Cover Art: Fritz Scholder (1937–2005), Bicentennial Indian, 1975. Color lithograph, 22.5 x 29.5 inches (sheet). Gift of Lorillard, Inc.
Dear YAM Members,
Summer at the Yellowstone Art Museum is a season of energy and exploration!
This season, I invite you to spend time with us exploring our current exhibitions. In Embedded in the Overlap, Rebecca Hutchinson transforms natural and industrial materials into intricate installations that speak directly to the agricultural and industrial roots of Billings, grounding her practice in the landscapes and histories that shape our region. We are also proud to present Folktales and Fanfare by Ukrainian artist Janina Myronova, whose vibrant, narrative-driven work draws on cultural traditions and storytelling to explore themes of identity, resilience, and heritage. I encourage you to join us for upcoming artist talks on May 28 (Janina Myronova) and August 6 (Rebecca Hutchinson) to hear directly from the artists and gain insight into their creative processes.
Opening in June, Visions of America: The Spirit of Independence offers a timely opportunity to consider the many ways artists have interpreted the American experience as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States—an invitation to reflect on our shared history and imagine our collective future.
And summer means it is camp season! We are excited to welcome more young artists than ever before through an expanded schedule of summer camps. With increased capacity and new offerings in both our Summer Art Academy and YAM Camp, these programs provide hands-on creative experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong connection to the arts.
Behind the scenes, we continue our commitment to caring for this historic building—once the county jail and now a vibrant center for the arts. In April, we launched an important roof repair project that will run through the summer. This project preserves our distinctive red tile roof and, most importantly, ensures that the museum remains a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for generations to come. Please note that our building will remain open throughout this renovation.
As our members, thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of the museum community. None of this work would be possible without your commitment to the arts! Cheers,
Jessica Kay Ogdin
The Deborah Anspach and John Hanson Executive Director
From the Executive Director
Happy Retirement, CHAZ!
After almost eleven years of steady leadership and care, the YAM team congratulates Chaz Riewaldt on his retirement this month.
As Facility Manager, Chaz has been a constant and trusted presence behind the scenes. He has ensured that the museum’s historic and contemporary spaces remained safe and welcoming. No matter the size of the project, Chaz approached his work with expertise, creativity, and pride. Beyond his technical expertise, Chaz has been uniquely dedicated to the museum’s artists and community partners.
In retirement, Chaz will spend more time caring for his many rescue dogs and continuing to paint. We will miss him greatly and wish him all the best in this next chapter.
YAM members, artists, and past staff are invited to celebrate Chaz at a retirement party on Friday, June 5 from 4 – 6 PM during downtown ArtWalk. Please join us to thank Chaz and wish him well!
Welcome, Mike Jones!
The YAM is pleased to welcome Mike Jones as our new Facility Manager. Mike joins us from the Ronald McDonald House, bringing valuable experience in building operations and a strong commitment to maintaining well-functioning spaces. His professional background and hands-on approach will serve the museum well as we care for our facilities and continue to support artists, visitors, and staff.
Thank you, Arla!
We extend our thanks to Arla Bagger for her work as the museum’s Finance Director. In her short time with us, Arla brought thoughtfulness and professionalism to her work, making a meaningful impact on the organization. We wish her and her family all the best as they begin a new adventure out of state.
The Night at the Yellowstone Art Museum
The 58th annual Art Auction at the Yellowstone Art Museum took place February to March 2026 and was a festive and memorable celebration. In addition to being the museum’s signature fundraiser, the Auction is a beloved opportunity to spotlight celebrated regional artwork, introduce emerging artists, and inspire patrons at every stage of collecting.
The 58th year featured 128 silent auction lots, including small works, quick-draws, and art experiences, along with 22 impressive Live Auction artworks. There were a dozen artist-driven programs throughout the four-week exhibition leading up to THE NIGHT Gala & Live Auction on Saturday, March 7th.
With immense gratitude to the sponsors, guests, and supporting members, the YAM wishes to thank and acknowledge the talented artists whose generosity makes it all possible.
Speaking of generosity, The YAM is delighted to announce another record-breaking year in fundraising for Art Education! The art auction raised more than $57,000 in resounding support of the thoughtful programs that touch the lives of students of all ages in this community. The museum staff and board are full of hope and gratitude for this tremendous support.
Save the Date:
59th Annual Art Auction at the Yellowstone Art Museum
February – March 2027
Artist submissions open: June 3, 2026
Sponsorship is now open for The Night Gala & Live Auction 2027. This event sells out fast! Please contact Barbara at development@artmuseum.org to get involved.
Rebecca Hutchinson
Embedded in the Overlap
April 3, 2026 – January 9, 2027 // Montana Gallery
Sponsors: Riversage Inns, Aunt Dofe’s Gallery, Yellowstone Law, Deborah Anspach & John Hanson, Lornel Baker, Bess Lovec, Beverly Ross, Nancy Curriden Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant. In gratitude for partial support from the Provost Office and UMassD CVPA; Hutchinson currently serves as full professor at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. With generous support from the Western Sugar Company.
Artist Talk and Exhibition Catalog Celebration with Rebecca Hutchinson Thursday, August 6, 2026 // 5 PM Talk in the Murdock Gallery, with Reception to follow in Montana Gallery
COMING SOON: Education Workshop with Rebecca Hutchinson
Please check the YAM website for updates to this workshop.
Embedded in the Overlap features work by Rebecca Hutchinson, an awardwinning sculptor and three-decade resident of Helena, Montana. The site-responsive exhibition engages directly with Yellowstone Art Museum’s location in Billings, inspired conceptually by aspects of the city’s distinctive character: the history of settlement along the geographically prominent Rimrocks, the industries that sustain its communities, and the dramatic, and often unpredictable, weather of the plains. For the exhibition, diverse materials from the region such as beet pulp, blue jeans, creek willow, and regional clay are carefully collected and transformed by Hutchinson for artmaking. Much of the organic and fibrous content is boiled, pulped, and poured into large sheets of paper; the paper sheets are further cut, coated in clay, and coiled to build up the vessel forms. In addition to sculpture, printmaking serves as a medium through which Hutchinson expresses her concept of place.
An innovative artist in ceramics and paper clay, Rebecca Hutchinson began working with ceramics as an undergraduate student at Berea College (Kentucky) and studied under renowned ceramic artists and papermakers while pursuing an MFA at the University of Georgia (Athens). Hutchinson’s training in both clay and paper coalesced into a single practice while in residency at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT. Ultimately, Hutchinson uses her innate connection to nature and expansive paperclay practice to examine how place-making emerges from historical and cultural forces.
Rebecca Hutchinson: Embedded in the Overlap on view in the Montana Gallery at Yellowstone Art Museum.
Rebecca Hutchinson
Folktales and Fanfare: The Art of Janina Myronova
March 27 – August 15, 2026 // Charles M. Bair Family Gallery & Northwest Projects Gallery
Sponsors: Red Lodge Clay Center, Marilyn Misner Kramer, Gareld Krieg, Deborah Anspach & John Hanson, Linda Snider
Artist Talk with Janina Myronova
Thursday, May 28, 2026 // Talk 5:30 PM
Step into a world alive with color, humor, and heart. Folktales and Fanfare invites visitors into a garden of playful imagination, where the ceramic sculptures and drawings of Ukrainian artist Janina Myronova burst with life. Her bright-cheeked characters—with bold forms and exaggerated expressions—encourage us to pause, smile, and look closer. “Every sculpture is a storyteller,” Myronova says, “echoing the rich tapestry of folklore … frozen moments of a big performance seen through a cheerful and positive filter.”
In this new body of work, Myronova transforms ceramic traditions into something both whimsical and profound. Her figures—dreamlike and full of personality—speak to home, friendship, hope, and renewal. Her drawings extend these stories, blurring the boundaries between two and three dimensions.
Born in Ukraine and now based in Poland, Myronova’s artistic journey reflects deep curiosity and cross-cultural exploration. After earning her Ph.D. from the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Wrocław, she completed residencies around the world—from Taiwan to France, South Korea to Denmark—each shaping her vibrant style.
Her path to the U.S. began with a McKnight Fellowship at the Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, followed by residencies at the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana and The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, where she continues her work today.
Myronova’s sculptures are held in major collections, including the Crocker Art Museum (California), Yingge Ceramics Museum (Taiwan), and the National Museums of Wrocław and Kraków (Poland), among others.
Folktales and Fanfare was organized by the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art and curated by Nicole Maria Evans, Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs.
Janina Myronova with TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE, 2023. Stoneware, underglaze, Hand forming and painting. 55 x 22 x 17.5 inches.
Visions of America: Spirit of Independence
May 22, 2026 – February 13, 2027
Mildred Sandall Scott Gallery 3
The Yellowstone Art Museum celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with the exhibition of the Kent Spirit of Independence Bicentennial Portfolio, gifted to the museum in 1975. The portfolio was created in 1974, sponsored by the Lorillard Tobacco Company and named after the Kent cigarette. Lorillard commissioned twelve (12) of the country’s most celebrated artists to create an edition of 125 lithographs or serigraphs which were then to be distributed to museums throughout the country. An inaugural exhibition of the portfolio was held at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
The artists featured in the Kent Bicentennial Portfolio responded to the prompt, “What does independence mean to me?”. Recognized for their leadership and high aesthetic standards, these artists, both men and women, explore the theme through diverse styles, concepts, and perspectives on American history.
Represented artists include Will Barnet (1911–2012), Colleen Browning (1918–2003), Audrey Flack (1931–2024), Red Grooms (b.1937), Joseph Hirsch (1910–1981), Robert Indiana (1928–2018), Alex Katz (b.1927), Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000), Marisol (Escobar) (1930–2016), Larry Rivers (1923–2002), Edward Ruscha (b.1937), and Fritz Scholder (1937–2005).
Jacob Lawrence, The 1920’s…The Migrants Arrive and Cast Their Ballots, 1975. Screenprint, 40 x 32.5 inches. Gift of Lorillard Company, A Division of Loews Theatres, Inc.
Fritz Scholder, Bicentennial Indian, 1975. Color lithograph, 29 x 36 inches. Gift of Lorillard Company, A Division of Loews Theatres, Inc.
Audrey Flack, Fourth of July Still Life, 1975. Screenprint with collage additions, 44 x 44 inches. Gift of Lorillard Company, A Division of Loews Theatres, Inc.
Will James in Hollywood
May 8, 2026 – May 8, 2028 // Earl E. Snook Gallery Family Gallery
Before he became the celebrated author of Smoky the Cowhorse, Billingsbased artist and writer Will James (1892 – 1942) brought his skills as a working cowboy to early Hollywood.
In 1916, as Western films were rising in popularity, James worked as a horse stuntman, capturing, training, and riding wild horses for the screen. His firsthand knowledge of ranch life lent authenticity to a genre that was shaping the nation’s image of the American West. Through dangerous stunt work and expert horsemanship, James helped translate the realities of the range into cinematic myth.
His later successes—including the 1927 Newbery Medal for Smoky the Cowhorse and its adaptation into three different films—grew from these experiences in the saddle and on set.
Presenting works from the Yellowstone Art Museum Virginia Snook Collection, Will James in Hollywood highlights this pivotal chapter in James’ career.
COMING THIS FALL: Join us at Art House Cinema & Pub for a showing of the 1971 American Western Shoot Out, an adaptation of Will James’ The Lone Cowboy (1930)
Photographer unknown, Will James and Victory Jory, c. 1933. Yellowstone Art Museum Permanent Collection, Gift of Virginia Snook.
Will James, Untitled, 1932. Graphite on paper, 20 x 24.75 inches. Yellowstone Art Museum Permanent Collection, Gift of Virginia Snook.
Of Neon & Bones: New Acquisitions to the YAM
Permanent Collection, from 2020 to now
May 9, 2025 – February 13, 2027
Mildred Sandall Scott Galleries 1 & 2
Sponsors: Larry & Ruth Martin, Gordon McConnell & Betty Loos, Linda Shelhamer & Stephen Haraden, Hilltop Inn by Riversage
Of Neon and Bones celebrates a selection of artworks that have entered the Permanent Collection of the Yellowstone Art Museum from 2020 to now. Frequent and intentional rotations of artworks invite viewers to see brand new acquisitions and consider how the objects further expand the YAM’s collection of diverse art from the region.
In A Nutshell
November 14, 2025 – November 13, 2026 // M.J. Murdock
Charitable Trust Gallery
Drawing from the YAM Permanent Collection holdings, In A Nutshell presents sculpture and 2D works that explore the themes, aesthetics, and expressions of art made in the Funk and ‘Nut’ Art movements of the 1960s and 1970s. Artworks in a wide variety of media and styles are exhibited for their embrace of the experimental, humorous, and irreverent, and invite viewers into their playful versions of reality.
The One Artwork Gallery
Kent Monkman: Death Of Adonis
January 9 – May 16, 2026 // Mildred Sandall Scott Gallery 3
Sponsors: Norma & Gary Buchanan, Bess Lovec, Yellowstone Law Generous support for this project provided by Art Bridges.
In this intimate installation, visitors are invited to slow down and spend time with a single monumental work by Cree artist Kent Monkman. Death of Adonis reimagines and challenges Albert Bierstadt’s 1888 painting The Last of the Buffalo, exposing the colonial narratives woven into nineteenth-century representations of the North American landscape.
Understandings, Impressions, and Offerings: The Paintings of Eric Jensen
Opening in June 2026 in Billings-Logan International Airport Concourse B.
Sponsors: Dave & Cynthia Hummel
The Yellowstone Art Museum (YAM) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) are excited to exhibit the work of Eric Jensen as the first exhibition of a solo artist in Concourse B. Jensen is a Billings-based abstract landscape painter with a focus on spiritual relationships with place. He received an MFA in painting from the University of Montana, Missoula, and now lives in Billings where he teaches art at both Montana State University and Rocky Mountain College.
Theodore Waddell, Red Trout, 1989. Oil on canvas, 18.875 x 42 x 2 inches. Gift of Brian Peterson and Nancy Krogh.
Roy De Forest, Untitled, 1967. Lithograph, 22 x 30 inches. Gift of Elinor Poindexter.
Eric Jensen, Bitterroot Engelmanns, 2023. Oil on panel, 45 x 55 inches.
Kent Monkman (b. 1965), Death of Adonis, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 72 x 120 inches. Art Bridges. Photo: Steve Pancessio.
2026 Recent Acquisitions
The Yellowstone Art Museum is continuously growing the permanent collection through generous gifts and museum purchases. All acquisitions build the museum’s collection of modern and contemporary art from the Mountain West region.
(*Not pictured, see page 10 Of Neon and Bones for image.)
Ellen Ornitz, pf48cx22h22, 2022. Ceramic with terra sigillata, 16 x 19.5 inches. Gift of the artist.
Theodore Waddell, Body Bag for a White Tail Deer, 1994. Oil on canvas, metal zipper. 46 x 56 inches. Gift of Brian Petersen and Nancy Krogh.
Jon Lodge, Stochastic Strata Fracture, 12358 (Fibonacci and Xanakis) No. 2, 2025. Carbon particle colloid strata, gesso on canvas, 120 x 216 inches. Photo by Keeara Rhoades. Gift of the artist.
Theodore Waddell, Red Trout, 1989. Oil on canvas, 18 7/8 x 42 inches. Gift of Brian Petersen and Nancy Krogh.
Theodore Waddell, Body Bag for a Bullsnake, 1995. Oil on canvas, metal zipper, 7 x 42 inches. Gift of Brian Petersen and Nancy Krogh.
Theodore Waddell, Body Bag for a Rattlesnake, 1995. Paint on canvas, metal zipper, 19 x 33 inches. Gift of Brian Petersen and Nancy Krogh.
Artist in Residence
Canon Parker
February 4 – May 23, 2026
The work of Billings-based multidisciplinary artist Canon Parker examines the liminal architectures of belief, defying certainty through a diverse range of traditional and experimental media. “My palette of materials is open to opportunity, inclusive to whatever is circumstantially vital and personally provocative—from classical oil painting to bubbles over my grandfather’s deathbed.”
In 2020, Parker earned a BFA from Montana State University in Sculpture & Extended Media with minors in Art History and Physics. Beginning in 2017, Parker worked for artist Daniel Popper installing temporary monumental sculptures at festivals in the U.S. and Mexico, eventually creating his own Art Service LLC to help facilitate a wide range of projects in the region. Parker is currently preparing for his MFA studies.
Residency Celebration and Artist Talk with Canon Parker
Thursday, May 21 // Reception 5 PM; Talk 5:30 PM
Join us in the Gary & Melissa Oakland Artist-in-Residence Studio in the Visible Vault for a celebration of Canon’s residency and a look at the work he has created in the space.
Danielle O’Malley
June 8 – July 18, 2026
Danielle O’Malley is a Montana-based sculptor whose hand-built, large-scale ceramic works intend to increase people’s environmental awareness. Her work is monumental in scale, symbolic in message, and inventive in materials, ranging from crocheted plastic bags, up-cycled fabric, to woven flagging from construction sites. The scavenged materials are further re-contextualized through textile processes incorporating her earthen, ceramic forms.
O’Malley received her MFA in 2021 from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Her work is currently on display at the Billings Logan International Airport as part of the exhibition, Starlight on Snowdrifts; she has also exhibited recently at the Holter Museum of Art, the Crocker Museum of Art, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, and Fr. Collins Museum of Art.
Open Studio Hours:
Wednesday – Friday: 12 – 2 PM
First Friday, July 3: 5 – 8 PM
Membership News
Celebrating 100 Years of Smoky the Cowhorse
This year, the Yellowstone Art Museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of Smoky the Cowhorse, the beloved Western classic by cowboy, artist, and author Will James. First published in 1926, the novel won the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1927, bringing authentic stories of Western life to children’s literature.
James, who eventually made his home in Billings, drew from his experience as a working cowboy to write and illustrate stories about ranch life, horses, and the changing West. Smoky the Cowhorse tells the story of a wild colt who becomes a legendary cow horse. It’s a classic Western story of loyalty, resilience, and the bond between horse and rider.
To mark this publication milestone, the YAM is hosting a series of special activities. Museum members are invited to a special anniversary gathering celebrating Smoky the Cowhorse at the Billings historic home once owned by Will James. While extensively remodeled, the home’s current owners are looking forward to providing members with a glimpse of the past.
Also, in partnership with the Art House Cinema & Pub, we are presenting a screening of the 1971 Western film Shoot Out, adapted from James’s 1930 novel The Lone Cowboy. Starring Gregory Peck, Shoot Out provides an opportunity to explore how James’s stories of the West moved from page to screen.
These special events honor the life and legacy of Will James, a storyteller whose words and artwork captured the spirit of the American West. Stay tuned for details—we look forward to celebrating this literary milestone with you.
Your Membership Matters
Your membership in the Yellowstone Art Museum is a commitment to keeping art, creativity, and community thriving throughout the region.
Every membership helps make exhibitions, educational programs, and community partnerships possible. When you renew, you directly support the artists we showcase, the students who experience art through school visits and art education, and the many visitors who find inspiration in our galleries.
A vibrant museum depends on people who believe that art should be accessible, engaging, and part of everyday life. Your support helps ensure that the Yellowstone Art Museum remains a welcoming place where people can gather, explore new ideas, and discover something unexpected.
If your membership is coming up for renewal, we hope you will continue to be part of this important work—and perhaps invite a friend, colleague, or family member to join you as a member of YAM. For more information, contact Barbara Schneeman at development@artmuseum.org.
Victorian Vine Necklace
Michael Michaud
$180
Garden Vine Drop Earrings
Michael Michaud
$120
Carafe and Two Tumbler Set
George Kelting
$145
$30
Pooley Bud Vase
Chive
Explore the
3" Flower Pots
Chive
$10 each
Wee Gallery
$45
Woodland Village
Wee Gallery
$55
Mix and Match Animal Tiles
Invest in the YAM — the Future of Art and Culture in Our Region
The Yellowstone Art Museum has transformed from a small local art center into the region’s largest and most influential contemporary art museum—a vital hub where creativity, education, and cultural exchange shape the future of our community.
The YAM represents more than a museum—it is an engine for economic vibrancy, cultural tourism, educational enrichment, and community identity. Each exhibition, program, and learning experience at the YAM drives innovation, sparks dialogue and inspires future generations.
To secure this impact for decades to come, we are building a strong and permanent Endowment Fund. A robust endowment is not just financial security—it is the foundation that guarantees the museum’s excellence, accessibility, and relevance for generations. Your investment today ensures that the children, artists, and innovators who walk through our doors tomorrow will experience a world-class museum that uplifts our region’s spirit and economy.
Join us in shaping the cultural legacy of the Northern Rockies by investing in the Yellowstone Art Museum’s future.
Options for Giving to the YAM Endowment
Make a Lasting Impact with a Gift from Your IRA
If you have an IRA and are at least 70½ or older, you can make a tax-wise investment in the Yellowstone Art Museum’s future by directing a gift from your IRA to the YAM Endowment Fund. Talk with your investment advisor to get started.
Multiply Your Impact with the Montana Endowment Tax Credit
The Montana Endowment Tax Credit offers a unique and generous opportunity to make a transformational investment in the Yellowstone Art Museum—while receiving valuable tax benefits in return.
For Individuals:
You may be eligible for a federal income tax deduction, a Montana state income tax credit, and capital gains tax savings when you contribute appreciated assets. Many individuals choose to establish a charitable deferred gift annuity with the YAM, unlocking a Montana income tax credit of up to 40% of the charitable value of their gift—up to $15,000 per individual or $30,000 for joint filers.
For Montana Businesses:
As a Montana business owner—whether a sole proprietorship, LLC, or corporation—you can make a direct contribution to the YAM Endowment and receive a state income tax credit equal to 20% of your qualifying gift. This credit directly reduces your state tax liability, dollar-for-dollar—meaning a $15,000 tax credit saves you $15,000 in Montana taxes.
Your investment today builds the museum’s financial future while delivering immediate and significant tax advantages.
Ways to Invest in the YAM’s Future
To learn more about how your gift can shape the long-term strength and impact of the Yellowstone Art Museum, visit: artmuseum.org/engage/planned-giving-gifts-to-endowment or scan the QR code.
We encourage you to consult your financial advisor or estate planning professional to determine the giving strategy that best aligns with your financial goals. The Yellowstone Art Museum is pleased to provide information about the potential benefits of planned gifts; however, we do not offer legal, financial, or tax advice.
The YAM Honors Life Time Legacy Society Member Lornel Baker
I began my life-long love of the visual arts with a mandatory Art Appreciation Class as a freshman in college. At the beginning, it was a great annoyance. In the end it was, and still is, the most life-changing of classroom experiences. It led me to be an art collector and an appreciator of many other cultures’ artwork and museums. And, it let me to the Yellowstone Art Center, as it was then known, in 1964.
In the ensuing years, the Art Center, now a fully accredited Art Museum, has grown from an antique stone jail into a beautiful structural icon that reflects both the cultural and economic growth of Billings and the region. Last year, 9,000 children, teens, and young adults were positively influenced by the YAM’s Art Education and Exhibition programs. Their appreciation for art will enrich their life experiences far into the future.
I view the opportunity to give of my time, talent, and treasure to the YAM as a way to express my personal gratitude, and that of my family’s, for the meaningful and interesting life that Billings has afforded us. By strengthening the cultural and educational foundation of this community, we are offering the current residents, their children and grandchildren, an opportunity for a richer, fuller life. —Lornel Baker
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at the Art Museum, 10:30 AM – 12
day for Kent Monkman: Death Of Adonis
City K – 2nd Grade
Teen Council, 3:30–5
Summer Art Studio: Freedom to Create, Session 1: 10 AM – 12 PM, Session 2: 1 – 3 PM
Connections at the Art Museum, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Last day for Park City K – 2nd Grade YAG Exhibition
Artist Talk with Rebecca Hutchinson, 5 PM reception, 5:30 PM artist talk
Camp for Ages 7 – 9, 9 AM – 3 PM
Last day for Folktales and Fanfare: The Art of Janina Myronova
YAM Camp for Ages 9 – 12, 9 AM – 3 PM
Connections at the Art Museum, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Last day for Greybull Middle & High School YAG Exhibition
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CHILDREN, FAMILIES, & TEENS
Scan the QR code to visit the education page on YAM’s website or check Facebook for updates, registration info, and pricing. artmuseum.org/educate
STUDIO 2ND SATURDAY
Ages: 5 – 12 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Members: $10 | Not-yet Members: $20
Register online, by calling 406.256.6804 x238 or email arteducator@artmuseum.org
Every Studio 2nd Saturday class includes touring the galleries and creating art connected to current exhibitions.
May 9 | Fibers & Filigree
Craft an artwork inspired by the process of artist Rebecca Hutchinson and her exhibition.
FAM AT THE YAM
All ages welcome | 4 – 6 PM at the YAM FREE! No advanced registration required.
FAM at the YAM is for every type of family. Bring yourself, children, friends, grandparents, and more. Create art together with a professional artist and learn about their process. It’s a great way to kick off your First Friday evening.
May 1 | Whimsical Painting
Janina Myronova artwork will guide us to create a whimsical paintings like those in her exhibition Folktales and Fanfare.
Every class includes touring the galleries and creating art that is connected to current exhibitions.
June 18 | Freedom to Create
Inspired by the artists in the exhibition Visions of America: the Spirit of Independence, we will use printmaking to celebrate the freedom to express ourselves through art!
June 25 | Playing with Imagination
Imagine, design and craft the art of your dreams inspired by Janina Myronova’s exhibition Folktales and Fanfare.
July 16 | Pulp, Pile, in Practice
Experiment with new materials like exhibiting artist Rebecca Hutchinson to create a transformative work of art.
July 23 | Lights! Camera! Ranching!
Be inspired by Will James’ time on the silver screen and create your own technicolor artwork!
MUSEUM TEEN COUNCIL
Ages 13 – 18 | 3:30 – 5 PM | FREE!
Wednesday, June 3 & 17 | July 15 | August 5
Apply for the Fall 2026 cohort by September 16. The YAM’s Museum Teen Council brings a cohort of creative teens together to not only make art, but to build creative community. Teens develop new skills, discuss art critically, work collaboratively, learn from art industry professionals, participate in volunteer opportunities, and experience community engagement. This summer, come try Museum Teen Council! Bring a friend and create some art!
For application information, email Angel Shandy, Museum Art Educator at ArtEducator@artmuseum.org.
SUMMER ART ACADEMY
Ages 8 – 14 | June 1 – 5 & June 8 – 12
YAM Members: $335 | Not-Yet-Members: $375 Register online atartmuseum.org/educate/childrens-camps or in-person at the YAM.
Summer Art Academy on the campus of MSUB! At this camp, young artists study under professional artists in concentrated areas of their choice. Class sizes are limited. Art supplies are included in the cost of tuition. Students bring their own snacks and lunches.
YAM CAMP
Folktales & Fanfare Special YAM Camp
Ages 7 – 10 from July 6 – 10 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Spend the week taking an in-depth look at the work of Janina Myronova in her exhibition Folktales & Fanfare and create art based on her ideas and techniques.
Ages 6 – 8 from August 3 – 7 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Ages 7 – 9 from August 10 – 14 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Ages 9 – 12 from August 17 – 21 | 9 AM – 3 PM
YAM Members: $300 | Not-Yet-Members: $335 Register online at artmuseum.org/educate/childrens-camps or in-person at the YAM.
Classes this year include: Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Wearable Indigenous Art, Puppetry and more!
For questions email Summer Art Academy Director, Marilu Metherell, at AdultEd@artmuseum.org or call 406.256.6804x250.
Need-based scholarships from the Sally McIntosh Scholarship fund are available. For an application, email Carrie Goe Nettleton at education@artmuseum.org.
Spend an entire week exploring art, going behind the scenes at the YAM, and creating colorful whimsical art inspired by the exhibitions. The final day culminates in an art show where students get to show off their own artwork that was created during the camp.
For questions and membership discount codes email Angel Shandy at ArtEducator@artmuseum.org or call 406.256.6804 x238.
For Scholarship applications email Carrie Goe Nettleton at education@artmuseum.org.
Join us for a deep dive into art mediums and techniques. Each Tuesday, learn a new skill and a new way to create art!
June 23 | Collage
Collage is more than just snip, tear, cut, and paste! Join us to learn how to assemble your own work of art!
July 14 | Needle Felting
Create a whimsical sculptural work using fibers and felting techniques.
July 21 | Printmaking
Learn a variety of techniques to transfer an image from matrix to paper using ink.
July 28 | Painting
Explore color, texture, and saturation through different painting techniques.
ADULT ART CLASSES
For more information scan the QR code or visit artmuseum.org/educate/adult-education. Please email our Adult Education Coordinator, Marilu Metherell, at AdultEd@artmuseum.org with questions. Register online or call the front desk at 406.256.6804. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. YAM Museum Members receive 20% off most adult education courses. If your YAM Membership has lapsed or is invalid, you will be automatically charged the remainder of the class fee.
Art CLASSES
YAM adult art classes are designed for everyone from beginners to artists who want to hone their skills. Every class is taught by a professional artist who is eager to share their creative process and techniques. These museum-based classes are perfect for lifelong learners and creative members of our community. All adult art classes are available for OPI credits.
4th Annual Urban Sketchbook Symposium
Saturday, May 16 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Free!
Sponsored by: Montana Arts Council, Billings Art Association, Arts Paper & Paint, and Crooked Line Studio Unleash your imagination at the Sketchbook Symposium. YAM has again dedicated a space for artists to explore the raw beauty of the creative process. From quick gestures to intricate masterpieces, join a community of creators for a day of live demonstrations, collaborative sketching, and expert-led open studio opportunities. Whether your sketchbook is a mess of “messy thinking” or a polished portfolio, come discover the power of the pencil. Unlock your inner artist and see where your lines take you.
Focused Visual Journaling workshop with artist Katherine Jore
Saturday, May 16 | 1 – 6 PM at YAM’s Visible Vault
Cost: $40
This class will focus on the visual qualities you can easily add to your journal pages. Join local artist Katherine Jore and explore ephemeral additions to your sketchbook process.
You can expect:
A little introduction
The building blocks (collage, color, mark making)
A few guided pages
A discussion on composition (unifying the page)
To make your own pages while Katherine offers tips and ideas along the way
Connections at the Art Museum
with the Montana Chapter of the Every 3rd Friday
May 15, June 19, July 17, & August 21, from 10:30 AM – 12 PM
No cost to participate. Registration in advance is required. To register, contact Adult Education Coordinator, Marilu Metherell, at 406.256.6804 x250 or AdultEd@artmuseum.org.
This monthly program promotes connection and companionship for individuals living with early-stage cognitive impairment and their care partners through art. Join us to view, discuss, and create art. No cost to participate.
Body Language: Yoga & Figure Drawing Retreat at Tippet Rise
Saturday, May 30 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Cost: $50
The Yellowstone Art Museum is offering an incredible Yoga and Figure Drawing retreat at Tippet Rise Art Center. Participants will experience both art forms in symphony with the landscape and architectural wonder of the Cottonwood Campus. Artists, Beth Korth and Marilu Metherell will guide an in-depth dive into drawing the human figure as Yoga instructors, Sarah Brown and Carolanne Rohrs empower our studies with mindfulness of movement and form.
Sarah Brown has taught yoga in Billings for two decades. She currently teaches at the Billings Family YMCA and at Montana State University Billings. She leads classes that focus on alignment and connection from a place of authenticity and joy. Sarah also hosts Field Days on Yellowstone Public Radio and has worked at newspapers and magazines nationwide.
Carolanne Rohrs has been teaching group and private yoga classes, as well as workshops, since 2010. She currently teaches at the Billings Family YMCA as well as the youth yoga classes at the Yellowstone Art Museum’s Summer Art Academy. Carolanne’s classes focus on body and mind connection, alignment, strength, and breath.
Join us and experience two classes at Tippet Rise like never before. Lunch is included and will be curated by Chef Sheena Ernst with Wild Table, Red Lodge, Montana.
Register through YAM’s website or scan the QR code.
JUNE 5 - JULY 25
THANK YOU CONTRIBUTORS
We would like to give our sincerest thanks to all members, donors, and sponsors who have contributed and pledged $125 and above. This cumulative list reflects gifts to the YAM given from November 7, 2024, through November 6, 2025, including Art Auction donations and purchases.
$200,000+
Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
$100,000 – 199,999
Lornel Baker
Pat Burg
Cynthia Foster
Andrea & Joel Long
Bess Lovec
Ted Lovec
Jeanne & Charlie Widdicombe
$50,000 – 99,999
Anonymous
Jennifer & Steve Corning
Ruth & Larry Martin
Montana Community Foundation
Christine & James Scott
Yellowstone County
$25,000 – 49,999
Dr. Doug & Karla Carr
Charles M. Bair Family Trust
Maggie Davis & Bruce Ennis
Susan Scott Heyneman Foundation
Diane Boyer Jerhoff
$10,000 – 24,999
Joel Anderson & Diana Norton
Deborah Anspach & Dr. John Hanson
Jill Clark & Bob Murtaugh
Dr. Ralph & Sheryl Costanzo
Dona & Paul Hagen
Andrea & Alex Heyneman
Judith Hiltner Revocable Trust
Ann & Jerry Jones
Gareld Krieg
Jon Lodge & Jane Waggoner Deschner
Debi McDonald
Montana Arts Council
Kathy Mosdal O’Brien
Gary & Melissa Oakland
Linda Shelhamer & Stephen Haraden
Betty Loos & Gordan McConnell
Montana State University School of Art
Sibanye Stillwater
Linda Snider
Stephanie & Matthew Stroud
Leslie Taylor
Tippet Rise Fund of the Sidney E. Frank Foundation
Sara Hanson Walsh
Jeremiah Young
$5,000 – 9,999
Anonymous
Art Bridges Foundation
Carole W. Baumann
Norma & Gary Buchanan
Colton Holm
Rachel & Paul Cox
Mary Lee & David Darby
Shari & Bob Dayton
Dick Anderson Construction
Sherri C. Eastman
Steve Edwards
Dr. Douglas Ezell & Sharon Christensen
Bess Snyder Fredlund
Hilltop Inn
Maggy Rozycki Hiltner & David Hiltner
Cynthia & Dave Hummel
Suzi & Larry Kendall
KOA Campgrounds
Marilyn M. Kramer
W. David LeCompte
Elaine McClelland
Jack McGillis
Christopher Muller
Suzie & David Restad
Jim Reuter
Rimrock Subaru
Riversage Inns
Beverly T. Ross
Eric Simonsen
Stockman Bank
Susan Sullivan & Stephen Zabawa
Cheri & Greg Wrench
$2,500 – 4,999
Patti & Pres Askew
Covey & Paul Baker
John Buck & Deborah Butterfield
Gilbert Burdett
Charitable Chicks Foundation
Mya Cluff
Barbara Curry
Kim Gottwals
Carol Hardy & Charlie Donnes
Greg & Carol Hardy
Homer A. & Mildred S.
Scott Foundation
Jane & Terry Indreland
Linda & Jerry Iverson
Gesine Janzen
Dexter Jensen
Cynthia & John Kennedy
Nancy Krogh & Brian Petersen
Dr. Mark Lee & Pauline Nussbaum
Tracy & Mike Linder
Sarah Grau & Vincent Long
Linda & Robert Merchant
Montana State University
Phillips 66
RBC Foundation
Dr. Donald & Carol Roberts
Jeff Southworth
Paige Spalding & James Hummel
Dr. Kris Spanjian & Ray Gilbertson
Margit Thorndal
James Urbaska
Suzanne Wilson
$1,000 – 2,499
Jesse Albrecht
Ellen Alweis
American Solutions for Business
Joan Prior & John Armstrong
Elaine Baker
Jim & Claudia Baker
Ed Barta & Barb Gunn
Kris Bart-Sauer & Cody Sauer
Carol Beam
Lisa & Patrick Beddow
Billings Arts Association
Kris Carpenter
Linda & Nick Cladis
The Honorable William & Anne Cole
Catherine Courtenaye
Dr. Leslie Crawford
Joy & Gene Culver
Chad Cumin
Nancy Curriden
Cushing Terrell
Drs. Lisa Malody & Laurence DeBoer
Mary & David Dobrowsky
Downtown Billings Association
Marty & Julie Dressler
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
Jennifer Indreland
Martha Fuller
Marjorie & Angus Fulton
John W. & Carol L.H. Green
Gerit Grimm
Dr. James Guyer & Jeanie Mentikov
Sally & Rich Hall
Kathryn Heminway
Georgia Hicks
Sue & John Hilbrich
Allyn & Eric Hulteng
Anonymous
Royal and Norma Johnson Charitable Foundation
Amanda & Brett Kolb
Beth Korth
Dorothy Long
Allie Louise
Kathy Mahoney
Tim Matteson
Dr. Robert & Sharon McDermott
Dan McKay
Dr. Precious McKenzie & William Stearns
MDU Resources Foundation
Dr. Jim & Marilu Metherell
Barbara & Noel Miner
Kate Morris
Davi Nelson
Kim & Don Olsen
Nick Olson
Paulson Enterprises LLC
Mark Paxton
Dr. Walt & Mary Peet
Becky & Walter Piehl
Jaq Quanbeck
Brandon Reintjes
Manette Rene Bradford
Sharon Richey
Rotary Club of Billings
Katrina Ruhmland
Marcia Selsor
Mary Serbe & Shane De Leon - Kirks’ Grocery
Dr. George & Olivia Sheckleton
Brownie Snyder
Brad Sperry
Chris Strear & Agnes Gantz
TDS Telecom
Darcie & Nick Tempel
Donna Todd
Pauline & Steve Tostenrud
Waggoner Family Fund
Susan & Scott Walker
Cheryl & Gregory Wilhelmi
Amy & Ronald Yates
Zonta Club of Billings Foundation
$500 – 999
Deborah Agnew & Sterling Wind
Anonymous
Andy Ambrose
Crista Ann Ames
Carol Anderson & John Schwechten
Kendra Arnold
Konner & Luke Ashmore
Katie Bales
Dr. Bruce & Susan Barrow
James Bason
Dora & Larry Bean
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MT
Kay Bollinger
Kathy & Garry Brayko
David Brock
Emily Callahan
Becky & Andy Carroll
Mary Lee & Martin Connell
Lilly Corning Thompson & William Thompson
Tina DeWeese
Megan Drew
Dr. Heidi & Jim Duncan
Joe Ellis
Candace Forrette & Steve Paulson
Michelle & Glenn Foy
Stacie French
GFWC - Billings Junior Woman’s Club
Dr. James & Margaret Good
Anne Guiliano & Jim Lucy
Ed Gulick & Shelly Ellison
Ruby Hahn
Marianna G. Hansen
John Henry Haseltine
Karen Honnold
Erin Hurbi & Joe Corning
Betsey Hurd
Val Jeffries & Allen Powers
Judy Johnson
Anonymous
Pat & Allen Karell
Terry Karson
Coletta Kewitt
KLJ Engineering
Horton B. Koessler
Jace Laakso
Evey LaMont & Tom Singer
Deanna & Scott Langman
LeafFilter North, LLC
Karen & Malcom Long
Janet Ludwig
Gerry & Herbert Mangis
Joy & James Mariska
David Mayer
Kathe & William McDaniels
David Mensing
Microsoft
Tandy Miles Riddle
Mariellen Neudeck
Eileen Nittler & Greg Van Vlack
NorthWestern Energy
Tanya & Matt Nuckols
Susan Ogden & Charles Hingle
Terri O’Neil
Ellen Ornitz
Mary Pickett Parker
Gwynn & Jordan Pehler
Susan & Russ Plath
Devon Prichard
Dr. Mark Randak
Lisa Rausch & Tom Foubert
Polly Rex
Stephanie Rose
Bev & Bill Ryan
Besty Scanlin & Jeff Anderson
Cara & Mike Schaer
Dr. Rachel Schaffer & Dr. Deborah Schaffer
Schutz Foss Architects PC
Susan & Donald Sommerfeld
Anne & James Taylor
E Stewart Taylor
Jolene Thomas-Higman
Jennifer Tipton
Kristi Tolliver
Christine Twito
Mary & Bill Underriner
Dr. Patricia & Richard Vettel-Becker
Dr. James Vincent
VIP Services, Inc
John Warner
Carol & John Welch
$125 – 499
Lee Allard
Tayler Allen-Galusha
Bonnie & Neil Anderson
Scotta Anderson
Barbara Archer & Thomas Tully
Susan Baack & Dan Gross
Arla Bagger
Beth Bales
Roberta Barnes
Rick Bart
Kevin Bartlett
Mary Bauer
Tina Renee Becker
Evelyn Bergeron
Lisa & Jeff Berke
Dan & Kay Berry
Jean & Wayne Biberdorf
Vanessa Bird
Colleen & William Black
Leslie Blair
Sandi Blake
Kate & Matt Blakeslee
Craig Botnen
Kim and John Braaton
Russell Brausch
Suzanne Bressler
Tari & Randy Broderick
Aimee & Michael Brown
Teresa Kobold Brown
Judith Burnam
Barbara Butler
Bill Callahan
Izzy & Susie Carroll
Desireé & Mike Caskey
Liz Chappie-Zoller
Constance Clapp
Mona Clark
Bill & Diane Cochran
Sherri Cornett
David Cowdrey
Dr. Gordon & Dodie Cox
Duane Crants
Julie & Kirby Dasinger
Chase DeForest
Heidi & Ray DeStefano
Jan & David Dietrich
Connie Dillon
Leona Dillon
Joan Doherty
Karen Dooley
Michelle Dyk
Ophelia Easton
Linda & David Eckhoff
Ren Elias
Scott Emmons
Emilee Enders
Kathleen Enders
Executive Officers
Bess Lovec
President
Juni Clark
Vice President
Amanda Kolb
Treasurer
Matt Stroud
Immediate Past President
Mary Engel
Daniel Erikson
Heidi Faessel
Roxanne Fahrenwald
Ruth Ferris
Diane Fisher
Bonnie Folz
Dr. Joe Dillard & Stella Fong
Todd Forsgren
Louisa Frank
Linda Franson
Carrie French
Ann Geracimos
Susan Germer & Jim Abel
Mike & Cathy Glennon
Carrie Goe Nettleton & Tyler Nettleton
Fay Golson
Lillie Grace
Laura Graham
Dan Gray
Laura Green
Autumn Griffiths
Alice Gordon & Paul Grmoljez
Sara-Beth Guilford
Barbara & Walter Gulick
Billie Gustafson
Edward Hahn
Nancy Halter & Greg Jahn
Patse Hansen & Greg Evertz
Thora Hanson
Joni Harman
Dr. Brian & Molly Harrington
Sara Hatfield
Linda & Jim Healow
Lynette K. Henderson
Joan & Jeffrey Heser
Mona Heupel
Dr. Paul & D’Anne Holley
Anne Holub
Jordan Hoyt
Edward Hughes & Roberta Anner Hughes
Jason Jam
Kathy & Doug James
Stephanie & Mike Jauron
Jill Johnson
Joy Kelso
George T. Kelting
Susan Kem
Kristeen Keup
Dr. Phillip Key & Donna McCool
Gail & David Kimball
Board of Trustees
Joel Anderson
Deborah Anspach
Lornel Baker
Sean Chandler
Jennifer Corning
Diane Eichler
Todd Forsgren
Kim Gottwals
Larry Martin
Kim Olsen
Darcie Tempel
Kirkness Roofing
Phoebe Knapp Warren & Paul Warren
Donna & Keith Kohnke
Kent & Susan Koolen
Diane & Ted Kylander
Helen & Clint Laferriere
Halcyon LaPoint & Gary Smith
Linda Lemire
Jodi Lightner
Kathy Lombardozzi
Jim Madden & Melissa Frost
Mailing Technical Services
Janet & Frank Mann
Deborah J. Mattern
Joyce & Larry Mayer
Dr. Greg & Martha McDowell
Debbie & Rich McRae
Benjamin Mickelson
Sheila Miles
Lauri & Mark Miron
Thomas Moberg
Kim & Jeff Montag
Lynne & Jay Montague
Morgan Moran
Jennifer Moser-Olson
Betty Moses
Janice Munsell
Jeanne & Randy Nafts
Hunter O’Hanian
Kathleen O’Leary
Merry Lee Olson
Mary Palffy & David J. Patterson
Michael Peed
Joan Phillips
Jean Posusta
Cindi Kanvick - Prairie Handspinners
Mur Louisa Quaglia
Erin & Luke Rains
Jessica & Justin Ray
Suzanne Reymer
Mark Richlen
Gene Rockman
Lin & Jim Roscoe
Heather & George Rosenfeld
Russell Rowland
Dr. Patrick & Mary Schelle
Molly Schiltz
Julie Schultz
Arlee & Barry Scott
Addison Sessions
Kathie & Steve Shandera
Angel Shandy
YAM Team
Arla Bagger
Finance Director
Terrin Bisel
Office Manager
Isabelle Carroll
Front Desk & Retail Manager
Michelle Foy
Volunteer Grant Writer
Kimberly Gaitonde
Associate Curator
Carrie Goe Nettleton
Education Director
Starrlene Love
Front Desk Receptionist
Marilu Metherell
Adult Education Coordinator
Mike Jones
Facilities Manager
Nickolas Olson
Marketing Manager
Sharon Shannon
Nina & Larry Sheneman
Shumway Family Dentistry
Julia Siar
Joan & Tim Sleeth
Daniel Snedigar
Linda Snedigar
Claire & Jack Snyder
Bob Sorenson
Linda Stoudt
Greg Sullivan
Donna Sweeney
Renee Tafoya
Dr. Breanne & Zack Terakedis
Diane Thorgrimson
Debbie & Bill Tierney
Robert Tompkins
Amanda Tonn
Jane Van Dyk
Carol & Ray Van Tuinen
Anne Veraldi
Diane & Willem Volkersz
Western Skies Strategies
Brittney Denham Whisonant
Wendy Whiteman
Betty & Paul Whiting
Lynn Wiener
Linda Williams
Deb Wines
Lisa Wolfendale
Ashely Wolfe & Matthew O’Brien
Louis Wolff & Jaime Stevens
Sandra Wong
Bill Yankee
Ione Young
Astri Zidack
Jessica Kay Ogdin
The Deborah Anspach and John Hanson
Executive Director
Chaz Riewaldt
Facilities Manager
Barbara J. Schneeman
Development Director
Lisa Ranallo
Senior Curator
Angel Shandy
Museum Art Educator
Molly Schiltz
Special Events Coordinator
Jane Urbaska
Major Gifts
Carter West
Preparator
– SAT 10 am – 5 pm
10 am – 8 pm
FRIDAYS 10 am – 8 pm
401 North 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101
The Montana Appraisal Fair
When: Friday, May 8 // 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Yellowstone Art Museum
Cost: Appraisals are $20/item, up to 4 appraisal items per group. Tickets are required for appraisals. This event is FREE to spectators.
Bring your fine art, collectibles, toys, heirlooms, and other interesting/valuable items to the Montana Appraisal Fair!
Receive a verbal evaluation from Celebrity Appraiser Timothy Gordon and Auctioneer Grant Zahajko.
OUR MISSION
The Yellowstone Art Museum exhibits, interprets, collects, and preserves art, for the enrichment, education, inspiration, and enjoyment of all.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program allows the Yellowstone Art Museum to offer free admission. We are funded in part by coal severance taxes paid based upon coal mined in Montana and deposited in Montana’s cultural and aesthetic projects trust fund.
