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The latest from Montana's state arts agency
Smoky August, by Joe Wayne, captures a familiar sight in Montana summer.
DOG DAYS
These are the dog days of summer, the last of the goofball, upside-down, feet-in-the-
stream days, the hummingbird and bumblebee days. Soon it will be clean socks in the
drawer, new lunchboxes, leaf rakes, and a freshening wind. But not yet. We treasure
these late summer days like sapphires dug from dirt. As Annie Dillard writes, “Every
day is a god, each day is a god, and holiness holds forth in time.”
Art stops time in the making of it, preserves time in the viewing of it, transcends time
in its greatest form. Music, according to Susan Langer, is time made audible. The way
to hold onto time, to sift the last ounce of joy and beauty from this day, is to make art.
To share in art together. To immerse yourself in something immense and beautiful.
Art is hard work, but to live without the nourishment and enrichment art gives us is
destitution indeed.
Be brave. Make art.
Krys Holmes
Executive Director
krys.holmes@mt.gov
"One Robe" Launches Tonight!
Tonight's the night, Helena! Celebrate the triumphant return to print of Nicholas
Vrooman’s Little Shell Tribal history, "The Whole Country Was…'One Robe.'" at the
Montana Heritage Center from 5:30-7:30 pm. Long out of reach of most readers, One
Robe existed either as rare, high-priced softcover first editions too precious to share,
or tattered, well-loved relics on the brink of collapse. But in partnership with
Drumlummon Institute, the Montana Historical Society Press has re-issued the book
in a gorgeous newly designed hardcover edition. This new release honors the content
of Vrooman's original and makes the Little Shell story available to all.
The event will feature Métis fiddling by Sapphire Jetty, remarks from Little Shell tribal
leaders, and a discussion panel by Chris La Tray, Alisa Herodes, Mike Jetty, and
Aaron Parrett. Light refreshments will be served.
The Whole Country Was…One Robe, in full color hard-bound format, now available from Montana Historical Society
Press, and at your local independent bookstores statewide.
The Little Shell people have historically been under-appreciated and represented in
our state's history; the new release of One Robe aims to help remedy that oversight.
A tiny publishing house based in Helena, Drumlummon Institute's mission is to
preserve and elevate Montana literature that too few people have read, but should.
This event is free & open to the public. More info here.
Your 2026 Governor's Arts Award Winners Have Been Announced!
Six distinguished Montanans working in the arts have been recognized with the
state’s highest honor, exemplifying excellence the visual, performing, literary, and
traditional arts. The Governor’s Arts Awards, presented in the Governor’s name and
administered by the Montana Arts Council, recognize outstanding Montana citizens
and organizations whose achievements in the arts, or on behalf of the arts, benefit all
Montanans. This year’s recipients will be honored in a ceremony at the State Capitol
in Helena on December 3.
The 2026 Governor’s Arts Award recipients are:
Rock Star Jeff Ament of Missoula
Landscape Painter Clyde Aspevig of Bozeman
Stained Glass Artist David Fjeld of Bozeman
Ceramicist Sarah Jaeger of Helena
Baroque and Classical Violinist Carrie Krause of Bozeman
Western Engraver Diane Scalese of Big Sandy
“Montanans have a unique ability to depict the natural beauty of our lands, mark
significant moments in history, and represent the sights and sounds of the vibrant
culture across our communities,” says Governor Greg Gianforte of the awards. “For
generations, the Treasure State has stirred the creativity of writers, artists, and
musicians, and we’re glad to honor these individuals for their talents.”
The 2026 Governor’s Arts Award recipients will be honored at a ceremony on
Thursday, December 3 at 2pm in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the Montana
State Capitol in Helena. Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras will present this year’s
awards, and the public is invited. A reception will follow with refreshments and hors
d'oeuvres in the Capitol rotunda. The awards ceremony will also be broadcast on
Television Montana (TVMT), the statewide government broadcasting service.
Learn more about this year's honorees!
Art, music, and a truck horn orchestra
Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture in the Wild, in Lincoln, announces a month of residency
activities with Montana sculptor Jesse Blumenthal, Canadian sculptor Justin Tyler
Tate, and Basin, MT-based musician composer/Jazz Hero MJ Williams. Sculptures
begin to take shape Sept 1 on the site. On Saturday, Sept 5th, Williams will debut her
new composition entitled “Geological Lincoln (Nobody’s Fault)” with a 9-piece
ensemble (at the Methodist church in Lincoln.) Sept 19th is the unveiling of the new
sculptures, along with a one-of-a-kind Truck Horn Symphony inspired by the sounds
of the Blackfoot Valley. They need volunteers! Learn more here.
Lizzy Rogge: Smart, creative, a great addition to the team. Be nice to her when you call! She’s new.
Lizzy Rogge joined the MAC staff last week as Business Specialist, bringing years of
administrative skills earned in non-profits, classrooms, and legal offices. Lizzy grew
up in a highly musical family, is involved in the community in many ways, and if you’re
lucky, hers is the first voice you’ll hear when you call us. At MAC we straddle
creativity with excellence in state government, and Lizzy is a great addition to the
team.
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