Yellowstone Art Museum

06/05/2026

We had an amazing virtual artist talk with Janina Myronova last week! She discussed her craft and the creativity behind her wonderful and fun exhibition, ”Folktales and Fanfare.” Thank you to Janina and everyone who attended the talk.

https://www.artmuseum.org/project/folktales-and-fanfare-the-art-of-janina-myronova/

06/04/2026

Join us for Chaz-a-Palooza!

Help us celebrate the retirement of Chaz Riewaldt, YAM’s Facility Manager, after nearly 11 years of dedicated service to the Yellowstone Art Museum. Chaz has been an essential part of keeping the museum welcoming, safe, and running smoothly, and we’re excited to honor his incredible contributions.

June 5
5–7 PM
Yellowstone Art Museum

Stop by during Downtown Billings ArtWalk to wish Chaz a happy retirement, enjoy free museum admission, and be among the first to experience our newest exhibition, Visions of America: The Spirit of Independence.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of celebration, appreciation, and new art. Cheers to Chaz and his next adventure!

06/03/2026

Opening this Friday, “Visions of America: Spirit of Independence” celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with the exhibition of the Kent Bicentennial Portfolio. Initiated in 1974, the project consists of twelve celebrated American artists responding to the prompt, "What does Independence mean to me?".

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Cannon Parker’s Artist-in-Residence Celebration and Artist Talk at the Yellowstone Art Museum!

We’re grateful to Cannon for sharing his work, creative process, and experiences from his residency with our community. It was a wonderful evening of conversation, connection, and art, and we appreciate everyone who came out to celebrate this special milestone.

Thank you for being part of a community that champions artists and the power of creative expression.

05/28/2026

We sure love having Raven’s Cafe d’Art inside the museum! A perfect place to stop before or after checking out the galleries.

Raven's is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am – 2pm.

Pesto chicken caprese salad 🤤
Swing by and see us tomorrow 11-2!!

05/22/2026

Happy Memorial Day weekend from the Yellowstone Art Museum! 🇺🇸

The Yellowstone Art Museum is proud to participate in the 2026 Blue Star Museums program.

From May 16 through September 7, active-duty military personnel—including National Guard and Reserve—and up to five family members receive free admission to the YAM as part of this nationwide initiative running from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.

We’re honored to welcome military families to explore exhibitions, programs, and the arts with us this summer.

Learn more about the Blue Star Museums program here:

The Blue Star Museums offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families.

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Sketchbook Symposium at the Yellowstone Art Museum last weekend! We loved seeing so many artists, creatives, and community members come together for a full day of workshops, demonstrations, inspiration, and sketchbook exploration.

A special thank you to our sponsors, participating artists, and instructors who shared their time, creativity, and expertise with our community. We’re grateful to everyone who made the event such a fun and inspiring experience at the YAM!

Crooked Line Studio Montana Arts Council Art's Paper & Paint Billings Arts Association

05/21/2026

Join us Thursday, May 28 at the Yellowstone Art Museum for an artist talk with Ukrainian artist Janina Myronova. The artist talk begins at 5:30 PM. Myronova will be joining us virtually from Philadelphia to discuss her exhibition, Folktales and Fanfare, a vibrant collection of ceramic sculptures and drawings filled with color, imagination, and storytelling.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the artist and experience this playful and heartfelt exhibition at the YAM.

Free and open to the public.

05/21/2026

Looking for a part-time role in a creative, community-focused environment? The Yellowstone Art Museum is hiring a Front Desk & Office Support Assistant to help welcome visitors, support museum operations, and be part of a team that connects people with art and culture. If you’re organized, friendly, and enjoy working with people, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link below for the job description and send your resume to [email protected]

https://www.artmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/temp-front-desk_admin-support-job-description-final-5-19-26.pdf

05/20/2026

Join us tomorrow evening at the Visible Vault from 5–7 PM for an Artist Talk and Residency Celebration with Yellowstone Art Museum Artist-in-Residence, Cannon Parker.

Cannon’s artist talk begins at 5:30 PM. Come celebrate the residency, hear more about Cannon’s process, check out his work, and spend the evening with us in the Visible Vault at the YAM!

Free and open to the public.