June 05 - August 30, 2009
kerri rosenstein
Kerri Rosenstein’s first major museum exhibition emphasizes the contemplative nature of her multifaceted approach to art-making.

June 22 - July 13, 2009
FIGURE DRAWING for YOUNG ADULTS (CANCELLED)
Times: Mondays 4-6PM
This is a figure drawing workshop working from both clothed and unclothed models for teens and young adults interested in building up their portfolio. Minimum students required: 6; ages 16-19
Teachers: Carrie Maynes
Price: $75.00
Members: $67.50

June 26 - September 24, 2009
Missoula Art Museum's 2009 Montana Triennial
Missoula Art Museum’s first 2009 Montana Triennial features the artwork of emerging and established professional artists living and working in the state of Montana. The exhibition consists of 88 works created by 60 artists, and represents a full range of media, style, and theme.

June 26 - August 30, 2009
Partly Cloudy: Weather Drawing from the Missoulian
Children's weather drawing sent to the Missoulian for publication are highlighted in MAM's Lela Autio Educational Gallery on the lower level.

July 01 - July 21, 2009
ABSTRACT DRAWING/ ADULTS
Times: Wednesdays, 6-8 PM
Learn and experiment with the various approaches to making abstract drawings and art works.
Teachers: Edgar Smith
Price: $60.00
Members: $54.00

July 06 - July 09, 2009
ART EXTRAVAGANZA ages 7-11
Times: 10 AM-12 PM
This ever popular class explores a variety of ideas and media including printmaking, Shrinky- Dinks, wooden totems, and more. Bev emphasizes fun exploration of material.
Teachers: Bev Glueckert
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

July 06 - July 09, 2009
MOVING SCULPTURE: MOBILES AND STABILES ages 8-13
Times: 1-3 PM
Students will make colorful hanging mobiles using Mylar, beads, utensils and other found objects while learning about the inventor of the mobile artist, Alexander Calder.
Teachers: Erin Roberts
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

July 08 - November 22, 2009
Anne Appleby: Here We Are
The exhibition will showcase several important early works, accentuating the development and approach of this celebrated artist. Appleby’s work has always been reductive of and clearly inspired by the natural world.

July 08 - September 24, 2009
Alexia Beckerling: Helmville
Photojournalist Alexia Beckerling spent a great deal of time in recent years in Helmville, MT developing this body of work. Beckerling states, “There are signs of change. But the Helmville community remains faithful to its traditions and has resisted the disintegration of rural life endemic in other Montana counties."

July 11, 2009
SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS: THE PRIMARY COLOR MANDALA for all ages
Times: Saturday, 11am -12:30pm
Create a beautiful mandala while learning about mixing colors. Erin will introduce the concept and history of the mandala.
Teachers: Erin Roberts
Price: $5.00
Members: $4.50

July 13 - July 16, 2009
BEAUTIFUL HORSES ages 8-13
Times: 10 AM-12 PM
Nothing surpasses the combination of character, strength and beauty possessed by the horse. Let's go on a journey through art history, taking a look at how horses have inspired many kinds of artists the world over.
Teachers: Jennifer Ogden
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

July 13 - July 16, 2009
DRAWING: MAKE YOUR MARK! ages 8-13
Times: 1- 3 PM
This class provides the practice and encouragement needed to draw with confidence and accuracy.
Teachers: Jennifer Ogden
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

July 16, 2009
Artini: Triennial
Times: 5:30-9 PM
Artini: Triennial
Location: Missoula Art Museum

July 18, 2009
CHALK PASTEL: THE BASICS AND BEYOND/ADULTS
Times: Saturday, 10:30 AM -4:30 PM
Participants will learn how to create color fields, textures, line, depth, color mixing, and mixed-media.
Teachers: Margarete de Soleil
Price: $60.00
Members: $54.00

July 20 - July 24, 2009
NATURE AND ART CAMP ages 7-12
Times: 9:30 AM -4:30 PM
Experience the natural wonders of Missoula through the creativity and play of art!
Teachers: Jackie Alford and Bev Glueckert
Price: $165.00
Members: $150.00

July 27 - July 30, 2009
BOOKMAKING BONANZA ages 7-12
Times: 10 AM -12 PM
A gifted facilitator as an art teacher and a story teller, Susie will share her many talents and resources with students as they create their own books and fill them with stories, poems and illustrations.
Teachers: Susie Risho
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

July 27 - July 30, 2009
PAPIER-MACHE STICK PUPPETS ages 7-12
Times: 1-3 PM
Students will learn about the use of stick puppets in different cultures and then create their own by building an armature, creating the main form with papier-mache and then painting and embellishing their creations with feathers, beads etc.
Teachers: Loryn Zerr
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

August 01, 2009
SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOP: Simple Silk Screening for all ages
Times: Saturday, 11am -12:30pm
This is a fun and easy way to make unique cards and t-shirts! Using an embroidery hoop, Modge–Podge and ink, participants will create a simple stenciled design that can be transferred using different colors on a variety of surfaces.
Teachers: Erin Roberts
Price: $5.00
Members: $4.50

August 03 - August 06, 2009
EXPLORING DRAWING ages 6-8
Times: 10 AM-12 PM
Students will enjoy learning a variety of ways to make drawings using different materials: charcoal, pastels, color pencils and much more as they learn to draw what they see in the outside world and in their imaginations.
Teachers: Jennifer Odgen
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

August 03 - August 06, 2009
KIDS PAINT! ages 8-12
Times: 1-3 PM
Students will explore a variety of paint media responding to real and imaginary subjects and will learn basic color mixing to create just the right hue for custom-made compositions. Gallery exploration and outdoor work are included.
Teachers: Jennifer Odgen
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

August 07, 2009
August First Friday
Times: 5-8 PM
MAM 2009 Montana Triennial exhibition
Location: Missoula Art Museum

August 08, 2009
Contemporary Piano Concert by Eric Moe
Times: 1 PM
Contemporary Piano Concert by Eric Moe
Location: Missoula Art Museum

August 10 - August 13, 2009
MONSTER MASH ages 8-13
Times: 1-3 PM
Here's a chance to unleash your inner mad scientist and create your very own Frankenstein! Students will create 3-D versions of their very own monster sculptures and masks, using papier-mâché, tempera paint and other objects
Teachers: Shalene Valenzuela
Price: $50.00
Members: $45.00

August 15, 2009
SATURDAY WORKSHOP- PAPERMAKING for all ages
Times: 11am -12:30pm
Create a sheet of paper that is a work of art in itself using waste paper and natural objects and glittery things.
Teachers: Erin Roberts
Price: $5.00

August 20, 2009
Artini: Mastering Somersaults
Times: 5:30-9 PM
Artini: Mastering Somersaults
Location: Missoula Art Museum

August 26, 2009
Annual Behind the Scenes Tour
Times: 5-7pm
For Contemporary Collectors Circle + MAM Patron Members Only:
This year’s Behind the Scenes will cover methods of preserving works on paper.