Edith Freeman
The Rosy Path
Upcoming Events at the Museum
Edith Freeman: Montana Seasons May 31 - August 25, 2012 Paxson Gallery
Edith Freedman (1913-1992) was an artist and rancher who taught in Billings public schools for over 30 years. Her luch and serene woodblock prints capture the harsh beauty of central Montana in all its varied seasons. A master of reduction woodcut printing, she studied with noted Billings artist Isabella Johnson. Freeman based her compositions on studies of the prairie and rimrocks, river valleys and wildflower meadows, backyard garden and household plants. This exhibition is drawn from the Yellowstone Art Museum's significant holdings of Freeman's work and includes the artist's woodcarving and printmaking tools. The exhibition is touring under the auspices of the Museum and Art Gallery Directos Association.
Events related to this exhibition:
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6-8pm, PARTV Lobby
Opening Reception
Cultural Homesteaders: Montana Institute of the Arts from the MMAC Permanent Collection May 31 - August 25, 2012 Meloy Gallery
This exhibition presents the Montana Institute of the Arts (MIA) permanent collection, which began in 1954 when there were few other collecting institutions in the state and none focused exclusively on fine art. Since 1994, this collection has resided with the Montana Museum of Art & Culture (MMAC) at The University of Montana. The history of this collection and the MIA is central to the cultural landscape of Montana. The MIA was a unique organization of artists who acted collectively to enrich the artistic and cultural opportunities across the state at a time when there was not an established or formal cultural infrastructure. The founders and member artists of the MIA were pioneers, supporting one another and creating artistic opportunities during a time when resources were limited. This collection offers the art object as a tangible record of the experiments and sentiments found in Montana art over the course of 30 years, providing an insight into Montana art history.
Events related to this exhibition:
Thursday, May 31, 2012, 6-8pm, PARTV Lobby
Opening Reception
Friday, August 24, 5pm, Masquer Theater
Lecture: A History of the MIA, by Brandon Reintjes,
Curator of Art, Montana Museum of Art & Culture
And 6-8pm, PARTV Center Lobby
Closing reception and gathering of MIA artists
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