Call for Art

THIS WEEK AT THE EMERSON

CALL FOR ART FROM LGBTQ2S+ ARTISTS

The Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture invites Montana artists in the LGBTQ2S+ community to submit artworks for consideration for an exhibition at the Emerson to be held May 9, 2025 – June 23, 2025, in conjunction with Pride Bozeman. The show aims to showcase the artwork of queer artists currently residing in Montana. The exhibition does not have a subject matter theme but rather aims to celebrate the range of talent and abilities amongst these artists.

The exhibition will be guest curated by Richard Parrish, a renowned and queer artist working in glass and watercolor. Richard and his partner live in Bozeman. For more information about Richard, go to www.fusiostudio.com. Curatorial decisions are final.

Selected artwork(s) will be exhibited in the Weaver Room and/or in the Lobby Galleries of the Emerson.

SUBMISSIONS DUE APRIL 15

For more information and submission guidelines:

CALL FOR ART

YELLOWSTONE ALLIANCE ADVENTURES

ANNUAL GALA: BEYOND THE PINES

The Gala is intended to give you an opportunity to dress up and have fun! Attire is semi-formal. This evening includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dessert in addition to a Magic & Mentalism performance by Gary Ferrar. Gary Ferrar offers a performance full of unexpected moments and unique effects. Gary has appeared on NBC, USA, and the Travel Channel, and is excited to blow our minds in this private performance filled with comedy and audience interaction.

Thursday, March 13

5:30pm-8:30pm

Emerson Ballroom

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BOMB SNOW RELEASE PARTY

Join us for Bomb Snow’s annual magazine release party featuring the shred film “Circle of Madness”. Prepare to witness some of the most outrageous lines in Alaska!

There will be drink specials from Montucky Cold Snacks, sponsor booths and a DJ in Ballroom before the film screening.

CIRCLE OF MADNESS features star athletes Markus Eder (ski) & Victor de Le Rue (snowboard) returning one more time to the legendary spine walls of Haines, Alaska. In the place where extreme free-riding movies were born, standing on the shoulders of their peers, their emulated friendship will help them push it to the very next level. From the most renown and historical lines to a camping mission in the middle of a never-seen-before mountain face, Markus and Victor’s obsession becomes a descent into madness.

Friday, March 14

Doors open at 6:00pm

Film starts at 8:30pm

Emerson's Ballroom and Crawford Theater

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QSA CHARITY DRAG SHOW

Join the Queer Straight Alliance on Saturday, March 15th for Give Me A Sign, our Annual Charity Drag Show! This year, proceeds from this event will be donated to TransVisible Montana.

Student discounts available with student ID. This is an 18+ dry show with doors at 7 PM, so we'll be checking IDs at the door. We also have a limited number of VIP tickets available.

Saturday, March 15

7:00pm

Emerson Ballroom

SUMMER ART CAMP

Our Summer Art Camp has new themes and exciting projects to inspire your little artists! Check them out- space is limited and filling quick!

One-week sessions offered through the summer from June 16 - August 15

Ages 5-12

Monday - Friday 9:00am-3:00pm / $330

This year's camp themes:

Print Makers:

June 16-20
5-8 yr olds: FULL
9-12 yr olds: space available
June 23-27
5-8 yr olds: FULL
9-12 yr olds: space available

Artists & Architects:

July 7-11
5-8 yr olds: 4 spots left!
9-12 yr olds: FULL
July 14-18
5-8 yr olds: FULL
9-12 yr olds: 1 spot left!

Color in Motion

July 21-25
5-8 yr olds: 1 spot left!
9-12 yr olds: space available
July 28-August 1
5-8 yr olds: space available
9-12 yr olds: space available

Express Yourself

August 4-8
5-8 yr olds: FULL
9-12 yr olds: space available
August 11-15
5-8 yr olds: FULL
9-12 yr olds: space available

CURRENT EXHIBITS

Come by the Emerson Monday-Friday 9am-5pm to see the stunning artistry displayed in our three galleries. All works are for sale, with prices available upon request.

Susie Mathre

The Botany of Math(re); Further into the Weeds, Jessie Wilber Gallery

Susie Mathre is an artist living and working in Bozeman, Montana. As the daughter of botanists, she spent many hours in the family garden and also enjoyed exploring all things mechanical. She attended the University of Oregon, where she majored in fine art, taking a variety of studio classes, including printmaking, photography, letterpress printing and fiber arts. She graduated with a BFA in Fiber Arts in 1989.

Before becoming a full-time artist, she worked for the Community Food Co-op in Bozeman for over 20 years designing and fabricating signs and creating limited edition letterpress posters. She was fortunate to acquire a Vandercook Universal 1 letterpress in the early 1990s, (and thousands of pounds of lead type) which she currently uses in conjunction with metals, encaustic wax, and plant materials.

She is a recipient of a MAGDA (Montana Art Gallery Directors Association) traveling exhibition grant, and won Awards for Excellence for Distinctive Downtown Signage (The Co-op Downtown), and Sculptured Landscape from the City of Bozeman.

(Left) Penrose Tiling P2

(Right) White Campion /(Silene latifolia)

Edd Enders

Montana Roots and Routes, Lobby and Weaver Room Galleries

Livingston Montana native Edd Enders was born in 1962, graduated from Park High, and studied art at Montana State University, Bozeman from 1990-1993. Growing up, he spent his free time outdoors observing nature, drawing, camping, and hunting. As a young man he worked on archeological survey teams throughout the West and as a hunting guide, packer, wrangler and cowboy from Alaska to Arizona. Enders has been painting since 1989 and has been a prolific full-time painter for two decades. Widely admired, Enders has collectors ranging from New York to Key West to Chicago to Shanghai and has shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions.

"I consider myself a contemporary western painter. I’m not interested in portraying the West as it’s commonly idealized with pristine landscapes and romanticized wildlife, cowboys and Indians. I am deeply connected to the western environment where I’ve grown up, worked, and lived. I want to portray human’s inevitable activity and impact on this region. In the bigger picture, I hope that in 100 years people will look at my paintings and learn something about this place and time, as I see it.”

CURRENTLY HIRING

Summer Art Camp Instructors

The role of Emerson Summer Art Camp Instructors is to provide quality art instruction using up to date methods and techniques in correlation with the Emerson’s mission to provide outstanding arts education to learners of all ages. For more information, and how to apply, visit:

APPLY: ART CAMP INSTRUCTOR

Youth Interns for our Summer Art Camps

Every summer, the Emerson seeks high school-aged interns to assist with our children's summer camps. Interns assist camp instructors in daily preparation, teaching art activities, and assist young campers in achieving their creative vision. This is a fantastic opportunity to build leadership skills and experience. All interns are required to attend training in advance of camp. A weekly stipend is included, must be 13 years of age at the time of application.

SUMMER CAMP INTERN APPLICATION

Art Education Instructors

Bozeman’s creative needs are growing and we want to grow with them! We are looking for knowledgeable artists/instructors who want to share their skills to join us as at the Emerson. For 2-6 hours/week, we offer competitive hourly pay (DOE) and fully equipped classrooms located in the Emerson building. Each class session is 4-6 weeks.

If you are experienced in the following media and proficient in teaching your process, please click below to find a detailed description and application details.

Media:

Acrylic
Watercolor
Metalsmithing: Intro to advanced
Metalsmithing: Stone setting
Metalsmithing: Enameling
Open to new media!

Competitive hourly pay DOE

Fantastic downtown classrooms that are fully equipped

Daytime and evening spots available

Classes run 4-6 weeks

APPLY: ART INSTRUCTOR

GALLERIA HALL SPACE AVAILABLE

We have a beautiful space available in Galleria Hall! This is a retail/gallery/studio rental with only the very best neighbors including Artists' Gallery, Rod Zullo Gallery, The Coin Laundry Prints, and Verge Theater. The space is 404 square feet featuring exposed brick, a sink, built-in storage, and great lighting. It's a fun place to be, located in a historic building in Downtown Bozeman!

Available immediately

To apply or inquire about the space, please fill out this form:

TENANT INQUIRY

ACCEPTING DONATIONS

FOR OUR NEW TO YOU ART SALE

We’re excited to announce the second annual New to You Art Sale on May 1 & 2!

This is a fundraiser for the Emerson featuring a marketplace of secondhand, original artworks.

We’re currently accepting donations! If you have original (not mass-produced) art—paintings, drawings, photos, ceramics, sculptures, and more—that you’re ready to part with, consider donating to this special event. Help us fill the ballroom with unique pieces, and support the Emerson in the process!

Art donations accepted Monday-Friday 9am-5pm in the Curator's office, across from the Jessie Wilber gallery on the Emerson's main floor, or the front office.

For questions, please contact Emily at outreach@theEmerson.org

Donors get early access to the sale!

Donations accepted at the Emerson until April 29

BEAST OF BOZEMAN

The final acts have been chosen and the journey to find our next BEAST continues! Get your tickets to see our third annual show and support local performers! The audience votes to determine the winner and crown our next winner on April 26.

Saturday, April 26

Show starts at 7:30pm

Emerson Center fort he Arts & Culture

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