Winston Publishing

G U I D E T O A R T W E E K I N G R E AT FA L L S , M O N TA N A Publisher David F. Leray Editor Hayley Lenington-Leray Creative Director Jennifer Moore Graphic Designer Beth Price Morrison Sales Representative Jack May Copy Editor Katherine Niemi Writer Amy Joyner Cover Photo Portfolio's cover photo is of an original work that transpired over the course of three years. The 2015 Inaugural issue of Portfolio was released featuring the beginnings of a brilliant interpretation of Old West history in oil. This year's cover reveals not only the completed artwork but the artist (page 16) be- hind the masterpiece. This stunning oil on linen, "The Explorer", will be auctioned off at the Saturday night Auction during the Out West Art Show with all of the proceeds given to the Young Maters Program. Photography by Darrin Schreder PRODUCED AND PUBLISHED BY Winston Publishing Editorial & Advertising Office 317 Central Ave. • Great Falls, MT 59401 Tel: 406.452.1177 • Fax: 406.452.3101 www.portfolioartmagazine.com EDITORIAL INFORMATION Those submitting manuscripts, photographs, artwork or other materials to Portfolio for consideration should not send originals unless specifically requested to do so by Winston Publishing in writing. Unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other submitted materials must be accompanied by a self-addressed overnight delivery return envelope, postage prepaid. However, Winston Publishing is not responsible for unsolicited submissions. Email: info@winston-publishing.com WINSTON PUBLISHING P.O. Box 1707, Great Falls, MT 59403 Any reproduction of all or part of Portfolio without the express written permission of the publisher is prohibited. PRINTED IN THE USA All statements, including product claims, are those of the person or organization making the statement or claim. The publisher does not adopt any such statement or claims as its own and any such statement or claim does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher. 2 0 1 7 WELCOME TO WESTERN ART WEEK P.4 ~ PORTFOLIO O n behalf of the citizens of Great Falls, thank you for visiting our fine city during Western Art Week, March 16th – 19th, 2017. Each year we look forward to greeting visitors from far and wide as Great Falls becomes the Western Art Capital of the World for artists, galleries and patrons. We are proud to offer you a host of cultural and recreational attractions including museums, the River's Edge Trail and the downtown historic district with fine dining and shopping. You'll find the citizens of Great Falls to be friendly and eager to recom- mend their favorite restaurants or shops. Take a minute to visit with the locals about what an impor- tant time this is for Great Falls as we see burgeoning growth in economic and educational op- portunities throughout the City. With our roots set firmly in the his- tory of Lewis & Clark's epic jour- ney, we love living in the heart of Charlie Russell country. While you're here during Western Art Week, our com- munity will host 13 shows, cel- ebrating more than 700 artists, and engaging all art lovers in a variety of events, including quick finishes, live auctions, and edu- cational symposiums. An all-art adventure awaits you, with art for your personal style at every price point. You will find works that capture the spirit of the West - alluring landscapes, rug- ged independence, tenacious adventures, and majestic wildlife - across a broad spectrum of artistic media - original oil paint- ings, bronzes, photography, fur- niture, sculptures, jewelry, water colors, pencil sketches, scratch- boards, pastels, and more! Above all, we hope you have a fun week. Don't hesitate to get in touch with any of our sponsors if you have questions regarding your stay. Pet friendly hotels, babysitters, microbrew tours or other cultural events… we're here to show you the best our community offers. Finally, please know that we are excited to welcome you and even more excited to show you why we love Great Falls. Between Western Art Week activities, opportunities for con- versations with artists, viewing the huge variety of art on display and enjoying Great Falls' many attributes, we have more than enough to keep you enter- tained. See you soon. Let Your Adventures Begin! BOB KELLY, Mayor Great Falls, Montana (406) 870-0212

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