We won’t be hosting a formal event at Gallery 709 this month, but we’ll still be here hanging out, playing some music, and enjoying the evening. If you’re out for First Friday, stop in and spend some time with us. If you play an instrument, bring it along and join the jam! Friday, September 45:00–9:00 PM Gallery 709 at Montana Art & Framing709 Ronan StreetMissoula, MT Hope to see some of you there!

Join us at Gallery 709 at Montana Art & Framing on Friday, August 28, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM for the final evening of Tom Melhuse’s Keep Smiling. Unfortunately, Tom will not be able to join us in person, but we hope you’ll come out to celebrate Tom, his artwork, and the creativity he has shared with our community. This is the final opportunity to experience Keep Smiling before the exhibition comes down. The show features Tom’s vibrant pastels, large oil paintings, and mixed

Last Chance to See "Keep Smiling" by Tom Melhuse | First Friday at Gallery 709 Join us for an evening of art, music, and community as Gallery 709 at Montana Art & Framing proudly presents the final First Friday exhibition of "Keep Smiling" by Tom Melhuse. This is your last opportunity to experience Tom's newest collection, featuring vibrant pastels, large oil paintings, and mixed media sculptures inspired by birds and skateboarders. Each piece reflects Tom's unique artistic v

Returns to Gallery 709 on July 8 After the success of our recent More Salt exhibition, Gallery 709 is pleased to welcome the Saltmine Art Group back for an encore evening of art, music, and conversation. More Salt, Please will take place on Wednesday, July 8, from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Gallery 709 in Missoula. The exhibition features a diverse collection of paintings, original prints, sculpture, alternative photography, mixed media works, and social commentary from a talented

Gallery 709 at Montana Art & Framing is proud to present Saltmine Art Group: "More Salt"! ​ Join us for an eclectic exhibition featuring paintings, original prints, sculpture, alternative photography, mixed media works, and thought-provoking social commentary from: • Bev Beck Glueckert• Stephen Glueckert• Cathyrn Mallory• Kathleen Herlihy-Paoli• Karen Rice• Edgar Smith• Special Guest Artist Jennifer Reifsnieder Enjoy a live music jam throughout the evening, and feel free to b

We’re excited to welcome former Montana Poet Laureate Mark Gibbons to BIRD DROPPINGS at Gallery 709 on May 28. A longtime Missoula poet, teacher, and advocate for the literary arts, Mark Gibbons has spent decades bringing poetry into schools, communities, and public spaces across Montana. His work blends humor, humanity, and a deep sense of place, making him one of Montana’s most recognizable literary voices. Whether you’re already a poetry fan or just curious to experience s