Valley" by Parke Goodman

"Evening Clouds" by Howard Friedland

"Bison" by Paula Pearl

A sampling of silent auction items:

"Barnyard" ceramic sculpture by Sue Tirrell

"Barn Detail" by Tom Ferris

Basket of Aveda products donated by White Chapel

Teapot and cups by Ryan Mitchell

Purse by b. handmade designs

Sangria Set donated by Barbara Brown

Hiking Shoes from Schnees