Photos: New West Festival Kickoff Party

New West Festival 2011

Our annual festival continues today in Missoula.

By New West, 5-06-11



	Photos by Travis Walnum.

Dozens of people attending the 2011 New West Festival filled the Missoula Art Museum Thursday night for an evening of food, drink, art and architecture.

The evening featured a talk by Warren Hampton, one of the lead architects for the renovation and remodeling of the museum. Hampton discussed the transformation of the historic Carnegie Library building and the inspirations for the updates to the building.

The event also featured a “citizen-juried” art show in which attendees met local artists and voted on their favorite pieces.

The New West Festival continues Friday at the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park in Missoula, featuring speakers and panels exploring climate change, digital branding, food and agriculture, economic development and entrepreneurism.

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