THIS WEEK AT THE EMERSON

BOZEMAN DANCE ACADEMY

SPRING RECITAL

BDA’s Spring Recital is a special opportunity for each class to take the stage, showcase their progress, and share their creativity in a joyful celebration of dance. From first steps to final bows, it’s a moment to shine!

Friday, May 29

Doors Open at 6:00pm

Show Begins at 6:30pm

Saturday, May 30

Doors Open at 6:00pm

Show Begins at 6:30pm

Saturday, May 30

Doors Open at 11:00am

Show Begins at 11:30am

Emerson's Crawford Theater

$16 General Admission

Bozeman Dance Academy takes pride in the excellence of our professional staff, talented students, and accredited curriculum. Our classes are appropriate to age, level, and interest. We allow everyone to experience the joy of a positive dance program.

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!

Get your kids registered for inspired fun, messy creativity, and days filled with art.

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 5-8) 1 spot left!
• (ages 9-12) learn from the masters!

• June 22-26: The Art Apprentice
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12) create with us!

• July 6-10: Sculptor's Studio
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12) discover sculpting!

• July 13-17: Sculptor's Studio
• (ages 5-8) only a few spots left!
• (ages 9-12) FULL

• July 20-24: Art & Architecture
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12) come build amazing things!

• July 27-31: Art & Architecture
• (ages 5-8) only a few spots left!
• (ages 9-12) FULL

• August 3-7: Plates & Prints
• (ages 5-8) celebrate art with a twist of flavor!
• (ages 9-12) experiment with color, texture, and pattern!

• August 10-14: Plates & Prints
• (ages 5-8) FULL
• (ages 9-12) be inspired by nature!

EMERSON ART WALK

JUNE 12

Summer Art Walks begin June 12!

This is the first night of the Downtown Bozeman Summer Art Walk series! Get your friends, your fam, your kids, your neighbors and start your night at the Emerson!

We'll have:

• Incredible exhibits by Kirsten Kainz and Christopher Campbell
• Studios open for visitors upstairs
• Galleria Hall will be open for shopping
• Art Market
• Food trucks
• Music in the air
• Community activities!

Summer nights are the best nights and we'll be here to welcome you!

Friday, June 12

5-9pm

Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture

FREE!

Food Trucks (June 12):

Bozeman Tropical Sno

Piece of Crepe

TaneMaki

CC Gourmet

Provecho Rustic Mexican

Fizz'd Handcrafted Sodas

MUTUAL

BY KIRSTEN KAINZ

Mutual

Kirsten Kainz

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

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

Caldera

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!

HISTORIC EMERSON IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

We’re in the process of replacing one of our walkways on the north side of the Emerson! If you've walked by and noticed the orange netting, this is the project zone. Now imagine that netting replaced with a gorgeous new sidewalk and steps flowing between two lush green spaces! 😍

This fresh sidewalk will elevate our north lawns and be an incredible improvement to our outdoor space. Our goal is $50,000 and we're 20% of the way there! Donate today to help us raise the funds for this historic Emerson Improvement Project!

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. Some of our most coveted studios are becoming available! 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!

www.theEmerson.org

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

111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715