Independence Day has arrived and with it the Livingston Depot’s 38th annual Festival of the Arts July 2nd–4th. Festival hours are from 10am to 6pm on Thursday and Friday, and from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, the Fourth of July.
The Festival of the Arts showcases fine artists, artisans, and handcrafters from Montana and the western region into the three-day juried presentation. Past and new vendors will show a wide array of oil paintings, photography, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, metal work, apparel, repurposed antiques, stained glass, herbals, toys and more.
Visitors can also enjoy the adjacent Depot Museum’s historic rail and Yellowstone exhibits, as well as this year’s special exhibit, “Absarokas: Mountains Defined by Two Rivers.” The curated collection explores artist and author Paul Waldum’s exploration of the changing seasons of the backcountry, ascents across the rugged Absaroka range, and time spent in the historic mining town of Independence.
The Depot Festival of the Arts is three days of fine art, charming crafts and the famous 4th of July festivities of Livingston. A variety of food vendors will also feed guests all weekend long.
The Depot Museum exhibits are open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm with a nominal admission. Group tours are also welcome, and more information is available through the Depot office at (406) 222-2300 or www.livingstondepot.org.
Absarokas will be on display at the Depot Museum through the summer season. •
