Official Guide to Art Week Great Falls, Montana March 15th-19th, 2023
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FOOTPRINTS ON THE TRAIL ART SHOW & SALE portfolio • 33 Each year, the show aracts artists and aendees from across the country—and even Canada— making it a beacon for lovers of Western art. With participants from Montana, Minnesota, Georgia, British Columbia, and beyond, the event truly captures the essence of the Western frontier. What sets this show apart is its dynamic engagement with visitors. e Lobby Show, a live directory showcasing one piece from every participating artist, acts as a tantalizing preview of the treasures inside. For those with an adventurous streak, the interactive All-Draw Project invites both artists and the public to contribute to a collaborative masterpiece, which finds its permanent home at the venue. For art enthusiasts looking to take home a special piece, three $50 gi certificates will be awarded during the show and are redeemable toward the purchase of any artwork. "We welcome all ages," McClellan emphasizes. "We want everyone to feel at home." e secret ingredient to the show's enduring success lies in its sense of family. Many artists have been part of the event for decades, fostering a supportive environment where creativity thrives. "Acceptance is the biggest challenge," McClellan notes, "but also the most rewarding. Each artist embraces the unique styles others bring to the show." is spirit of collaboration extends beyond the artists, weaving its way into the show's rich history, where unforgeable pieces have le their mark. Shelley McClellan fondly recalls one such marvel: a life-size metal fisherman created by the late Dave Roos. "It wasn't painted," she says, "but the metal itself came alive through heat." Using a masterful technique, Roos applied heat to transform the metal into a kaleidoscope of natural hues, as if the fisherman and his shimmering pond had been kissed by the golden light of a Western sunset. w w w.westernheritagear tists.com Great Falls Holiday Inn 1100 5th St. South March 19th • Preview Night 6 pm to 10 pm March 20th - 22nd 10 am to 9 pm Admission is Free FTPRINTS On The Til ART SHOW & SALE Twenty-Five-Plus Talented Artists Presented by Western Heritage Artists March 23rd 11 am to 3 pm Elyssa Leininger • September Mist Oil on Canvas • 30" x 14" Donna Ridgway • Horse Play Acrylic on Canvas • 16" x 16" With steady hands and a creative spirit, an artist adds the final touches to their masterpiece at the Footprints on the Trail Art Show.