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| EMERSON E-NEWS: DECEMBER |
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COMING UP
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Tango to Argentina With Us
Tickets are available now for our annual Celebration of the Arts!
This exquisite annual event features a four-course seated dinner, live music, fine art, live and silent auctions, and local quick draw artists creating unique works to auction off at the end of the night. Last year's Celebration was sold out so don't delay!
The success of Celebration of the Arts is essential to support the Emerson's art education programs, community events, and building projects and we would not be able to host this event without sponsors. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Sonja Bahr at
(406)587-9797 x100 or community@theEmerson.org.
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Winter Art Education Class
Registraion
Registration is open for Emerson members and nonmembers can register beginning December 10. We have a variety of great classes this session including pottery, oil painting, jewelry design, and more! Whether you're looking for a class for your child, or want to try something yourself, the Emerson has a class you're sure to love!
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Winter Art Walk
December 14
5-8PM
Don't miss the only Art Walk this winter! Emerson galleries and shops will be open at 5PM, one hour before downtown galleries, with snacks and refreshments. Also, the opening receptions for our newest exhibits will be held in conjunction with this month's Art Walk. This is a fantastic way to spend a Friday night!
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MOMENTS OF INSPIRATION!
Whether it's enjoying free live music at Lunch on the Lawn, finding a creative outlet in an art education class, being inspired by an exhibit, or enjoying any of the other magic that happens within these historic walls, the Emerson is here for everyone. Our entire community is enriched because of these programs and events but none of this is possible without your help! We rely on your generosity to help maintain our historic building, provide free exhibits, and enhance our art education programs.
Please help us continue to serve as a resource to the community by making a year end tax deductible donation to the Emerson.
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RECENT HAPPENINGS
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Christmas Stroll at the Emerson
Thank you for including the Emerson in your holiday traditions! Last Saturday, the Emerson was filled to the brim with sugar, sticky fingers, and Christmas cheer! Guests enjoyed free gingerbread house making, live dance performances, tenant hosted activities, and more. And the hundreds of people gathered outside the Emerson had the perfect spot to see Santa light our giant tree and kick off the parade.
It takes a village to make all of this magic happen! Take a look at our Facebook Photo Album to see everything from the volunteers that helped build the kits and run the event, all the way through the sticky merry making of 525 Gingerbread Houses!
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Emerson's 17th Annual Holiday Bazaar
The Emerson's Holiday Bazaar is an annual celebration of local and regional artists displaying original fine art and distinctive crafts. Thank you to all of the exhibitors and shoppers who continue to help make this event a success!
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FEATURED TENANT
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This month, we are featuring all of our fantastic tenants at the Emerson! This holiday season, remember that art makes a great gift and you're sure to find something for everyone on your list at the Emerson! Shop local, support your neighbors, and delight your friends and family with unique gifts. Or, give a gift certificate for an art class at the Emerson!
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FEATURED EXHIBITS
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Jessie Wilber Gallery
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"Emerson Light" by Marsha Karle |
Celebration of the Arts Exhibit
December 14, 2018 - January 25, 2019
The Emerson's Fourth Annual Celebration of the Arts Exhibit is a juried collection of original art donated by local and regional artists in support of the Emerson. This exhibit allows us to honor and highlight artists who have contributed their works to the Emerson's most important fundraiser, the Celebration of the Arts. Silent bidding will begin at the show's opening reception and will continue through the night of the Celebration of the Arts event.
Weaver Room Gallery
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"Main Street Palomino" by Edd Enders
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Main Street Montana by Edd Enders
December 7, 2018 - January 25, 2019
Edd Enders is a Livingston, Montana native and prolific artist who has had numerous solo and group shows world-wide. Mr. Enders was a perfect artist to compliment the Celebration of the Arts theme as his work identifies with ALL of Montana not simply the natural landscape. "I consider myself a contemporary western painter. I am not interested in portraying the West as it's commonly idealized with pristine landscapes and romanticized wildlife, cowboys and Indians. I want to portray human's inevitable activity and impact on this region."
Lobby Gallery
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"Cafe M" by June Billings Safford
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Urban West by June Billings Safford, Kelsey Dzintars, Edd Enders, Noah Massey
December 14, 2018 - January 25, 2019
Urban West
was curated to compliment this year's Celebration of the Arts theme - Argentina. Argentina is known for its lively street scenes and urban artwork. We aim to bring that same vibrancy to the Emerson's Lobby this December and January. The splendor of our state's natural landscape is a prevalent artistic theme. To capture the beauty and artistry also present in our urban environments, we've invited these four artists to create works which exemplify the richness within Montana's cities.
Join us for the opening receptions in conjunction with the Winter Art Walk on December 14 from 5-8PM.
All of our galleries are free and open to the public.
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Give the gift of art this holiday season! Gift certificates are available that can be used toward adult or children's art education classes at the Emerson. For more information or to purchase your gift certificate call:
(406)587-9797 x105.
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EVENTS
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Bozeman Ice Festival
Dec. 5-9
The Bozeman Ice Festival is the signature event of the Ice Climbing Alliance featuring gear demos, world-class athletes and guides, inspiring films, evening entertainment, and the legendary camaraderie of the climbing tribe.
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December Art Walk
5-8PM
Start your Art Walk evening at the Emerson! Galleries and shops will be open with snacks and refreshments.
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Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market
9AM-12PM
The Montana winter is here, but fresh vegetables and other local goods are still available!
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CLASSES
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Art on the Rocks- Seasonal Ale & Ceramic Ornaments (ages 21+)
6:30-8:30PM
Create handmade, ceramic beauties for your Christmas tree while sipping a pint to two.
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Open Enrollment for Winter Art Education Classes
Sign up early, our classes fill up quickly!
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Art on the Rocks Series- Champagne & Cups
6:30-8:30PM
Start 2019 with a creative bang and make a cup from clay to hold all your celebration beverages.
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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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