Official Guide to Art Week Great Falls, Montana March 15th-19th, 2023
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portfolio • 29 FOOTPRINTS ON THE TRAIL ART SHOW & SALE portfolio FOOTPRINTS ON THE TRAIL Show Schedule Wednesday, March 13 Preview Night | 6 - 10 pm Thursday, March 14 Show Opens | 10 am - 9 pm Friday, March 15 Show Opens | 10 am - 9 pm Saturday, March 16 Show Opens | 10 am - 9 pm Sunday, March 17 Show Opens | 11 am - 3 pm Great Falls Holiday Inn 1100 5th St. S. Footprints on the Trail - Western Heritage Artists Anderson, Diane Beaulaurier, James Bialczak, Rick Brandt, eresa Cantrell, Jack Contway, Ross Davis, Elaine Eikens, Maryann Eliason, Barbara Elkan, Karen Gallagher, Kathy Leininger, Elyssa Lorang, Don McClellan, Dwayne Moritz, Robert Peres, Teresa Reese, Eric Ridgway, Donna Ruland, Kate Swan, Elley Tisch Bialczak, Lee Torkelson, David Waddoups, Wayne Wagner, Melinda Watson, Andy Zier, Dana Jack Cantrell - Prairie Gentleman - 8" x 1o" • Watercolor which includes acrylics, pencil, ink, and now watercolors, showcases notable pieces like Montana Muscle, a work-in-progress painting of a grizzly bear for Western Art Week. Cantrell's love for camping and the outdoors informs his use of negative space, emphasizing the grandeur of wildlife. His desire to share his knowledge was highlighted during a memorable mentorship moment at the previous year's show. "I sat down with her for a couple of hours teaching her. I taught her the way I paint rocks, which is the hardest thing for me with watercolors. She picked it up right away. I was a lile jealous," he laughs. Reflecting on the strong bonds among the Western Heritage Artists, Cantrell celebrates the sense of community during Western Art Week: " Everyone gets along, and we laugh and help each other out. It's a wonderful collective of artists," notes Cantrell. "If someone comes to me looking for a cowboy, that's not me, but I know just who to refer them to, and the same is done for me if someone is looking for a picture of an elk. It's a cool lile group of artists we have here." e Footprints on the Trail Art Show is more than an exhibition; it's an invitation to delve into the rich fabric of Western culture, where each piece speaks to the enduring spirit of the West. THE BEST OF GREAT FALLS Family Restaurant 127 CENTRAL AVENUE ORDER ONLINE! GREAT FALLS, MT 406.315.3585 TRACYSDINER.COM LOCAL DELIVERY AND