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Home My WebLink About05-28-26 Correspondence - MT Arts Council - ARTeries_ News from the Montana Arts Council for Late May 2026From:Montana Arts CouncilTo:Bozeman Public CommentSubject:[EXTERNAL]ARTeries: News from the Montana Arts Council for Late May 2026Date:Thursday, May 28, 2026 4:41:54 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The latest from Montana's state arts agency ARTeries - The Lifeblood of Arts In Montana White Divider All theater tech people know most of the fun happens backstage. Our Business Specialist job is meaningful behind- the-scenes work—fun, rewarding, and perfect for the right person. Behind the Scenes The Montana Arts Council is a great place to work. No two days alike, cool offices, a relaxed atmosphere within a fast-paced schedule, and meaningful work that supports arts and culture activities across Montana. This crew is a creative brain trust—good- humored, dedicated, and smart. We are hiring a full-time (in person) Business Specialist—the job is part accounting tech, part office manager, part wrangler of grant payments, and daily behind-the-scenes support for the staff in all our work. Did I mention state benefits? We’re looking for a smart, energetic someone who understands the state accounting system (SABHRS), Excel, and what offices need to run smoothly. Starting pay $22- 26/hr DOE. I’m telling you, this is a great job for the right person. See the job description here. Krys Holmes Executive Director krys.holmes@mt.gov Spotlight The 2026 Art Works cohort of artists recently wrapped up an intensive series of in- person and virtual professional development workshops. Over the next several ARTeries issues, we’ll be highlighting Art Works participants. This is an exceptionally committed and talented group of artists. We’re excited to introduce them to you, in their own words. Jennifer Mathson Photo of Jennifer Mathson, with long dark hair, horn-rimmed glasses, and dark top “I draw the American West in graphite and charcoal: wildlife, working cowboys, Native American portraits, and the Montana landscape that shaped me. Born near Glacier National Park, I grew up surrounded by the people, places, and stories that continue to inspire my work. I want my drawings to be soul-filled, to carry the kind of depth and empathy that brings a viewer’s own memories and feelings to the surface. When a piece reminds someone of what they carry in their heart, that is the work I most hope to make.” Black-and-white charcoal drawing of bull elk with antlers running through water An untitled work by Jennifer Mathson. Artist website here. Check out her Instagram here. Emma Wickens “I am striving to intersect art, beauty, land, education, healing, and community. Rooted in the landscapes and culture of Montana, my work explores connection to ourselves, each other, animals, and the natural world; through painting, storytelling, regenerative agriculture, workshops, retreats, and crafting. I am building a multidisciplinary studio and gallery centered around authenticity, meaningful dialogue, and hands-on creation, where people are invited to explore, reflect, learn, and reconnect through art and shared experience.” "Spring Thaw" by Emma Wickens Artist website here. Check out her Instagram here. Audrey Hyvonen Photo of Audrey Hyvonen, with short brown hair, glasses, and sleeveless black top “My fiber collage quilts serve as a soft entry into navigating complex social tensions, using whimsy to guide viewers toward deeper connections and collective understanding. By layering and fusing printed fabrics through a raw-edge appliqué technique, I create vibrant scenes that model radical acceptance and invite engagement through curiosity rather than judgment. These works function as a tactile reminder that we can navigate challenging topics together, when we lead with joy and celebrate our shared discoveries.” Queen (Crone) a rectangular fiber artwork featuring a large blue bull with four horns Queen (Crone), cotton, 2026, by Audrey Hyvonen Artist website here. Check out her Instagram here. Good Idea! How important is art in your community? You know all those economic impact studies that tell us how visitors engage with Montana communities? Helpful and insightful, right? This year MAC is collaborating with the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) at the University of Montana, author of all those studies, to research the economic, social, and community impact of arts and culture in towns across Montana. Please take their survey to help policymakers, funders, and community partners better recognize and strengthen the role of arts and culture in Montana. It takes about 10 minutes (you do have to create an account) and is 100% confidential. Hurry up! Survey closes Monday June 1. Follow this link to the Survey. For Arts Organizations Musicians lay onstage at Carnegie Hall as on-stage audience looks on How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice—and you'll help others' well-being once you arrive. The storied venue introduced a series of well-being concerts in 2024 that blend world-class music with elements of mental self-care and mindfulness. Learn about the Well-Being Concert Model at a June 24th webinar sponsored by MPAC. Do you know about the Well-Being Concert Model? Montana Performing Arts Consortium (MPAC) is offering a free webinar on the Well- Being Concert Model, an innovative approach to live music that reimagines concerts as intentional experiences designed to support mental, emotional, and physical well‑being. This workshop covers how to adapt Carnegie Hall’s transformative concert format for local and rural Montana venues. Facilitated by Sam Livingston (Carnegie Hall) and Jessica Catron (Missoula Crescendo Club), this workshop provides practical strategies for creating musical experiences that intentionally support community health. It’s free! June 24th at 2:00 pm. Register here. Good Things White Divider A series of three recent State of the Arts front pages Do you receive the State of the Arts Newspaper? State of the Arts is free, statewide, and fun to read. You can subscribe here to get one in your mailbox. Subscribe Now! Cool Quotes “The poet’s voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to help him endure and prevail.” —William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech, December 10, 1950 Rectangular horizontal shape in red-purple color Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe All | Help Montana Arts Council | 830 N. Warren Street | Helena, MT 59601 | art.mt.gov This email was sent to comments@bozeman.net using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: MontanaArts Council