Is it any surprise that when it comes to art in Yellowstone Country it's bigger, grander and more of an experience than anywhere else?
Start Listening Explore the MapStories from 38 local artists, experts, and storytellers.
THE PROJECT
Why is there a herd of metal horses standing on a hillside? What inspired the artwork in the gallery of a renowned Crow artist? Who revived a historic 1911 theater in Bozeman into the thriving performance venue it is today? Hear the stories behind Yellowstone Country's artistic and cultural sights as shared by the artists, curators and leaders who know them best. Discover the inspiration, community spirit and history that have shaped the region's vibrant arts and culture scene and experience it on a deeper level.
Every piece has a story. In Yellowstone Country the stories come straight to your car’s stereo. Stories told by the artists, curators and leaders who know them best.
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With Barbara Van Cleve, renowned photographer and author
3:36 • Audio Guide
Bozeman, MT
With Montana-based sculptor Jim Zimpel
2:15 • Audio Guide
West Yellowstone, MT
With the Museum of the Yellowstone
2:39 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With museum curator Nava Streiter
3:03 • Audio Guide
Edgar, MT
With creator and artist Greg Nelson
3:34 • Audio Guide
Red Lodge, MT
With executive director Kim Kapalka
3:00 • Audio Guide
Bozeman, MT
With executive director John Ludin
2:53 • Audio Guide
Big Sky, MT
With local artist Kirsten Kainz
2:35 • Audio Guide
Big Timber, MT
With director Mary Grace
3:35 • Audio Guide
Fromberg, MT
With museum treasurer Doni Phillips
3:02 • Audio Guide
Red Lodge, MT
With artist and proprietor Kevin Red Star
3:09 • Audio Guide
Big Timber, MT
With board president Steve Harvey
2:46 • Audio Guide
Big Timber, MT
With local artists Dave and Carmen Hodges
3:42 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With writer Thomas McGuane
5:25 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With Montana artist Parks Reece
3:04 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With co-owners Marc Beaudin & Andrea Peacock
3:08 • Audio Guide
Cooke City, MT
With author Chris Warren
3:27 • Audio Guide
Three Forks, MT
With local historian Patrick Finnegan
2:43 • Audio Guide
Bozeman, MT
With artist Lisa Lord
2:51 • Audio Guide
Bozeman, MT
With director Jenny Moore
2:57 • Audio Guide
Bozeman, MT
With Montana artist Rad Smith
2:20 • Audio Guide
Belgrade, MT
With sculptor T.D. Kelsey
2:22 • Audio Guide
Big Sky, MT
With director John Zirkle
3:04 • Audio Guide
Red Lodge, MT
With resident artist Breanna Ferreira
2:54 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With local tour operator Jack Luther
3:04 • Audio Guide
Bozeman, MT
With Emerald Hart Ullman
2:39 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With owner Chip Hurt
2:15 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With owners Jason and Jackie Wickens
3:00 • Audio Guide
Gardiner, MT
With muralist Eric Junker
3:19 • Audio Guide
Wilsall, MT
With local artist Gary Kerby
3:15 • Audio Guide
Red Lodge, MT
With museum director Rebecca Van Horn
3:04 • Audio Guide
Bozeman, MT
With The Emerson Center
2:34 • Audio Guide
Big Sky, MT
With founding artists who established and shaped the cooperative gallery
3:11 • Audio Guide
Joliet, MT
With artist and proprietor Charles Ringer
3:08 • Audio Guide
Red Lodge, MT
With building coordinator Mitch Lagge
2:27 • Audio Guide
Big Timber, MT
With Barbara Van Cleve, renowned photographer and author
3:36 • Audio Guide
Three Forks, MT
With sculptor Jim Dolan
2:35 • Audio Guide
Livingston, MT
With director Erika Adams
3:20 • Audio Guide
Columbus, MT
With museum director Penny Redli
2:14 • Audio GuidePlan Your Visit
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