Hello Friends,

Don’t miss these upcoming events and classes:

– THE FUTURE OF GRIZZLIES & WOLVES IN MONTANA –
Join us October 18th at the Emerson Theater for a FREE event to discuss the future of grizzly bears and wolves in Montana. This conversation will feature Dr. Doug Smith and Dr. Chris Servheen, two of America’s leading wildlife experts, and will be moderated by renowned environmental journalist Todd Wilkinson. This event is hosted by the Montana Wildlife Federation, National Parks Conservation Association, the Cinnabar Foundation, and the Gallatin Wildlife Association. Learn more online.

– FALL SESSION II CLASSES –
Fall classes have begun, but you can still register for classes beginning on October and November!! Come learn from the best instructors, enjoy creating art, and meet wonderful new people along the way. See you soon at the Emerson! View the full list of classes online.

– CURRENT EXHIBITS –
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY METALSMITHING 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT
Featuring Metals Faculty & Alumni
To celebrate 50 years of learning, creating, and growing as artists, MSU metalsmithing alumni have been invited to exhibit together. Their work reflects their ongoing work metalsmithing and will highlights their shared passion for metals.

Featured artists include: Paxton Juhlin, Hailey Vidmar, Tabor Roulson, Aysha Carter, Tiffany Fischer, Cole Arpin, Grace Hogan, Erin Levy, Josie Parry, April Hale, Kaleigh Jones, Susan Blim, Caroline Adams, JulieAnne Koebbe, Jason Baide, Katelyn Bauer, Linda L. Ryan, Kimberly Navratil-Pope, Bryan Petersen, Kristen Hedge, Tori Burchill, Rich Helzer, Leonard Wells, Chris Tullar and Ken Bova.

NAPTIME
By Jane Herzog, Carly Sheen, Tuk Vaughankraska & Angela Yonke
Close your eyes and drift to sleep. Let the collective unconsciousness wash over you. Dream beneath layers of thread and fabric. Possibilities and alternate realities await you.

We have a passion for working with fabric and sewn mediums. This show gathers together blankets, quilts, and textile works from artists Jane Herzog, Carly Sheen, Tuk Vaughankraska, and Angela Yonke.

THERE IS A SEASON
By Madison Perrins
These paintings were guided by an appreciation for the singular energy each season of life can bring to the outer and inner landscape.

Madison uses her understanding that each season contains its own unique lesson to try and enjoy the gift of them in real time: the mercurial quality of spring, the whisper of solitude in fall, or the bright shock of summer. Her work lifts up a deeply personal spirituality held in the landscape, especially inspired by the sweeping expanses of the Western US and her beloved Montana. In turns, her imagery embodies joy, playfulness, power, the sacred, interiority, and radiant energy.

With gratitude,
Susan Denson-Guy
Executive Director