Missoula Art Museum: Native artbeat night and gallery interview with artist Angela Babby

Hey Folks:

I'll be doing a live broadcast interview this Thursday on KBGA with artist Angela Babby. I'm the host of Tribal Scene Radio and this week, we'll be set up at the Missoula Art Museum. For more information, join the Tribal Scene Facebook page. Join us at the MAM Sept. 16 for Artini, that's the one day out of the month where the museum produces one of Missoula's biggest social scenes. This month, Babby will be in the limelight with her gallery work. I went over to the MAM this week and had a sneak preview of Babby's show. I've seen a lot of artists' work and I can say, I've never seen anyone create art like Babby. She does spectacular paintings on stained glass, absolute masterpieces.

Here's the press release from the Missoula Art Museum:

Artini: Native ArtbeatSeptember 16, 2010, 5:30-9:00 p.m.Gallery Talk: Angela Babby and Jodi Rave, 6 p.m.Poetry Reading: Jennifer Greene, 6:45 p.m.Traditional Drumming and Singing: Jason Heavyrunner

The Missoula Art Museum and Artini heads into fall with a celebration of our vibrant American Indian cultural scene with Artini: Native Artbeat.

The museum is proud to unveil a stunning new exhibition, Wolakota by Montana artist Angela Babby. Babby’s work is an innovative mix of glass mosaic and painting, highlighting her Oglala-Sioux heritage. Join us for a live interview with Babby and journalist Jodi Rave at 6 p.m.

Angela Babby's

Poet Jennifer Greene of Arlee reads from her recently published book, "What Lasts," at 6:45 p.m. Greene's first book of poetry, "What I Keep," was the winner of the 1998 North American Native Authors Poetry Award. Her new collection was released this year by Foothills Publishing.

Jason Heavyrunner with his host of traditional singers and drummers provides the sonic backdrop of the evening, with performances at 5:30 p.m, 7:15 p.m, and 8 p.m.

Artini is an energetic intersection of live music, art, and social scene occurring the third Thursday of every month, featuring delicious hors d'oeuvres by James Bar and an exciting array of beer, wine and n-beverages. The evening is FREE. Thanks to First Interstate Bank, major sponsor, James Bar, food sponsor, and KBGA College Radio, media sponsor for their Artini support.

For more information contact the Missoula Art Museum at 406-728-0447, visit the MAM website at or contact Linden How, visitor services director, indenhow@missoulaartmuseum.org, 406.728.0447 x230.

The Missoula Art Museum strives to engage artists and audience in the creative exploration of contemporary art relevant to our community, state and region. Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM showcases diverse and thought-provoking contemporary artwork from local and international artists.Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Missoula Art Museum335 North Pattee, Missoula, Mont. 59802406.728.0447museum@missoulaartmuseum.org

Katie StantonMissoula Art MuseumMarketing and Communications Director335 North PatteeMissoula, MT 59802406.728.0447

This is going to be a great night for everyone. Come join us!

Jodi Rave