Current Exhibit:
3rd Annual Winter Exhibit: Solstice
The Confluence Center (Western Montana's Home for Nonprofit Events) art program Torrents is thrilled to present a magical evening of art, music, and community! We're packing the house with Solstice, our third annual winter exhibit featuring 55 local, national, and international artists, just in time for the Holidays. Solstice will feature a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, and many smaller, affordable works perfect for gift giving.
Featuring work by:
Alessandro Mitchell, Amanda Kaye Bielby, Anwen Cruikshank, April Dearduff, Brittani Wulf, Courtney Blazon, Dianne Beesley, Dot Harris, Elisha Harteis, Erhan Us, Erin E. Johnson, Gail Trenfield,Gene Oliver, Grace Wolcott, Heidi Marie Faessel, Heidi Zielinski, Irina Nasta Martyn, Isabell Hoerchel, Jayne Piazza, Jennifer Baylis, Joanna Yardley, Jonathan Qualben, Julee Hall, Julie Burkhart, Kage Harp, Karen Rice, Kate Lawrence, Kelly Coates, Kent Means, Kim Brown Campbell, Lady Pajama, Lara Hatch, Laurie Lane, Linda Daigle, Linda Helding, Liz Chappie-Zoller, Madelaine Hunter Millar, Madeleine Tucker, Maria Falbo, Marita Growing-Thunder, Mark Matthews, Marnie Prange, Michael Dinning, Michele Tilley, Miles Shuck, Nancy Rishoff, Quinn Thomas, Sean Parson, Serina Faist, Shahar Solander, Sharon Davidson, Sheryl Silberman, Sierra McClain, Stephany Alvarez, T. Lyle, Tara Radosevich, and Valerie Yardley.
Featuring live music by Madeleine Tucker and festive treats, this will be the perfect way to finish out the year and welcome in 2026!
Reception will be First Friday, December 5th, 5-8pm at the Confluence Center at 119 W Main St, Missoula, MT. Solstice will remain on display through January 30th and can be seen by appointment through the center: 406-926-6526
For more information about the Confluence Center, please contact Sara Bigelow 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.
When to see Solstice
December 5th: First Friday Exhibit Opening Celebration, 5-8pm
January 2nd: First Friday, 5-8pm
January 30th: Final Friday, 6-8pm
Past Exhibits…
2025
November: Raiz y Rama- Root and Branch: Group Exhibit by Latine Artists for Día de los Muertos
October: Art Adoption Center by Mark Matthews
September: Spellbound by VonCommon Studios
August: REFORGE: Two Voices by Cameron & Quinton Decker
July: Village by Michael Dinning
June: Partly False Prophet by Madelaine Millar
May: Limits of My World- Mental Health Awareness Group Exhibit
April: Designing Happiness by Ivette Kjelsrud & Self Expression by Willard Alternative High School
March: Blooming Bodies, Group Art Fundraiser for Earth Within Girls
February: Finding Hope: A Sense of Urgency by Elaine Fraticelli, Lauris Reintjes & University of Montana Photo Journalism
2024
December/January 2025: Solstice, Second Annual Holiday Group Exhibit
November: Homecoming by Alyssa English
October: Backstory by Linds Sander & Everything by Ladypajama
September: A Sense of Place by Meghan Hanson
August: Throwback, Group Art Fundraiser for VonCommon Studios
July: An Inward Gaze by Jennifer Baylis & Moving Through by Katrina Ruhmland and Gail Trenfield
June: Shake the Raw Goddess by Marlo Crocifisso and John Piacquadio
May: Women-A Force of Nature, Group Art Fundraiser for Earth Within Girls
April: Resurgence- Visualizing Tribal Sovereignty Over Ancestral Lands
March: To Still Find Joy by Heidi West, Ladypajama, Nancy Rishoff & Randy Zielinski
February: A Fungal Mènage a Trois by Tim Wheeler & Circuitous Proportions by Mickey Haldi
2023
December/January 2024: Solstice, First Annual Holiday Group Exhibit
November: Laura Blue Palmer & Elisha Harteis
October: Strange Things and Pretty Scenes by Randy Zielinski, Jess Alber and Brian Christianson
September: Scapegoats and Flying Monsters by Anwen Cruikshank
August: Eight Makes the One by David Sampson
June/July: Invisible into Visible by Tricia Opstad and Karl Schwiesow
April/May: Torrents Grand Opening Exhibits

