THIS WEEK AT THE EMERSON

EMERSON ART WALK!

FRIDAY!

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

Wear a sparkly brooch to Art Walk in coordination with Kirsten Kainz Mutual exhibit opening ✨

We’ll also be hosting live music, food trucks and an art market, new gallery exhibits by Kirsten Kainz, 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. Plus, free birthday cake while it lasts!!

We have over 30 vendors participating in our first Emerson Art Walk, so be sure to make time to swing by and support all of our local creative talent!

Live Music by Luke Flansburg

Food Options (for May 8):

• Mo'Bowls
• Tanemaki
• CC Gourmet
• Provecho Rustic Mexican
• Ms'Sippi's Southern Cuisine
• Bozeman Tropical Sno

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

May 8

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

GALLATIN COUNTY DEMOCRATS DEBATE

The Gallatin Democrats hosting a Democratic candidate debates for US Senate and US House of Representatives (for the Western District) moderated by former Montana Supreme Court Justice Mike Wheat. Includes a pre-debate reception and post-debate social hour.

Hear directly from the Congressional and Senate candidates running to represent you! During this evening, we’ll learn more about where the candidates stand on pertinent issues such as the cost of living issues– housing, healthcare, childcare, why they’re running, what they plan to focus on, and what sets them apart from each other.

SENATE CANDIDATES

• Alani Bankhead
• Michael Black Wolf
• Michael Hummert
• Reilly Neill
• Christopher Kehoe

MT-01 HOUSE

• Ryan Busse
• Russell Cleveland
• Sam Forstag
• Matt Rains

Be sure to join the Gallatin County Democrats for a social hour in the Emerson’s Ballroom after the debates to connect your community, and get plugged in to the work to elect real champions for Montana.

Thursday, May 7

Reception begins at 4:30pm

Debates begin at 6:00pm

Emerson's Crawford Theater

FREE

SUMMER ART CAMP!

Summer is just weeks away, and we’re getting geared up for a season full of art, exploration, and contagious 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.

Available Camp Weeks & Themes:

• June 15-19 The Art Apprentice
• (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 9-12)

• July 13-17: Sculptor's Studio
• (ages 5-8)

• July 20-24: Art & Architecture
• (ages 9-12)

• July 27-31: Art & Architecture
• (ages 5-8)

• August 3-7: Plates & Prints
• (ages 5-8)
• (ages 9-12)

• August 10-14: Plates & Prints
• (ages 9-12)

MUTUAL

by KIRSTEN KAINZ

OPENING FRIDAY, MAY 8

Mutual

Kirsten Kainz

Jessie Wilber Gallery, Lobby Gallery, and Galleria Hall Popup Gallery

Opening Friday, May 8

In Mutual, Kainz utilizes unexpected, everyday materials to create sculptural creatures that invite viewers into a more personal and emotional connection with the living world. Her work suggests that we are inherently wired to respond to beauty and that losing sight of it can have profound consequences.

“At its core, this exhibition is about connection,” Kainz shares. “We take care of the things we love. My work is intended to help us feel more love and connection with the fascinating creatures and ecosystems that we rely on for life. Our fates are mutual.”

Kainz is widely recognized for her large-scale iron animal sculptures as well as her paintings of ephemeral landscapes and bold, expressive horses. Across mediums, her work is unified by a deep reverence for nature and a sense of urgency to protect what is increasingly at risk. She invites viewers not only to admire the natural world, but to honor and care for it.

CALDERA

BY CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL

WEAVER ROOM GALLERY

My method is slow, but once moving through the land I work assuredly and intuitively, I find there is little equivocation over what to photograph. I question little when moved to expose a sheet of film. The questions come after. I believe there are always far more questions than answers. The heavy lifting, after I put a photograph out into the world, is up to the viewer. If I have done my job the weight should be manageable in its own way by anyone willing or able to take the time.

Most of my photography these days utilize a 4×5 view film camera. I develop the film in my dark room and then scan the resulting negatives into my computer creating digital files. I will then make subtle adjustments of light value similar to what I might do in the dark room, utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. I then make 5×7 inch inkjet prints which I can use to evaluate and plan my film prints. 

Once I have decided what I want to make a silver gelatin print of, I return to the darkroom with the original negative and fully process that into a final archival silver gelatin print. A final note of clarification: the creation of a silver gelatin print does not utilize digital technology at all. All adjustments affecting elements of value, tonality and contrast are made manually in the darkroom.

**Reminder that we offer free school tours with our School in Galleries program! Email education@theEmerson.org for more information!

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 space at the Emerson. Simply complete the Tenant Inquiry Form below, and we’ll be in touch with information about current studio availability.

To view available studios in person, please schedule a tour with our Director of Operations at emersonops@theemerson.org. Tours are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

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111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715