Landscapes along the
Lewis and Clark Trail

On view in the Paxson Gallery, Ralph Earl DeCamp, Gates of the Mountains, 1926, oil on canvas, 20" x 30" (far right)

May 5 - August 19, 2006
Meloy and Paxson Galleries

The Montana Museum of Art & Culture presents this exhibition of diverse landscapes along the route of Lewis and Clark. Included are works by Ralph DeCamp, E.S. Paxson, William Standing, Julius Seyler, Henry Meloy, and many more.

Summer Hours: Wed.- Sat., 11am-3pm

June 26 - September 25, 2006
President's Office Lobby
Main Hall, The University of Montana

Open Hours: Mon.- Fri., 8am-5pm

A spectacular art loan to MMAC features a watercolor by internationally recognized Austrian Expressionist, Egon Schiele (1890-1918). Young Girl Seated, Half Nude (Valerie Neuzil, 1913) will be on public view in the President's Office Lobby of Main Hall until September 25. This exciting piece offers the opportunity to view a prime example of Schiele's hallmark style.

This is the third generous loan from an anonymous private collector.

Mrs. Nkaj Zeb Vaj (Hmong), Historical Migration of the Hmong, story telling cloth (pha pra vet), embroidery and applique (border), Thailand, Ban Vinai Refugee Camp, 1988, 5'3" x 7'11", Acc. #00.01.09.
Donated by Ms. Helen Cappadocia

Story Cloth, Historical Migration of the Hmong

This story cloth by Mrs. Nkaj Zeb Vaj tells the story of the historical migration of the Hmong and was created at the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp in Thailand. During the Vietnam War, Hmong were United States allies who helped defend Laos from communist forces. The Hmong were persecuted by the North Vietnamese and forced to flee, first to refugee camps in neighboring Thailand, then overseas to countries with dramatically different customs, values, and ways of life. Missoula was one of the several areas in the U.S. in which the Hmong resettled. Originally introduced to the Missoula valley by Vietnam-era Hmong/CIA liaison officer, Bitterroot rancher and smokejumper Jerry Daniels, hundreds of Hmong refugees have since made Missoula their home.

Manuela Well-Off Man discussing John Fery's painting, Gunsight Pass, in the Meloy Gallery.

Dr. Manuela Well-Off-Man was born in Halle, Westphalia, Germany. After receiving her Ph.D. in Art History from Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany in 1997, Manuela moved to Montana in 1998 to study Contemporary Native American Art. Manuela is married to John Well-Off-Man. They have two daughters, Inga and Sonya. Manuela has served as Curator for MMAC since February 2002. She says this is her dream job. Manuela comes from a culturally diverse background and brings with her a wealth of knowledge. We are happy to have her expertise and passion for the arts here at MMAC.

Boys and Girls Club Cyanotype Workshop

Young artists displaying their work from the cyanotype workshop at the Boys and Girls Club, July 20, 2006.

MMAC held a Cyanotype Workshop at the Boys and Girls Club on July 20, 2006. Taught by photographer Lucy Capehart, the participants learned about one of the oldest forms of photography, the cyanotype. With this process, a non-toxic photosensitive chemical is painted on paper. Objects with interesting textures and shapes are then laid on the paper and exposed to the sun. The result is a beautifully rich blue print with white silhouettes where the objects were placed.

MMAC was inspired by the creativity of these young artists. Thanks to all who participated.

Many of these prints will be displayed in the Meloy Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition, Watershed Stories, August 29 - October 28, 2006.

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