NE Montana Film & Video Festival

2 Award Winning Filmmakers, Pam Roberts and Cindy Stillwell, Come to NE Montana.

See Emmy award winning filmmaker Pam Roberts’ latest film “Butte, America”, at the NE Montana Film & Video Festival in Glasgow on Saturday, March 6th. Pam will show and discuss her latest project along with Cindy Stillwell and her experimental documentary short “ High Plains Winter”. Both filmmakers have shown at Sundance as well as other national and international film festivals. Doug Stebleton will show the trailer for his soon to be released documentary "Mother of Normandy", and the 4 minute and under films entries will be shown. Doors open at 2:30pm at the Evangelical Church. Tickets are $5 for adults, for students and seniors it is $2.50 and a family pass is $10. The NE Montana Film Festival is presented by ArtSpot with support from the Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation, The Cottonwood Inn Suites, Glasgow and F•11 Photographic in Bozeman. For more information call 526-7262 or 228-9072.

ArtSpot's Northeast Montana Film & Video Festival

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: February 26, 2010.
ArtSpot seeks original films for its first annual film and video festival that will be held March 6th in Glasgow, Montana. Four-minute films are being accepted in two categories of youth (18 and under) and adult. Film format can be DVD, Quick Time, MPEG, video, etc.

There is no theme, all genres are welcome, must consist of PG family content, and will be screened prior to the event. There is a $10 submission fee and films must be received by February 26, 2010, sent to Artspot, P.O. Box 217, Fort Peck, MT 59223. Send a SASE if you would like your film returned to you after the event. For more information please call Laura at (406) 526-7262 or Toni at (406) 228-9072 or email artspotgallery@gmail.com for a prospectus. Prizes for first place in both youth and adult categories will be awarded.

Two professional filmmakers will show and discuss their films and the film making process during the festival - Pam Roberts with "Butte, America" and Cindy Stillwell with "High Plains Winter".

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: February 26, 2010.

Wednesday, Jan 20th ArtSpot Photo Club

Wednesday, January 20th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
ArtSpot Photo Club

The ArtSpot Photo Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, January 20th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at ArtSpot, which is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow. Bring photos to share and the desire to learn, discuss, and have fun with other photographers in an informal setting. Please call Toni at 228-9072 or Laura at 526-7262 with any questions.

January Artist Reception for Ellen Lloyd

Join us this Friday, January 8th from 4-7 pm for an artist reception for photographer Ellen Lloyd. ArtSpot is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ellen received her first camera for a graduation present, but remembers always taking pictures with her mom’s camera when she was young. “I would take tons of pictures at family events and rarely forgot to bring the camera to other events. Along with taking pictures, I loved looking at old photos and hearing the stories that came along with them”. Now Ellen has her own photography business taking portraits, some of which can be seen at ArtSpot.

Upcoming shows at ArtSpot include the work of Leith DeWeese (February), the Valley County Youth Show (March), Jerry Jacobson (April), and Yancy Stewart (May).

To show your work at ArtSpot or for any questions please contact Laura at 526-7262 or email artspotgallery@gmail.com. You can also visit our blog at http://www.artspotgallery.blogspot.com/.

Photo caption: Ava’s Eyes by Ellen Lloyd

ArtSpot Gallery in 2010

Be watching for upcoming programs and classes in the visual arts at ArtSpot and plan to join us on Friday, January 8th for the Artist Reception for Ellen Lloyd whose artwork will be on display January 3-30.

ArtSpot is a non-collecting contemporary arts organization with a two-fold purpose: to provide a venue for local and regional artists of northeastern Montana to connect with the public and as a home for the community's children, youth, adults, and seniors to create and learn about art through various public programs.

Community Show November 29th - January 3rd

ArtSpot Artist Reception
Friday, December 4th from 4-7 pm
Join us this Friday as we celebrate the artwork of 8 local artists during the December 2009 Community Show at ArtSpot! Artists include John Carlson, Loretta Doke, Jamie Hanson, Jerry L. Jacobson, Toni Marie LaGree, M.L. O’Dea, Whitney Paju, and Cat Sugg. Much of the work is for sale if you are looking for a gift for someone special.

Most of the artists will be on hand during the Artist Reception this Friday, which is free and open to the public. Holiday cookies will be served. The Community Show will be on display through January 3, 2010.

ArtSpot is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow and is open Monday-Friday from 6am-8pm and Saturday 11am-8pm.

For questions concerning ArtSpot please contact Laura at artspotgallery at gmail dot com.

Friday, November 6th from 4-7 pm
ArtSpot Artist Reception for Toni Marie LaGree and Laura Gittings-Carlson

Join us this Friday, November 6th from 4-7 pm for an artist reception for Toni Marie LaGree and Laura Gittings-Carlson at ArtSpot. Toni and Laura, co-founders of ArtSpot welcome everyone to this free event that is open to the public. Plus treats will be served!

“When I initially thought about the process of creating and then showing my own artwork, I was terrified,” said Gittings-Carlson. “I consider myself an arts advocate and not an artist. But the resulting work was a surprise to me and I can see a progression from the first pieces to the last, which is exciting and helps illustrate one of the fundamental ideas behind ArtSpot – that everyone can create art”.

“As a partner in ArtSpot, it is an honor to create and show my work. I grew up drawing, often having teachers reprimand me for my penmanship after seeing my artistic abilities. The love of creating through visual medium has never left me,” said LaGree. “Sharing my artwork will hopefully bring joy and inspiration to others. And I want to point out that the artist in us is never done, because the ability and level you have today will be different in six months, in six years and onward.”

Works in a wide array of media and styles will be on display from November 1st through the 29th at ArtSpot, which is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow.

To show your work at ArtSpot, help volunteer, or to purchase any of Toni or Laura’s artwork please contact either Toni at 228-9072 or Laura at 526-7262 or email artspotgallery@gmail.com with any questions. You can also visit our blog at http://www.artspotgallery.blogspot.com/.

Photo caption: The Floral Hat, mixed media on raw canvas by Toni Marie LaGree.

October Classes

FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

With Sean R. Heavey
Saturday, October 17th from 8 am - noon
Cost: $50/student
Location: Flicks

In this outdoor half day field class, Sean will work one on one with each student to show them how to make the most of using their camera. This class is open to all levels from beginners on. All you need is some type of digital camera, lots of questions, and the love of photography.



PHOTOSHOP WEEKEND INTENSIVE

With Sean R. Heavey
Saturday October 24th 8 am to 4pm and Sunday the 25th 8am to Noon
Cost: $200/student
Location: Glasgow Job Service

You've taken all these pictures, so now what’s next? This class will introduce you to the tools the pros use. We will crop, straighten, resize, and color-correct our images. Learn how to change the color of a shirt, remove tree branches that are in the way, and so much more!


TAKE CLASSES INDIVIDUALLY OR BOTH FOR $215


To register for these ARTSPOT classes call Laura at 526-7262 or Toni at 228-9072

October Artist: Nickolas Dirkes

Friday, October 2nd from 4-7 pm
ArtSpot Gallery Artist Reception for Nickolas Dirkes

Join us this Friday, October 2nd from 4-7 pm for an artist reception for Nickolas Dirkes at ArtSpot, who will be exhibiting wildlife photographs from a recent trip to Africa. This event is free and open to the public.

Nick’s photographs will be on display through October 31st at ArtSpot, which is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow.

To show your work at ArtSpot, help volunteer, or to purchase any of Nick’s artwork please contact either Toni at 228-9072 or Laura at 526-7262 or email artspotgallery@gmail.com with any questions. You can also visit our blog at http://www.artspotgallery.blogspot.com/.

Plein Air - Thai Food Event

PLEIN-AIR DINING AFFAIR

Spend an afternoon painting the brilliant colors of fall along the Cherry Creek. Afterwards, relax in twilight with a decadent five course Thai dinner, served outdoors under a canopy of trees and festive décor.
Plein-Air Painting (or, painting “in the open air”) is a wonderful way to absorb oneself in the landscape. The class will cover basic composition, color mixing, working within a frame , all of which will all culminate in your own acrylic painting. This is a great class for beginners.

Thai food is created by using all five flavors – spicy, sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. The unique cuisine is beautiful to the eye and pleasing to the tongue. Half way through your Plein-Air experience, enjoy Thai appetizers, salad, and delicious beverages. After the class we’ll dine outside on Pad Thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice under a canopy of trees and festive décor.

Supplies, meals, refreshments, décor and ambience provided.
Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

Instructor: Toni Marie LaGree
Chef: Laura Gittings - Carlson
Cost: $150
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 26h 2:00 - 7pm

Toni Marie LaGree has been painting and drawing for over twenty years. Offered numerous art school scholarships, she instead graduated from Montana State University with a BA specializing in multi-media disciplines, which really means all things creative.

Laura Gittings-Carlson has cooked many a delightful meal, most recently our ever popular Greek Night featuring “Flaming Cheese”.

REGISTER BY CALLING LAURA 526-7262 or TONI 228-9072