The YAM works closely with educational partners within 120 mile radius of Billings. Every partnership is unique. Most include visits to the YAM, YAM educator visits to students, and an exhibition in the Young Artists Gallery.
community outreach
education partnerships
YAM Educational Partners:
- Billings Public Schools
- Shepherd High School
- Crow Agency Public School
- Head Start Preschool
- Greybull, WY Middle and High Schools
- Hardin Middle and Intermediate Schools
-
Park City School District
connections at the art museum with the montana chapter of the alzheimer’s association
This monthly program is an important way for people living with early-stage cognitive impairment, including those living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, and their care partners to connect with others at the YAM. Promoting connection, interaction, and companionship through viewing and discussing artwork and creating art in the studio. The bonds formed at these programs often last throughout the duration of the disease, creating additional support for all involved.
When: Every 3rd Friday | 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Cost: Free
Registration in advance is required. Call 800.272.3900 or email montana@alz.org to register.
September 20, 2024
October 18, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 20, 2024
For more information please contact
Alzheimer’s Association
For additional support please contact the Alzheimer’s Association’s free, 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to speak with information specialists and care consultants.
montana women's prison
The YAM and the Montana Women’s Prison have been partners since 2013. Taught by professional artists, bi-monthly classes introduce diverse approaches to creating art and emphasize process, problem solving, and creative expression.
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Montana Women’s Prison
The YAM and the Montana Women’s Prison have been partners since 2013. Taught by professional artists, bi-monthly classes introduce diverse approaches to creating art and emphasize process, problem solving, and creative expression.
“The program brings value to my future…”
Stated by 100% of the participants in a recent program evaluation survey.
This program is in alignment with the prison’s recovery/reentry model, which prepares women to rejoin their communities and reunify them with their children and families.
How the Program Began
In 2013, Cierra Coppock, a 14-year-old student at Lewis & Clark Junior High, was working with a teacher-designed program that involved students planning and completing community projects. Her proposal for the program, called Two Roads, involved bringing art programs to the Montana Women’s Prison. After lengthy discussions, the Yellowstone Art Museum and the Montana Women’s Prison agreed to build a collaborative program.
Goals
- Introduce different art techniques and mediums to develop various skills in creating art for use in real life situations.
- Use art as a vehicle to explore:
○ Problem-solving
○ Project planning
○ Creative approaches to organization
○ Positive evaluation skills
○ Building confidence
○ Using art principles to build job skills for the future
The program is generously supported through grants from the Tippet Rise Fund of the Sidney E. Frank Foundation.
