The Confluence Center (Western Montana's Home for Nonprofit Events) art program Torrents is thrilled to present a magical evening of art and community! This month we proudly present the solo exhibit Art Adoption Center by multi-media artist Mark Matthews.

Matthews has been making and showing his unique and multi-media work, ranging from paintings to metalwork to woodworking and beyond, for decades now. Over the years, he has realized that artists who depend on wealthy art collectors to sustain them are rolling the dice. The system embraces a few artists, but most are left to survive as best they can. In hindsight,he wishes he had stuck to my guns and kept prices at a level that he felt was not only fair, but also affordable. If he had, maybe people from all walks of life would have decided to adopt his art rather than just admiring it as they walked past the display window or strolled through the gallery. In his latest exhibit Art Adoption Center, Mark will have a wide-variety of work on display, mostly new, some older favorites, with this in mind.  All of his work will be on sale to the true lover of his art, and available no matter the price range. Mark thinks it is a greater mission to fill the world with art, not just for the few wealthy, but for everyone.

Join us for the exhibit opening on First Friday, October 3rd, 4-8pm, which will include Live music by The Queens and Mr G, plus free snacks and drinks. The exhibit will remain on display through October 24th, and can be seen by appointment through the Center: 406-926-6526.

For more information about the Confluence Center, please contact Sara Bigelow at sarab@headwatersmt.org. For more information about art events at the Confluence Center, please contact Elisha Harteis at elishaharteis@gmail.com or Lillian Nelson at thedelusionalartist2@gmail.com.