First Friday Preview

by Kaimin Arts | February 5, 2010 | Montana Kaimin

Alara Jewelry
312 N. Higgins Ave.
Alara Jewelry will be featuring Bozeman’s William Hawkins. His exhibit will include a collection of paintings made using non-traditional materials and depicting unique images from secondhand stores. The reception will go from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Snacks and wine will be available.

The Artists’ Shop
304 N. Higgins Ave.
This gallery will feature pastels by young artist Clay Pape. Scenes include many historic buildings in downtown Missoula. Pape is described as an “up and coming artist with great potential and talent.” Wine, juice and hors d’oeuvres will be served. All ages are welcome.

Bernice’s Bakery
190 S. 3rd St. W.
Bernice’s Bakery will be featuring the work of University of Montana student Katie Hilmer this Friday. She will be exhibiting a collection of black-and-white photography that includes landscapes from all around Montana. The reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Betty’s Divine
521 S. Higgins Ave.
The featured artist is B. Martinez. Martinez creates works of mixed­ media on recycled materials, including particle board and paneling. Wine and cookies will be served. All ages are welcome.

Dana Gallery
246 N. Higgins Ave.
New artwork will be on display from artists such as Theodore Waddell, Robert Moore, Laura Blue Palmer, Courtney Blazon and Andy Kline. Snacks will be served.

The Dark Room
135 N. Higgins Ave.
The Dark Room is always a Friday favorite and tonight will be no exception with the work of Kathleen Oliver. The 20 or so images depict recent adventures through Morocco and feature a journalistic and travel tone. The gallery will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and, as always, beer will be offered.

The Little Gallery
210 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 218
The Little Gallery will be featuring Missoula’s Laura Blaker this Friday. She will be exhibiting the first 15 of 100 oil paintings that will be on display this year. Some of the themes of her work will include European and Missoula cityscapes. The reception will go from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Missoula Art Museum
335 N. Pattee St.
The Missoula Art Museum will feature the work of Tom Foolery. “The Vendorama Series” will show a series of small street and old west scenes that have been built into the inside of old soda machines and juke boxes. Foolery will be on hand to give a talk about his work at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be offered. The Missoula Art Museum will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Monte Dolack Gallery
139 W. Front St.
Monte Dolack’s recent work of acrylic and watercolor featuring the diverse landscapes of the high prairies of Montana will be unveiled during the Friday art walk. The exhibit is titled “Fresh Paint,” and is one of 10 or so new exhibits that will be displayed at the exhibit during the course of a normal year. Wine and refreshments will be served and the gallery will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rocky Mountain School of Photography
216 N. Higgins Ave.
The RMSP Gallery will be hosting the opening night of Tom Robertson’s “Cycling Photographs,” a gallery that features all types of biking images and the various landscapes they travel through. Robertson is a Missoula local and has had his work published in various magazines, including Adventure Cyclist Magazine and Headwall Magazine. The gallery is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Salvage Studio
509 S. Higgins Ave.
The Salvage Studio will be hosting a fashion show at 7 p.m. as part of the National Jacket Challenge. Recently, the store has challenged customers to design and create a jacket that will be put before a panel of three judges. Almost a dozen entries are expected and judging will take place soon after the show. Wine and treats will be served and the studio will be open until 9 p.m.

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