ABOUT THE GALLERY
"In 2015, I participated in the Montana Artrepreneur Program (MAP), offered to emerging artists by the Montana Arts Council . The program teaches artists how to have a sustainable business in art. I learned so much, met many now life-long artist friends, and highly recommend MAP to all emerging artists.
Later on, I heard there was gallery space available at The Emerson. I fell in love with the Emerson the first time I visited in 2014…old creaky floors, tiny ballerinas running in the halls, piano music wafting in the air, artist studios, art classes, could there be a better place? My daughter made the appointment for me to look at the space, unbeknownst to me. I didn’t feel ready for a real gallery but I toured the space begrudgingly, with my friend Sue, and my husband, Joe. Sue said “Well, I wouldn’t do it LeeAnn, but you should,” and my husband assured me we wouldn’t go bankrupt in a year and to give it a go. And so the journey began, it was time for me to get off the diving board or jump in, so I jumped.
Four years have flown by and I recently signed on for a fifth. Why? Having my gallery brings me tremendous joy, both in the people I meet from all over the world, to the friendships formed with local Bozeman folks and the artists I work with daily in Galleria Hall. The dance studio has since closed, and the pianist moved on, but my love of art and people is stronger than ever. I’ve since brought in guest artists and we always plan something fun for Art Walks, Christmas Stroll, Ladies' Night, and pretty much any excuse we can come up with to get together, support the arts and each other…and maybe share a glass of bubbly.
I could go on, and on, and on about all the fun times we’ve had here, fundraisers, time spent painting with cub scouts, kindergarteners, adults, and all ages in between. So, thank you to everyone who has supported my journey…you have touched many lives and we appreciate you.
UPDATE: WE HAVE MOVED!!! In June of 2024, we moved to an incredible new Downtown Bozeman location. Please visit our new 1900+ SF gallery at 27 North Tracy Ave, Bozeman MT 59715.
Stop by and see us…no telling what we are up to now!"
- LeeAnn
PS. WE HAVE MOVED DOWNTOWN!!!
Check out our new location at 27 North Tracy Avenue! Our new space boasts an 1100+ SF gallery, artists studios, and a classroom area.