Hockaday celebrates special edition of ‘A Timeless Legacy’ exhibit
The Hockaday Museum of Art is presenting a special retrospective exhibition celebrating the art and artists of Glacier National Park with “A Timeless Legacy: Artists of Glacier, Past and Present.” Now in its eighth year, the exhibition features contemporary artists, loaned historic works and artifacts from Glacier National Park’s collection and archives and private collectors, and features works from the Hockaday’s permanent collection.
“A Timeless Legacy” artists have been invited back to exhibit their work and continue this special international association. Participating artists are known for their studio and plein air works. Paintings, drawings and sculptures are featured in this year’s show with subject matter ranging from Glacier’s iconic views of one of the earliest national parks in America, to the wildlife that roams the park, and cultures both past and present.
Featured artists are Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, Carole Cooke, Francesca Droll, Michelle Grant, Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Julie Jeppsen, John Hughes, Shanna Kunz, Erica Neumann, Gini Ogle, Mark Ogle and Sally Vannoy.
The exhibition also includes unique loaned historic artifacts from Glacier National Park’s own archives, including park stereograph, sculptures and fun tourist memorabilia such as blankets, lunchboxes and playing cards. Artists featured from the Hockaday’s permanent collection include John Fery, Linda Tippetts, Linda Wilder, Winold Reiss, T.J. Hileman, Krystii Melaine, Ace Powell, Lucy Van Slyck, Leonard Lopp, Joe de Yong, Charlie Fritz, and others.
“A Timeless Legacy” began in 2015 as an opportunity for the Hockaday to celebrate and highlight historic and contemporary women artists who have been inspired by the natural beauty and wildlife of Glacier National Park. From the indigenous artists who first settled in this area 10,000 years ago to the artists who began coming by train in the early 1900s, the park continues to draw visitors and artists from all cultures and backgrounds. In 2017, the concept of “A Timeless Legacy” expanded to include both women and male artists from the U.S. and Canada; and, in 2018-20, returned to highlighting women artists. Throughout these changes over the past eight years, Hockaday’s mission to “preserve the artistic legacy of the region and Glacier National Park” has remained a priority and is showcased through such exhibitions as “A Timeless Legacy.”
General admission for the museum is free for members, $5 for non-members, and $4 for seniors or students. Youth under 18 are free, and active military and veterans are free through Labor Day, Sept. 5.
PREVIEW CELEBRATION
On Saturday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., Hockaday’s “A Timeless Legacy: Artists of Glacier, Past and Present” exhibition opens with a preview celebration and panel discussion composed of original 2015 curators Tabby Ivy and Denny Kellogg and the artists. Along with the panel discussion, the opening celebration features a preview of smaller works for sale, drinks, light bites and live music. Attendance is $10 per person, or free for members, and available in advance by reservation at information@hockadaymuseum.com or by calling 406-755-5268.
The exhibition will be on view to the public Aug. 30 through Oct. 29.
