Gala for the Arts- Art Auction Fundraiser for Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
Friday, May 17th | 6:00 – 9:00pm | The Newberry
The public is invited to the Gala for the Arts- Art Auction Fundraiser to raise money for Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square)! The evening includes bidding on beautiful, original artwork, live music by Jonny & Jane Duo, and delicious dining catered by Enbär! Bid high and bid often to support The Square, where art is for everyone!
The Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) is a premier destination in Great Falls, Montana for outstanding contemporary art exhibits and engaging art programming in a beautiful historic building built in 1896. The Square provides thoughtfully curated exhibitions of contemporary art, supports Montana and regional artists through the acquisition and display of their work, and offers a wide variety of workshops and art classes to community members from all walks of life. Offering free admission for all and free select art programming year-round, The Square is meeting our mission to provide art to everyone regardless of age, income, ability, or disability. All museum programming is funded through donations, grants, museum membership, and fundraising efforts.
Confirmed artists in the art auction include: Manette Rene Bradford | Michael Stanish | Robert Harrison | Josh DeWeese | Vickie Meguire | Walter Piehl | Ken Kohoutek | Louis Still Smoking | John Isaiah Pepion | Morton Levin | Betsey Hurd | Geoffrey Stocking | Sarah Justice | Janina Myronova | Theodore Waddell | Freeman Butts | Black Pinto Horse Monte Yellow-Bird Sr. | Dawn Sievers | Dana Berardinis
Jonny & Jane are a husband-and-wife duo based out of Helena, MT. They combine radio hits of every genre with a fun acoustic twist and plenty of harmonies to be your favorite cocktail hour band!
Learn more and preview available artwork on The Square’s website: www.the-square.org/gala24
NOTE: Tickets are ONLY available through The Square’s official website or through the museum Gift Shop at 1400 1st Ave North, Great Falls, Montana or by calling 406.727.8255. Do not respond to anyone on social media claiming to have tickets available.
2024 Gala for the Arts- Art Auction Fundraiser
Friday, May 17th | 6:00 – 9:00pm | The Newberry
Live Music by Jonny & Jane Duo
5:30pm | Doors Open | No-Host Bar
6:00pm | Dinner Served | Plated dinner & dessert catered by Enbär
-Roasted Tenderloin w/ Red Wine Pan Sauce
-Lemon Artichoke Chicken
-Stuffed & Roasted Portobello Mushroom
All entrées include roasted red potatoes, seasonal vegetable, garden salad, and dinner rolls.
Dessert: Cheesecake
7:00pm | Live Auction & Paddle Raise
Troy Black & Associates, Auctioneers
8:30pm | Purchased Art Pickup Begins
Individual Tickets: $125 | VIP Table of 8: $1200
VIP Tables include bottles of red and white wine and additional appetizers
Proxy bidding available for a $30 fee until 5pm on Friday, May 17th.
Please call 406.727.8255 to submit a proxy bid or with questions.
Preview available artwork and purchase tickets below.