Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
2915 Country Club Avenue
Helena MT 59601
(406)443-3502 Fax: (406)443-0934 Rachel Hicks
Member Since 1993
About Us... _http://www.archiebray.org. The Archie Bray Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts. The Bray offers artist residencies and workshops to potters and ceramic sculptors from all over the world, as well as ceramics classes for adults and children throughout the year. Founded in 1951, the Bray is located on the grounds of the former Western Clay Manufacturing Company just west of Helena on Country Club Avenue. Also on site is the Bray Clay Business, selling ceramic materials, equipment and supplies. An annual exhibition of the current resident artist's work is on display during the summer from mid June to mid July. Throughout the year the Bray Sales Gallery is open daily, 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday, and 1-5pm on Sunday. A self-guided walking tour of the 26-acre site is available anytime during daylight hours. Guided tours for larger groups are available by appointment. For information check our website or phone 406-443-3502.
Creation Arts Center
3790 Highway 12 West
Helena MT 59601
(406)458-9667 Leslie Elford, Executive Director
Other Contacts: Donna Elford, President
Member Since 2008
About Us... Creation Arts Center is a non-profit organization formed in 2006 dedicated to the enrichment of people's lives through art classes and gallery exhibitions. This commitment to the community is reflected in Creation Arts Centers Mission Statement: To create a safe place for people of all ages and abilities to experience the world of art. The center has a no alcohol, drugs or tobacco use policy. Art produce and displayed at the Center is of a non violent or sexually explicit nature, a place where all ages are welcome. At present the Center has a galley currently exhibiting abstract landscape paintings by Dale Beckman, stone carving by Ken De Rosier, bronze sculptures by Rex French and pottery by Jake Brunner. A full scale pottery studio is offered with classroom instruction. The Center has locker and private studio spaces available to diverse media artists. Goals for 2008 shall include stained glass, painting, drawing, textile and computer aided graphic classes in the multi media room. We are located at 3790 Highway 12 West Helena, Montana 59601 in the
Former State Nursery building.
About Us... _http://www.grandstreet.net
Grandstreet Theatre is the home of Montana's longest-running community theatre with over 30 years of continuous service. Each year, 8 to 9 plays and musicals enhance the 105 year-old red granite church structure, a true treasure for Helenans and guests to admire. Using volunteers from an exceptionally talented population, Grandstreet also trains K-12 students through the nationally-known theatre School
Holter Museum of Art
12 East Lawrence Street
Helena MT 59601
(406)442-6400 Fax: (406)442-2404 Patty White, Deputy Director
Member Since 1988
About Us... www.holtermuseum.org. The Holter Museum of Art is a regional contemporary art museum, housing four exhibition galleries, permanent collection vault, collection research and study area, education center, and museum store and sales gallery. At its core, the Holter seeks to inspire and celebrate creativity, diversity, collaboration, community, and exploration.
About Us... _http://www.montanahistoricalsociety.org
The Montana Historical Society and Montana's Museum is home to an incomparable Charlie Russell collection and Montana artifacts. Explore history through our Research Center, Publications, Education and Historic Preservation programs.
Enjoy shopping for gifts/books in the Museum Store (members receive a discount).
The Montana Historical Society also publishes "Montana The Magazine of Western History" as well as books (Montana Historical Society Press).
About Us... With actors from across the nation, MSC is the state's resident, professional Shakespeare Company, performing full-length productions of the Bard's great works under summer skies in downtown Helena.
This summer MSC celebrates its 10th season with "As You Like It" and "Hamlet" running in repertory from June 23-August 26
