The air is cool and a breeze pushes from the north, the depth of blue clouds pierces my attention between flashes of light. Moisture lingers heavy and refreshing as the storm drags across bare mountain peaks just beyond our reach. One can almost hear the grass calling for rain, a song carried quietly...
It was mass confusion in earth tones and brightly colored tails as the Bohemian waxwings lifted off. My brain was in slow motion, along with my slow shutter speed. Aargh, I missed the shot, I thought. Upon viewing the camera’s screen, flashes and splashes of...
By Western Hands: Functional Art from the Heart of the West celebrates the history of rustic design — from the Adirondacks and national park “Parkitecture” style to the work of legendary Western furniture maker Thomas Molesworth — and describes its evolution to the art form...
For 30 years, the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture has provided arts appreciation, education, and activities out of a historic building in downtown Bozeman. Its programming includes arts education for all ages, school and community outreach, exhibitions, performances, seasonal events, and more. Led...
The museums, galleries, and curated art events that celebrate the artists of the Northern Rockies offer an intimate glimpse into the life and livelihood of the American West. Upcoming calendar highlights include: June 29 – November 12 Re-Imagining Conservation: From Many Viewpoints National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson, WY wildlifeart.org Created in...
Gallery Wild’s new exhibition, Wild by Four Seasons, opened this summer at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Jackson, Wyoming and features more than 50 Western artworks by 20 renowned artists. At the resort, guests can enjoy exclusive access to the collection, art walks,...
Whether you’re on the hunt for new artwork or just want to enjoy an evening sampling delicious bites, craft beer, and signature cocktails, you may find what you’re looking for at the Warrior Taste Fest — and all for a good cause. The popular fundraiser...
Christine Byl’s Lookout (Deep Vellum, $25.95) offers a stunning portrait of a family firmly rooted to the land in northwest Montana. Told through numerous points of view, in authentic voices, and with a poetic ear for language, this is the kind of novel one becomes...
Architecture The Jarvis Group Construction Poster Construction Interior Design Sara Story Design Landscape architecture Coen + Partners In their quest to find a mountain home with both summer and winter appeal, Candace and Charles Nelson visited ski areas in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Colorado, all to no avail. But as soon as they...
Residing in the mountains of northwest Montana with her husband and two daughters, Sally Vannoy is living — and painting — her best life. “I live in a place I love, with people I love, doing what I love. What could be better than that?”...