2020

Photo by Claire Harbage (NPR) Production agriculture is akin to a dance. A farmer or rancher must be in tune with their land. They move in step with the changing of seasons, maintaining the [...]

By Kent Hanawalt In Montana, most ranches are termed cow/calf operations—the herd of cows is maintained year-round to produce a new crop of calves every year. The bulls are put in with the cows [...]

By Cassie Gasvoda When it comes to barrel racing, two things immediately come to most people’s minds: cowgirls and rodeos. Ladies riding some of the world’s fastest, most athletic horses enter [...]

By Sue Carlbom When Lisa Schmidt and her husband Steve Hutton bought the Graham Ranch west of Conrad in 2006, they took on more than a land payment. They embraced the heritage of Alistair Graham [...]

By Jean Allen Retired from 23 years as a radio DJ, and with time on his hands, Michael Dalton became concerned about developing a sustainable food source for kids in the Great Falls community, [...]

By Brad Reynolds Everyone has dreams. It could be something simple: becoming a better dancer, a better marksman, a better artist. Are you a daydreamer—fantasizing about lightsaber battles or how [...]

By Cassie Gasvoda Many artists create on commission, where a customer requests a specific work be made of a particular person, place, or subject. These pieces usually end up in the commissioner’s [...]

By Brad Reynolds It would be a mistake to attribute “creativity” to artists alone. Imagination is everywhere—in our bustling cities, where shopping, dining, and entertainment prosper; on our [...]

Mary Michael brings new meaning to the phrase “award-winning art.” A sculptor by trade, Mary was contracted to design the handles of the new Professional Bull Riders (PBR) trophy. The first name [...]

There are many reasons for an art collector to collect. Perhaps they get a thrill from owning a piece of history. Maybe they have a personal connection to the artists in their collection. But [...]