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.
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
All ArtShop Meetings are held at the Yellowstone Art Museum Murdock Gallery
Unless otherwise noted Murdock Gallery
2/15/2025 - Guest Speaker Tammy Zemliska - Global Village - Community outreach
Global Village provides an alternative, values-based shopping experience, with handmade merchandise that is ethically produced, easier on the environment, out of the ordinary, and supportive of underserved and under-resourced artisans and farmers. Tammy will discuss her passion for community outreach to build cultural connections and understanding.
3/15/2025 - Guest Speaker Tally Monteau - Project Manager TRIIA
Triia is a program designed specifically for Indigenous artists and makers on a journey to grow their business, celebrate community, represent culture, and share history. We are here to build Native artists up, through business development and marketing education, access to our online showcase, social media promotions, and more!
4/19/2025 - No Guest Speaker
5/17/2025 - No ArtShop - Sketchbook Symposium at the YAM
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