Sandstone Gallery

SIGNS OF OUR TIMES – MANA LESMAN AND FOND MEMORIES – JAMES SEWARD, JOINT SHOW (About James)
2021-12-03 17:00 - 2022-01-30 14:00 UTC | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
About James Seward
Guest Artist
OPENING NIGHT AND RECEPTION DECEMBER 3, 2021 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Show Dates: Through December 2021
by appointment January 2021
JAMES SEWARD – WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
When I was a little boy I used to look at pieces of material and try to envision what was hidden inside. With a sculptor’s first and favorite tool, a pocketknife, I tried to release these things from their bonds, with varying degrees of success. Constantly experimenting with new materials, given time and experience, I brought these things to life. After exhausting many pocket knives and home made tools, and finally moving from Minnesota (a veritable wasteland for sculptors) I discovered many sources of help and inspiration. I finally found a school that could teach the techniques of sculpture in Washington State where I lived and worked most of my adult life. My medium of choice is the lost wax process for bronze sculpture. I learned this process at the Powell Bronze Foundry in Kalispell, Montana.
Opening a bronze casting foundry in 1978 was the pivotal point from amateur enthusiasm to professional reality. Building the foundry to 10 full time employees, I cast bronze sculptures for artists from North Carolina to Anchorage, Alaska for the next ten years. I also cast my own sculpture. I exhibited works in Washington, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, Oregon and California.
I received the award of Second Place in the over-all Sculpture Category at the 1980 Belleview Art Fair. I have also received miscellaneous other awards and ribbons at art exhibits through the years. I have chosen classic subject matter as my venue of expression and have largely concentrated on works of the female nude.
I left Washington in 1995. With sojourns back in Minnesota and in Wyoming, I moved to Billings, Montana in 2003. I now teach sculpture for the YMCA Poets on the Prairie Program and have begun learning to paint in watercolors and oils as well as doing sculpture. My wife, Mana and I are combining our talents in exhibiting our work together.
I always look at my work with amazement and amusement. I am amazed at what the small boy with the pocketknife has accomplished when I look at the sculpture on the stand. And the arts never cease to thrill and captivate me. I thoroughly delight in teaching young people the techniques and skills that I sought so fervently as a youth.
On display through December
Welcome to Sandstone, James!
James Seward
18 Maier Ln.
Billings, Mt. 5910
(406)-252-5780
E-mail: pintoramt@gmail.com
His work may be viewed on her website: mtsculptor1@gmail.com

SIGNS OF OUR TIMES – MANA LESMAN AND FOND MEMORIES – JAMES SEWARD, JOINT SHOW (About Mana)
2021-12-03 17:00 - 2022-01-30 14:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
About Mana Lesman
Guest Artist
OPENING NIGHT AND RECEPTION DECEMBER 3, 2021 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Show Dates: Through December 2021
by appointment January 2021
I PAINT WHAT I FEEL STRONGLY ABOUT. THAT INCLUDES MANY THINGS: THE EARTH, ITS LIFE FORMS, MAN AND WOMAN, HISTORY, THE FUTURE, THE PHILOSOPHIES THAT GOVERN OUR PERCEPTION OF ALL OF THESE. I SEEK TO MAKE VISIBLE MY FEELINGS BECAUSE I THINK IT VITAL TO AWAKEN CONSCIOUSNESS, MY OWN AND MY AUDIENCE. THE VISUAL ARTS ARE A DIRECT CONDUIT INTO OUR DEEPEST SENSES OF FEELING AND AWARENESS. LONG BEFORE WRITING THESE VISUALS AWAKENED IN US A SENSE OF OTHERS AND THE WORLDS AROUND US, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. EVEN NOW, THESE AWARENESSES DETERMINE OUR COURSE OF ACTION AND HOPEFULLY AID US IN MAKING RATIONAL AND RELEVANT MOVES IN OUR LIVES. MY ART IS DEDICATED TO THAT AWAKENING.
Mana Lesman began drawing and painting in the mountains of Montana where she grew up. Having spent the early sixties studying art and architecture at Denver University, Kansas State University and Kansas City Art Institute, the artist traveled across the United States observing people and making sketches. In 1964 she settled in Chicago where she worked the next seven years as a product designer. During this time, she turned her artistic skills toward recording the scenes and the people of Chicago. To the people of the area she was known as ‘la Pintora’, the ‘Lady Painter’ and was often found in schoolyards or side streets painting in watercolor or oil. Ms. Lesman began exhibiting in 1976 and has since had over 100 one-woman shows in the U.S. and Canada. Her work is currently in galleries in Hardin, Red Lodge and Helena, and is accessible on the internet through the major search engines.
In 1978, while Fine Arts Director for Elixir Gallery in Chicago, she received a poster design award from the World Without War Committee, Midwest. She also received awards in 1981 and 1982 from the City of Chicago for work exhibited in the Palmer Square Festivals. She received the Grand Champion Fine Arts award in 1990 as well as many First Place awards for her paintings at Montana Fair in Billings.
Ms. Lesman designed and directed the painting of two murals in Chicago, “The People of Richmond Street United,” in 1979, funded by the Illinois Arts Council; and “Mujeres Latinas en Accion” (“Latin Women in Action”), 1982-83. She served as juror for city and community sponsored art exhibits and instructed art and dance in Public Schools, community centers and her own not-for-profit organization, Lesman Studio, Inc. from 1979 through the present. In 1980, ’81 and ’82, Ms Lesman received monies from the Chicago Council on Fine Arts to teach visual art workshops to young people and subsequently she served on a panel to select recipients of similar grants.
In 1985, Ms. Lesman returned to her birthplace, Billings, Montana with her family. She has continued painting and teaching. She taught at Lockwood School, Young Artists’ Studio, Growth Thru Art, City of Laurel, West Park Village, Billings Parks and Recreation and Rainbow House. Currently she still instructs art at the Billings Community Center and through the YMCA Artist’s Voice program, and the Summer Art Academy at Rocky Mountain College. In 1988 she received a grant from the Montana Children’s Trust Fund to produce silkscreen posters. She painted a horse in the “Horse of Course” program in 2002.
Mana and her husband, painter and sculptor, James Seward coordinated the fine arts component of the Senior Sports and Arts Festival for 10 years. They also held administrative roles in the Billings Arts Association. Currently their time is spent painting, teaching and exhibiting their work. Ms. Lesman is dedicated to seeing arts reach out to the community in every possible way. Her direction has been to raise people consciousness, to enhance their understanding of their roots, their beliefs, their labor and ultimately themselves through art.
Mana Lesman
18 Maier Ln.
Billings, Mt. 5910
(406)-252-5780
E-mail: pintoramt@gmail.com
Her work may be viewed on her website: manalesman.com

ArtWalk Billings-Dec
2021-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Sandstone Gallery will be participating in Artwalk Billings. Many or all of our artists will be on hand to show their work and talk to you about their art. Please join us for a fun evening downtown!
FEATURED ARTISTS DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021: Maria Isabel Bonilla, Donna Moore, Mary Hopper
GUEST ARTISTS: Mana Lesman, James Seward

First Fridays Downtown Billings - Nov
2021-11-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
SPECIAL JEWELRY SHOW – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Friday, November 5th Sandstone Gallery will be hosting a special one night only jewelry show with local hand made jewelry. Perfect for Christmas gifts! Come on downtown for a nice dinner and stroll over to Sandstone Gallery to see the beautiful jewelry, paintings, sculpture, pottery and more.

ArtWalk Billings-Oct
2021-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Sandstone Gallery will be participating in Artwalk Billings. Many or all of our artists will be on hand to show their work and talk to you about their art. Please join us for a fun evening downtown!
FEATURED ARTISTS OCT/NOV 2021: Teresa Brown, Jennifer Beretta
GUEST ARTIST: Phil Bell
BILLINGS ART WALK WEBSITE

Billings Art Association - Deb Lund
2021-10-02 - 2021-11-30 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Deb Lund
Billings Art Association
FEATURED ARTIST
Dates: October 1 – November 30

Welcome to Sandstone, Deb!

ABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Billings Art Association - Cynthia Kessler
2021-10-02 - 2021-11-30 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Cynthia Kessler
Billings Art Association
FEATURED ARTIST
Dates: October 1 – November 30

Welcome to Sandstone, Cynthia!

ABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION

GALLERY:

Guest Artist - Phil Bell
2021-10-01 - 2021-11-30 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Phil Bell
Guest Artist
Dates: October 1 – November 30, 2021

Stunning photography and sculpture!
Please Join us
Opening Night
Friday, October 1st
5 – 9 PM
On display through November
Welcome to Sandstone, Phil!
Phil’s career in photography is as diverse as it is extensive. Starting with a four year stint as a photojournalist with the Billings Gazette, Phil went on to own his own portrait studio for 18yrs. There he compiled an impressive list of awards and honors. The most notable of which is the Professional Photographers of America’s “ Master of Photography”. Phil was one of the first in his state to earn the designation “ Certified Professional Photographer” from the P.P.of A. In the first ten years of owning his own studio, Phil won over thirty first place awards and was awarded his states highest honor “ Photographer of the Year” five times. After selling his studio in the early 90’s, Phil began working as a free lance commercial photographer and producer of fine-art photography and sculpture.
Phil has exhibited and sold his work throughout the Billings area. Most notable of which includes: Sandstone Gallery, Montana Photographic Arts, and Yellowstone Art Museum. He has purchased exhibit space and shown his work for sale at several venues around Billings. The Billings Arts Association, of which he is a member, has been a successful showcase for his photography. He has also won several awards from The Photographic Society of New York. (an international photographic salon competition)
Past President of the Montana Professional Photographers Assoc.
Past President of the Photographic Institute of the Yellowstone
Past President of the Billings Advertising Federation
Past President of the Glass Reunion Corvette Club

GALLERY:

Featured Artist: Teresa Brown
2021-10-01 - 2021-11-30 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Teresa Brown
Featured Artist
Dates: October 1 – November 30, 2021

Teresa has loved to paint since she was ten years old. She has taken classes in all mediums as a source for finding find her own style and a way to express herself through her art. Through the use of color, passion and love she brings her subject of her paintings to life. She sees art as a way to bring forth a memory or a feeling. Her goal is for art to bring beauty to the world through each of her brushstrokes. She is able to open a window for the viewer to enter and experience the subject as it flows around them. Her experiences and the beauty of Montana inspire her. Teresa captures the essence of wildlife and nature with the goal to produce an emotional response and a feeling that even in the smallest detail, nothing is taken for granted.

ABOUT TERESA

First Fridays Downtown Billings - Sept
2021-09-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
FEATURED: Lana Bittner, Madelein Bladow. GUESTS: Christine Denning, Mark Robbins. BAA GUESTS: Howard Zanker, Mike Koski.
Sandstone Gallery will be open late for First Fridays Downtown Billings. Come on downtown for a nice dinner and stroll over to Sandstone Gallery to see beautiful paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more.
SPECIAL EVENT!

Chris takes the ordinary and turns it into extraordinary jewelry!
Please Join us
Opening Night
Friday, September 3rd
5 – 8 PM
On display throughout September
Welcome to Sandstone, Christine!
GALLERY:

ArtWalk Billings
2021-08-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Sandstone Gallery will be participating in Artwalk Billings. Many or all of our artists will be on hand to show their work and talk to you about their art. Please join us for a fun evening downtown!

Billings Art Association - Howard Zanker
2021-08-01 - 2021-09-30 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Howard Zanker
Billings Art Association
FEATURED ARTIST
Dates: August 1 – September 30, 2021

Welcome to Sandstone, Howard!

PORTFOLIO:

ABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Billings Art Association - Mike Koski
2021-08-01 - 2021-09-30 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Mike Koski
Billings Art Association
FEATURED ARTIST
Dates: August 1 – September 30, 2021

Welcome to Sandstone, Mike!

PORTFOLIO:

ABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Guest Artist: Mark Robbins
2021-08-01 - 2021-09-30 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Mark Robbins
Guest Artist
Dates: August 1 – September 30, 2021

2019 Spring Art Challenge Winner. Welcome to Sandstone!
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Downtown Billings Mini Golf Tournament
2021-06-12 10:30 - 16:00
If you haven’t signed up yet, please do!
Sandstone Gallery will be open and participating in this event and we are excited to see everyone’s putting skills!

Spring Art Challenge SHOW
2021-06-04 - 2021-07-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
GRAND OPENING for Spring Art Challenge JUNE 4th 5pm – 9pm
Vote your favorite for People’s Choice!
Art will be on display through July 31st.

Billings Art Association - John Kennedy
2021-06-01 - 2021-07-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
John Kennedy
Billings Art Association
FEATURED ARTIST
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Welcome to Sandstone, John!

ABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Guest Artist: Gwyn Taft
2021-06-01 - 2021-07-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Gwyn Taft
Guest Artist
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Amazing sunsets and poetry by Gwyn. Welcome to Sandstone!

Featured Artist: Leo Olson Estate
2021-06-01 - 2021-07-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Leo Olson Estate
Featured Artist
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Leo worked in several media and won numerous regional awards. His works and exquisite statures and are in many private and public collections. Come see some new works including “Rodeo” (on loan) and new Billings area watercolors.

ABOUT LEO

Featured Artist: Nancy Morrison
2021-06-01 - 2021-07-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Nancy Morrison
Featured Artist
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Nancy Morrison is a maker as well as an artist. Her diverse artistic pursuits include drawing and painting, sewing and needlework, music, ceramics, jewelry, carpentry, writing, editing, and typesetting—just to name a few. Stop in and see her beautiful work!

ABOUT NANCY

Featured Artist: Dick Cottrill
2021-06-01 - 2021-07-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Dick Cottrill
Featured Artist
Dates: June 1 – July 31
Wild animals are Dick’s obsession. Whether watercolor, acrylic or pencil, Dick captures the majestic essence of Montana by blending his knowledge of wildlife and their environment along with his artistic skills.

ABOUT DICK

40s & 50s VINTAGE PLEIN AIR ART SHOW
2021-04-09 - 2021-05-28 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
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FEATURING:
BEVERLY ST. JOHN AND LEROY GREENE
Opening Night:
April 9, 2021 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Sandstone Gallery
2913 2nd Avenue N. Billings, MT
ART ON DISPLAY THROUGH MAY 28, 2021
READ PRESS RELEASE

Billings Art Association - Elizabeth Waddington
2021-04-01 - 2021-05-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Elizabeth Waddington
Billings Art Association
FEATURED ARTIST
Dates: April 1 – May 31
Elizabeth Waddington of Billings Art Association has 6 pieces available through May. Elizabeth is a fourth-generation artist and was encouraged as a young girl to create art and use it as a form of expression.
“With travel curtailed this past year, I followed the mantra found in the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, China of ‘borrowing a view’ when you can’t see the far away vistas. The backyard gardens become solace, nourishment, hope and lessons in life during the pandemic. We should all plant the bulbs of promise and seeds of hope every year.”
Welcome to Sandstone, Elizabeth!

ABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Billings Art Association - Noel Hawke
2021-04-01 - 2021-05-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Noel Hawke
Billings Art Association
Featured Artist
Dates: April 1 – May 31

Noel Hawke grew up in New England and her heart found its home in the West in the 60’s. She currently is working with softly realistic watercolors, drawings and pastels that express the mood of the moment.
“Everything has an essence of shape, color and line that calls me to codify and embrace it. Making art feels like having a gyroscope that keeps my spirit in balance.”

Noel’s art will be on display in our gallery through May.
Welcome to Sandstone, Noel!

ABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Spring Art Challenge Entries
2021-02-16 - 2021-05-15 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Sandstone Gallery is happy to announce the 2021 SPRING ART CHALLENGE. If you have ever wished to let your creativity fly and put it on display, now is the time.
Using your imagination and medium/materials of your choice, create your masterpiece on the 8” x 8” canvas given to you with your $10 entry.
Awards will be given, including a children’s category.
You can price your art for sale. All Art will be subject to a 30% commission.
**Pick up entry form and canvas starting February 16th at Sandstone Gallery.**
**Entries must be submitted by the week of May 15.**
The show will hang for the months of June and July.
Grand Opening: JUNE Art Walk on Friday, June 4. (Covid restrictions permitting)
Many people enjoyed the entries for the 2020 show, even though the gallery hours were severely limited. This show was filled with outstanding work. We expect the same great level of art for the 2021 SAC. Voting for People’s Choice Award will begin during the June Art Walk and will continue through July 31.
The winner will be announced at the Art Walk, August 6. (Covid restrictions permitting), at which time the awards will be presented.
**Please be prepared to pick up your work by August 15.

Inspirations Art Exhibit
2021-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Mark your calendars and please join us for a safe evening celebrating two of our amazing artists. William Crain and Lynn Shield.
Lynn will have her new art on display from her 30 day art challenge and each painting is inspired by a word and a feeling. She will also have a selection of large animal paintings inspired by Montana wildlife.
Will is a ‘direct stone carver’ meaning: no drawing necessary. He carves alabaster, which is softer than marble in beautiful colors of sepia to oatmeal, which he quarried in Anza Borrego, CA, and orange alabaster quarried in Parawan, Utah. Each and every one of of Will’s paintings are drawn from his own photos. Please join us for an amazing show.

Featured Artist: William Crain
2021-02-01 - 2021-03-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
William Crain
Featured Artist
Current Exhibition: Sculpture and Paintings
Dates: February 1 – March 31
Opening night reception Friday, February 5th, 2021 – 5pm – 7pm
Mark your calendars and please join us for a safe evening celebrating two of our amazing artists. William Crain and Lynn Shield.
VIEW EVENT
William is a ‘direct stone carver’ meaning: no drawing necessary. He carves alabaster, which is softer than marble in beautiful colors of sepia to oatmeal, which he quarried in Anza Borrego, CA, and orange alabaster quarried in Parawan, Utah. Each and every one of of Will’s paintings are drawn from his own photos. Please join us for an amazing show.

Featured Artist: Lynn Shield
2021-02-01 - 2021-03-31 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Lynn Shield
Featured Artist
Current Exhibition: “Inspirations…”
Dates: February 1 – March 31
Opening night reception Friday, February 5th, 2021 – 5pm – 7pm
Mark your calendars and please join us for a safe evening celebrating two of our amazing artists. William Crain and Lynn Shield.
VIEW EVENT
Lynn will have her new art on display from her 30 day art challenge and each painting is inspired by a word and a feeling. She will also have a selection of large animal paintings inspired by Montana wildlife.
This is going to be an amazing art show!

Make your own Christmas Cards
2020-12-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
–FREE– Fun for all ages! 9am – 2pm Saturday, December 5th. Introduction to Brusho crystal colours with Lynn Shield. Each person can make up to three beautiful Christmas cards. –FREE–

Artists Demo Day
2020-12-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Sandstone Gallery, 2913 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
Maria Isabel Bonilla, Donna Moore and Lynn Shield will be painting, drawing and creating in a safe environment.
Stop in throughout the day and watch them work, ask questions and enjoy the beautiful art in our gallery.
