Image - Manhattan MT Art Grant
The Billings Arts Association
Be part of our community of Artists. Regardless your medium or skill level, there is something at the BAA for everyone.
BAA Artist Mana Lesman painting Garage Mural in Billings
Mana Lesman at work on the Mural
The original Lesman that is being used for the Mural design
Billings Arts Association Gallery
Copyist Program
THE BILLINGS ARTS ASSOCIATION started the COPYIST PROGRAM in 2024 when member Plein Air Painters were looking for venues during the winter months when the cold weather discourages outdoor painting.
Copyist programs are historical ways for painters to learn from outstanding artists. Because Montana is a distinctly “paintable” state, it is home to many renowned artists whose works are found in our museums, libraries, hospitals, churches, and private homes.
Members of the Copyist Program are grateful for the generosity of these institutions.
Welcome to Billings Arts Association
ArtShop 2025
Monthly ArtShop is a great way to connect with other artists, learn about what is going on in the arts and with the Art Association, share some of what you are working on, and get inspired by other artists' work.
ArtShop Schedule Dates and Guest Speakers
Join us at the Yellowstone Art Museum for our annual sketchbook symposium with workshops and demonstrations. We will have sessions on art, travel, nature, urban, and other forms of sketching. Local vendors will be there to demonstrate then latest stuff we all love to use when we make art. Make a day of it, there will be plenty to see and do.
7/19/2025 - Guest Speaker not assigned
8/16/2025 - Manette Garrison - Artist in Residence at the Yellowstone Art Museum
9/20/2025 - Guest Speaker Jim Vincent - Composition in Art
Jim, a renowned Bilings landscape artist will discuss his work and the importance of composition in his art. Jim works primarily plein air, and advocates working from life rather than photographs.
10/18/2025 - Guest Speaker not assigned
11/15/2025 - Guest Speaker not assigned
About Us
Images Art Grants
Annual Members Exhibit
Annual Members Exhibit
Images Art Grants provide funds for art education in the schools, and will partially sponsor one MAP Program participant in 2023. See the Images Art Grant page for details.
Annual Members Exhibit
Annual Members Exhibit
Annual Members Exhibit
Our Annual Billings Arts Association annual members exhibit and sale at Gainan's Garden Center
ArtShop
Annual Members Exhibit
ArtShop
Monthly ArtShop meetings to connect with other artists for education, collaboration, inspiration, and community.
The Billings Arts Association
Our Mission
To provide a supportive environment for artists of all skill levels to explore and enjoy their creativity.
To support Art in our community through collaboration, education, and financial assistance
To provide a platform for local artists to add to the beauty of the communities where we live and work.
Get Involved
There are plenty of opportunities to help further our cause. Helping with ArtShop, helping staff a show, artist demonstrations, becoming a Board or Committee Member, or just giving us ideas.
Thank You for Visiting
We're hoping that after visiting you will find something here that has fueled you creative engine. Your Arts Association is a great place to get inspired, and to help inspire the rest of us. We'd love to have you as a member. You can Join BAA here.
John Kennedy
Executive Director
Billings Arts Association
Billings Arts Association P.O. Box 81273 Billings, MT 59108