Current Exhibit:

Aaron Jennings is an artist living in Missoula for over 20 years working primarily as a singer/songwriter. In 2022, with the help of a grant from the Montana Arts Council he began pursuing Recording Lathes and "Vinyl Art" as a medium.

With a focus on cultural archival Aaron has made records in collaboration with Open AIR MT, The Weiser Friends of the Fiddle, Montana Actors Theatre, and the ZACC as well as musical releases with dozens of artists from Alaska to New Orleans.

The scale of suffering caused by incarceration is overwhelming. At age 40, the idea of spending 38 years (for me) in isolation is incomprehensible. Research for this show helped me to see the immense reserves of patience and fortitude that those affected by imprisonment must hold in order to carry on their fight. These works are an attempt to hold and share these feelings.

A graduate of Washington State University, with a BFA focused on sculpture, printmaking and art history, I switched gears and spent the first part of my creative life in the Seattle area as a painter. Working part- time to gain a toe-hold in the artistic community there, I was able to have a few exhibits, including the good fortune to show with the West Seattle Artist Warehouse in the mid-90s. About 20 years ago I moved to Spokane, married, got a new job and a couple of kids, and largely quit working as an artist. About 10 years ago I shifted gears to be a stay-at-home dad and and full-time mixed-media artist, reembracing my sculptural roots to compliment my painted imagery. The last few years have been by far the most fruitful of my career, showing my work regionally in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana and New Orleans, including solo exhibits in Seattle, Spokane, Walla Walla, Yakima, Missoula, Hood River and Lynden. I currently reside in Spokane with my wife, two kids, two dogs, four cats and one rabbit.

Growing up on a dryland farm in the Texas Panhandle, I was shaped by the scenes and stories of rural life. I eventually said goodbye to the windy high plains and now live and work in Montana. My artwork is informed by the natural scenes around me, intertwined with memories of my Texas upbringing coming together to shape a new and evolving narrative. I received an MFA from the University of Montana, where I currently teach printmaking and drawing.
At the heart of my work is drawing, a practice grounded in the close observation of ordinary, often overlooked things. At times the work remains a drawing; at other times it is put through the rigor of printmaking. The result is an image that chronicles both its process and an idea rooted in the balance between fragility and resilience.

Ladypajama is a self made, self taught artist. She explores all mediums and loves mark making, scribbling, and collaging. Her art is more about process than product, feelings over precision. Her work is found sprinkled all over Missoula. She also publishes a monthly zine that is distributed all over the world.

Lauren Norby is an artist and filmmaker based in Missoula, MT. He enjoys telling stories through comics, zines and films, but sometimes he just likes to get weird. Lauren has been an artist-in-residence at the Missoula Public Library and the North Cascades Institute in North Cascades National Park. His short film "$55 Private Room in a Safe Quiet Neighborhood" has screened at over a dozen film festivals across the globe, including at Wyoming International Film Festival, where it received the award for "Best Director of a Short Film." Lauren also served on the board of directors of the Zootown Arts Community Center for over a decade. He received his BFA from The University of Montana, and his MFA from The University of California, Santa Barbara.

Leland Buck is a Missoula-based photographer and printmaker whose work investigates the landscapes of the American West as layered records of memory and history. Using large-format cameras and a range of historical and experimental printmaking techniques, he creates images that reveal how the land holds traces of human presence, from the deep geological past to sites of cultural and historical significance, including the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.

For me, art is all about storytelling and connection. I love printmaking because it’s an accessible way to share ideas—Printmaking resonates with me because its inherent reproducibility makes the work more accessible, allowing ideas to travel farther and reach broader audiences.
Whether through screen printing, mono printing, stamping, or relief techniques, I enjoy layering colors, textures, and images to create playful, thought-provoking work. I focus on using non-toxic, eco-friendly materials, because I believe creativity and sustainability should go hand in hand.
In 2025, I founded M Press — A print studio in Missoula, Montana that offers a creative space where artistry and sustainability meet. Beyond the studio, I’m passionate about making the arts welcoming and accessible to everyone. I’ve spent over a decade curating exhibitions, leading workshops, and building community through creative programming.
At the heart of it all, I love bringing people together through art. Whether it's mentoring emerging artists, organizing community events, or hosting hands-on workshops, my goal is to create spaces where creativity thrives, ideas are shared, and everyone feels inspired to make something of their own.

Tim Thornton was born and raised in Eagle Rock, California, a small suburb of Los Angeles. 

   In 1984, Tim received his Bachelor’s degree from the California College of Arts, in Oakland.

Upon leaving art school, he found full time employment as a scenic artist in Hollywood, painting sets, and backdrops for film, television and theater. He was later hired by the University of California at Berkeley, as the charge scenic artist for the Performing Arts Program.

  In 2005, Tim, along with his wife Patricia, re- located to Montana, where they have made a home in the supportive and lively community that is Missoula.

  His large scale paintings are in several collections, and have been included in both

the Missoula, and Yellowstone Art Museum’s annual auctions, as well as various local fundraising events, such as the Zootown Arts Community Center, the Clay Studio of Missoula, and the Poverello Center.