BEAST OF BOZEMAN AUDITIONS | | |
CALLING ALL PERFORMERS!
Singers, dancers, comedians, aerialists, circus acts, poets, musicians, etc are all encouraged to audition for a chance to perform at the live finale showcase on March 7!
The winner of this annual talent competition takes home $1,000 and the title Beast of Bozeman!
Auditions are offered in 15-minute slots from 4:30-8:15pm on Feburary 2, 3, or 4. Registration is free, but required
Not a performer? We still want you to be a part of this competition! Mark your calendars for the finale show on March 7 and plan to come enjoy an incredible show, cheer on the performers, and vote for the winner!
Emerson's Beast of Bozeman
Auditions: February 2, 3, or 4
Tickets for the March 7 show on sale soon!
| | 2026 FLY FISHING FILM TOUR | | |
This milestone year promises to be a landmark event, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe.
Anglers, explorers, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to experience this special edition of the tour as it travels to cities nationwide. Featuring stunning cinematography, compelling narratives, and adrenaline-filled moments on the water, the 20th Annual F3T is a tribute to the spirit of adventure and the enduring fly fishing culture that has grown with the tour over the past twenty years.
This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever—spotlighting wild places, inspiring conservation stories, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression.
Friday, January 23
7:30pm
Emerson's Crawford Theater
| | BOZEMAN DOC SERIES: IRON WINTER | |
In Mongolia’s coldest valley, horses mean life. But in the Iron Winter, nothing can survive alone. For countless generations, the herders of the Tsakhir Valley have protected their horses from ferocious arctic storms by amassing a giant winter herd, nominating their bravest young men to protect it. The daring tradition served as a brutal coming of age ritual, until five years ago, when under increasing environmental pressure, it abruptly ended. Fearful about the loss of culture, elders soon vowed to revive it. And two young friends were handed the daunting responsibility to not only protect the valley’s herd — but to save its most sacred practice. For four months, the boys battle Mongolia’s deadliest winter on record, testing friendship and faith in a fight to keep 2000 horses alive, and preserve an ancient way of life.
Sunday, January 25
Doors at 6:30pm
Film begins at 7:00pm
Emerson's Crawford Theater
$12 General Admission, $10 for Students
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THEY ARRIVED LIKE FATE
Rachel Ingel
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Rachel Ingel's They Arrived Like Fate in our Jessie Wilber Gallery
Through printmaking, Rachel Ingel explores a new expression of her original interests in photography and drawing. The print matrix proposes new directions for mark making, and the ink gives new textures and smells. The community of the press room and the skill sharing that happens there creates collaboration in every individual print. The print is a new thing birthed from the conglomerate of community, process, material and idea.
The prints in “They Arrived Like Fate” consider ideas of identity and place, through the lens of tourism and landscape. By layering wildflowers, weeds, and invasive species over pictures of family vacations the artist ruminates on human movement and relationships through metaphors of the natural world. The way we attribute morality to the existence, growth, and movement of plants gives us insight on how we are striving to be present in the world
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NOT SO FAR AWAY
Russell Brausch
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Russell Brausch's Not So Far Away in our Lobby and Weaver Room Galleries.
"A century of fire suppression, the loss of Indigenous cultural burning, and climate change have created today’s wildfire crisis. It is not a matter of if a fire will come, but when. Federal land employees work tirelessly with little progress, caught between containing fires and restoring damaged landscapes. As hotter, drier climates push fire back into the land through both destruction and controlled burns, my creative process seeks to illuminate this complex history. Through painting, burning, drawing, and textiles, I open different entry points into the wildfire conversation. My research expands on acknowledging and redefining America’s relationship with fire."
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Register for Summer Art Camp!
Emerson Art Camps run weekly from June-August, Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. This full-day camp encourages creative exploration and learning while playing outside and meeting new friends! We welcome children ages 5-12.
This year's all new and amazing themes:
- June 15-19: The Art Apprentice
- June 22-26: The Art Apprentice
- July 6-10: Sculptor's Studio
- July 13-17: Sculptor's Studio
- July 20-24: Art & Architecture
- July 27-31: Art & Architecture
- August 3-7: Plates & Prints
- August 10-14: Plates & Prints
| | Now offering Gift Cards! These digital cards are perfect for giving the gift of inspiration & creativity. You input the desired amount and send it to the recipient to redeem. There is no expiration and they can be used for art classes, workshops, or summer camps! | | |
NEW TO YOU ART SALE
DONATIONS
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NEW TO YOU ART SALE!
Our third annual New to You Art Sale will take place on April 30 and May 1! Mark your calendars for this super-fun treasure hunt, plus, donors receive early-bird access to the sale.
This is a wonderful time to refresh your space and pass along original artworks ready to find a new home. Donations of original art (paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, etc) may be dropped off at the Emerson, across from the Jessie Wilber Gallery, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. No mass-produced art, please.
Email outreach@theEmerson.org with any questions or to sign up to volunteer!
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We’re thrilled to unveil our newest classroom expansion! The Glaze Lab & Handbuilding Studio has moved across the hall in the West Wing, and is now seamlessly connected to the Francis Senska Pottery Studio. This expanded space will host all of our handbuilding ceramics classes, along with glazing for all pottery classes.
Keep an eye out for upcoming session registration and come experience the new space firsthand!
Want to contribute to the growth and development of Emerson programming? Give today to fuel our community's access to art and art education!
| | GALLERY AND STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE | | |
If you're an artist or creative business owner, we welcome you to apply for a space in the Emerson. Fill out an inquiry form and let us help you find the perfect fit!
To walk through our available studios, swing by the Emerson during business hours Monday through Friday 9am-5pm, or fill out the inquiry form below.
| | Thank you for supporting the Emerson and our mission to build community through art and culture! | | | |
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www.theEmerson.org
(406) 587-9797 | office@theEmerson.org
111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
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