THIS WEEK AT THE EMERSON

SIGN UP FOR AN ART CLASS!

All new classes begin at the end of October and early November! Keep your creative light shining even as the days get shorter.

New classes and workshops added! Metalsmithing 2 with Sally O'Neill, Handbuilding with new instructor, Zaq Suarez, and ceramic ornament workshops with Chris Stoddard!

2D ART

• Intro to Drawing with Emily Gonzales
• Mondays 6-8pm

• Intro to Landscape Oil with Russell Brausch
• Tuesdays 1:30-3:30pm

• Intro to Drawing with Emily Gonzales
• Wednesdays 10am-12pm

• Intro to Charcoal Drawing with Emily Gonzales
• Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm

• Intro to Watercolor with Russell Brausch
• Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm

• Beginner Charcoal Figure Drawing with Martijn Swart
• Thursdays 6-8pm

METALSMITHING

• Metalsmithing 2, Sally O'Neill
• Mondays 6-8pm

• Intro to Metalsmithing, Sarah Pardee
• Tuesdays 3-5pm

• Intro to Metalsmithing, Sarah Pardee
• Tuesdays 6-8pm

• Metalsmithing 2, Sally O'Neill
• Wednesdays 6-8pm

CERAMICS

• Handbuilding- Intro/Intermediate, Zaq Suarez
• Tuesdays 2:30-5:00pm

• Wheel Pottery- Intro/Intermediate, Chris Bieniek
• Tuesdays 6-8:30pm 

• Handbuilding- Intro/Intermediate, Zaq Suarez
• Tuesdays 2:30-5:00pm

• Wheel Pottery- Intro/Intermediate, Lauren Woods
• Wednesdays 9:30am-12pm

• Wheel Pottery- Intro/Intermediate, Robyn Till
• Wednesdays 6-8:30pm

• Wheel Pottery- Intro/Intermediate, Chris Bieniek
• Thursdays 6-8:30pm

• Wheel Pottery- Intro/Intermediate, Lauren Woods
• Saturdays 9:30am-12pm

WORKSHOP:

CERAMIC ORNAMENTS WITH CHRIS STODDARD

Grab your friends and come make your own ceramic ornaments!

In this festive, two-hour workshop, students will learn simple construction and decoration techniques to create unique, personal ornaments, perfect for gifts or adding a special touch to your own holiday décor. No prior experience is needed; just bring your creativity and holiday spirit! 

Finished pieces will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup before December 20, just in time to enjoy for the season.

$50: All supplies are included

Saturday, October 25: 12-2pm or 4-6pm

WORKSHOP:

ENAMELING WITH APRIL HALE

Enameling is the magical and enduring process of fusing glass to metal—one of the most permanent and vibrant ways to add color to jewelry. In this hands-on workshop, you'll be introduced to both the science and art of vitreous enamel and will gain a strong foundation in enameling techniques.

Workshop Schedule:

Friday, October 24: 6:00-8:00pm

Welcome, safety overview, materials & equipment discussion

Demonstration: metal cleaning, sifting, and firing test pieces

Hands-on practice: surface prep, sifting, and firing test pieces

Saturday, October 25: 9:00am- 5:00pm

Demonstration: wet application, sgraffito, stenciling, and sift-and-dump techniques

Practice: wet techniques and stenciling

Demonstration: using glass beads, threads, wires, enamel crayon, and more

Practice: applying embellishments

Discussion: design considerations for final jewelry pieces

12:00-12:45pm: Lunch break and design planning

Open studio time: create final pieces (earrings, pendants, etc.)

$300: All supplies are included

HOLIDAY NOIR- TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Hitch up your reindeer, people, it's time to sleigh! Tickets are officially on sale and trust us- you do not want to miss this show. 🔥

We have over 60 local performers ready to turn up the heat and bring you a saucy, yet seasonal, surprise for the senses. You know the drill- bring your grandma but leave your kids at home (book that sitter now!), and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year!

18+

Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6

Doors at 6:30pm

Show begins at 7:30pm

For even more fun- join us for the Saturday Night Afterparty following the final show!

21+ event. Tickets sold separately

CURRENT EXHIBITS

The Quiet Mundane

Emma Bergman

Emma Bergman's The Quiet Mundane in our Jessie Wilber Gallery

"The Quiet Mundane captures everyday moments, creatures, and people from my life. My process is as much an approach to living as it is a body of work. Rather than viewing my life as a series of monumental moments, I am learning to appreciate the mundane, the repetitive, and the beauty of small things. Rather than letting the mundane slip by, I am attempting to bring the viewer’s focus to the little corner of the world that I inhabit. I believe by observing this, sitting with it for hours, and translating it into paint, I am elevating the mundane to something of importance, as something precious to be savored."

Not So Far Away

Russell Brausch

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."

Just Friends

by Animoscillator & Sex the Cat

Dan Haywood (Animoscillator) and Jacob Garvin (Sex the Cat) have launched a pop-up titled Just Friends featuring a collaborative apparel line in the Emerson's Galleria Hall! There is also an immersive installation of originals to check out. Only here for a limited time!

WE'RE HIRING!

Art Education Instructors

Love art, teaching, and community? Join the Emerson instructor team! We're growing our adult art education programming and are seeking amazing people to teach classes!

We welcome applications from instructors working in all mediums. We are especially interested in those with experience in hand-building, metalsmithing, printmaking, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, and oil painting.

Event Server

The Event Server is responsible for serving beverages during private and public events while providing excellent customer service. This role involves setting up the bar area, serving drinks, checking identification for age verification, and maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the event. Event Servers must work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, often communicating with event staff to ensure a smooth and enjoyable guest experience.

For more details and to apply:

NORTH STAIRS RENOVATION UPDATES

The railings are in, the lights are illuminating, and the history lives on through these stunning new stairs. Please come by to see them and use them!

We partnered with PRG commercial and the Historical Preservation Board of Gallatin County to transform this highly-utilized historic entryway, and would love to partner with you, too! Every contribution helps us land closer to our goal. With your generosity and a dollar-for-dollar match from Jenny Kahrl, we now only need $27,050 more dollars to reach our overall funding goal of $150,000!

Give today to support the necessary work required to keep our facilities safe, welcoming, and honoring to our history.

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. We have spots in Galleria Hall and some upstairs studios available soon!

We have 58 arts and culture related tenants, and this is your opportunity to join our creative community!

To walk through our currently available studios, swing by the Emerson during business hours- the doors are open!

If you are interested in a space at the Emerson, please fill out the tenant inquiry form:

Thank you for supporting the Emerson and our mission to build community through art and culture!

www.theEmerson.org

(406) 587-9797 | office@theEmerson.org

111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715