July 2017 Free Expression // Free Admission

Image: Unknown Hmong artist, Hmong Migration and the War in Laos, detail, appliqué and embroidery, circa 1992, MAM collection, donated by Anne & Jon Bertsche, 2004.

new exhibitions

FROM FLOWER CLOTH TO STORY CLOTH: HMONG TEXTILES IN THE MAM COLLECTION Carnegie Gallery // July 7-September 20  MAM presents a selection of textiles that demonstrate the vivid traditions and rich history of Hmong culture in the Missoula community. This exhibition is made possible by the generous support of First Interstate Bank and First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. Learn more>> Image: Xia Thao, Flower Cloth, cotton & thread, 1988, MAM Collection, donated by Susan Lindbergh Miller in honor of Montana’s Hmong community, 2011. AMERICAN FLAG Travel Montana Lobby // July 1- August 19 This installation features an artist-made American flag sewn by 24 women from across the nation who were invited to participate by Missoula native Andrea Rogalski. The pieces were united and stitched together, both literally and metaphorically, for the Million Woman March that took place on January 21, 2017. Learn more>> Image: American Flag, 2017, mixed media, 60 x 114".

MUSEUM HOURS IN JULY Open Saturday, July 1, 10 AM-3 PM.   Closed July 3-4. Open Wednesday, July 5- Saturday, July 8, 10 AM-5 PM.  No First Friday reception at MAM on July 7. Join MAM at the Saturday + discussion on July 8 at 11 AM to celebrate the opening of From Flower Cloth to Story Cloth: Hmong Textiles in the MAM Collection.

continuing exhibitions

KEITH GOODHART: A PORTRAIT ATLAS Shott Family Gallery // through September 2017 ELIZABETH DOVE: IT STARTED WITH AARDVARK Morris and Helen Silver Foundation Gallery // through September 23 LINEAGE: FOUR GENERATIONS OF MONTANA CERAMISTS Goldberg Family Library // through August 26 LEGACIES: MEMORIAL ACQUISITIONS TO THE MAM COLLECTION Lela Autio Education Gallery // through August 26

CHRIS PAPPAN: GHOST IMAGES Lynda M. Frost Contemporary American Indian Art Gallery // through August 26 MAGGY ROZYCKI HILTNER: WHAT LIES BENEATH Faith Pickton and Josephine Aresty Gallery // through September 16  BY THE BIKE: APPLEBY, REINEKING, FORD-TERRY, GOODHART, HATCH AND ZENTZ Missoula Art Park // through November 4

Top Image: Keith Goodhart, A Portrait Atlas, mixed media, 2017. Bottom Image: Chris Pappan, Mind the Gap, 21st Century Ledger Drawing #108, Graphite, map collage, inkjet, acrylic in 1906 ledger book, 2017, courtesy of the artist & Atlas Galleries.

public programs + member events

SATURDAY + SUSAN LINDBERGH MILLER AND GAYLE MORRISON July 8, 11 AM // Free Join two outstanding scholars for an intimate look at the exhibition From Flower Cloth to Story Cloth: Hmong Textiles in the MAM Collection.  More >> Image: Unknown Hmong artist, Soldiers, Royal Lao Flag, and Helicopters, cotton & thread, ca. 1980s, MAM Collection, donated by Susan Lindbergh Miller in honor of Montana’s Hmong community, 2011.

VOICES IN CONTEMPORARY ART BOOK CLUB Hog's Exit-Jerry Daniels, the Hmong, and the CIA by Gayle Morrison July 19, 6 PM // Free MAM's next Book Club event coincides with the exhibition, "From Flower Cloth to Story Cloth: Hmong Textiles in the MAM Collection."  Local author Gayle Morrison will lead the discussion of this fascinating true story. Pick up your copy in the MAM bookstore today.  Call Cassidy at 406.728.0447 to RSVP. More >>

DROP-IN TOUR WITH MARY July 15, 12-1 PM // Free Volunteer art guide Mary Oelschlaeger will guide you through MAM's galleries and current exhibits. The tour is free for everyone. Just drop in! More >>

MENDING GROUP July 20, 6:30-7:30 PM // Free Bring your mending and creative projects to this non-instructional gathering dedicated to community, conversation and creative reuse. Ages 17+. More>>

FAMILY FRIENDLY CELEBRATION OF HMONG CULTURE July 26, 4-7 PM // Free Enjoy traditional dancing and music while admiring the exhibition From Flower Cloth to Story Cloth: Hmong Textiles in the MAM Collection.  More >> Image: Unknown Hmong artist, Farm Life in Laos, applique and embroidery 1988, MAM Collection, donated by Susan Lindbergh Miller in honor of Montana’s Hmong community.

EN PLEIN AIR COFFEE CLUB Every Wednesday through October 4, 8 AM // Free Exhibiting artist Whitney Ford-Terry hosts informal morning bicycle rides with coffee every Wednesday starting at the Missoula Art Park. Beans provided by Black Coffee Roasting Co; bring your own coffee brew set-up. Click here for the full schedule.

summer museum art camps

Register your budding artists for summer camp at MAM by calling 406.728.0447 or register online today >> JULY Screen Printing // July 5-7 // Ages 11-18 Printasia! // July 10-14 // Ages 8-13 Wind Chimes and Mobiles // July 17-21 // Ages 6-11 Horses! Horses! Horses! // July 24-28 // Ages 6-11 AUGUST Drawing and Painting Outdoors // July 31-August 4 // Ages 7-12 The Art of Re-Purposing // August 7-11 // Ages 9-15 Art and Nature // August 14-18 // Ages 6-11 Preschool Art Exploration // August 14-18 // Ages 3-5

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Author and guest speaker Lucy Lippard joined MAM members for a reception on June 20.

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