For some, the drawings tell a story of depression and mental health challenges. For others, it’s a tale of struggle – against substance abuse or family violence or a lifelong lack of basic needs. For all, the artwork is a needed release that helps them cope with all that’s happening in their lives, relieves stress and even supports them spiritually. On Friday night, the … [Read more...] about Missoula County jail inmates create art to cope with life’s realities, connect with community

https://youtu.be/_ERPFNxAR6k Andre Floyd foretold of the looming election with his eclectic brand of folk music during a recent Friday night performance at the Montana Distillery. This particular song, Victor Jara, recounts the life of a Chilean activist by the same name. Jara, a teacher, poet, political activist and songwriter, was tortured and killed during the … [Read more...] about MUSIC: Missoula’s Andre Floyd plays Victor Jara in activist tribute

The Missoula Art Museum has been selected as one of 10 museums in the country to participate in the first year of a new 12-week paid internship program for college students from underrepresented communities. Launched by the Association of Art Museum Directors, the curatorial internship will assist curators in organizing and designing an exhibition proposal of artwork from … [Read more...] about MAM selected for curatorial internship in underrepresented communities

Tyler Childers grew up in Eastern Kentucky coal country in the same town that Chris Stapleton and Loretta Lynn are from. This country is the source for Childers' songs. “I was writing an album about being in the mountains,” Childers said. “I wanted it to have that gritty mountain sound. But at the same time, I wanted a more modern version of it that a younger generation … [Read more...] about MUSIC: Tyler Childers sells out performance at The Wilma