THIS WEEK AT THE EMERSON

THERE'S STILL TIME!

REGISTER FOR ART CLASS

Last chance until September!!

**This is the final adult art class session until we resume again in September.

CERAMICS CLASSES (Begin this week):



• Handbuilding (Intro/Intermediate): Wednesdays 9:30am-noon
• With Christine Sutton

• Intro/Intermediate Wheel Pottery: Wednesdays 9:30am-noon
• With Lauren Woods

• Handbuilding (Intro/Intermediate): Thursdays 6-8:30pm
• With Chris Stoddard

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

• Intro/Intermediate Wheel Pottery: Saturdays 6-8:30pm
• With Lauren Woods

EMERSON ART WALK

COMING UP SOON!

Friday, May 8 is our first Emerson Art Walk from 5–9pm, we’re celebrating our 33rd birthday!

We’ll also be hosting live music, food trucks and vendors, gallery exhibits, and family-friendly activities. Plan to swing by and support our local artists and enjoy the contagious energy of this fabulous, artistic community we’re all building together.

Emerson Art Walks (2nd Fridays 5-9pm)

May 8

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

BOZEMAN DOC SERIES PRESENTS:

NUISANCE BEAR

The Bozeman Doc Series, in association with Gallatin Valley Earth Day, will present the Bozeman premiere of the brand new, award-winning documentary, Nuisance Bear.

The screening will be preceded at 6pm by a reception in the Emerson ballroom with food and drink, our annual silent auction, and Earth Day information and opportunities from event sponsors.



Winner of the 2026 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Documentary, Nuisance Bear is a powerfully moving and visually striking examination of the relationship between humankind and nature. A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.

Thursday, April 23

Doors open at 6pm

Screening begins at 7pm

Tickets available online or at the door

POWWOW SHOWCASE

Enjoy an evening at the Emerson immersing yourself in Indigenous song and dance from across the region at the American Indian Council Powwow Showcase fundraiser.

This Showcase will feature men’s and women’s dance categories that include an introduction to each style of dance and the opportunity for the dancers themselves to share about their connection to the dance and their regalia. The Bobcat Singers will be singing for this Showcase. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. 

Thank you to the AIC, the Bobcat Singers, and our student dancers for helping make this Powwow Showcase happen. Profits will be used for the 2027 American Indian Council pow wow.

Saturday, April 25

Doors at 5:30pm

Show at 6:00pm

Emerson's Crawford Theater

$30 General Admission

$15 Students 6+

CROW AND RAVEN DAY

WITH SACAJAWEA AUDUBON SOCIETY

Come celebrate Crow and Raven Appreciation Day with a special screening of the short film "Thought & Memory."

Presented by the Sacajawea Audubon Society and featuring a Q&A with the film's director and author Susan Ewing, with naturalist Ashley Hall moderating the discussion.

Monday, April 27

7:00-8:30pm

Emerson's Crawford Theater

SUMMER ART CAMP!

Are you ready? Because we are. Summer camp is coming in hot, and we’re getting geared up for a season full of art, exploration, and big creative energy.

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.

Are you or someone you know interested in working as an intern or summer camp instructor? Scroll down for more information!

Art Camp Weeks & Themes:

• June 15-19 The Art Apprentice
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12)
• June 22-26: The Art Apprentice
• (ages 5-8) 1 spot left!
• (ages 9-12)
• July 6-10: Sculptor's Studio
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12)
• July 13-17: Sculptor's Studio
• (ages 5-8) More space added!
• (ages 9-12) FULL
• July 20-24: Art & Architecture
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12)
• July 27-31: Art & Architecture
• (ages 5-8) More space added!
• (ages 9-12) FULL
• August 3-7: Plates & Prints
• (ages 5-8)
• (ages 9-12)
• August 10-14: Plates & Prints
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12)

WE'RE HIRING!

YOUTH SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Emerson is looking for high school-aged students who would like to build their leadership skills by assisting our lead teachers during Summer Art Camps!

Must be 14-18 years of age

Responsibilities include:

• Encourage children’s comprehension of multiple art mediums
• Engage with children during breaks & lunch 
• Assist with project prep & clean up 
• Aid children and instructors in following health safety protocols
• Have fun and be a positive role model

Interns receive cash scholarships for participating in our Youth Internship Program.

NEW TO YOU ART SALE

NEXT WEEK!

Art has been pouring in and we LOVE accepting your pieces! Donate your original art (nothing mass-produced) to our New to You Art Sale!

Our third annual New to You Art Sale will take place on April 30 and May 1 during Give Big Gallatin Valley! Mark your calendars for this exciting treasure hunt, plus, art donors receive early-bird access to the sale.

This is a wonderful time to clean out your spaces and pass along original artworks that you no longer display! Donations (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.

New to You Art Sale

Emerson Ballroom

April 30: 12-7pm

May 1: 9am-1:30pm

Email outreach@theEmerson.org with any questions or to volunteer!

NEW EXHIBITS COMING SOON!

Mutual by Kirsten Kainz opening on May 8

GALLERY AND STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE

LEASE CYCLE BEGINS JULY 1!

A new lease cycle begins July 1!

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 to see available studios!

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!

www.theEmerson.org

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

111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715