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.

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When to see Solstice

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