The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is proud to announce Treasure Trove, an art exhibition, opening Thursday, February 26th , at 5pm, at the Historical Museum. The exhibition celebrates Missoula’s history through the eyes of artists.
Treasure Trove is inspired by the Museum’s Everyday Treasures exhibit, which celebrates the Museum’s 50th anniversary and highlights unique and meaningful artifacts donated during the first decade of the Museum’s collecting. Each artifact provides a glimpse into the lives of Missoulians-illustrating the story of early Montanans and how they engaged with their families, friends, environment and community.
Participating artists selected artifacts from the Everyday Treasures gallery and reimagined them through their own artistic medium and expertise. Each piece of art interprets the Museum’s objects in new ways, bridging the past and present while honoring the stories that make these everyday items special. Museum members and staff will select award winners for designations like Best of Show and HiSTORY Hero, while the public will have an opportunity to vote for the People's Choice award.
“The Everyday Treasures exhibit reminds us that history is found in the simplest objects,” said Carrie Nowlen, Development and Communications Director. “What makes them special is how they were used, the stories they tell and the people they remind us of. A hay hook is just a hay hook, until you recognize it’s provenance and connection to someone’s grandma or grandpa—or you learn it was used on the first ranch in Montana, and then suddenly it’s evident that this hay hook is a part of your story-or-maybe even foundational to our history and the economic and social landscape of our state and community. Talented artists like Stella Nall, Amanda Browder and Chris Alveshere transformed these artifacts into creative expressions that deepen our connection with each other and our shared heritage.”
Treasure Trove exemplifies the Museum’s commitment to serving the community through collaboration, storytelling, and preserving local history for generations to come.
The exhibition is sponsored by Frame of Mind and will debut with a gallery opening on Thursday, February 26th, at 5pm at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. The Public is invited to experience the artwork, engage with the artists, and explore the Museum’s collections in a new light. The
People’s Choice Award is up to you 🫵 so bring your spare change (or dollars) and donate to vote for your favorite treasures. Winners announced at the close of the exhibit-donations benefit the Friends of the Historical Museum and help keep Missoula County history alive.
Black tie encouraged-casual embraced.
For more information about the exhibition contact Carrie Nowlen, at
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