The Livingston Depot Center, Danforth Museum of Art, and the Livingston Center for Art and Culture are pleased to introduce ArtWeek Park County, a county-wide celebration of the arts. This partnership is designed to bring our community together through art. Beginning September 20th, ArtWeek Park County celebrates local artists, provides workshops for all ages, and enhances the end of the summer tourism season in our beautiful Park County.

ArtWeek Park County is a new annual event aimed at strengthening the community by engaging with the arts and celebrating its creative legacy. The week features signature events like artist lectures, student and adult workshops, and fine art exhibits, culminating in a live auction of the region’s best art.

All artists and art lovers are invited to participate. Anyone interested in being listed on the calendar of events is encouraged to share their event on ArtWeekPC.com. Events can include everything from artist demonstrations, open studios and workshops to store discounts, or even Andy Warhol soup specials and Picasso martinis. The calendar of events includes other ways for artists and art lovers to participate.

Showcasing the region’s finest art, the inaugural live auction will be held at the Livingston Depot Center on Saturday, September 27th. Renowned auctioneers, Black and Associates will lead an exciting evening, including a riveting and fast-paced Live Auction of Southwest Montana’s best art! Doors open at 5 p.m. Cocktails and conversation will precede an artfully catered dinner by Food For Thought Catering, featuring locally-sourced menu items. The live auction will begin at 7:15 p.m.

Visit the Livingston Center for Art and Culture beginning September 9th to preview all the artwork available for purchase, as well as a special artists’ reception during the final Livingston Art Walk of the season on September 26th.

ArtWeek’s development and its debut year are supported through the Park County Fund for the Arts, a program of the Park County Community Foundation, and the Park County Arts Council. The Fund for the Arts is made possible by a generous donation from the JAKET Foundation, recognizing ArtWeek Park County for its potential to bring substantial positive change and improvements to our community. ArtWeek strives to support existing organizations while spurring innovation in the arts—a lofty but achievable goal!

For more information about ArtWeek Park County, including how to become a sponsor, visit www.artweekpc.com.   

Tami Bartels is the ArtWeek Park County Program Assistant & Event Coordinator.