We The People: Protecting Freedom Of Expression, The Arts And Democracy

Panelists will explore the topic from the perspective of varied experiences and professions. Panelists: Andrea Davis (Mayor of Missoula), Laura Millin (Director, MAM), Krys Holmes (Director, Montana Arts Council), and Mae Nan Ellingson, who helped write the 1972 Montana constitution and is a strong supporter of the Arts. Hosted by Ginny Merriam, communications director, Office of the Mayor.

Leslie Van Stavern Millar III will speak briefly about why she organized the panel and the Brunswick Gallery exhibition that inspired it, We the People. The public is invited to the opening reception for We the People at the Brunswick Gallery: 4 to 5:15 PM at 223 W. Railroad St. 

Image: Monument, Kristi Hager, oil on panel, 38" x 38", 2012.