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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
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SUMMARY:Billings Art Association - Patricia Mutch
DESCRIPTION:Patricia MUTCH\nBillings Art Association\nFEATURED ARTIST \nDates: August/September 2022\n \nWelcome to Sandstone\, Patricia \n\nSOME OF PATRICIA’S WORK:\n \nABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION  
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/patricia-mutch/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Donna Moore
DESCRIPTION:Donna Moore\nFeatured Artist\nDates: August/September 2022\n \nDonna Moore is a master at details in miniature work. Her animals are full of life and intricate details. Donna believes that the eyes speak to our inner beings and that they truly are the windows to the soul. \n\nABOUT DONNA
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-donna-moore/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Lana Bittner
DESCRIPTION:Lana Bittner\nFeatured Artist\nDates: August 1 – September 30\, 2022\n \nLana is an eastern Montana native – She left her career in banking and followed her passion for art and painting to Sandstone Gallery\, becoming a member in 2004.. \nHer chosen medium is watercolor; however\, experimenting with the technique of ink/alcohol she developed her “signature style” of adding an air of mystery to her paintings. She has received recognition and awards in area art shows in contemporary and abstract categories – Her work in watercolor won her the “People’s Choice Award in 2013 & 2014 at The Rocky Mountain Regional Exhibit in Red Lodge. Mt. \n  \n\nABOUT LANA
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-lana-bittner/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Billings-June 2022
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFEATURED ARTISTS JUNE/JULY 2022:\nMadelein Bladow\nMaria Isabel Bonilla \nBILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION ARTISTS JUNE/JULY 2022:\nLinda Franson\nEv Bergeron \nSPECIAL GUEST ARTIST JUNE/JULY 2022:\nMatthew Berg \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/artwalk-billings-june-2022/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtWalk Billings":MAILTO:artwalkdowntownbillings@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220730
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20220523T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T214233Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Art Association - Linda Franson
DESCRIPTION:Linda Franson\nBillings Art Association\nFEATURED ARTIST \nDates: June/July 2022\n \nWelcome to Sandstone\, Linda \n\nABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION  \n\n\n\nSOME OF LINDA’S WORK:
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/linda-franson/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220730
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SUMMARY:Billings Art Association - Ev Bergeron
DESCRIPTION:Ev Bergeron\nBillings Art Association\nFEATURED ARTIST \nDates: June/July 2022\n \nWelcome to Sandstone\, Ev! \n\nABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION  \n\n\nSome of Ev’s work:
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/ev-bergeron/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220731
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Maria Isabel Bonilla
DESCRIPTION:Maria Isabel Bonilla\nFeatured Artist\nDates: June/July 2022\n \n“My work is influenced by an intense sense of nostalgia for my homeland of Colombia. I find inspiration in elements like Prehispanic art\, Salsa music\, childhood memories and native flora and fauna. I consider my artwork “Tropical Surrealism with a hint of Salsa music” and favor a flashy\, psychedelic aesthetic that combines traditional mediums like acrylics and watercolors with more unexpected materials like glitter\, animal skulls\, antlers\, sequins and gemstones. I find joy in creating intricate\, lavish images where explosive color\, bold lines and seductive shimmer play an essential role in mesmerizing the viewer.  I strive to celebrate “The Colombian Spirit” through my art.” \n\nABOUT ISA
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-isa/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220731
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Madelein Bladow
DESCRIPTION:Madelein Bladow\nFeatured Artist\nDates: June/July 2022\n \nMadelein paints what appeals to her and hopes that others will find enjoyment in her work. She works primarily in transparent watercolor but experiments with new water media techniques. Her subject range is varied and includes landscapes\, abstracts and collages. Stop in and see her beautiful work!\n \n\nABOUT MADELEIN
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-madelein-bladow/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220401T210000
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Billings-April 2022
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFEATURED ARTISTS APRIL/MAY 2022:\nMary Hopper \nWilliam CrainWilliam Crain\nSpring Art Challenge (Awards announced at Art Walk) \nSPECIAL GUEST ARTIST APRIL/MAY 2022: Burl Jones \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/artwalk-billings-apr/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20220325T201542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T201909Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Mary Hopper
DESCRIPTION:Mary Hopper\nFeatured Artist\nDates: April/May 2022 \nMary Hopper is one of our artists that creates beautiful functional art. Her pottery pieces are one of a kind a the mugs make for a perfect cup to sip your morning coffee out of. Mary changes her pieces throughout the year so new things are always being added.  \n\nABOUT MARY
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-mary-hopper-4-22/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist - Burl Jones
DESCRIPTION:Burl Jones\nGuest Artist\nDates: April 1 – May 31\, 2022\n \nStunning bronze sculpture \nPlease Join us\nOpening Night\nFriday\, April 1st\n5 – 9 PM\nOn display through May\nWelcome to Sandstone\, Burl!\nWest Virginia\, in its rich traditions and culture\, nurtured an artistic sensibility in Burl Jones that would build into one of the country’s most respected careers in bronze sculpture. Born near Charleston\, Burl excelled in academics and athletics\, attending West Virginia University on a football scholarship\, and graduating Summa Cum Laude from m the School of Dentistry in 1966. \nA two-year stint in the United States Public Health Service brought him to the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. This exposure to Native American culture\, western wildlife and frontier ethics would prove to be a major influence on his work. \nHis family shares his enthusiasm for nature\, wilderness\, and artistic creation. After 25 years of dentistry\, Burl shifted gears to focus entirely on his sculpture. Clay and wax are his mediums now\, and they provide a way of expressing his love for those interests that dominated his life. Wildlife\, mountain men\, Native Americans\, fishermen\, and hunters all come to have a life of their own under his skilled hands. \nOver 200 original sculptures have been produced in limited editions and sold to collectors world-wide. \n  \nGALLERY: \n\n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/burl-jones/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T201458Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: William Crain
DESCRIPTION:William Crain\nFeatured Artist\nCurrent Exhibition: Sculpture and Paintings\nDates: April 1 – May 31\, 2022 \nOpening night reception Friday\, April 1sr\, 2022  – 5pm – 9pm \nWilliam 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.
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-william-crain-4-22/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
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SUMMARY:Spring Art Challenge 2022
DESCRIPTION:Spring Art Challenge\nFEATURED EXHIBIT \nDates: April 1 – May 31\n \nLocal artists were challenged with creating an 8″ x 8″ canvas depicting “Springtime in Montana”. Please support our community and check out the beautiful works. Awards will be announced during Art Walk and visitors may vote on “People’s Choice” award.\n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/spring-art-challenge/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220304T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20220506T145318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T145422Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Downtown Billings - MAY 2022
DESCRIPTION:Open Friday March 4th 10AM – 8PM \nFEATURED ARTISTS : \nDick Cottrill\nNancy Morrison\nBillings Art Association “Miniatures” show \nSPECIAL DEMONSTRATION: \nOur featured artist Dick Cottrill will be demonstrating his awesome watercolor skills and will be available to answer your questions about his techniques from 5 – 8 PM. Dick received his Master of Art Degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1978. After having taught art in the Billings Public School system for 38 years\, Dick’s retirement gives him time to pursue his passion and spend time with his family. Stop in and say hi! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/first-friday-march22-copy/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220304T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220304T200000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Downtown Billings - MARCH 2022
DESCRIPTION:Open Friday March 4th 10AM – 8PM \nFEATURED ARTISTS : \nDick Cottrill\nNancy Morrison\nBillings Art Association “Miniatures” show \nSPECIAL DEMONSTRATION: \nOur featured artist Dick Cottrill will be demonstrating his awesome watercolor skills and will be available to answer your questions about his techniques from 5 – 8 PM. Dick received his Master of Art Degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1978. After having taught art in the Billings Public School system for 38 years\, Dick’s retirement gives him time to pursue his passion and spend time with his family. Stop in and say hi! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/first-friday-march22/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220204T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Billings-February 2022
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFEATURED ARTISTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022:  Dick Cottrill and Nancy Morrison \nGUEST ARTISTS: Billings Art Association “Miniatures” Exhibit
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/artwalk-billings-feb/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Dick Cottrill
DESCRIPTION:Dick Cottrill\nFeatured Artist\nDates: Feb 1 – Mar 31\, 2022\n \nWildlife is a passion for Dick and as such he strives to not only capture the essence of an animal but also their habitats. As a retired Art Teacher for SD2 he is able to spend his time pursuing his passions and spending time with family and in the outdoors. \n\nABOUT DICK
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-dick-cottrill-feb22/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T194115Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Nancy Morrison
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Morrison\nFeatured Artist\nDates: Feb 1 – March 31\, 2022\n \nNancy 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!\n \n\nABOUT NANCY
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-nancy-morrison-feb22/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20211123T225251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T164528Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Mary Hopper
DESCRIPTION:Mary Hopper\nFeatured Artist\nDates: December/January \nMary Hopper is one of our artists that creates beautiful functional art. Her pottery pieces are one of a kind a the mugs make for a perfect cup to sip your morning coffee out of. Mary changes her pieces throughout the year so new things are always being added.  \n\nABOUT MARY
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-mary-hopper/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20211120T204616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T212848Z
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SUMMARY:SIGNS OF OUR TIMES – MANA LESMAN AND FOND MEMORIES – JAMES SEWARD\, JOINT SHOW (About James)
DESCRIPTION:About James Seward\nGuest Artist\nOPENING NIGHT AND RECEPTION DECEMBER 3\, 2021 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nShow Dates: Through December 2021\nby appointment January 2021 \nJAMES SEWARD – WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS \nWhen 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. \nOpening 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. \nI 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. \nI 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. \nI 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. \nOn display through December\nWelcome to Sandstone\, James! \nJames Seward\n18 Maier Ln.\nBillings\, Mt. 5910\n(406)-252-5780\nE-mail:  pintoramt@gmail.com \nHis work may be viewed on her website: mtsculptor1@gmail.com
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/james-seward/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211203T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220130T140000
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SUMMARY:SIGNS OF OUR TIMES – MANA LESMAN AND FOND MEMORIES – JAMES SEWARD\, JOINT SHOW (About Mana)
DESCRIPTION:About Mana Lesman\nGuest Artist\nOPENING NIGHT AND RECEPTION DECEMBER 3\, 2021 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nShow Dates: Through December 2021\nby appointment January 2021 \nI 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. \nMana 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. \nIn 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. \nMs. 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. \nIn 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. \nMana 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. \nMana Lesman\n18 Maier Ln.\nBillings\, Mt. 5910\n(406)-252-5780\nE-mail:  pintoramt@gmail.com \nHer work may be viewed on her website:  manalesman.com
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/mana-lesman/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Billings-Dec
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFEATURED ARTISTS DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021: Maria Isabel Bonilla\, Donna Moore\, Mary Hopper \nGUEST ARTISTS: Mana Lesman\, James Seward \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/artwalk-billings-dec/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtWalk Billings":MAILTO:artwalkdowntownbillings@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Downtown Billings - Nov
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL JEWELRY SHOW – ONE NIGHT ONLY! \nFriday\, 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. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/first-friday-nov/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211002T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20210720T231331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T221507Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Billings-Oct
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFEATURED ARTISTS OCT/NOV 2021: Teresa Brown\, Jennifer Beretta \nGUEST ARTIST: Phil Bell \nBILLINGS ART WALK WEBSITE
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/artwalk-billings-oct/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtWalk Billings":MAILTO:artwalkdowntownbillings@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20210924T192150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T225615Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Art Association - Deb Lund
DESCRIPTION:Deb Lund\nBillings Art Association\nFEATURED ARTIST \nDates: October 1 – November 30\n \nWelcome to Sandstone\, Deb! \n\nABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION  
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/deb-lund/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20210924T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T225537Z
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SUMMARY:Billings Art Association - Cynthia Kessler
DESCRIPTION:Cynthia Kessler\nBillings Art Association\nFEATURED ARTIST \nDates: October 1 – November 30\n \nWelcome to Sandstone\, Cynthia! \n\nABOUT BIILLINGS ART ASSOCIATION  \n\n\n\nGALLERY:
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/cynthia-kessler/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20210915T025834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T225247Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist - Phil Bell
DESCRIPTION:Phil Bell\nGuest Artist\nDates: October 1 – November 30\, 2021\n \nStunning photography and sculpture! \nPlease Join us\nOpening Night\nFriday\, October 1st\n5 – 9 PM\nOn display through November\nWelcome to Sandstone\, Phil!\nPhil’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. \nPhil 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) \nPast President of the Montana Professional Photographers Assoc.\nPast President of the Photographic Institute of the Yellowstone\nPast President of the Billings Advertising Federation\nPast President of the Glass Reunion Corvette Club \n  \n  \nGALLERY: \n\n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/phil-bell/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20210923T232657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T223638Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist: Teresa Brown
DESCRIPTION:Teresa Brown\nFeatured Artist\nDates: October 1 – November 30\, 2021\n \nTeresa 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. \n  \n\nABOUT TERESA
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LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210904T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20210720T232554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T225324Z
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SUMMARY:First Fridays Downtown Billings - Sept
DESCRIPTION:FEATURED: Lana Bittner\, Madelein Bladow.  GUESTS: Christine Denning\, Mark Robbins. BAA GUESTS: Howard Zanker\, Mike Koski. \nSandstone 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. \nSPECIAL EVENT!\n \nChris takes the ordinary and turns it into extraordinary jewelry! \nPlease Join us\nOpening Night\nFriday\, September 3rd\n5 – 8 PM\nOn display throughout September\nWelcome to Sandstone\, Christine!\nGALLERY: \n\n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/first-friday-sept/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210806T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T222801
CREATED:20210720T231229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T213628Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Billings
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/artwalk-billings/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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