Kick off your Christmas Stroll celebration at the Emerson! Starting at 12:30, join us for free gingerbread house making for the kids, live dance performances, and more. Special thank you to Ressler Motors, Dairy Gold, and Fancy Flours for their support of this event! Also, be the first to see Santa when he will light up our GIANT tree outside the Emerson's building before he leads the parade downtown. Our sincere thanks to Bozeman Tree & Lawn for tackling the huge task of getting the lights on our tree!

The 2016 Christmas Stroll Poster Contest Winner is Melissa Summerfield. Melissa will be on-hand signing posters at the Emerson on the day of the Stroll from 1:00PM - 2:00PM.

It's almost time to register for Winter 2017 Classes! Whether you're looking for a class or camp for your child, or wanting to express yourself a little more creatively, the Emerson has a class you're sure to love! Ceramics, Mixed Media Painting, Life Drawing, and Jewelry Design are just a few of the many offerings the Emerson has this Winter. See you in the studio!   

Art classes make a fantastic gift! Contact us to purchase a gift certificate that can be used towards a class at the Emerson.      

Save the date for our Celebration of the Arts and enjoy the warmth of Tuscany with us. Join us for an evening filled with entertainment, quick draw artists, fine dining, Italian wine, and live and silent auctions featuring a fabulous array of items. Celebration of the Arts is the Emerson's largest annual fundraiser of the year.  

Preview a few of the works that will be included in the art auction in our Jessie Wilber Gallery gallery December 9, 2016 - January 31, 2017.   

Featured Exhibit

Celebration of the Arts Exhibit
December 9, 2016 - January 31, 2017

The Jessie Wilber Gallery features a group exhibit by several local and regional artists who are a special part of our annual fundraiser, Celebration of the Arts. These artists support the Emerson by donating art works which are auctioned off during the event to raise money for the Emerson's exhibits, education, and restoration programs. Silent auction bidding opens the night of the reception.   

The artists selected for this year's exhibit are: Carol Barmore, Joanne Berghold, Megan Blessing, Michael Blessing, Kathy Burk ("Indigo Pool" pictured top right), Roger Cruwys, Josh DeWeese, Jim Dick, Loretta Domaszewski, Tom Gilleon ("Blackfeet Country" pictured bottom right), Dave Hall, Craig Hergert, JROD, Duncan Kippen, Liz Lewis, John Lewton, Wendy Marquis, Tara Moore, Mark Noyes, Mike Oconnell, Bruce Pierce, Peggy Ryan, Scott Scherer, and Kara Tripp. An opening Reception will be held on December 9 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM.

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The Emerson's Holiday Bazaar is an annual celebration of local and regional artists displaying original fine art and distinctive crafts. This event is a fundraiser for the Emerson, allowing us to serve the community. Thank you to all of the exhibitors and shoppers who continue to help make this event a success! 

Quick Draws & Cocktails  

Our Quick Draws & Cocktails event featured seven local artists creating one-of-a-kind works of art while attendees enjoyed beverages and appetizers. When the moon rose, the art works were auctioned off followed by a costume contest and wicked sweet dance party!  If you missed the fun this year, we hope you can join us next October! 

Schools in the Gallery  

The Emerson's Schools in the Gallery program is an exhibit outreach program in which groups of school aged children (K-8) view, learn about, and create their own contemporary art. This Fall we have been very busy with 21 total tours serving 480 students.  

Thank you to NorthWestern Energy Community Works, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Montana Arts Council for supporting this important program! Also, a big thank you to our Schools in the Gallery Docent volunteers who assist with guided tours of our exhibits and the hands-on art activity that follows.  

Featured Tenant

This month, we are featuring all of our fantastic tenants at the Emerson! This holiday season, remember that art makes a great gift and you're sure to find something for everyone on your list at the Emerson. Shop local, support your neighbors, and delight your friends and family with unique gifts. Or, give an art class with a gift certificate to the Emerson! 

Emerson History

The Emerson is a thriving arts and community center located a block from historic downtown Bozeman. The building was originally an elementary school built in 1918, attended by thousands of Bozeman youth before its closure in 1991.

Support the Emerson

At the Emerson, we are grateful for the generous community support that allows us to serve as a vital arts hub in Bozeman. Over 250,000 people have come to the Emerson each year to attend performances, take classes, and participate in community events.

Volunteer with the Emerson

As a community arts hub, the Emerson relies on the time, energy and enthusiasm donated by community volunteers and interns. You can get involved by becoming a docent, by helping with events, children's classes or in our office.