The Creative and Cultural Economy

If you were to guess which category on Kickstarter had the highest rate of successful funding, without peeking, you might guess "Technology" or "Film & Video." Big names like smartwatch maker Pebble and actor Zach Braff have made waves with their multimillion-dollar campaigns.

All work sold through the gallery is commission-free. Underwriting is provided for artists’ opening receptions.

Anyone can perform anything, anywhere. Anything goes.

"I love coming here. It’s my favorite place in Great Falls," he said.

They came from as far as Mozambique, Chile, Switzerland, Malaysia, Canada and all points of Montana to converge on White Sulphur Springs for the Red Ants Pants Music Festival July 25-28.

Butte is the only place in Montana to receive a grant from the NEA this year. Mainstreet Uptown Butte organizes the annual Montana Folk Festival.

This is the extractive creativity economy in action.

From Merle Haggard at the Red Ants Pants Festival to The Steve Miller Band and Blues Traveler at Magic City Blues and Tesla at Rockin’ the Rivers, there is something for everyone at Montana’s outdoor music festivals.

"The response has been tremendous to help us reach our goal to match this challenge."

Then there’s the iconic scene of a modern bathroom overtaken by a series of mischevious ducks. It was part of a series of art posters Dolack calls "The Invaders," which featured nature and wildlife triumphing over technology and human encroachment.