Big
Sky – On July 21, under the big tent at the PBR Events Arena the fourth annual
Big Sky Art Auction featured work from over 70 artists including world class
photographers such as David Yarrow, and painters and sculptors spanning a wide
array of styles from traditional to contemporary and everywhere in between.
The
fast-paced excitement of live auction brought art connoisseurs, second
homeowners and many of the featured artists to the unique outdoor venue for an
afternoon of aesthetic appreciation and acquisition.
“One
thing that I look forward to is growing a young auction alongside a stable of
new, fantastic up-and-coming artists ” said Gallery Director Courtney Collins.
“That’s what happened this year. Miles Glynn, photographers Guillaume and
Isabelle Beau de Lomenie, Robert Osborn, and Jeff Corwin all sold their pieces.
It’s super exciting.”
“It was a successful, beautiful auction. This year was 50 percent more profitable than last year’s event” said Colin Mathews, owner of Creighton Block Gallery. “This year’s auction had very high-quality art at reasonable price points. The challenge for us is to find a wide enough range of buyers for the variety of selections we had.”
R. Tom Gilleon, one of the most soughtafter Western artists working today, mingled with art lovers towards the back of the venue. “I’d say this piece is one of my best pieces to date. As an artist, if you’re not improving, you’re dead,” said Gilleon after his piece sold for the highest price of any piece in the auction.
The
auction also featured five local artists: Craig Krzycki, Kene Sperry, Lorri
Lagerbloom, Ryan Turner and Georgia Baker.
“It
was my first piece in a live auction. I thought the event went great. It went
incredibly well for myself,” said local photographer Ryan Turner, whose
submission went for nearly twice the asking price. “I’m super thankful to have
so many art lovers come together and support artists.”
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
Event Details
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm