The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture, Sweet Pea Festival, and S.L.A.M. are making big hair, big fun, and big art a part of Give Big Gallatin Valley. Joining forces and embracing PBS icon Bob Ross’ belief that anyone can paint, the three organizations are hosting “Give Big with Bob,” the largest art class in the valley. Everyone in the community is invited to the Emerson Ballroom on Thursday, May 3rd to explore their creativity while supporting arts and culture.
The event is for friends, families, neighbors, and anyone with an interest in arts and culture, to come together to celebrate the “all for one, art for all” with S.L.A.M., Sweet Pea Festival and the Emerson.
“Give Big with Bob” will feature three fun sessions where participants paint their own masterpieces under the instruction of a local artist and are encouraged to wear big hair or come dressed as their favorite artist! Anyone can make a donation through Give Big Gallatin Valley during the class. Beer and wine will be available for purchase during evening “Give Big with Bob & Beer” sessions. Root beer will be available for the “Little Bobs Give Big” afternoon session. Pre-registration is requested. Class fee will cover cost of materials and ensure each participant a spot.
– Session 1 (kids): Little Bobs Give Big w/ guest instructor Angela Yonke from 4–6pm in the Emerson Ballroom
“Little Bobs Give Big” is a special afterschool session for the youngest art patrons with their very own donations station and donor lounge. Young donors can make their very own contributions to the Emerson, Sweet Pea and S.L.A.M. in any amount. All young artists must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This session is $10 per child.
– Sessions 2 & 3: Give Big with Bob & Beer w/ guest instructors Melissa Summerfield from 6–8pm and Noah Massey from 8–10pm, both in the Emerson Ballroom
“Give Big with Bob & Beer” officially launches 24 hours of Give Big Gallatin Valley. During each two-hour session, participants will paint 8”x10” masterpieces, be able to make donations through Give Big Gallatin Valley, purchase adult refreshments and make history by being a part of the largest art class in Bozeman. These sessions are $30 a piece.
And be sure to stop by the Rocking R Bar on Friday, May 4th to share support of the Emerson, S.L.A.M., Sweet Pea and community artists between 11:30am and 6pm.
To register and for more information about Give Big with Bob, please call (406) 587-9797 ext.106, email events@theEmerson.org, or visit www.theemerson.org/all-for-one-art-for-all-2018.