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We are Bozeman Art Museum: the only fine arts museum in Bozeman, bringing culture, history, education, and love for the arts to your hometown. Our vision is to create an American Alliance of Museums accredited Art Museum where people of all ages can come together to experience the transformative power of art. BAM’s mission is to inspire and foster creativity and love of art through high-quality exhibits, programs, classes and lectures.

What Folks Are Saying About Our Mission

Art is something that everyone can do/enjoy over and over and always learn/see something new.
Dan Messerli

Art is a reflection of the soul of humanity. It makes us human in a world of technology. It is the thread that binds individuals into a community.
Shirley Elliott

Museums add lasting cultural experiences in a growing community.
Eugen Graf

Community, I think, is the keyword. We live in changing times. We live in turbulent times. Art composes life. It shows us how all the parts fit together. Art makes the world beautiful.
Steve Huston

Our Story

The Bozeman Art Museum (BAM) came to life in 2012 when Executive Director Linda Williams began to reflect on the fact that Bozeman, Montana does not have a fine art museum.

Billings does. Missoula does. Helena does.

But Bozeman – even with its art-loving culture and community – did not!

This realization motivated a small group of individuals to incorporate as the Bozeman Art Museum and file for (and receive) the tax-exempt status in April of 2012. A small board of directors and a national advisory council assembled and went to work hosting exhibits, displaying a mix of traditional and contemporary art downtown during the local “art walks”.

In 2013, Linda Williams went before the City Commision with a proposal for the Bozeman Art Museum to take over the Story Mansion and turn it into a fine art museum. After the presentation, the first comment from the Commision was, “What are your credentials?”

It was a sobering question that led Linda to enroll in a Master’s program and received her MA in Art History, Theory, and Criticism. While her educational/credential detour delayed the progress of the BAM project, these years were well spent preparing her to spearhead the BAM initiative.

In the fall of 2016, the BAM project was revitalized with a generous donation. The museum has taken major steps to build credibility, a strong donor base, and provide exceptional youth and adult educational programming to the Gallatin Valley – all with the ultimate goal of bringing a fine art museum to the Bozeman community!

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			1 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	2 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details Foundation Drawing Class w/ Martjin Swart Foundation Drawing Class w/ Martjin Swart March 2, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Martijn Swart will be teaching a beginning/refresher class where you will learn the basic foundations of drawing. By the end of the 8 weeks you will have an understanding of the basic drawing elements that include line, shape, value, space and texture. What: 8-week course is $180. Learn more and sign up on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/courses/ See more details • •	3 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	4 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •
5 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	6 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	7 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	8 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	9 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details Foundation Drawing Class w/ Martjin Swart Foundation Drawing Class w/ Martjin Swart March 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Martijn Swart will be teaching a beginning/refresher class where you will learn the basic foundations of drawing. By the end of the 8 weeks you will have an understanding of the basic drawing elements that include line, shape, value, space and texture. What: 8-week course is $180. Learn more and sign up on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/courses/ See more details • •	10 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	11 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details Comic Class #1 w/ Stephen Downer Comic Class #1 w/ Stephen Downer March 11, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring stories to life with our class on comics! Led by professional comics artist Steve Downer, this two-session course will prepare you to master the foundational skills of comic art. You’ll dive into the history and practice of comics storytelling, discovering the essential rules and tools that make the medium so captivating. With Steve’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to craft your own unique stories, and gain experience applying your newfound knowledge through exercises both in class and beyond. No prerequisites or supplies needed! Sign up on our website here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/product/2-session-comic-class/ See more details • •
12 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	13 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	14 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	15 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	16 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details Materials Presentation w/ Sarah Becktel Materials Presentation w/ Sarah Becktel March 16, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA “The Essentials of Art Materials”, a 90-minute hands-onpresentation that focuses on art materials and the relationship between paper surfaces anddrawing/painting media. The presentation will empower artists with the knowledgenecessary to choose the right papers and art materials for their own artistic practice.Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises using a selection of papers and drawingmaterials. See more details • •	17 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	18 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details Comic Class #2 w/ Stephen Downer Comic Class #2 w/ Stephen Downer March 18, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring stories to life with our class on comics! Led by professional comics artist Steve Downer, this two-session course will prepare you to master the foundational skills of comic art. You’ll dive into the history and practice of comics storytelling, discovering the essential rules and tools that make the medium so captivating. With Steve’s expert guidance, you’ll learn how to craft your own unique stories, and gain experience applying your newfound knowledge through exercises both in class and beyond. No prerequisites or supplies needed! Sign up on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/product/2-session-comic-class/ See more details • •
19 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	20 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	21 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	22 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	23 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details Stephen Korshak Exhibit Lecture #1 Stephen Korshak Exhibit Lecture #1 March 23, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Collector and owner of our current exhibit, The Korshak Collection, Stephen Korshak will speak about his lifelong love affair of illustration art and the imaginative. COME HEAR HIM SPEAK ON MARCH 23, @ 1PM AND 6PM. FREE ADMISSION. https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2023/03/15/stephen-korshak-on-the-korshak-collection/ See more details Stephen Korshak Exhibit Talk Stephen Korshak Exhibit Talk March 23, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Collector and owner of our current exhibit, The Korshak Collection, Stephen Korshak will speak about his lifelong love affair of illustration art and the imaginative. COME HEAR HIM SPEAK ON MARCH 23, @ 6PM. FREE ADMISSION. FREE FOOD & REFRESHMENTS https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2023/03/15/stephen-korshak-on-the-korshak-collection/ See more details • • •	24 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	25 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •
26 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	27 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	28 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	29 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	30 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •	31 Korshak Collection Exhibit Korshak Collection Exhibit January 3, 2023 11:00 am - April 8, 2023 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA FREE ADMISSION. The Korshak Collection; Illustrations of Imaginative Literature, features original artwork by 50 pioneering artists and over a century of published science fiction, horror, and fantasy. You can find out more about the exhibit on our website, here: https://bozemanartmuseum.org/2022/12/16/the-korshak-collection/ See more details •

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March 2023

COME HEAR HIM SPEAK ON MARCH 23, @ 1PM AND 6PM. FREE ADMISSION.

COME HEAR HIM SPEAK ON MARCH 23, @ 6PM. FREE ADMISSION. FREE FOOD & REFRESHMENTS