Yellowstone Art Auction 57
Exhibition Opening: Friday, February 7, 2025
The Night: Live auction gala & closing celebration: Saturday, March 8, 2025

The Yellowstone Art Museum is excited to announce that the 57th Annual Yellowstone Art Auction will take place February 7 to March 8, 2025. The Art Auction is one of the YAM’s most treasured opportunities to spotlight celebrated regional artwork, introduce emerging artists, and inspire patrons at every stage of collecting. The YAM’s juried Art Auction exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks available Silent Auction, including a Small Works subset, in addition to a select grouping of Live Auction- only pieces. Participating artists are generously donating a percentage of the sale of each piece in support of the YAM. The Art Auction will again feature several events and artist talks during the run of the exhibition. The signature museum fundraiser will open with a free to the public artists’ celebration and culminate in a ticketed Live Auction Gala. As the YAM’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Art Auction raises crucial support for the exhibitions and educational programs that the Yellowstone Art Museum presents annually.

Artists-in-Residence

Krista Leigh Pasini

December 2024:

Stuck On You | Chapter Five: Happenstance
Thursday – Sunday, December 19, 20, & 21 at 6 PM, December 22 at 2 PM in the Visible Vault
The fifth chapter in the Stuck on You series, Happenstance, features interdisciplinary artist Tess Howsam from Brooklyn, New York and local dance artist Lisa Oppegaard.

RESERVE A SEAT: Performances are FREE | Seating is limited. Please contact Krista Pasini for reservations @ kristaleighpasini.com/contact
Learn more here.

January 2025:

Anne Holub

Final Program for YAM Writer-in-Residence, Anne Holub
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 6 – 7 PM

To close out her 2024 residency, YAM Writer-in-Residence, Anne Holub will host a poetry reading from 6 – 7 pm in the Murdoch Family Gallery featuring new work inspired by art on exhibit at the museum this past year. In addition to reading new work, she will also share some digital compositions featuring art and corresponding poetry. Anne will be available to talk about her experience at the museum this past year, her work, and what’s next. A Q&A will follow!

Come to the YAM to enjoy a unique artistic experience every First Friday of the month!

Meet a local artist, listen to the sounds of a talented musician, participate in a stimulating lecture — every First Friday is different.

First Fridays at the YAM

Opening Reception for Yellowstone Art Auction 57
Friday, February 7, 2025 | 5 – 8 PM

Mingle with the auction artists and place first bids on Silent Auction items while enjoying music, dancing, quick finish art, and hors d’oeuvres.

YAM Golf Tournament
When: Friday, June 6, 2025 | 8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Where: Briarwood Country Club

The Yellowstone Art Museum announces its 4^th annual Golf Tournament as an opportunity for friends to enjoy golf and to get to know more about this outstanding cultural icon in the heart of downtown Billings.

Your participation in this golf tournament supports the YAM’s Building Initiative. We are making needed repairs and renovations to our historic building so we can better house our exhibitions and educational programs. YAM’s Art Education Programs serve children in Billings and the surrounding communities of Shepherd, Park City, Hardin, and Crow Agency Schools.

WinterFair
When: Friday, December 6, 2024 | 11 AM – 8 PM PM
Artist applications are now open

The YAM is looking forward to hosting WinterFair, our annual Winter Arts and Craft Market, at the museum from 11 AM to 8 PM on Friday, December 6th, 2024. WinterFair will coincide with the annual Holiday Stroll and December ArtWalk in downtown Billings from 4 – 8 PM. WinterFair is a great opportunity for visitors to start their holiday shopping locally with one-of-a-kind gifts that directly support our community.

All participating artists’ goods are handmade, and range from fine art, fiber work, jewelry, specialty foods and body products, ceramics, clothing and more. The Yellowstone Art Museum will also offer a full day of festive performances, activities for visitors of all ages, and seasonal refreshments. The YAM is thrilled to once again be a stop on the Holiday Stroll Trolly rout! The Trolly will transport and pick up guests at the YAM from 5 – 8 PM. Kick off your holiday season locally with the YAM.

Thank you to our WinterFair Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors
Linda Shelhamer & Stephen Haraden

Premium Sponsors
Anonymous

Supporting Sponsor
Bess Lovec

Donors
Halcyon LaPoint & Gary Smith

National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families

The Yellowstone Art Museum will proudly participate in the Blue Star Museum program, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The Blue Star Museum program provides free admission to the YAM, and other museums across the country, beginning on May 20, 2023, Armed Forces Day, through September 4, 2023, Labor Day, for all active- duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guards and Reserves. We thank our military and their families for their commitment and service.

Masquerade at the Yellowstone Art Museum
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7:30 – 11 PM
Tickets: $55

The most creative and awe-inspiring Halloween party in town, Masquerade at the Yellowstone Art Museum, will return for an unforgettable night of entertainment, dancing, and so much more! Guests will be wowed by live performers, mystical tarot readings, festive food and drinks, and a packed dancefloor. In celebration of the YAM’s 60th anniversary throughout 2024, this year’s theme is: Outta Sight Sixties! Groove back in time six decades as we get down to the funky sounds and far out vibes of ‘60s culture. The YAM invites guests to interpret the theme in any way that inspires their creativity. Guests should note that the theme is NOT required, but rather up for interpretation. We encourage attendees to let their creativity shine when considering their individual or group costumes by hosting the ultimate costume contest- and, yes, there will be prizes! Don’t forget that YAM members get early access and discounts on tickets to this sell- out event.

Now accepting event sponsors! Contact Precious at development@artmuseum.org.

Thank you to our Masquerade Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors
Susan Sullivan & Steve Zabawa
American Solutions for Business
ABC/Fox

Community Sponsors
Art House Cinema & Pub
City Brew Coffee
NOVA Center for the Performing Arts
Red Lodge Clay Center