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The Emerson Lawn is officially ours! We are humbled by the outpouring of community support to preserve this special space. Thank you for making it happen!
Gratefully,
Emerson Board & Staff
P.S. We still need your help! Please consider a donation to support the purchase, improvement, and maintenance of the Emerson Lawn!
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COMING UP
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Kids' Summer Camps
The Emerson offers a variety of fun, week-long summer camps for children ages 4-12. Campers will explore diverse hands-on art projects taking inspiration from the theme for the week and get plenty of fresh air on the Emerson Lawn.
Full day camps are full, 1/2 day camps for 4-7 year olds are still available.
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Summer Art Education
We still have spots available in our summer art education classes for teens and adults. Classes offered this session include: Oil Painting Basics (almost full), Jewelry Design, Landscape Journaling, Life Drawing, and Art on the Rocks. For more information please visit our website; to register, call 406-587-9797 x104.
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Art Walks at the Emerson
Kick off your Art Walk evening at the Emerson! Our galleries and shops will be open at 5:00, one hour before other participating Art Walk galleries, with snacks and refreshments. This is a fantastic, way to spend a Friday night!
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Garden and Home Tour
Mark your calendars! This popular tour, now in its 21st year, features unique landscapes, horticulture, and gardens throughout the Gallatin Valley. Tickets will be available for purchase starting July 9th at the Emerson, Owenhouse Ace Hardware (both locations), Cashman Nursery, and Heyday.
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Lunch on the Lawn
Wednesdays, July 11 - August 22
11:30am - 1:30pm
Celebrate summer with live music, local food, kids' activities, and sunshine! This favorite Bozeman summer tradition will take place on the newly purchased Emerson Lawn! Providing this FREE event to our community would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors! If you are interested in learning more about Lunch on the Lawn sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sonja Bahr at [email protected] or (406) 587-9797 ext. 100.
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Call for Art
This summer, the Emerson is hosting a juried group exhibition titled,
AMPLIFIED the Art of Music. The goal of this innovative exhibit is to make visible the unique power of music. Artists of all mediums and musical preference are encouraged to apply. Show us how the beat of your drum inspires the stroke of your brush!
Download full details
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RECENT HAPPENINGS
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Give Big Gallatin Valley
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Give Big day
festivities
! Whether you joined us for one of our Bob Ross inspired painting classes, said hello at the Rocking R Bar, stopped by the Emerson, or donated online, THANK YOU! We know there are many fantastic organizations in the Gallatin Valley and we are honored you included us in your Give Big activities!
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EMERSON MEMBERSHIP
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Become a member of the Emerson today!
Your membership supports arts and culture in the Bozeman community and underwrites our exhibits, art education programs, and Emerson-sponsored events. Emerson members receive:
- Special pricing on Emerson education classes and access to early class registration
- Member-only deals with participating Emerson tenants
- Subscription to monthly E-News
- Invitations to exhibits, special events, and member-only appreciation events
- Drawing for two tickets to attend select Emerson special events
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FEATURED TENANT
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JESSIE MOORE PHOTOGRPAHY
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Jessie started her photography business ten years ago and has been in the Emerson for seven years. Jessie shared, "I love my corner studio, right above the Emerson Grill. It has the best lighting for portraits! I also love the community of the Emerson and being surrounded by so many kind and creative people. I feel fortunate to do a variety of work including photographing weddings and events, all type of portraits, and product and commercial photography as well. Being in the Emerson, I've had the opportunity to photograph the artwork of many of my fellow tenants and I love being able to help others show off what they do best!"
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FEATURED EXHIBITS
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Jessie Wilber Gallery
Memories Collected; Works by Frances Senska, Jessie Wilber & Friends
May 11 - June 29, 2018
The Jessie Wilber Gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring works by Frances Senska and Jessie Wilber this May and June. Works were selected from Frances's private collection, which is now maintained and graciously loaned by Shelburn Murray, to reflect various time periods in each artist's life. Multiple mediums will be featured alongside historical documents and other local artist's work whose friendship and art inspired them
both. Come and pay homage to these remarkable women and learn why they're such important historical figures in the Gallatin Valley.
First Generation Tenants 1993 - 1995;
A selection of the Emerson's first tenant artists
The Emerson began its journey as a nonprofit arts and culture center in 1993. At that time 20 or so artists called this building home. Hundreds of hours were spent tirelessly renovating the classrooms of this old schoolhouse into beautiful, functioning artist studios and galleries. To reconnect with the Emerson's origins, we have reached out to original artists who had studios here between 1993 - 1995 and invited them to exhibit work in the Emerson's Lobby Gallery. We are excited to share their personal histories, stories, and work with the community
during the Emerson's anniversary celebrations.
Weaver Room Gallery
Trophies by Mary Ann Bonjorni
May 4 - June 22, 2018
Artist Mary Ann Bonjorni's interest in the West and Western society developed long before "Last Best Place" espresso bars and t-shirts. Like many contemporary regional writers, Mary Ann arrived at her artistic pursuit through personal investigations into family and place, integrating the information into her studio practice. Having supported herself as a farm worker, commercial fisherman, bartender and range rider, she has literally and figuratively sweated out any romantic notions about "western-ness". For Bonjorni, these experiences are about physicality and solace amidst a beautiful natural environment, as well as being about customs, economic stress, injury, cycles of birth an
d death, tenacity, and
beating the odds.
All of our galleries are free and open to the public.
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EVENTS
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BZN International Film Festival
June 7-10
Help launch the inaugural Bozeman Film Celebration,
BZN International Film Festival at the Emerson and various locations in Bozeman.
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Hunting Film Tour presented by Wild Sheep Foundation
6-9PM
Come out and enjoy this two hour conservation minded, fair chase hunting film filled with awesome stories and breathtaking cinematography!
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
8PM
Fresh off their 18 month 50th Anniversary Tour, the iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, continues to add to their legendary status
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CLASSES
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Art on the Rocks Series- Tequila & Tails (ages 21+)
6:30-8:30PM
Paint your favorite furry friend with acrylic - tail not required! Grab some friends and enjoy a creative evening filled with step-by-step art instruction, socializing and yes, tequila!
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Summer Life Drawing
6-8PM
Draw from live models! Artists of all ability levels are welcome. No preregistration necessary and participants should provide their own drawings supplies.
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Art on the Rocks Series- White Claw & Watercolor (ages 21+)
6:30-8:30PM
Enjoy hard seltzers while trying out your hand at watercolor.
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INSIDE THE EMERSON  |
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| Emerson History The Emerson is a thriving arts and community center located a block from historic downtown Bozeman. The building was originally an elementary school built in 1918, attended by thousands of Bozeman youth before its closure in 1991.  |
Support the Emerson At the Emerson, we are grateful for the generous community support that allows us to serve as a vital arts hub in Bozeman. Over 250,000 people have come to the Emerson each year to attend performances, take classes, and participate in community events.  |
Volunteer with the Emerson As a community arts hub, the Emerson relies on the time, energy and enthusiasm donated by community volunteers and interns. You can get involved by becoming a docent, by helping with events, children's classes or in our office.  |
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