The Creative and Cultural Economy

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State of the arts: The economic impact adds up in Montana

One in every 60 Montanans is an artist, according to a recent study by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

The Book of Tree – Smoke Elser, the legendary wilderness cowboy, shares his thoughts on a lifetime in the wilderness and the future he imagines.

As part of our global campaign on re-imagining our connection to the natural world, here is the first in a series of videos to be released this next year.

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky celebrates debut season

"Just because people move to a ski resort doesn’t mean that they move away from the arts," Miller said in a promotional video for the center.

Archie Bray Foundation Boosts Montana’s Economy

The Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in Helena provides an environment for ceramic artists to work and thrive.

Powerful film ‘Bridegroom’ hits Netflix: Kalispell native’s story makes for award-winning documentary

"Bridegroom," premiered on Netflix streaming and the Oprah Winfrey Network this week. Over the summer it won awards at film festivals across the country, including the Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan.

Telling Powerful Stories – Missoula’s Tree and Sky Institute

The power of story is immeasurable.

The unexpectedly most successful category on Kickstarter

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.

Exhibits of Montana art sought for Zoot Enterprises gallery

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

Missoula Fringe Festival – Over 60 Live Shows – 175 Participants, 8/15-17, Missoula, Montana

Anyone can perform anything, anywhere. Anything goes.

Monte Dolack’s art brightens up Giant Springs State Park on dreary day

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