Local (Montana) Artists Showcased at Inaugural Museum of the Rockies Artists’ Salon
The Museum of the Rockies announces its first annual Artists’ Salon to be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 7-9:30pm at the Museum. Tickets are $10 per person which includes admission, heavy hors d’oeuvres from the Emerson Grill, and a no-host bar. A select group of local artists will preview more than 30 collectible, original pieces of art that will then be auctioned off at the Museum’s 2008 Wine Classic: Simply di Vine on Saturday, July 12th. For individuals interested in purchasing a particular piece of art but will not be in attendance at the Wine Classic, remote bidding will be avaialble.
Various mediums will be showcased from watercolors to oil painting, pottery to sculpture. Participating artists in the event include: Tom Eversman (oil), Jerolyn Dirks (oil) Jim Dolan (metal sculpture), DG House (oil), Troy Collins (oil), Dana Aaberg (oil), Scott Hale (oil), Michelle Gantt (ceramics), Cherlyn Wilcox (oil), Sarah Angst (Linoleum carving transfers), Craig Hergert (photography), Chiyoko Lewis (vegetable dye technique), Jackie Rainford (oil), and Micheal Holland (Jewelry). Mix and mingle with the artists who created these works and listen to their stories about how they create their art. This event will make art less intimidating and more approachable. Following the event, images of the art will be available in a catalog for viewing at the Ecce Gallery in the Emerson Cultural Center.
Limited space is available for this unique artists’ reception at the Museum of the Rockies on June 5, 2008. Contact 406.994.7460 or for details or to purchase advance tickets. Tickets are also available at the door.
For more information on the Museum of the Rockies Wine Classic and other upcoming events visit museumoftherockies.org.
