ARTS Missoula has officially installed three painted parking meters on the corner of Higgins & Pine (outside Jimmy Johns). Big thank you the Missoula Downtown Association, the Missoula Public Art Committee, Nature's Best Landscaping and everyone involved in the production of this project! We hope these new additions to our downtown make you smile! Be on the lookout for more parking meter art in the future.

[Hosted by ARTS Missoula & Destination Missoula].  "Missoula is on its way to becoming the next big "Arts Destination," but what does that mean for us as business owners, artists and art lovers? Join Arts Missoula and the Destination Missoula Arts Committee in a conversation about the future of arts in Missoula, because "the arts" are more than organizations and collectives, the arts are people." Join the conversation. Check out the Facebook  Event!  for more details. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call (406)-541-0860.

Head to another E3 poetry slam this week. Bring your best poetry work, be a judge or come to enjoy the show. To read your work: Arrive early and sign up at the door, or hold your reading spot by contacting this: Email!

Book Club: Writing on the Wall // Missoula Art Museum
Wednesday, August 23rd, 6pm

This week at Shakespeare & Co.  
Saturday, August 26th, 1pm

Missoula's Signature Celebration is coming up! Head downtown for this last weekend of August for live music, family fun, a HUGE art show (largest to date), food, street bars and more! For more details head over to this,  Website! If you are interested in volunteering please go to this:  link!

Other News// STAY IN THE LOOP!

Stay up to date on all things Public Art in Missoula. The City of Missoula Public Art Committee wants to keep you informed! Follow this link:  HERE! to receive regular updates about Missoula Public Art Events and happenings.

This week at The Roxy Theater

Monday, August 21st, 7pm

Don't Tell Anyone (No Le Digas a Nadie)

Wednesday, August 23rd, 7:30pm

Homegrown Comedy

Thursday, August 24th, 11am & 8pm

Howl's Moving Castle

Thursday, August 24th, 5pm

Monte Dolack Auction & Opening Reception

For movie descriptions and more showtimes, here is The Roxy's  Website!

(Event at 2405 Dodd Ranch Rd.) Join the Clay Studio of Missoula the last weekend of August for a selection of snacks, desserts, tea, music, and great company. Clay studio residents will be providing guests with a handmade cup and plate to take home! Tea is provided by the Lake Missoula Tea Company. To purchase tickets please call 406-543-0509.

The Artists' Shop welcomes a new exhibit this September. "Textually Inspired" by Beth Lee of Bozeman will be featured. This show exhibits her contemporary calligraphy in broadsides and books. Here is the Artists' Shop's  Website!  if you would like further details.

Join ARTS Missoula for this year's Germanfest! Germanfest is a  celebration of German culture and Missoula's Sister City relationship with Neckargemünd, Germany. It is the premiere Montana German festival in the state. The afternoon will include special musican guest: S-Bahn, traditional food, music and beer. We are also bringing back German Steins! If you are intersted in volunteering,visit  www.artsmissoula.org/germanfest for more information. Website!

Welcome fall back to Missoula with the Missoula Monster Project. 

"The Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) and SPARK!/Any Given Child Missoula have  joined forces again to present the third annual Missoula Monster Project. Kindergarten classes from three Missoula County public schools created original monster pieces that are then illustrated by adult artists. This project's purpose is to bring more art into the public schools". Don't miss this! This exhibit will be up for the month of September. For details and more information, here is a link to the Website!

 

You are invited to the Norman Maclean Festival the second weekend in September. Head to Seeley Lake, September 8-9  for "The Story of the Blackfoot" featuring Richard Manning, Annick Smith, Stephanie Ambrose-Tubbs, William Kittredge, Pete Fromm and other leading MT authors.  Also, in Missoula on Sunday, September 10 at The Wilma and the Roxy for will be a screening of the mov ie, A River Runs Through It and special guest, Actor Tom Skerritt. For more information here is a link to the Website!