The Livingston Center for Art and Culture will host an artists’ reception for its ongoing show, “Hooked on Fish,” during this Friday night’s Art Walk (8/22). The show, which opened on August 13 and runs through September 13, includes art celebrating fish and fishing in a variety of media. Participating artists are Carol Bolton, Diane Draper, Renee Evanoff, Wesley Fleming, Little Blue Hand, Clint Loomis, Warren Mabie, Doug McKnight, and Suzanne Scheinder. More info at 406-222-5222.

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This Thursday evening, August 21, The Livingston Depot Foundation and The Northern Pacific Beanery team up for “Dinner and Some Movies” outside at The Depot. Filmmakers and local film industry lights Patrick Markey, Bob Ebinger, Stephani Alton, Ian Kellet, and Dennis Aig will be on hand to present movies starting at 7:00 PM, and the Beanery will be providing BBQ beginning at 6:30 PM. Info and RSVP at 222-2300.

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“Montana: Places and Faces,” a show of new work by painter David Swanson, opens in The Frame Garden gallery this Friday during Art Walk. The August 22 Art Walk is from 5:30 to 8:30. Swanson’s show will run through September 23.

Swanson’s work has been compared to that of Edward Hopper and his work has been exhibited in galleries in Los Angeles, Chicago, Santa Fe, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Jackson and Cody, Wyoming, Bozeman, Billings, and Livingston. His paintings also hang in private and corporate collections throughout the United States, as well as in Europe. A recent commission hangs in the lobby of First Interstate Bank.

You can see a porfolio of David’s work at his website: davidswansonart.com.

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The Fifth Annual Yellowstone Music Festival and Art Show will be held in Gardiner’s Arch Park on Sunday August 31. Enjoy a day of music, dancing, art, and fine foods and refreshments near the fabled North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The Annual Yellowstone Music Festival features bluegrass music by local and regional musicians, and exhibits by local artists. Tickets are $20. Musical performers include: Boulder Acoustic Society, Greensky Bluegrass, Storyhill, and Traveler.

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Show dates: August 22 – September 22
Art Walk Reception: August 22, 5:30–8:30 pm
Park Country Friends of the Arts Member Preview at 5:00 pm before Art Walk

Curated by local artist Robert Spannring, “Reflections” will feature paintings by Edd Enders, Joe Wayne, and Spannring in addition to photographs by Peter Ponca and Storrs Bishop, pencil drawings by Stephen Fox, sculptural work by Bob Newhall, new copper impressions by Juliann Jones, a mixed media piece by Beth Livingston and the poetry of Max Hjortsberg, Dan McCann and Earl Craig.

Spannring says, “This show, made up of regional artists, is very interactive. Much of my work is about a journey down the Smith River, and I’ve asked each of the artists to focus on their views of water and reflection. Each brings a unique perspective. Poetry has been added to this show as a way to ask the viewer to pause and enter the real/imaginary world of words while surrounded by art, both traditional and conceptual. I guess we could have called this Water/Reflections/Land and Poetry but think ‘Reflections’ is simpler, and more direct.”

Spannring will also include his Water Vessels and encourages attendees to make sure and visit each room in the historic gallery, as there will be many visual explorations of reflections included throughout.

“The Danforth is a great venue. Local artists have an arena to exhibit their work and the community gets to experience so much creativity from our little corner of the world,” said Spannring.

The Danforth, Livingston’s oldest non-profit gallery, is located at 106 N. Main Street in Livingston. PCFA members are welcome to enjoy complimentary wine during the Art Walk. For more information and gallery hours, call 406/222-6510 or check the website at www.pcfadanforth.org. Gallery hours: Mon–Tues, Thurs–Sat 11–5, Closed Sun and Wed.

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