If you are creative but need direction and don’t want the commitment of a multi-week course, the Art on the Rocks series is the class for you! Grab some friends and enjoy a creative evening filled with step-by-step art instruction, socializing and yes, cocktails! This is not your average wine and painting class! Art on the Rocks switches up the medium and beverages each month for those looking to learn something NEW and drink something DIFFERENT. Let your favorite poison inspire a new passion! Cost includes supplies and 2 signature cocktails. Must be 21+.
Art on the Rocks takes place every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm through August. May 5th will see Pints & Portrait Drawing at the Rocking R Bar. Celebrate Spring and check out what’s new at the Emerson at the annual Open House & Birthday Celebration on Friday, May 13th. Enjoy live music and refreshments while you view the exhibits, visit with the tenants throughout the building, and shop in Galleria Hall. The Emerson encourages kids and adults of all ages to come help celebrate their 23rd birthday! This event is free and open to the community. The Jessie Wilber Gallery will feature Bozeman painter, Nathan Anderson (NJ Anders). Nathan’s unique approach to the human form has led him to create this collection of beautiful foggy portraits in both Acrylic and Oil. The show, entitled Reflections, will be on display form May 13th through June 30th. The Lobby Gallery will have works by Missoula artist, Bayla Arietta. Bayla works primarily in watercolor to depict whimsical narrative renditions of every day life. Her work will also be on display from May 13th through June 30th.
Both of these shows will have an opening reception on May 13th from 5-8pm in conjunction with the Emerson’s birthday celebration and open house. Celebrate with the Emerson’s Board of Directors and staff, listen to live music, visit tenant studios and enjoy a slice of birthday cake! Register for any of these events and learn more about the Emerson, its exhibits, education programs, and more at theemerson.org/. •
