SUMMER ART CAMP HAS BEGUN! | | |
There's still time to sign up!
Get ready for a summer of imagination, creativity, and fun! Each week-long session runs Monday through Friday, 9am–3pm, and features a unique theme that blends hands-on art education with plenty of time for play, exploration, and self-expression.
Don’t miss your chance to give your child a memorable summer- full of color, creativity, and connection.
Limited space still available in the following camps:
Print Makers (June):
- June 23-27
- 5-8 yr olds
- 9-12 yr olds
Color in Motion (July):
- July 21-25
- 5-8 yr olds
- July 28-August 1
- 5-8 yr olds (1 spot left!)
- 9-12 yr olds
Express Yourself (August):
- August 4-8
- 9-12 yr olds (only 3 spots left!)
- August 11-15
- 5-8 yr olds
| | PSA: PICK UP YOUR DOG'S POOP ON THE LAWN | | Please be mindful of your dog on the Emerson lawn. There is also a strict "leash your dog" policy while Art Camp is in session Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Thank you for helping us out! | | BRAD WILLIAMS: THE GROWTH SPURT | | |
His first one-hour special, “Fun Size,” was the highest rated special on Showtime. His second, “Daddy Issues,” prompted The New York Times to write “No one is doing stand-up comedy more hilariously than Brad Williams.” His other special on Netflix “The Degenerates,” garnered huge ratings and rave reviews.
This year he has continued to sell out (and add multiple shows of) every size of venue on his calendar at mock speed.
No wonder the late Robin Williams called him “Prozac with a head.”
Thursday, June 19
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:00pm
Emerson's Crawford Theater
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Becoming Undone
Rachael Marne Jones
Jessie Wilber Gallery, May 9-June 30
Becoming Undone refers to the initial state of wonder and panic, before recognition takes its infinite hold and quells any spark of discovery beyond what is already known, recognized and comfortable. This state of being forces one to flounder in suspension, grasping for familiarity while enticing us to settle on possibility. In flux, we are forced to revel in a state of entanglement, meaning is emerging and decaying simultaneously; an acceptance of the unknown is mandatory to move forward. Using both human-engineered and “natural” forms that blend and bleed into one another through their shared proximity and processes of degradation, each sculpture is a physical quandary into blurring the line between anthropocentric and geologic time scales. Constructed chaos, implied/invented phenomena, micro/macro scales, still life and landscapes collide within these poems of the discarded.
My work and studio practice explore relation through the fluid interactions of materiality; using the artifacts produced by their emergence as metaphors for personal experiences, contemporary environmental events and as palpations to the limits of anthropocentric perception. Local, global, and interpersonal relationships are explored
to map a moving target of a sense of place. Time scales are rendered fluid. The archeological quality of clay inspires a deep reverence and responsibility for guiding particles into new forms to evoke a material poetry relevant to contemporary times, while paying homage to their deep histories.”- Jones
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LGBTQ2S+ Artists in Montana
Lobby Gallery and Weaver Room Gallery, May 9-June 30
The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture proudly announces the opening of LGBTQ2S+ Artists in Montana, a compelling new exhibition celebrating the creativity, diversity, and resilience of LGBTQ2S+ artists living and working across the state. Curated by internationally recognized queer artist Richard Parrish, this exhibition showcases a dynamic range of artistic media that reflect the rich tapestry of personal identity, lived experience, and connection to place.
From bold to introspective works, the featured artists offer authentic and deeply personal expressions of life as LGBTQ2S+ individuals in Montana. At a time when many in the LGBTQ2S+ community face discrimination and uncertainty, this exhibition serves as both an artistic platform and a powerful affirmation of their enduring presence and impact.
Featured Artists:
- Tristan Boyar
- Joshua Collins
- Brendon Gillan
- Shan Graf
- Liv Hart
- Ari Karlsson
- BT Livermore
- C Kennan Marley
- Ferris Monahan
- Richard Parrish
- Nicola Perez
- Rott
- Claire Schabacker
- Morgan Syring
- Teegz
| | GALLERY AND STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE | | |
New lease cycle begins on July 1st!
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!
| | | If you are interested in a space at the Emerson, please fill out the tenant inquiry form: | | |
COMING UP!
LUNCH ON THE LAWN & OPEN MIC NIGHT
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COMING UP IN JULY! Lunch on the Lawn and Open Mic Night begin July 9th on the Emerson Lawn. We have a stellar lineup of FREE live music for you to come and enjoy, food trucks will be serving, games will be out for you to play, we'll have crafts for kids, a face painter, and tons of glorious summer sun to soak up. Bring a blanket and some shade and come enjoy this Emerson tradition with us!
Lunch on the Lawn: 11am-1pm
Open Mic Night: 5:30-8pm
July 9 Music:
Lunch on the Lawn: The Boomerangs
Open Mic Night: Pinky Trio
| | BUILDING RENOVATION UPDATES | | |
The West Wing bathrooms are officially competed! THANK YOU to you, to our community, and to Jenny Kahrl, for making this possible. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for each contribution to this project. It was a massive undertaking as we fully updated three bathrooms, and we extend a huge thank you and shoutout to Black Label Construction for all their work!
And now we move on to our next extensive project- the North Side Stairs. We still need your help as we only have $29,500 left to reach our overall fundraising goal!
The North Side Stairs are original to the building, and are in need of a full renovation. The total on this project is $150,000 to transform it into an ADA compliant stairwell. The handrails will be decorated with imagery that compliments the building's architectural details, and lighting will be added for further safety. We are excited to partner with PRG commercial to transform this highly-utilized historic entryway!
Thank you for shouldering the scope of this work alongside us. All donations are still being matched, dollar for dollar, by Jenny Kahrl, so your contribution doubles in impact!
| | Thank you for supporting the Emerson and our mission to build community through art and culture! | | | |
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(406) 587-9797 | office@theEmerson.org
111 S Grand Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
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