Annual Auction

MAM Gala 2026: Fan the Flame brought more than 400 guests together at the UC Ballroom for an inspiring evening celebrating art, community, and the future of the Missoula Art Museum. The annual Benefit Art Auction raised a record-breaking $436,225 to support exhibitions, education programs, free admission, and regional artists.

Marking a new chapter under Executive Director Brandon Reintjes following Laura Millin’s retirement, the gala honored MAM’s legacy while looking ahead with renewed energy. The evening featured live music, live and silent auctions with work by more than 80 artists, and a record-breaking Moment of Giving that generated $193,675 in mission-driven support.

Fan the Flame was a powerful celebration of Missoula’s creative spirit—demonstrating the community’s commitment to ensuring MAM remains a vibrant, welcoming space for art and connection.