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SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Christine & Ken Denning
DESCRIPTION:Christine & Ken Denning\nFeatured Artist\nDates: December\, 2025 \nDue to its diminutive size\, jewelry has historically struggled for legitimacy in the art world\, even though it is as traditional as painting and sculpture. This “Queen of Crafts” incorporates the same principles and elements of design as other art forms\, plus a whole additional set of specialized mechanical and motor skills. Though it is basiclly decorative in nature\, jewelry can also serve a variety of other functions such as symbolism\, magical and curative powers\, storage of wealth and as status symbols. \nChristine and Ken Denning have teamed up as the “E. S. J.” AKA Tin Pixie Jewelry Company\, creating a variety of jewelry but specializing in repurposing metal and other found materials into jewelry. The pleasures of collaboration and creative innovation are the driving forces that keep things fun. \n more information \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/featured-artist-christine-ken-denning-2026/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Christine & Ken Denning
DESCRIPTION:Christine & Ken Denning\nFeatured Artist\nDates: December\, 2025 \nChristine takes the ordinary and turns it into extraordinary jewelry! \n“I have always had an interest and desire to discover new ways to reuse items both functional and artistically\, hence my newfound passion for making jewelry from repurposed tin. I seek inspiration from vintage tin like Canister sets\, Serving Trays\, Tea boxes\, etc. And often include found objects from other sources\, I also enjoy the versatility of combinations using cuffs/ bracelets and earrings and necklaces. Hope to see you there!” \nKen Denning\, Christine’s husband\, was a career Art teacher at Billings West High School where he was Department Head and taught a variety of subjects but specialized  in Jewelry and Ceramics.  He enjoys the design process and technical aspects involved in creating jewelry.  “It’s all problem solving” within the confines of the piece one is creating.  Jewelers\, like other artists\, like to push the boundaries of what jewelry is or can be.  I would like to depart from the high value materials typically used in jewelry and divert one’s attention to the creativity and craftsmanship involved in a piece\, but unfortunately patrons prefer intrinsic value with design. \n  \nPORTFOLIO\n\n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/christine-denning-12-25/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Billings Valentine's Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:30 downtown businesses\, including Sandstone Gallery\, are participating in a fun and easy event for all. Simply stop by our location and other downtown businesses listed below to enter to win a Downtown prize pack of treats\, goodies\, and gifts for you or your Valentine. No purchase necessary!  Have fun! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt House Billings\nAspinwall\nBig Dipper Ice Cream\nBrockel’s Chocolates\nCiao Mambo\nCricket Clothing Co\nDowntown Billings Empire Salon\nLast Chance Pub and Cider Mill\nLisa’s Sandwich Den\nMarble Coffee\nMarble Table\, The\nMontague’s Jewelers\nMontana Dress Co.\nMontana Vintage Clothing\nMusic Villa Billings\nMy Fehr Lady\nNorthern hotel\nParis Montana/ Montague’s Silver\nRevival Hair & Makeup Studio\nRock Creek Coffee Roasters\nRockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas\nSandstone Gallery Artist Co-op\nSassy Biscuit Co.\, The\nSOMETHINGchic\nStella’s Kitchen & Bakery\nThirsty Street Brewing Co.\nThis House of Books\nYarn Bar\nZest
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/downtown-billings-valentines-giveaway/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241128
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SUMMARY:Billings Arts Association - Phil Bell
DESCRIPTION:Phil Bell\nBillings Arts Association\nDates: October 1 – November 27\, 2024 \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. \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-2024/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist - Linda Pease
DESCRIPTION:Linda Pease\nGuest Artist\nOPENING NIGHT AND RECEPTION\, FRIDAY\, OCTOBER 4\, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nShow Dates: Through NOVEMBER 2021 \nLinda Pease was born into a family of artists. She graduated from MSU Bozeman with a BFA in 1980. She taught art in schools and served as an art museum educator.  She has had paintings in the YAM Art Auction\, the Russell Auction in Great Falls\, and Missoula Art Museum. Linda calls Lodge Grass home\, and currently resides in Lockwood. She is a member of the Crow Tribe. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/linda-pease/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T140000
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist - Matt Berg
DESCRIPTION:Matt Berg\nGuest Artist\nOPENING NIGHT AND RECEPTION\, FRIDAY\, AUGUST 2\, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nShow Dates: Through September 2021 \n  \nArtist’s Statement: \n”I feel that for myself\, personally\, the most important element of art is beauty. I strive to paint subjects that have impact in that regard. Aesthetically\, the subject of women has the most effect on the public and is the most challenging of the genres. Tasteful\, figurative art means so much to me\, and I hope I will always be inspired by it.” \nIMG_0075IMG_0074\n  \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/matt-berg/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist - Mana Lesman
DESCRIPTION:Mana Lesman\nGuest Artist\nOPENING NIGHT AND RECEPTION\, FRIDAY\, AUGUST 2\, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nShow Dates: Through September 2021 \nMana Lesman\, featured artist at Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Ave. N.\, Billings\, for the August 2nd Art Walk will be showing a collection of oil paintings ranging from decorative whimsy to serious statements about humanity.  Ms. Lesman paints with the belief that art is communication as well as decor and entertainment.  Her Graphic Surrealist oils speak to both those purposes.  Works will be on display  thru August and September. \n Graphic Surrealism\, a definition by artist and ‘ism creator\, Mana Lesman\nWritten October 14\, 2006 \nCombining abstract symbolism with recognizable images\, Mana Lesman has drawn much of her inspiration from original forms of our alphabet\, hieroglyphics and other symbols of ancient cultures.  She calls her work “graphic surrealism.”  Of particular interest are pieces featuring the periodic table of elements; the alphabet; myriad architectural elements:  especially those of decoration or “gingerbread” on buildings both ancient and modern; myths; early Celtic and northern European decorative designs including knot patterns and key patterns; jewelry\, carpet\, ceramics and fabric decoration.  It appears to me\, says Lesman\, that at some point in time\, all of these decorative images carried significant messages and were probably precursors to signs\, symbols and ultimately writing.  We have long since forgotten the specific messages they conveyed\, but such ‘decorations’ (such as the egg and dart borders on room interiors\, Ukrainian Easter egg decorations\, the paisley design on fabrics) still strike a deep chord in us and satisfy some deep need to find meaning and comfort in our universe. \nThe seeds of graphic surrealism came when I was experimenting with tempera\,” says the Billings native who returned to Montana in 1985.  “I was toying with abstract shapes I could twist and contort.” \nPart of Lesman’s inspiration was the graffiti art she saw in Chicago\, “But I just don’t paint on trains or school yards\,” she says.  “I also did not wish to copy the young graffiti artists of the mid ‘80s but chose to go in my own direction.” \nStarting with old symbols and pictograms\, seeing these as “ancient graffiti” the artist first dubbed her work\, “heiro-graffiti.” \n“It came together in bits and pieces\,” she says.  “I read National Geographic a lot while my father was ill\, and began reading about Middle Eastern cultures and archeology.  There are a lot of decorative motifs in architecture and jewelry\, many of which have meaning.  I think they speak to something elemental in us—some go back 30\,000 years to caves in Europe and Palestine. \nLesman does a lot of reading and study of ancient myth and history to inspire the development of images for her paintings.  From North American Native American symbols to East Indian Chakras\, no early society is without its “decorative” symbols and juxtaposed to each other\, they have lessons to teach us about the universal qualities of mankind\, about the ebb and flow of cultures\, and the specific interpretations of “that which is beautiful” which touches us all. \nNo two of Lesman’s paintings are the same\, and most are quite dissimilar.  Each is a message of beauty and\, according to Lesman\, “a question” of why the specific images were chosen and “what” the message was meant to convey. \nStatement by the Artist\, \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-2024/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Christine Denning
DESCRIPTION:Christine & Ken Denning\nFeatured Artist\nDates: August – September 2024\n \nChristine takes the ordinary and turns it into extraordinary jewelry! \n“I have always had an interest and desire to discover new ways to reuse items both functional and artistically\, hence my newfound passion for making jewelry from repurposed tin. I seek inspiration from vintage tin like Canister sets\, Serving Trays\, Tea boxes\, etc. And often include found objects from other sources\, I also enjoy the versatility of combinations using cuffs/ bracelets and earrings and necklaces. Hope to see you there!” \n  \nAbout Christine & Ken \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/christine-denning-8-24/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Christine Denning
DESCRIPTION:Christine & Ken Denning\nFeatured Artist\nDates: November – December 2023 \nChristine takes the ordinary and turns it into extraordinary jewelry! \n“I have always had an interest and desire to discover new ways to reuse items both functional and artistically\, hence my newfound passion for making jewelry from repurposed tin. I seek inspiration from vintage tin like Canister sets\, Serving Trays\, Tea boxes\, etc. And often include found objects from other sources\, I also enjoy the versatility of combinations using cuffs/ bracelets and earrings and necklaces. Hope to see you there!” \n  \nAbout Christine & Ken \n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/christine-denning-12-23/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Christine Denning
DESCRIPTION:Christine Denning\nFeatured Artist\nDates: October 1 – November 30\, 2022\n \nChristine takes the ordinary and turns it into extraordinary jewelry! \n“I have always had an interest and desire to discover new ways to reuse items both functional and artistically\, hence my newfound passion for making jewelry from repurposed tin. I seek inspiration from vintage tin like Canister sets\, Serving Trays\, Tea boxes\, etc. And often include found objects from other sources\, I also enjoy the versatility of combinations using cuffs/ bracelets and earrings and necklaces. Hope to see you there!” \n  \nGALLERY: \n\n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/christine-denning/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist - Jaime E. Stevens
DESCRIPTION:Jaime E. Stevens\nGuest Artist\nDates: August/September 2022\n \nAmazing Textiles\nPlease Join us\nOpening Night\nFriday\, August 5th\n5 – 9 PM\nOn display through August\nWelcome to Sandstone\, Jaime!\nARTIST’S STATEMENT\nJAIME E. STEVENS\nI have been weaving for over 35 years\, but only recently began weaving wall hangings. I began when the covid-19 lockdown occurred when I was looking for things to occupy all the newly-acquired free time. My husband suggested I try some wall hangings. \nOnce started\, I could hardly stop. My hangings are mostly in a technique called “saori\,” which is a Japanese Zen term meaning that everything has its own individual dignity. It is a free form style using the plainest weaving\, but augmented by other techniques such as inlay\, looping\, tatter weave\, clasped weft\, rya knots and the use of a wave stick which creates undulating patterns in the weft. The fibers I use range from wool\, cotton and silk to rayon and Tencel and a few synthetic ribbons. \nI have always been attracted to working with color and this was the reason I became a weaver in the first place. My inspirations come from many sources\, but most of these hangings are inspired by the colors of the natural world or from an intriguing bit of yarn. I use the landscape around me and also work from photographs. Lately I have started embellishing my work with vintage buttons which I have collected over the years. \nMy scarves\, ponchos and shawls are all of my own design and range from a lacy scarf to a warm woolen poncho with a hand-knitted collar. \nThe act of weaving also appeals to my tactile sense\, which is very soothing\, and it is very rhythmic when passing the shuttle back and forth. I quite often listen to music of all kinds from jazz to opera when I weave. \nSOME OF JAIME’S WORK: \n\n 
URL:https://sandstonegallerymt.com/event/jaime-stevens/
LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220130T140000
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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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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
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LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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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 
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LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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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 
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LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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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 
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LOCATION:Sandstone Gallery\, 2913 2nd Avenue North\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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