//--> "\\\\\\\\001V:\\\\\\\\027\\\\\\\\027\\\\\\\\016\\\\\\\\032\\\\\\\\022\\\\\\\\"+ (406) 727-2207, H 3. Under the golden thaw of sunshine, he would exhibit his art outside, in full display of the tourists who often lined the perimeter of the small studio. F Whitefish, Montana 59937-3927 Glacier Park, MT 59434. 900 State Highway 49 East Glacier Park, MT 59434. (406) 837-1268, Gallatin River Gallery48 Market Place PO Box 248 Columbine Glassworks & Gallery (406) 453-5560, Bet Art & Antique document.write(year) //ebd\\t\\n\\003\\004\\005\\006\\007\\007\\032\\007kQQ>?\\0209" + while(x=eval(x)); ArianaH@HA.com. //]]>, Buffalo Gallery & Frame Shop Photographer/Graphic DesignerPO Box 284Virginia City, Montana 59755 Boasting multiple galleries, Bigfork is a haven for artists. "vu=\\010\\t0fnkjk\\000\\001ihQ=>VG?28! Great Falls, Montana 59401-3124 21 S Last Chance Gulch St Big Sky | | (406) 222-7937, Mordam Art 14 Anderson St You can find his art at Montana Modern Fine Art in Kalispell, where colorful, abstract art is featured most prominently. [CDATA[ 1227 10th Ave S Beloved Whitefish artist Nancy Cawdrey brilliantly combines texture with vibrant colors in her whimsical ink-on-silk paintings. Kindred Spirits Gift Gallery Ltd. The Story Behind John L. Clarke "02\\030\\037\\031\\013f`c\\010\\t>aii\\006\\007\\010\\t\\034\\030VPR?8)VUX5" + Some of Clarke's work is on public display, including three carved wood panels, one of which is located at the entrance of the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning and two more at Blackfeet Community Hospital, also in Browning. The original Horst Clarke home burned down in 1962, Turvey said, and the present owner was compelled to rebuild there in 1976. Red Lodge, Montana 59068-3137 "hc.x(edoCrahCmorf.gnirtS=+o;721=%y;i=+y)25==i(fi{)++i;l, Merida Gallery Use our easy Lodging Search to find exactly the type of accommodation you are looking for at the right price. "010!\\\"<)~6<:&!\\005js6alnlcz\\031ZP^N\\034ON\\021BXSDS\\007G\\026\\030\\t" + This storybook village on the shores of Flathead Lake packs a big punch when it comes to the arts. 1315 Highway 93 S "kj(C/A--/@37zntmrkk4uj.qGzgxink4ujEqzntmrkk4ujBq.o~1kCuj_q3_33o/z.xGng4ijk"+ at the time. 300 S 24th St W In 1994, the artist, John L. Clarke was selected as one of the inductees into the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans in March 2003. "\\\\RZNWWz620\\\\AFr710\\\\ESJDOYX520\\\\DGD010\\\\VOQMVTm771\\\\n420\\\\71" + "393!\\025!~>qb')9)+-\\016A\\rM\\027\\020\\004\\024\\034\\033B[@\\002\\002FK" + Threats of harming another Right up to his death at age 89, the artist continued to spend each day creating the creatures of Montanas wild. "0\\\\F@IJC330\\\\600\\\\771\\\\[SEsr|{;h|lva}gv`W0{mlxeej*[;`hwku \\\\\\\\!" Colleen's Art & Frame With dark eyes peering through his glasses, he would chisel for them a reproduction of his favorite puppy, from the trunk of a tree that he had chopped down on the mountainside. Lewistown, Montana 59457-1924 Kalispell, Montana 59901-5173 (406) 587-8860, Poster & Frame Ctr John Louis Clarke was born in Highwood, Montana in 1881, and at the age of two was stricken with scarlet fever which left him permanently deaf and mute. Local galleries open their doors after hours offering food and drink and an opportunity to view and discuss art. Bear Paw , | East Glacier | East Helena | Ennis | But it was through the silent medium of art that he excelled at expressing his love for the Plains Indian culture, Glacier National Park, and the wildlife that roamed its forests, meadows, and mountains. (406) 777-2066, Mountain View Art & Framing MainCarol (406) 752-4217, Paul Masa Gallery I was introduced to John L. Clarke several years ago while on vacation in Glacier National Park. (2010). "7\\003\\004ijfqih`h\\017\\r\\017\\034\\035)puu\\032\\033\\033\\030\\013\\02" + 2919 2nd Avenue N. Stevensville, Montana 59870-6412 Although far better known for his wildlife portrayals, Clarke never strayed far from his Indian roots. He issued a prodigious number of carvings and paintings during his lifetime and is generally considered the best portrayer of western wildlife in the world., Sen. Roush praises Blackfoot artist for bringing honor to area (406) 755-2701, Columbine Glassworks & Gallery 900 Montana Highway 49 East. In one scene, a white man and Indian are posed while sharing a peace pipe, with traditional teepees and ponies in the background. All Rights Reserved 201 2nd Ave E (406) 328-4915, City Hall Store The same year the family moved to the Sweet Grass Hills, where his father cultivated sheep and mining interests.. 111 S Canyon St Bigfork, Montana 59911-3641 Billings, Montana 59101 (406) 862-5569, Going To The (406) 761-7500. While I attended Boulder School for the Deaf, there was a carving class. "\\tS\\\\10\\\\05\\\\02\\\\\\\\37\\\\04\\\\02\\\\\\\\\\\\r4\\\\02\\\\\\\\31\\"+ Phone ~ 406-586-4521 Part of his unique method is mixing paint after it hits the canvas, lending a refreshing spontaneity to his work. Also in Bigfork, find the sculptures of highly-acclaimed, award-winning artist Eric Thorsen at the Eric Thorsen Gallery. Hardin, Montana 59034 "++y(^)i(tAedoCrahc.x(edoCrahCmorf.gnirtS=+o;721=%y;i=+y)63==i(fi{)++i;l "t\\001@\\027M\\035^/V)TJ\\027U\\023[\\016\\034\\010{({/|-`'ffc\\177oc{i28\"" + 118 E. Main St. G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z, This page sponsored by There he further developed his carving skills. Dolacks work, as well as the watercolors of his late wife Mary Beth Percival, is on display at the in-house gallery at Frame of Mind.