ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY ANNOUNCES SOUND AND COLOR SOIRÉE

Ebs Staff

BIG SKY—The Arts Council of Big Sky on Feb. 1 announced the Sound and Color Soirée, an event to preview the council’s 11th Annual Auction for the Arts, will take place on Feb. 23 at the Independent in Big Sky.

Selected artworks from the Mar. 2 auction will be on display alongside live visual and performance artists, according to the press release. Attendees may also view a video catalog of all the works that will be presented at the auction. The free event begins at 4 p.m. and will include complimentary light snacks and a cash bar.

Arts Council lead art instructor and studio manager Julie Edwards will offer pottery demonstrations from 4-6 p.m. and artist Matilda Wentzel will provide a live painting demonstration from 6-9 p.m. Live jazz music from Kearan Samsel will play in the background from 6-9 p.m. and Bozeman-based songwriter Amanda Stewart will perform alongside Thad Beaty and Annie Clements to close out the event from 9-10:30 p.m.

The catalog for the silent auction will open for online bidding at 9 a.m. on Feb. 23 and staff from the Arts Council will be available to assist in registration at the event.

“The Soirée is intended to provide Big Sky’s art enthusiasts an opportunity to engage with the artwork and artists prior to the main fundraising gala,” the release stated.

The Arts Council’s auction will take place on Mar. 2 at Montage Big Sky and supports local, regional and national artists while raising funds for the Arts Council’s educational programs. For more information about the Soirée or the auction, visit bigskyarts.org.

Call For Fy24 Resort Tax Funding Applications

The Big Sky Resort Area District is accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for the FY24 (7/1/23-6/30/24) funding cycle beginning on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. An LOI is an organization’s formal request to apply for Resort Tax funds. Approved projects will be invited to complete Applications beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2023. As required by law, an applicant must be a legal entity formed under the laws of the State of Montana. The applicant must be “an entity” that is capable of both “legally and practically” carrying out the purpose of the allocation and located within the Resort Area District. The applicant must be a governmental unit, corporation, or limited partnership with the capability of being legally bound by an agreement.

LOIs and supporting documents must be completed using the online portal by Wednesday, February 15, 2023, to be considered. Applications and supporting documents must be completed using the online portal and must be submitted by Friday, March 31, 2023, to be considered for funding. More information can be found at ResortTax.Org/Funding or by contacting the District Office at 406-995-3234.