Upcoming events.
SPRING ART WALK
Registration opens for Spring Artwalk on March 1st, and closes April 19.
Questions, volunteers, and ideas for the Summer Arts Festival week can be emailed to info@Omertaarts.org
or you can attend the meeting on March 6 a noon!
Opening Reception for Chip Clawson's Solo Exhibition
Chip works on a variety of scales from large concrete and ceramic to medium and smaller scale sculptures, using digitally controlled machines. All of his sculptures are inspired by the natural world and often there is architecture in the mix. He is currently focused on more complicated 3D printed sculptures and installations. The goal of this work is to engage the viewer and encourage the viewer's imagination. The work focuses on bright joyful installations with the intent of uplifting the viewer.
Welcome Chip’s reimagining of his work into a more intimate space with the artist all of us at The Front gallery on Friday, May 3rd at 6pm.
Closing Reception for 'Made in the Shade'
Talks by Helena Community Gardens and local artists on building a vibrant healthy community will be featured alongside select 2D and 3D works of art to highlight the complex and inter-connected relationship humans have with the natural world into an online juried and in-person community exhibition ‘Made in the Shade’ sponsored in part by Growing Friends of Helena. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition Dates: March 15 - April 27, 2024
FREE Mid-week Mini Maker's Session
Dear Social Creative, EVERY WEDNESDAY, from APRIL to OCTOBER, from 11am - 1pm You can drop in with your creative project, or try out some of our materials to start something new. Encouraging help and good conversation guaranteed. See you soon. Warmly, Omerta Arts
Opening Reception for 'Made in the Shade'
Talks by Juror Carolyn Ann Hopkins and 'Resilient Helena' will be featured alongside select 2D and 3D works of art to highlight the complex and inter-connected relationship humans have with the natural world into an online juried and in-person community exhibition ‘Made in the Shade’ sponsored in part by Growing Friends of Helena. Light refreshments will be served: 6pm - 8pm, Friday, March 15
Exhibition Dates: March 15 - April 27, 2024
ART WALK - planning meeting
If you’re interested in what kind of event the first annual Summer Arts Festival Week can be for Helena and your business or creative efforts, please attend the initial planning meeting on Wednesday, March 6th at noon. Hear what all the hype is about and get in on the action to support a more vibrant downtown.
(or email info@Omertaarts.org to add your ideas/committment/events if you cannot make it. )
Winter Art Walk
Welcome new studio artists Kelly MacLaughlin, Jack Schwarze, and Kallie Audet who have joined us in recent months by visiting their incredible works displayed at The Front Gallery along with other resident artists Rachel Two-Teeth, Joy Kelso, Jason Burnett, Chris Riccardo and Leah Cupino.
During the second Art Walk that Omerta Arts has organized you can ride the shuttle from Omerta Arts to the Downtown Library, and participate in more interactive aspects to Art Walk than ever before.
Interested in being involved? We’d love your help. Email info@omertaarts.org to get started.
Ornament Making with the Artists
Make a shaped & textured clay or paint-by-number ornament at Omertà Arts with artists Joy Kelso and Leah Cupino!
Discover more details & register here
Cookie Swap & Artist Reception
Cookie Swap & Artist Reception
Bring to swap, or purchase to help support the community run gallery of artists represented!!
Ornament Making with the Artists (Copy)
Join our own Studio Artists in making their personally styled ornaments at 5 different maker’s stations — perfectly brag-able for your own tree, gift exchange, or gifted bottle decoration.
Jason Burnett - festive color blocked bows
Leah Cupino - paint by number Mt. Helena
Joy Kelso -
Nadia Jones -
Rachel Twoteeth -
Ornament pricing ranges from $5 to $12 each. You can Reserve your Seats with us ahead of time!
*1-2 ornament stations will be suitable for young artists ages 5+
And don’t forget to get ahead to shop among more than 2 dozen different artist’s gift-able pieces for your holiday gifting needs. Hot Cider and cookies for sale too!
Fall Art Walk
Peruse The ‘Front’ Gallery at Omertà Arts, learn more about our classes, and talk to real artists.
Featured Artist: Chris Riccardo
Artist’s Critique - for everyone - by Carla Potter
Do you need a fresh perspective on your work? Are you interested in learning about how a critique session is supposed to be conducted?
Professional Artist Carla Potter has hundreds of critiques behind her, and is willing to let us hear her inside thoughts, wisdom, vulnerability and humor in a lively salon style session of candor-critique —- of your favorite local artists’ work.
April 8, from 3-5pm, $10+ suggested donation when we ‘pass the hat’
Bring your curiosity, a friend, and even a comment or two to us! This event is suitable for casual observers unacquainted with local artists’ work, and especially great for artists at any stage of development in their career to participate or observe (see details below for more opportunities).
Check out Carla’s work at CarlaMPotter.com
Book Signing, Closing Reception, and The Great Vault Break-In II!
Join us for Chris Riccardo’s final reception for ‘Slabs of Agony’ at THE FRONT gallery where he’ll sign your very own copy of his catalog AND reveal the creepy contents of the vault to our guests. One lucky raffle ticket holder will be the winner to break into THE VAULT and go home with an original Chris Riccardo sculpture.
You can either purchase a ticket at half price ($75) or full price ($150 includes Social Club Membership and small gift), or get a free raffle ticket by correctly answering THREE Creepy Riddles about our location’s history by email as late as 12:01am on Friday the 13th of October. (Participants do not need to be present at THE VAULT reveal to win.)
See you there!
Artist Seminars
Artist Seminar Series will tackle topics covering online presence, art proposals, writing (statements, bios, grants, etc), presentation and pricing, merchandising and wholesale strategies, taxes for artists, how to manage artist’s block, how to teach (adults, teens, kids, and those struggling), and more throughout the year.
Members may attend programming at little to no cost.
Open Maker’s Session - Free!
Complete an easy creative project in just 30 minutes!
You can also bring your own short or ongoing projects/materials to the session. Offered every week on Wednesdays, from 11am - 1pm.
Led by Nadia Jones.
Dueling Sculptures!!
Witness Chris Riccardo and Kelly Rathbone Rebo as they duke it out in the muddy arena of figurative clay sculpture.
Because… two heads ARE better than one.
Duel commences at 5:30pm
Preview (soft opening!)
Get a soft-opening preview of what Omertà Arts will offer. Be the first to sign up for our upcoming classes and discover your favorite new work of art in our new gallery space.