Hello Friends, When you GIVE BIG to the Emerson, you are supporting: Life long experiences through our award winning adult art education, children’s summer camps and youth internship program. Welcoming public spaces for our community to connect. Fine art exhibits that are free and open to the public. Live performance

Hello Friends, You’re sitting with your friends and family in the theater, anxiously waiting for the curtain to open. Your heart is racing as the house lights lower to darkness and the show begins. You hold your breath as the performer takes center stage and is washed in the warm

Hello Friends, Art is one of the most powerful things that connects us as humans; the great equalizer. Art has the power to improve our quality of life. It can ease our stress by lowing cortisol in our brains and combat isolation by connecting us with our community. At the

Hello Friends, Art Education reflects our history, traditions, culture, and ourselves by providing an opportunity to reflect on who we are and what we believe in. Through the arts we develop the kind of creativity, ingenuity, and performance skills that enhance our lives. Engaging with art is essential to the

Hello Friends, We are just 30 days away from Gallatin Valley’s biggest nonprofit fundraiser, Give Big! This year the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture has joined forces with 21 fellow arts organizations to make 2023 the biggest and best Give Big yet! When you support the arts in

Hello Friends, This week we are spring cleaning, here at the Emerson, in anticipation of our 30th birthday. While looking back through all of the inspiring years of archives, it is impossible not to take a moment to reflect. For 30 incredible years the Emerson has been privileged to serve

Hello Friends, This week the Emerson had the esteemed privilege of hosting a forum with 21 invited fellow Gallatin Valley Arts Organization leaders. While the focus was on collaboration for our annual Give Big festivities, the collective message was clear. The arts are a critical component in a thriving community.

Hello Friends, After 6 weeks of show stopping performance art, we have found, The Beast of Bozeman! 50 acts signed up to audition! 25 acts took the stage for the Semi Finals 15 acts returned to the stage for the Finale 3 winning acts were chosen by our incredible audience!

Hello Friends, Registration is now open for adult art classes. Thank you in advance for supporting the Emerson and our mission to make art & culture accessible to all! With gratitude, Susan Denson-Guy Executive Director

Hello Friends, After 2 weeks of show stopping performance art our incredible judges have narrowed us down to the top 15 acts. Now, it’s time for you, our devoted audience, to decide who is The Beast of Bozeman! Come cheer on your favorite performer and cast your vote! With gratitude,