WinterFair at the Yellowstone Art Museum

The YAM is looking forward to hosting WinterFair, our annual Winter Arts and Craft Market, at the museum from 11 AM to 8 PM on Friday, December 6th, 2024. WinterFair will coincide with the annual Holiday Stroll and December ArtWalk in downtown Billings from 4 – 8 PM. WinterFair is a great opportunity for visitors to start their holiday shopping locally with one-of-a-kind gifts that directly support our community.

All participating artists’ goods are handmade, and range from fine art, fiber work, jewelry, specialty foods and body products, ceramics, clothing and more. The Yellowstone Art Museum will also offer a full day of festive performances, activities for visitors of all ages, and seasonal refreshments. The YAM is thrilled to once again be a stop on the Holiday Stroll Trolly rout! The Trolly will transport and pick up guests at the YAM from 5 – 8 PM. Kick off your holiday season locally with the YAM.

  • Posted on: October 28, 2024

3rd Annual Boots & Beads Art Auction + Indigenous Showcase

Please join us for Triia’s 3rd Annual Boots & Beads Art Auction + Indigenous Showcase at the Pub Station.
This event features live music, comedy, dinner, and auctions.
Triia – Teaching. Reaching. Innovative. Indigenous. Artists., as part of the Native American Development Corporation (NADC), would like to share with you the announcement of our ‘3rd annual Boots & Beads Art Auction & Indigenous Showcase’ to be held in conjunction with Native American Development Corporation’s 15th annual Big Sky Native ECon conference. Boots and Beads brings together Native American entrepreneurs, artists, and business leaders from multiple communities across the country, providing an original networking opportunity.
Enjoy a farm-to-table 3-course dinner, live music from Native American performing artists, and the opportunity to bid on original works of art from a few of our favorite accomplished Native American artists.
  • Posted on: July 25, 2024

SpringFest

On Saturday, June 1st, the Moss Mansion welcomes you to the 35th annual SpringFest – a spectacular art and craft festival, all beautifully presented on the museum’s lawn. SpringFest delivers a day of shopping, live music, delicious food and fun activities for kids of all ages. Featuring over 50 juried artists and thousands of unique treasures, it’s the perfect place to shop, relax and connect with friends while enjoying one of Montana’s best historic places.

 

The day begins with a delicious pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Then from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. shoppers will delight as they explore works of art and fine crafts presented by the artists. This year’s festival features a wide variety of handmade art in mediums such as jewelry, photography, clothing/textiles, leather, wood, pottery/clay, paintings and prints, and more.

 

A selection of foods including tacos and burgers, plus beverages including mimosas, Bloody Marys, wine and locally brewed beer are on hand to fuel your day of shopping.  And, for anyone with a sweet tooth, there’s kettle corn, homemade baked goods and ice cream!

 

Watch artists demonstrate their work or take in the sights and sounds of performers at three stages.

 

Little ones will also find fun things to do in the children’s area complete with games, face painting, sno-cones and cotton candy.

 

Admission to SpringFest is free!  The Moss Mansion and Gift Shop, located at 914 Division St., Billings, MT, will be open for self-guided tours from 10am – 4pm at regular tour prices.

 

All proceeds from artist booth fees, donation jars and food and drink sales benefit Moss Mansion’s operations and ongoing preservation projects.

 

 

  • Posted on: May 30, 2024