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Tomorrow: Join The DMA at 5:30 pm for the opening reception of Sara Mast’s ‘Standing In the River.’‘Standing In the Rive...
10/08/2026

Tomorrow: Join The DMA at 5:30 pm for the opening reception of Sara Mast’s ‘Standing In the River.’

‘Standing In the River’ reflects on the human impact on the planet through abstract interpretations of the Montana landscape. The paintings and sculptures were created between 2022-2024 and draw on her sense of place and long experience of living in Montana.

The paintings are made of oil, pigment stick, cold wax on canvas, and encaustic board. They draw the viewer into an immersive and experiential environment, evoking the all- encompassing sensibility of Montana’s open land, water and sky. Towers of small, shiny black vitrified PEM glass “rocks,” reminiscent of obsidian, stand in proximity to the paintings. PEM glass is made of trash melted with plasma. Mast uses the engineered and repurposed material to reflect her interest in the role of science in addressing human impacts on the environment.

Shown here: Close up of: Two As One (diptych), 2024 vitrified PEM® glass on steel base, 72” x 9” x 9”

Early morning textures at The Danforth Museum of Art featuring the work of Sara Mast’s, ‘Standing In the River.’ ‘Standi...
10/05/2026

Early morning textures at The Danforth Museum of Art featuring the work of Sara Mast’s, ‘Standing In the River.’

‘Standing in the River’ is an exhibit of Sara Mast’s abstract encaustic paintings created from 2022-2024. The paintings, made of oil, pigment stick, cold wax on canvas and encaustic board, draw the viewer into an immersive and experiential environment. The paintings evoke the all-encompassing sensibility of open land, water and sky of Montana. In addition to her immense paintings, some reaching to six by nine feet, Mast presents small, shiny black vitrified PEM glass “rocks” reminiscent of obsidian. The PEM glass is made of trash melted with plasma and is a reflection on our relationship to natural resources.

Join The DMA for an opening reception of Mast’s work Friday October 9th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm.

For more information please visit: https://thedanforth.org/

Opening at The DMA: Sara Mast, ‘Standing in the River.’ ‘Standing in the River’ is an exhibit of Sara Mast’s abstract en...
10/02/2026

Opening at The DMA: Sara Mast, ‘Standing in the River.’

‘Standing in the River’ is an exhibit of Sara Mast’s abstract encaustic paintings created from 2022-2024. The paintings, made of oil, pigment stick, cold wax on canvas and encaustic board, draw the viewer into an immersive and experiential environment.

The paintings evoke the all-encompassing sensibility of open land, water and sky of Montana. Sara Mast’s abstract interpretations of the Montana landscape and reflections on the human impact on the planet draw on her interpretation of place and experience. Her interest in the role of science in addressing human-engineered impacts on the environment combine in novel ways with her use of the ancient practice of encaustic painting.

For more information please visit the link in bio

Shown Here: © Sara Mast | Same | oil pigment stick, cold wax on repurposed canvas; (sculpture) vitrified PEM® glass.

© Sara Mast | Dissolution | 2023 | Encaustic and graphite on Encausticbord | 40” x 30”
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On October 2nd, the Danforth Museum of Art (DMA) will open an exhibit featuring the encaustic interpretations of artist ...
09/29/2026

On October 2nd, the Danforth Museum of Art (DMA) will open an exhibit featuring the encaustic interpretations of artist Sara Mast, ‘Standing in the River.’

‘Standing in the River’ is an exhibit of Sara Mast’s abstract encaustic paintings created from 2022-2024. The paintings, made of oil, pigment stick, cold wax on canvas and encaustic board, draw the viewer into an immersive and experiential environment. The paintings evoke the all encompassing sensibility of open land, water and sky of Montana.

In addition to her immense paintings, some reaching to six by nine feet, Mast presents small, shiny black vitrified PEM glass “rocks” reminiscent of obsidian. The PEM glass is made of trash melted with plasma and is a reflection on our relationship to natural resources.

Sara Mast’s abstract interpretations of the Montana landscape and reflections on the human impact on the planet draw on her interpretation of place and experience. Her interest in the role of science in addressing human-engineered impacts on the environment combine in novel ways with her use of the ancient practice of encaustic painting.

Encaustic wax is one of the oldest forms of art preservation. Its proximity to the PEM glass made of trash places the ancient in conversation with the contemporary.

For more information please visit: https://thedanforth.org/

Shown Here: © Sara Mast | Same | oil pigment stick, cold wax on repurposed canvas; (sculpture) vitrified PEM® glass.

TONIGHT: Join The Danforth Museum of Art for an unveiling of a cast bronze sculptural piece by Montana modernist sculpto...
09/25/2026

TONIGHT: Join The Danforth Museum of Art for an unveiling of a cast bronze sculptural piece by Montana modernist sculptor Floyd DeWitt. The unveiling reception will take place at The DMA at 4:00 pm prior to the start of the final Livingston Art Walk of the season.

Born in Wolf Point, Montana, and after a stint in the army stationed in Germany, DeWitt attended the Minneapolis School of Art and then won a six-year scholarship to the Royal Academy of Fine Art in Amsterdam.

This singular exhibition is in conjunction with the launch of a website, Floyd DeWitt Fine Art (www.floyddewitt.com), a curated collection of DeWitt’s sculptures, drawings, and paintings, spanning decades of artistic evolution. The DMA is honored to collaborate with the Floyd DeWitt Art Trust in preserving DeWitt’s legacy and making his work available for viewing, research, and acquisition or loan for exhibitions, collections, and institutions.

Shown here: Floyd DeWitt, The Caregiver, Collection Livingston HealthCare photo John Zumpano © Floyd DeWitt Art Trust

Join The Danforth Museum of Art for the final Livingston Art Walk of the season, this Friday September 25 from 5:30 - 8:...
09/24/2026

Join The Danforth Museum of Art for the final Livingston Art Walk of the season, this Friday September 25 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm ft. live music by Andrea Lachniet and Kate Bower

On exhibition is a preview of the pieces to be auctioned at this year’s Big Bend Fine Art Auction Be sure to also attend the Floyd DeWitt Sculpture Unveiling Reception taking place just beforehand at 4:00 pm. Also don’t miss the artistic offerings at galleries, shops, and art spaces throughout downtown.

Shown here:
Works featured in this year’s Big Bend Fine Art Auction
(Left to right, top to bottom):

Karen Garre | ‘Standing Alone’ | Acrylic | 30 x 40 inches

Robert Spattering | ‘Sun Melt’ | Mixed-Media | 24 x 30 inches

Joanne Berghold | ‘Rectangles’ | Acrylic on Canvas | 24 x 36 inches

Linda Foy | ‘Madison Valley Pronghorn: Neon Terra’ | Oil on Canvas including Neon Colors | 60 x 36 inches

This Friday, as a special event within ArtWeek Park County, please join The Danforth Museum of Art for an unveiling of a...
09/24/2026

This Friday, as a special event within ArtWeek Park County, please join The Danforth Museum of Art for an unveiling of a cast bronze sculptural piece by Montana modernist sculptor Floyd DeWitt. The unveiling reception will take place at The DMA at 4:00 pm prior to the start of the final Livingston Art Walk of the season.

Born in Wolf Point, Montana, and after a stint in the army stationed in Germany, DeWitt attended the Minneapolis School of Art and then won a six-year scholarship to the Royal Academy of Fine Art in Amsterdam.

This singular exhibition is in conjunction with the launch of a website, Floyd DeWitt Fine Art (www.floyddewitt.com), a curated collection of DeWitt’s sculptures, drawings, and paintings, spanning decades of artistic evolution. The DMA is honored to collaborate with the Floyd DeWitt Art Trust in preserving DeWitt’s legacy and making his work available for viewing, research, and acquisition or loan for exhibitions, collections, and institutions.

Shown here: Floyd DeWitt, The Caregiver, Collection Livingston HealthCare photo John Zumpano © Floyd DeWitt Art Trust

TONIGHT: Join The Danforth Museum of Art for the Artist and Author Reception of, ‘Hi! Who Are You?: A Journaling Project...
09/23/2026

TONIGHT: Join The Danforth Museum of Art for the Artist and Author Reception of, ‘Hi! Who Are You?: A Journaling Project’ 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Beginning mid-July and running through the end of August, poets and artists have been paired to share one journal between them. They are free to determine how they exchange these journals – whether to trade every few days, every week, or follow a rhythm of their own. With no prescribed subject matter, each pair will explore whatever inspires them in the creative process, from the world around them, to their own thoughts and feelings. The result is an unfolding conversation between poetry and visual art – an experiment in collaboration, discovery, and creative interaction.

Participating artists and writers include Rose DeMaris, Angela Yonke, Elizabeth Hewey, Hilary Honadel, Storrs Bishop, Mike Somerby, Dalton C Brink, Kelly Dick, Sarah Mussetter, and Tessa Moeckel. The project has been created in collaboration with Livingston’s Elk River Books.

PC: Elk River Books and Hilary Honadel

TOMORROW: As part of ArtWeek Park County, join The Danforth Museum of Art for the Artist and Author Reception of, ‘Hi! W...
09/23/2026

TOMORROW: As part of ArtWeek Park County, join The Danforth Museum of Art for the Artist and Author Reception of, ‘Hi! Who are you?: A Journaling Project’ from 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

Beginning mid-July and running through the end of August, poets and artists have been paired to share one journal between them. They are free to determine how they exchange these journals – whether to trade every few days, every week, or follow a rhythm of their own. With no prescribed subject matter, each pair will explore whatever inspires them in the creative process, from the world around them, to their own thoughts and feelings. The result is an unfolding conversation between poetry and visual art – an experiment in collaboration, discovery, and creative interaction. The project has been a collaboration between The DMA and Elk River Books.

The collected notebooks will continue to be on display at The DMA during ArtWeek Park County’s community-wide week-long art events.

ArtWeek Park County 2026 is underway! Join The DMA in collaboration with The Livingston Depot and Livingston Center for ...
09/23/2026

ArtWeek Park County 2026 is underway! Join The DMA in collaboration with The Livingston Depot and Livingston Center for Art and Culture now through September 27, for an annual celebration of the region’s creative legacy and a community-wide effort to strengthen connections through the arts.

The week features signature events including artists talks, workshops for youths and adults, exhibitions, and immersive cultural experiences, all culminating in the Big Bend Fine Art Auction - a showcase of the finest art of the new west.

The Danforth Museum of Art will host the following featured events during ArtWeek:

Big Bend Fine Art Auction Preview:
Now through September 25
Open hours: Noon - 4:00 pm, Tues. - Sat.

‘Hi! Who are you? A journaling project’
Artist and Author Reception
Wednesday September 23, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Floyd Dewitt Bronze Unveiling
Art unveiling and reception
Friday September 25, 4:00 pm

Livingston Art Walk
ft. music by Andrea Lachniet and Kate Bower
Friday September 25, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Follow along to learn more about ArtWeek Park County’s many events or visit the link in bio for more info

PC: ArtWeek Park County

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