Sunday, July 12 6:00-8:00 p.m. E.L. Wiegand Creativity Center, Holter Museum of Art FREE and open to the public In this artist’s talk, local multimedia artist Jennifer Thompson shares the process behind her previous exhibition, Lines and Connections. About the exhibition, Thompson writes: “As an Installation Artist, I install work in a space, for that […]
Montana Book Tour! Bozeman • Helena • Missoula • Hamilton KEVIN FEDARKO, author of The Emerald Mile, will be here, in Helena, on Tuesday, June 23rd. He will be in conversation with John (Jack) Schmidt, Director, Center for Colorado River Studies, Watershed Sciences, Utah State University. Location: Holter Museum of Art (Use the entrance on […]
Come out of your cave with embodied awareness as we blink our eyes, stretch and gently adjust back into the warmth and sunshine. Gentle Healing is bringing together practitioners of movement and the arts to provide you with a bountiful weekend of care, introspection, community and soul nourishment. Join us the evening of Friday, April […]
There will be a community meeting for the Roadless Area Conservation Rule where you can learn more and share your thoughts on its proposed repeal. The meeting will be Friday, March 13 in Helena, MT at the Holter Museum of Art, 12 E Lawrence St from 6-7:30pm.
Live Jazz, Sweet Treats, and Support for Local Student Musicians. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of jazz at the Holter as talented local high school jazz bands and ambiance choir take the stage alongside the Wilbur Rehmann Jazz Quartet. With the purchase of a ticket, you will enjoy live jazz performances, a curated “bite flight” of […]
Unwind and explore at the Holter! Enjoy a micro yoga class with Gentle Healing and Wellness, take a guided tour of the galleries, and discover the benefits of becoming a Holter member. Just $5 to attend!
The Holter Museum of Art is proud to announce the opening of four new exhibitions on January 16! Join us for an exciting evening celebrating contemporary art and creative voices. Three of the four exhibiting artists will be present to give talks about their work—all female artists—offering visitors a unique opportunity to hear directly from […]
A solo exhibition at the Holter Museum of Art by artist Danielle O'Malley. Open from October 10 - December 31. Join opening night (10/10/25) for an evening of fun and festivities. Explore Danielle O'Malley's immersive exhibition, listen to their artist talk and enjoy freshly made cotton candy from Holter's After School Teen Arts Council. For […]
‘Rock the Block’ Art Fair will take place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at the Holter Museum and adjoining N. Jackson street. This end of summer celebration will feature booths from local artists selling their hand made crafts, fun summer games, a silent auction, food trucks, and unique hands-on art activities where attendees can create […]
The exhibit is a departure for me — devoid of people or portraits, I hoped that the raw landscapes with only the charred personal remains of its residents would ultimately evoke their presence. While much of my earlier work was about the survival of men and women and youth impacted by a criminal justice system […]
This exhibition is about place in relation to the landscape. The work speaks as a healing, a settling in, or an appreciation of the here and now. The natural landscape has much to teach us about what really matters to the earth and its creatures, and what matters most within us. My wish for the […]
This exhibition is about place in relation to the landscape. The work speaks as a healing, a settling in, or an appreciation of the here and now. The natural landscape has much to teach us about what really matters to the earth and its creatures, and what matters most within us. My wish for the […]
After you’ve made it to bed you can snooze a bit and then pop over to the Gentle Healing downtown studio at the Holter and join the crew for a restorative yoga class FREE! The team at Gentle Healing have been great supporters for years—of Montana Pride, of the LGBTQIA+ community, of taking time for […]
When you just are exploding with artistry and need to get your fingers in the rainbow and create the most amazing shirt for Pride that anyone has ever seen you just hop on over to the Holter Museum where you will find t-shirt blanks, lots of colors, and the best atmosphere to help you get […]
Retro-Futurism at the Holter Dress on theme or as you feel and join the After-school Teen Art Council for a party to celebrate being Queer and being a Teen, a.k.a. Queer Teen Prom! You will need to register for this in advance, so please do so here. What you can expect: music dancing photo booth […]
You don’t have to be LGBTQ+ to attend but if you are looking to make art surrounded by fellow gays, join us at this PRIDE friendly resin art making class! Learn the different types of resin available to work with and the various ways to add color while becoming familiar with Epoxy Resin, Mica powder, […]
This event is for teens only! The Holter's AfterSchool Teen Arts Council (ATAC) will host an “open studio” art hang for teens to work on crafts and projects related to the upcoming Queer Teen Prom. There will be snacks!
Baroque Music Montana presents "The Thistle," featuring baroque and folk music from Cape Breton, Acadia, Scotland and original tunes inspired by these traditions. Fiddler David Greenberg returns with long-time collaborator, wooden flutist & piper Chris Norman, to curate this program, with appearance by local baroque violinist Carrie Krause. David Greenberg has recorded over 80 albums, […]
For over seven decades, the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts has been a place of inspiration, experimentation, and artistic dialogue. Founded in 1951 by brickmaker and arts patron Archie Bray, the foundation has fostered generations of ceramic artists, leaving behind a permanent collection of over 1,000 works, each a testament to the ever-evolving […]
Kings, Queens, Lords, Ladies & Godfathers of Mead, it is that time of year to gather round the table and tell tales old and new about our favorite spirite... Mead! As winter, sheds its furs and reveals its wings this, spring, golden honey turns to mead, we shall celebrate stories, history, and mystery of Metamorphosis […]
In this semi-annual exhibit, the Holter partners with colleges across Montana to celebrate the Arts in Education. It showcases and celebrates exemplary artists across the state who are devoted to cultivating not only their personal art practice but also their deep investment in the next generation of artists in Montana. This exhibit celebrates their achievements […]
Live music demo meets lecture series in the return of a beloved Holter program! Join jazz saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann as participants and instructor define "jazz". Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. March 5, 12, 19, 26.
Join musicians Judy Fjell, singer-songwriter, Beth Youngblood, violinist, and Janet Harvig, cellist, for an evening of Songs for Social Justice.
Cohesion Dance Project is hosting a dance party, “Everybody Dance Now,” on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 5-10pm at the Holter Museum of Art. The event will feature a lively mix of music genres and decades, by DJ Matt Schmidt. Specific times will focus on certain music styles/ages, but attendees can come for all or […]
Artist and activist Katie Knight will discuss her latest exhibit at the Holter Museum titled "What Hangs in the Balance." Stop by for what will surely be an informative and enlightening lecture.
Join us for a lecture about female representation in contemporary photography by Christine Garceau, PhD.
Every year, the Holter closes after the new year, turns over every single gallery, and re-opens on the third Friday in January. This year, we will have four exhibitions by three artists opening on the same night!Be sure to stop by for what is sure to be a very fun and exciting evening.
Join the Holter for a happy hour with ink and screenprinting! With a drink in one hand, a paintbrush in the other, and a silkscreen design, we will create a masterpiece while enjoying a social evening of painting and printing! Expect to walk out of the evening with a one-of-a-kind custom designed totebag. Price: $35 […]
Ever gotten wrapped up in a story and started to imagine yourself as a character along for the journey? Join as 1 of 8 heroes in an epic tale narrated by an experienced Game Master. Participants will take off together on a hair-raising heroes’ journey packed with action, mystery, and who knows what else!
An after-school art class at The Holter Museum of Art! Join teaching artist Abby Ouellette to learn about a different artist each week, exploring their artistic style and medium before breaking out to create your own piece of art! Each session will begin with a “Meet and Greet” to meet the artist! Students will learn […]
Learn how to carve thin lines and patterns into wood and fill them with colorful spices to create contrasting designs. The technique dates back to Viking times and was most often used to decorate utilitarian wares such as bowls, spoons, and cups. The Montana Historical Society will be joining to share more about Montana’s Scandinavian […]
A fine time with travel, fine wine and fine art in support of the arts! Join Holter Museum of Art, Live Longitude Travel, and Viking Cruises to talk luxury river cruising, sample a wine flight that corresponds with different rivers in Europe, bid on beautiful art, and possibly walk away the winner of a Viking […]
In commemoration of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, join students from Capital High and Helena High Schools for an art show. At the end of the show, we will tear down the wall! Nov. 8 from 4-8pm – view student artwork on the wall Nov. 9 at 4pm – join MSU Professor Schweppe and […]
Through this body of work, I invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences during the pandemic and to consider the ways in which we are all interconnected. By transforming everyday materials into art, I hope to convey a sense of resilience. Ultimately, this exhibit is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to find […]
Ho-Ho-Holter is a longstanding Holter and Community tradition, kicking off the holiday season with intention to buy local, buy handmade this holiday season! This annual show and sale features handmade art and fine craft from local and regional artists. Highlighting the immense amount of talent in and around Montana, Ho-Ho-Holter offers patrons an opportunity to […]
Ho-Ho-Holter is a longstanding Holter and Community tradition, kicking off the holiday season with intention to buy local, buy handmade this holiday season! This annual show and sale features handmade art and fine craft from local and regional artists. Highlighting the immense amount of talent in and around Montana, Ho-Ho-Holter offers patrons an opportunity to […]
Join us on Saturday September 21st for the second lecture in our series Secrets of the Vault, featuring artist Katie Knight! Katie will be discussing artworks from our Permanent Collection made by Montana Modernists, Frances Senska & Jessie Wilber, with emphasis on the relationship between the two artists. Start your evening early at The Union […]
Join us for the opening reception of our newest exhibit Len Davis: A Thousand words. Len Davis is an artist based in Los Angeles, he uses the mediums of assemblage, and collage, as well as drawing and works on paper to explore themes of everyday life and human emotion. This exhibit will consist of 100 […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with clay! With a drink in one hand and some mud in the other, create a masterpiece while getting messy with friends, family, and new acquittances! An artist-instructor will walk participants through slab building techniques and decorative embellishments to create your own cup! Cups will be available for […]
Join Holter teaching artists in printing t-shirts and coloring in your pride! Teaching artists will demonstrate screenprinting while participants use fabric markers to color in a white ink design. Show us what colors you bring to Pride! Walk out of the museum as your best colorful self in a shirt you designed! Drop-in at any […]
Amalgam is defined as "a mixture or blend". The final product of this class will be a blend of whatever you choose to adorn your vessel with. Expect to learn and build! Take a pre-made clay body and customize your components: learn to create handles, spouts, lids, feet, and choose what makes it onto your […]
Join us for the opening reception of Stark Unreality: Barb Schwarz Karst. Snacks and cash bar will be available. Artist Statement: "These past few years have taught me a lesson. Most of us, at one time or another, are confronted with difficult or even devastating circumstances. Usually, they are unexpected and totally out of our […]
Join us on June 28, for the opening reception of Tom Bartel: Figures from Earth, an exhibition showcasing the ceramic sculptures of Tom Bartel. Artist Tom Bartel will be present to give an artist talk an discuss this body of work as part of the reception. Snacks provided. Cash bar available. Artist Talk begins: 6:30 […]
Join artist Jon Bashioum in learning to create your own tea pot and accompanying tea cup. The class will introduce slab-building, stencils, rollers + stamps + other ways of creating texture in clay, and will finish with a glaze.
This class emphasizes solid fabrication that will help to develop skills of metalsmitthing. Students will have the opportunity to practice and learn through introductory projects before completing a main project. We will learn Butane torch safety, basic set-up of soldering stations, and material uses before soldering sterling silvery jewelry. This class is an opportunity to […]
What is the ChromaDepth effect? ChromaDepth refers to the perception of color by depth, with the rainbow spectrum taking on dimension. Red appears near, blue appears far. Using ChromaDepth glasses, this can cause paintings to take on a 3-D effect. Using specialty paint, a bluelight, and ChromaDepth glasses, participants will create their own paintings. Put […]
Transform visual imagery into sound and then follow it up with a jam session! Join artist and Theremin scholar, Marla Goodman for a 2-hour workshop that transforms sound into imagery and back again! Goodman will demonstrate her use of graphical scores and graphical synthesis to transform pictures into sound using one of the world's rarest […]
Cohesion Dance Project is hosting a dance party, “Everybody Dance Now,” on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5-10:30pm at the Holter Museum of Art. The event will feature a lively mix of music genres from the 1970s through 2000s to current, by DJ Matt Schmidt. Specific times will focus on certain music styles/ages, but attendees […]
What is the ChromaDepth effect? ChromaDepth refers to the perception of color by depth, with the rainbow spectrum taking on dimension. Red appears near, blue appears far. Using ChromaDepth glasses can cause paintings to take on a 3-D effect. This effect can often be seen in Haunted Houses to create spatial effects. Artist Instructor Dallas […]
Kings, Queens, Lords & Godfathers of mead it's that time of year to gather round the table and sing songs of old and new. We shall pay tribute to the trickster prince and his able court of knights and explore the history, mystery, myths, and legends, behind our favorites spirits... Mead! Old and new friends, […]
Join us for the Opening Reception of our two new exhibits: Youth Electrum & Helena College Capstone! Friday, April 5th from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cash bar (with non-alcoholic options) and appetizers are available! Youth Electrum 2024 is here! Experience this longstanding annual showcase featuring student artwork throughout the Helena School District alongside The Helena […]
Do you find your lack of resin work disturbing? Looking to impress that certain force-wielding boss? This is the class you are looking for… This class is a Resin 101! Learn the different types of resin available to work with and the various ways to add color while becoming familiar with Epoxy Resin, Mica powder, […]
Wet and Wild is an exploration of water based paint and wet media with artist Christina Barbachano. Each week we will explore a different wet media, different papers, and different surfaces to paint on. This class is for all levels of artists who are curious about fun and expressive mediums and who want a supportive […]
Join us for the Friday February 23 for the opening reception: Carol Montgomery: A Snail's Journey, Visions & Voices: A Figural Exhibition. Visions & Voices includes an artist talk & a spoken performance piece titled "Conversational Figure Drawing." Feb. 23 Opening Reception starts 6:00-8:00 pm 6:30pm – Model Talk Stewart of EverGreen Adventures will be […]
Come listen to artist Sean Chandler discuss his life, experiences, and his work currently being displayed, "The One Defined to be No One," at the Holter.
Science and art collide in a class that will have your painting jumping off the canvas! We will learn the science behind ChromaDepth and how color perception can be used to make paintings appear 3-D. Come for the knowledge, take home a “wow” worthy painting at the end of the class. Artist Instructor Dallas Ryder […]
Join us at our grand opening reception for three brand-new exhibitions. Explore the intersection of art and science with "The Last Glacier", accompanied by an artist talk by Ian van Coller. See the collective works of over 30 artists once separated by the pandemic but brought together by a desire for collaboration and creative expression. […]
With a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, create a masterpiece while enjoying a social evening of painting!
Learn Japanese style binding and create your own artist book! This workshop will start off with a brief history about the significance of artist books and their function. After that you'll start binding your own book with the instruction of host Tracy Hall. Once you have bound your book you are encouraged to decorate it […]
How to whittle a spoon? Sign-up for this class with carpenter Mary Webb and find out how! Mary will teach participants how to mark out and begin the process of carving a blank of wood into what will become a spoon. We will learn about the difference between hard woods and soft woods, how to […]
Looking to learn a 400+ year old art form? An experienced chandler, Joy will guide participants in dipping candle cores to create a layered candle on which they can experiment with different styles and patterns of carving! Participants will walk away with an initial practice candle and then an additional "completed" candle showcasing all that […]
Would you like to send unique Christmas hand-painted card for special one? Join watercolor artist Svitlana Prouty for a class in which she will teach you how to create Watercolor Cards and Gift Tags. No painting experience required. Svitlana will provide step by step instructions to creating great works of art! About the artist: Svitlana […]
Come explore the world of Spanish tin work. Make beautiful ornaments using traditional materials. Design your own or use our easy templates. Christina Barbachano will lead participants through the artform as we learn to carefully tin punch works of art!
Did you know that those iconic National Park posters from the 1940s were almost lost to history? Explore the fascinating story behind the New Deal-era WPA posters that put hundreds of Americans back to work and helped to lift the country out of the Depression. In this workshop, graphic artist Luke Duran will discuss the […]
Kings, Queens, Lords, Ladies, and Krampus of mead, it's time to gather round the yule log again and tell tales of old and new about our favorite spirit, mead! Home brewers, connoisseurs, alike are welcome to gather together with poems, songs, and performances all night long in our mead hall as we celebrate the history, […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with paint! With a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, create a masterpiece while enjoying a social evening of painting! An artist-instructor will walk participants through blending and mixing colors, styles of brushstroke and other ingenious ways to capture texture using paint, all in […]
Join resin artist Sam Turner as we create and cast polymer clay sculptures in silicon molds. We will start Day 1 with making our sculptures. Students should come prepared with an idea of what they want to make. Day 2 will be demolding the design and getting the opportunity to test our molds with a […]
Join us in celebrating public radio and our new mission as we build a community recording studio for local artists.
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 2 long poses over a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model […]
This early ages ArtStart will engage and entertain participants with a story-time session and hands-on art activity led by a friendly Holter arts instructor! Sessions may be themed around a specific exhibit, art medium, part of art history, or other related topic.
Learn slab building techniques as we craft clay menorahs. The instructor will fire and glaze menorahs for participants. We will be joined by a representative with the Montana Jewish Project to learn more about this holiday. Open to all faiths and denominations! Come learn while we make! Led by Joy Kelso of Modern Montana Makerie […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with paint! With a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, create a masterpiece while enjoying a social evening of painting! An artist-instructor will walk participants through blending and mixing colors, styles of brushstroke and other ingenious ways to capture texture using paint, all in […]
Explore Dr. Frankenstein's Laboratory and the Haunted Holter BoneYard on Halloween Eve. Watch out! If the Doctor is in, you may find yourself becoming part of his next experiment.... All ages are invited to explore a spooky artist-created monster-making laboratory and haunted boneyard. Candy provided. Costumes encouraged. Drop in this Halloween and see the Haunted […]
Do you enjoy sugary treats and scientific experiments? If so, this class is the perfect chance to channel your inner Dr. Frankenstein and create your own monster! Each student gets one mini 4” cake with a crumb coat and we will then spend the next two hours turning this cake into a monster! We’ll make […]
Join apprentice chandler, Emily Frazier, in creating your very own spooktacular candles! Emily will guide participants in dipping candle cores to create a layered candle from which to then carve ghostly features and jack o’lanter smiles! Participants will walk away with one of each candle and the knowledge to keep carving. Carved candles are one […]
Embrace the spooky season and let your inner child come alive in this mini monster cake decorating class! Learn something new while experimenting with sugary confections. Each student gets one mini 4” cake with a crumb coat and we will then spend the next two hours turning this cake into a monster! We’ll make eyes, […]
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 2 long poses over a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model […]
This early ages ArtStart will engage and entertain participants with a story-time session and hands-on art activity led by a friendly Holter arts instructor! Sessions may be themed around a specific exhibit, art medium, part of art history, or other related topic.
IT'S BACK! Mark your calendars for the 5th Montana Antiques Appraisal Fair at the Holter Museum of Art in Helena on Saturday October 14! Timothy Gordon -Appraiser and Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC return to help visitors discover the treasures of the Queen City. All proceeds support the preservation of Montana history! Book now at mthistory.org/events […]
Do you love the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg? Do you need an occasional pick-me up when the weather is cold and gray? This class is sure to warm you up and brighten your day. This will be a more free-style decorating class. Each student gets one 6” pumpkin spice cake with a crumb coat […]
Learn a new skill while being whimsical and creative! This class is an excellent opportunity for adults to learn while not taking themselves too seriously. Students will each get a two-tiered cake with a crumb coat and then step-by-step piping instructions to make their own fairy-garden cakes, complete with butterflies, mushrooms, moss, and a jello […]
Combine the science of baking with the magic of fairies! This Fairy Garden Cake Decorating class is an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill while being whimsical and creative. Students will each get a two-tiered cake with a crumb coat and then step-by-step piping instructions to make their own fairy-garden cakes, complete with butterflies, […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with paint! With a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, create a masterpiece while enjoying a social evening of painting! An artist-instructor will walk participants through blending and mixing colors, styles of brushstroke and other ingenious ways to capture texture using paint, all in […]
The Art Center brings works by their members in this community exhibition featuring dedicated local painters who gather monthly to encourage, support, and promote one another through group painting experiences, workshops, educational activities, and exhibits. This exhibit features select works from around 30 local fine artists.
Students will create a small square bottomed basket with a variety of basketry techniques (plaited base, weaving the sides, twining, lashing a rim, creating and wrapping side handles) using dyed and natural reed. Emphasis will be on basic structure, techniques and construction of a basket and creating your own unique piece. Each piece will be […]
Savory Bakes Start Here. For those who love the savory but maybe could do without the sweet. This cake decorating class replaces the sugar and spice with mayonnaise, crème fraiche, and cream cheese. We'll learn to make rosettes out of vegetables and practice our piping skills with creamy savory goodness! Tap into your groovy self […]
Wonderful entertainment from local community members! Drink specials. Art, poetry, and music. Free event to all ages.
Join the Holter for a happy hour with paint! With a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, create a masterpiece while enjoying a social evening of painting! An artist-instructor will walk participants through blending and mixing colors, styles of brushstroke and other ingenious ways to capture texture using paint, all in […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with clay! With a drink in one hand and some mud in the other, create a masterpiece while getting messy with friends, family, and new acquittances! An artist-instructor will walk participants through slab building techniques and decorative embellishments to create your own cup! Cups will be available for […]
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 2 long poses over a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model […]
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 2 long poses over a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model […]
Join us Friday, August 11 from 6-8 pm with an artist talk at 6:30 pm, to open Next World Emissaries, a larger than life exhibit by artist Jude Griebel. Next World Emissaries features triumphant hybrid forms based on pervasive species such as weeds and insects. These various “nuisance species” are based on those common to […]
Join the art teachers at the Holter Museum with your kids so they can make their own Pride t-shirts, using the all the colors and creativity that flows their minds. Shirts provided, and the whole event is free!
Don your most colorful apparel and gather to celebrate PRIDE at this Queer Teen Prom! Swim along with all the fish in the sea as we celebrate with snacks, beverages, a photo-booth, a movie corner, and a dance floor with curated music. Come and celebrate PRIDE! This year’s theme: Under the Sea! Registration is required […]
You don't have to be LGBTQ+ to attend but if you are looking to make art surrounded by fellow gays, join us at this PRIDE friendly rainbow flag making class! Learn the different types of resin available to work with and the various ways to add color while becoming familiar with Epoxy Resin, Mica powder, […]
Join us Friday, July 28th to open Figure Out: Catastrophe or Regeneration by ceramic artist Paolo Porelli! Porelli presents a sculptural group of about 60 ceramic “figurines” in the Bair Gallery that reveal a great deal about the reality of the times in which we live but that are cognizant of how to go beyond […]
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 2 long poses over a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model […]
This early ages ArtStart will engage and entertain participants with a story-time session and hands-on art activity led by a friendly Holter arts instructor! Sessions may be themed around a specific exhibit, art medium, part of art history, or other related topic.
The badlands are nature’s sculpture garden, an environment born from erosion creating intense shadows and contrast, of interweaving land formations and marked by the passage of elements and time. This exhibit explores this otherworldly landscape in abstraction. Next to the town of Glendive is Makoshika State Park, home to some of the most fascinating and […]
Saturday, June 17th | 12 - 1 pm Supporting Exhibition Event in coordination with The Odyssey by Stephen Glueckert Join Michael O'Connor of the Ancient Order of Hibernians with a guided tour of Stephen Glueckert's exhibit, The Odyssey and talk about the history and life of Thomas Francis Meagher. Cost: Free will offerings accepted, and […]
This early ages ArtStart will engage and entertain participants with a story-time session and hands-on art activity led by a friendly Holter arts instructor! Sessions may be themed around a specific exhibit, art medium, part of art history, or other related topic.
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 2 long poses over a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with paint! With a drink in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, create a masterpiece while enjoying a social evening of painting! An artist-instructor will walk participants through blending and mixing colors, styles of brushstroke and other ingenious ways to capture texture using paint, all in […]
In this series, Rob Leonard, Alex Camara, and Tyler Martin, the artist team who makes up Mathscaper, expresses the beauty of complex plane dynamics visually through machining in wood and metal, illustrating and mirroring fractals in stunning works using wood, metal, and light. Mathscaper mirrors nature in illustrating mathematically perfect spirals that become infinitely smaller, […]
Saturday, May 20 from 5-7 pm cost: free will offerings accepted cash bar available Beloved yet controversial, Thomas Francis Meagher's colorful lifetime of adventure spans two cultures and four continents. Irish patriot, designer of Ireland’s tricolor flag, escapee from Van Diemen's Land, distinguished Civil War general and finally, Montana's first acting territorial governor, his 1867 […]
Join artist Stepehen Glueckert for a drawing class that tells a story. Drawing in large scale and with a variety of oil-based mediums, Stephen will guide participants through the process behind his work, building layers and complexity in illustrations to tell a story.
Have a child between the ages of 3-7? Bring them along to this early ages introduction to art! This is early ages ArtStart will engage and entertain participants with a story-time session and hands-on art activity led by a friendly Holter arts instructor! Sessions may be themed around a specific exhibit, art medium, part of […]
Saturday, April 22 | 11am W Creativity Center $15/person - please bring your own mat! Join us in our monthly series for a melding of art and yoga. Enjoy a yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor from Gentle Healing & Massage in our galleries! Surround yourself with incredible art to relax your mind […]
The Holter Museum of Art partners with colleges across Montana to celebrate the Arts in Education, highlighting and celebrating exemplary artists across the state devoted to cultivating not only their personal art practice, but also highlighting their deep investment in the next generation of artists in Montana. Across the Divide 2023 features faculty artists from […]
It’s that time of year again to gather round the table, grab your drinking horns as we pay tribute to our favorite spirit, Mead. Mead brewers, connoisseurs, and novices alike are welcome to join in this merriment as we, share mead, trade recipes, brewing disasters, and tell tales, sing song, old and new alike about […]
Kick off a quarter of exhibitions celebrating the arts in education featuring Youth Electrum with work from Helena area K-12 students, and the Helena College Capstone Exhibition highlighting the work of second year Helena College art students!
The annual Helena College Capstone Exhibition features the second – year art students at Helena College, unveiling their capstone art projects. Join us in congratulating these accomplished students as they launch their careers as artists and creatives. This annual exhibit is part of a museum-wide expo celebrating Arts in Education alongside Youth Electrum and Across […]
Join Helena College and the Holter Museum of Art for a day of free fun for the whole family featuring a dance performance and lesson by Corinne de Bock, a professional dancer from Naples, Italy; a traditional Chinese craft led by Montana artist Barbara Morrison; and a calligraphy lesson with Suhan Chen. Attendees will receive […]
$15/person – please bring your own mat! High Gallery Join us in our monthly series for a melding of art and yoga. Enjoy a yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor from Gentle Healing & Massage in our galleries! Surround yourself with incredible art to relax your mind while you relax your body with […]
This class is a Resin 101! Learn the different types of resin available to work with and the various ways to add color while becoming familiar with Epoxy Resin, Mica powder, and alcohol inks. Participants will choose between a lancet style and a oculus style for their final piece. No resin will go to waste […]
Mobile art is defined as abstract sculptures that have moving parts, driven either by motors or the natural force of wind. Join mobile artist Ann Wilsnack for a class that explores color and composition while encouraging contemplation and playfulness in mobile making! In this class, Ann will share her knowledge as mobile artist as participants […]
Triathlon clinic w Alexandera Houchin, skills sessions, inspiration to stay active, fit, and healthy. Montana Women's Triathlon is presenting a workshop in Helena on February 25-26 "The Power of Sport". Past participants have felt this power - the positive impact of sport to improve lives through commitment, confidence, and community. We will share our stories […]
Friday, February 24 from 5-7 pm In the W at the Holter Free and open to the public – Learn more and register at holtermuseum.org/events/midsession-decompression Facilitated by a Transgender individual and accompanied by a Transgender, Nonbinary, or Two Spirit mental health professional, this decompression brings community members the care and strength necessary to finish out […]
Join us for our monthly series melding art and yoga. Enjoy a yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor from Gentle Healing & Massage as you surround yourself with incredible art to relax your mind and your body with movement. $15/person - Please bring your own mat! Register: https://www.gentlehealinghelena.com/calendar This month's exhibit will be Transcend […]
JourneyDance™ offers you permission to fully rediscover and express your authentic self through movement and dance. What is JourneyDance™? Weaving simple, guided movement sequences together through different musical qualities, JourneyDance™ acts as a catalyst for each practitioner to celebrate the magnificence of their body and life. We feel connected, grounded, energized and vital. JourneyDance™ allows […]
This unconventional concert program combines literature and music in exploration of the life of the great Enlightenment philosopher, Voltaire. This marks BaMM inaugural foray into vocal chamber music with Grammy award-winning tenor Aaron Sheehan from Boston and angelic, light soprano Arwen Meyers from Portland. Virtuoso New York viola da gambist Sarah Stone and baroque violinist […]
Are you a crafter with a love of cardboard? Have you heard about Cardboard Camp before? Or seen a group of kids outdoors playing with cardboard swords? Join once a month for this Armory intensive where participants can hone their cardboard crafting skills with a session that focuses solely on the knitty gritty of building. […]
Celebrate the year of the Rabbit! Lunar New Year at the Holter Museum is a fun-filled tradition celebrating this most important holiday in many Asian countries. Filled with myth and tradition, the Lunar New Year is the longest public holiday with the grandest traditional history of over 4000 years. The Chinese Zodiac designates this as […]
Opening Reception: Friday, January 20 6 – 8 pm Free and open to the public Cash bar (with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options) and Appetizers provided Artist Talk at 6:30 pm Please join us in this museum-wide opening and reception for Transcend with Rae Senarighi, and Transilience, featuring work from Transgender, Nonbinary, and Two Spirit artists […]
TRANSCEND with Rae Senarighi, and TRANSILIENCE, featuring artwork from Transgender, Nonbinary, and Two Spirit artists from in and around Montana Opening Reception: Friday, January 20 6 – 8 pm Free and open to the public Cash bar (with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options) and Appetizers provided Artist Talk at 6:30 pm Please join us in this […]
Join Joy Kelso of Modern Montana Makerie as we craft clay menorahs and dip candles for Hannukah. We will be joined by a representative with the Montana Jewish Project to learn more about this Holiday. Open to all faiths and denominations! Come learn while we make! Session 1: clay slab building our menorahs Session 2: […]
Join Last Chance Public Radio Association in celebration of public radio as they host their yearly auction and fundraiser to support our local public radio stations. There will be live music, food, drinks, a silent, and live auction, and of course friends! Tickets $20.00 at the door. More details TBA. Artists if you are interested […]
Saturday, November 12 | 11 AM – 12 PM $15/person – please bring your own mat! E. L. Wiegand Creativity Center at the Holter Join us in our monthly series for a melding of art and yoga. Enjoy a yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor from Gentle Healing & Massage in our galleries! […]
Befriend Your Inner Monster! A Halloween JourneyDance™ at the Holter’s “W” on October 29th, 4:30-6:00pm with JourneyDance™ Guide, Julielynne Shiner What is JourneyDance™? Weaving simple, guided movement sequences together through different musical qualities, JourneyDance™ acts as a catalyst for each practitioner to celebrate the magnificence of their body and life. You can expect shake-your-booty beats, […]
$15/person - please bring your own mat! Bair Gallery Join us in this monthly series for a melding of art and yoga. Enjoy a yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor from Gentle Healing & Massage in our galleries! Surround yourself with incredible art to relax your mind while you relax your body with […]
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 1 pose for a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model to […]
Opening Reception Friday, October 7th 6:00 – 8:00 pm Free and open to the public Cash bar (with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options) and Appetizers provided Artist Talk at 6:30 pm Chip Clawson brings a new body of work, Imagine This to the Holter in an immersive installation featuring large scale freestanding and suspended multimedia sculptures. […]
Join for the monthly series for a melding of art and yoga. Enjoy a yoga class led by a certified yoga instructor from Gentle Healing & Massage in our galleries! Surround yourself with incredible art to relax your mind while you relax your body with movement. This month’s exhibit is Mga Hungong Sa Diwata (Whispers […]
This portrait drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing portrait drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 1 pose for a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model to […]
The Art Center brings works by their members in this community exhibition featuring dedicated local painters who gather monthly to encourage, support, and promote one another through group painting experiences, workshops, educational activities, and exhibits. This exhibit features select works from 32 Art Center Members.
Members of the Art Center invite the community to join in an opening reception, celebrating the display of works by members through the Held Gallery. Appetizers and a cash bar is available from 6 – 8 pm. View works from Helena artists including: Aurora Angove Sally Angove Marcy Bergman Cathy Dulacki Laurie Ekanger Lori Feiss […]
Join in celebrating the opening of Mga Hunghong Sa Diwata (Whisper of Spirits) by artist April Werle! Friday, September 9 from 5 – 7 pm. A cash bar and light far will be available, with an artist talk at 5:30 pm. April Werle paints a temporary mural along the east wall of the Bair gallery, […]
This figure drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing figure drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 1 pose for a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model to […]
Join the Holter for a happy hour with clay! With a drink in one hand and some mud in the other, create a masterpiece while getting messy with friends, family, and new acquittances! An artist-instructor will walk participants through slab building techniques and decorative embellishments to create your own cup! Cups will be available for […]
Where Song Began - A live music, and cinematic experience for all ages, performed by violinist Simone Slattery and cellist Anthony Albrecht. Performance length: 60 minutes without interval, including a Q&A. For more information about this performance visit www.wheresongbegan.com and www.bowerbirdcollective.org Tickets: Adults $25, Seniors/Students $20, U18 $5 at the door and online. Program: Arvo […]
This portrait drawing studio is open to all levels! Bring your own medium and join a community of artists in practicing portrait drawing with a live model! For this once-a-month occasion, the model will be holding 1 pose for a 3 hour time period. There will be set breaks for both artists and model to […]
Join on Friday, July 15th at 5:00 to open the exhibit Endemic by Montana based artist, Jesse Blumenthal. Endemic explores the speed of technological and industrial progress, as it exists alongside and within the natural world. This sonic installation fills the Baucus Gallery as a giant resonator for the public to experience. To celebrate the […]
Join on Thursday, July 7 from 5-7 pm to explore and celebrate the work and of artist Walter Piehl. Cash bar and light fare available. At 5:30, listen to this established artist talk about his paintings, history and art, his passion for Western Americana, and his longstanding career as an artist. Peihl says about his […]