It’s the final First Friday of 2016! Let’s take a look at what’s going on around town:
FrontierSpace:
School of Art graduate students are excited to welcome new work from art major Thomas Manzanarez for their last 2016 exhibition in the alternative gallery. A reception will be held from 6-8pm, but because Mr. Manzanarez will not be present, a second reception will be held from 5-9pm the next evening so he may discuss the work. That’s two chances to see “Learn to Adapt”.
Asking for It- Thomas Manzanarez
Real Good Art Space:
Our friends over at Real Good are presenting a multi-media art exhibition by Ashley Rickman from 7-10pm. “Common Ground: You, Me, and the Others” invites the audience to experience specific and cumulative emotions that individuals dealing with nonspecific silent and mental illness face.
This multimedia exhibit rouses universal emotions from the audience, utilizing psychological commonalities to bring awareness and a new understanding to unseen illness. It is here that the invisible is not only seen—it is felt, and it is heard.
Art major Ashley is a graduating in May with a Bachelor’s of Art from the University of Montana. This work is the product of the past year’s exploration in film photography, sound, video, and instillation.
Common Ground: You, Me, and the Others
Radius Gallery:
Be sure to head over to Radius this First Friday for their Third Annual Holiday Exhibition! Over 100 artists will be represented in every medium imaginable. Such names as Courtney Blazon, Bobbie McKibbin, Pam Caughey, Hadley Ferguson, Monte Dolack, Theo Ellsworth will all have work on display.
Radius Gallery
Clay Studio of Missoula:
The folks over at the Clay Studio are also in holiday mode! From their Facebook post, “Featuring work by current and past Clay Studio residents, members, and students, our December sale is just the place to take care of your holiday shopping. Whether you are looking for a new mug for your morning coffee, a vase for a bouquet of flowers, or sculptures to decorate your home, the Clay Studio will be offering a variety of exceptional ceramic art. Special extended holiday gallery hours make shopping at the Clay Studio an easy way to find that unique gift for all of the special people on your holiday gift list-including yourself!” The First Friday reception and sale will run from 5:30-9pm.
Clay Studio of Missoula- Holiday Sale December 2016
Missoula Art Museum:
Rounding our another year of wonderful exhibitions at the Missoula Art Museum, this First Friday will feature School of Art Professor Trey Hill and regional artist Andrea Moon. Join them this First Friday from 5-8pm with an artist talk at 7. UPDATE: at 8:00 MAM staff will serve Laura’s Chili and Brandon’s cornbread!
Trey Hill
UM Art Club:
Members of the ASUM student group The Artists’ Collective, commonly known as Art Club, will host a talent show this First Friday above the Union Club bar. A fundraiser for the group, this event will feature three minute performance of all varieties. Singing, dancing, open mic comedy, it’s all possible in three minutes! $5 entry fee for audience and participants. See you there!
Art Club Talent Show
This Blog:
If you have an event to share with our art community, EMAIL it and we will consider adding it to the next issue of our blog. Have a safe and fun First Friday!
UM School of Art 