Current Exhibits
Smith Mine Explosion, A Rescue Worker Coming Out, 1943, Courtesy of Flash Studio.
"Montana's Black Gold: Underground Coal Mining Communities, 1880-1950"
A traveling exhibit by the Western Heritage Center
November 19, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Main Gallery - First Floor
This coal mining exhibition features 49 historic photographs from private collections and public archives, including Montana Historical Society, Carbon County Historical Society and Roundup Record Tribune. Visitors will explore the stories of the early coal mining towns of Red Lodge, Bearcreek, Roundup, and Belt, focusing on the lives of miners and their families in these vibrant communities.
Closing Reception: Friday, February 28th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Jason Sievers, For Mimi, 2022, courtesy of the artist.
"Jason Sievers: Portals"
September 5, 2024 - November 16, 2024
Second Floor Galleries
Jason Sievers, a Lewiston High School graduate and current Boise resident, is a graphic designer, animator, and photographer. As an artist, Jason has created commissioned work for the City of Boise’s Art in Transit program and the Boise Art Museum. He also collaborates extensively with local musicians on music videos, posters, and album art.
"It still feels like a bit of magic to reveal the kaleidoscopic images that each vessel is hiding. I hope these portals will take you to a unique feeling or memory or will inspire you to look at the world from a different perspective." - Jason Sievers
Opening Reception: Friday, September 5th, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
Artist Talk with Jason Sievers at the Center, October 4th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.