First, apologies to those galleries and shops that do no appear on this page. There was simply too much to take in without devoting an entire week to the effort.
I hit the bricks with pad and paper and camera, visiting our area galleries and stores, and was simply amazed at the brain candy that our artists produce. It was a whirlwind tour that got my dogs barking and set my artistic juices flowing.
And I left out at least one big upcoming event - since it's upcoming, I couldn't exactly photograph and describe it. Go figure.
But if you're looking to support local art and looking also for a great holiday gift, be sure to attend this weekend's Starving Sculpture and Ceramics Students annual holiday show and sale in the Art Annex next to the Adams Center.
The juried portion of the show runs tonight, Thursday, from 4-7 p.m., and the sale portion - which benefits students and the School of Fine Arts - runs all day Friday and Saturday.
Thanks for my own personal art walk, Missoula.
Hidden gem at the Dana Gallery: Barbara Morrison's “One Door Open,” a wickedly cool little mixed-media sculpture. Be sure also to check out Jonathan Qualben's brook trout metal sculpture. With an asking price of $22,000, it's no stocking stuffer.
248 N. Higgins, 721-3154
PRICE: $275
Miss Zula's, the funky boutique, features some funky art by Leslie Jones. Pictured here is a snowy scene, “Winter on the Gallatin,” part of her “In Essence” exhibit.
111 N. Higgins
PRICE: $250
Whitefish artist Mary Hollman's “Myni” reveals the care she takes in dealing with color in her oils. Her work along with dye-on-silks by Patty Corbett line the walls at J. Elaine's Boutique.
140 N. Higgins Ave., 728-4326
PRICE: $425
“October Grass,” by Ana Greer (bottom right) is part of the Missoula artist's wall at Gallery Upstream, which features a December show, “Santa's Vintage Cottage,” that includes paintings by David Wilson, miniatures by Susan Carlson and photos by Laurie Lane.
141 S. Third St. W., 542-3623
PRICE RANGE: $125-$650
Ram Murphy, owner of Murphy-Jubb Fine Art, plans to sell original, hand-painted miniatures of Kendahl Jan Jubb's work for $400 and less. The miniatures are concept pieces Jubb shows to clients to give them an idea of the larger work. Jubb's prints sell for thousands of dollars across the world, so this is your chance to have a signed and framed original.
210 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 300, 728-7050
PRICE: $400 and less
ANNUAL CALENDAR: $30
DOUG BALDWIN'S “TEAM PORTRAIT,” original clay, is part of his series of 70 or so UM sports-related sculptures. What a perfect gift for that Griz fan on your list, eh? Check out Baldwin's work and other local ceramicists at the Clay Studio.
910 Dickens St., 543-0509
PRICE: $100
Missoula's Kristy Beck-Nelson sheers her own llamas and sheep to make her hand-spun wool, then fashions together hats of all colors and styles. Check out her collection - and the entire show of Art Works, where sales benefit Youth Homes and Mountain Home of Montana.
130 W. Front St.
PRICE RANGE: $40-$60
Missoula artist Kristy Dana Gish shades in some yellow on her as-yet-unnamed piece. Gish's acrylic flower paintings are part of the collection at the Gibson & Schweyen Gallery, 110 W. Front St. The painting she's working on here should be ready in a couple of days, she said.
110 W. Front St.
PRICE RANGE: $500-$1,800
Nancy Rischoff's “Peace - Missoula” would be of interest to anyone who pines for our old Waterworks Hill peace sign. This watercolor hangs in Rainbow's End, along with other works by the Missoula artist.
113 W. Main St., 829-1800
PRICE: $150
The Whooping Crones Gallery utilizes every square inch of its wall space - even its tiny bathroom, where Kelly Apgar's “Tres Horse” hangs, along with more of the artist's work. Whooping Crones' holiday exhibit has the gallery packed to the hilt with regional art.
508 E. Broadway, 721-3042
PRICE RANGE: $324-$480
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