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	July 2026
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			1 Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit July 1, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Exploring riparian environments and their influence on western fine art, Catch & Release will show how we interact and appreciate the natural environment of our rivers. Fish, flies, landscapes and more. Read more here. •	2 Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit July 2, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Exploring riparian environments and their influence on western fine art, Catch & Release will show how we interact and appreciate the natural environment of our rivers. Fish, flies, landscapes and more. Read more here. Watercolor Workshop with artist Katherine Wright Watercolor Workshop with artist Katherine Wright July 2, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Watercolor Building Blocks for Beginners. No more intimidation!! 4-sessions Thursdays, June 11- July 2 @ Bozeman Art Museum 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m $145.00 Sign up, see the full syllabus, and view the necessary supply list here. Class size limited, sign up now to secure your space! • •	3 Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit July 3, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Exploring riparian environments and their influence on western fine art, Catch & Release will show how we interact and appreciate the natural environment of our rivers. Fish, flies, landscapes and more. Read more here. •	4 Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit Catch & Release: From Headwaters to Confluence Exhibit July 4, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Exploring riparian environments and their influence on western fine art, Catch & Release will show how we interact and appreciate the natural environment of our rivers. Fish, flies, landscapes and more. Read more here. •
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19 Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week July 19, 2026 Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. •	20 Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week July 20, 2026 Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. Kids Plein Air Pastel Workshop at Bozeman Public Library Kids Plein Air Pastel Workshop at Bozeman Public Library July 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Bozeman Public Library, 626 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA Monday, July 20, 1:00pm – 2:30pm BPL Outdoor Front Plaza For Elementary school children and up, learn the basics of layering with Pastels and practice drawing en Plein Air outside of Bozeman Public Library during Kids Free Lunch. No sign up required, supplies and lesson limited to first come first serve, children must be have an adult present. Pint Night Paint Out at MAP Brewing Company Pint Night Paint Out at MAP Brewing Company July 20, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm MAP Brewing Company, 510 Manley Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715, USA Monday July 20th 5-8pm - come meet us and see some artists paint live from the MAP porch! • • •	21 Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week July 21, 2026 Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. •	22 Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week July 22, 2026 Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. Plein Air Watercolor Demo & Class with artist David Orrin Smith Plein Air Watercolor Demo & Class with artist David Orrin Smith July 22, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Beginning at Bozeman Art Museum, David will begin with an indoor demonstration and introduction then a small break for lunch and an afternoon of painting outdoors. Explore both the basics and advanced skills necessary to complete complicated scenes in watercolor outside. $95. Sign up here. Art Walk on Peet's Hill Art Walk on Peet's Hill July 22, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Find Plein Air MT artists painting live at the top of Peet’s hill near the Knolls at Hillcrest Park (there is a small parking lot and bathroom at this entrance) • • •	23 Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week July 23, 2026 Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. •	24 Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week July 24, 2026 Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. •	25 Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week Plein Air Montana 2026 Paint Out Week July 25, 2026 Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. Morning Quick Draw at Cherry River Fishing Access Morning Quick Draw at Cherry River Fishing Access July 25, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Cherry River Fishing Access, 27812-, 27822 Frontage Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Plein Air MT artists will make their final piece to present at the Plein Air MT exhibition opening that night at Bozeman Art Museum. Quick Draw work can be taken home that day if purchased at the Quick Draw Sale at the Museum at Noon. Quick Draw Sale & Pre-View Show Quick Draw Sale & Pre-View Show July 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Purchase work made at our Morning Cherry Creek Quick Draw and see a Pre-view of the full Plein Air MT show at the Bozeman Art Museum. All work will be for sale online officially starting at 6pm July 25th. Opening Reception for Plein Air Montana 2026 Opening Reception for Plein Air Montana 2026 July 25, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Read more here. • • • •
26	27	28 Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit July 28, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Work will be for sale online and in person until September 19th. Read more here. •	29 Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit July 29, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Work will be for sale online and in person until September 19th. Read more here. •	30 Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit July 30, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Work will be for sale online and in person until September 19th. Read more here. •	31 Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit Plein Air Montana 2026 Exhibit July 31, 2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Bozeman Art Museum, 2612 W Main St Suite B, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA Thirty artist from across the country will be juried in to participate in this week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 19-25th with a large opening reception on July 25th from 6-8pm. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains, & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Work will be for sale online and in person until September 19th. Read more here. •