Gallery 709 in Montana Art and Framing has a spring showing “For the Love of Birds”, sculptures of birds by Tom Melhuse, drawings and paintings by Tom Zavitz and Stephanie Frostad, photography by R T Cox, and original prints by Kate Davis. Opens May 1, 5-9 pm and flies till May 29. Special music provided by Strummingbird Vegabond. Stop by Gallery 709 at 709 Ronan Street, Missoula, MT, or call 406-541-7100 or check  gallery709.com   for more information.

Lee Silliman pieces will held over till April 10. Gallery Open house first Friday April 3, 5-8:30. Last chance to see these amazing photographs. Gallery 709 is at 709 Ronan Street, Missoula, along the bike path. Call 406-541-7100 for more information or check  www.gallery709.com

Gallery 709 in Montana Art and Framing exhibits Lee Silliman- “Ghost Towns of the American West”. An opening reception with live music by Jay Alm is March 6, 5-9 pm. This black & white photography exhibit focuses upon the vestiges of ill-fated western enterprises.  These unintended monuments to man’s former strivings are the subject of Lee Silliman’s 8x10 inch view camera. These photographs were taken over a twenty-year period in ten western states. Gallery 709 is at 709 Rona

Gallery 709 at Montana Art & Framing will be closed until February 16th at this time. For information, please call 406-541-7100.

Gallery 709 in Montana Art and Framing is exhibiting “Seasons”, watercolor paintings by Nancy Fitch, January 9–30, opening Friday January 9, from 5-9 pm. Nancy captures the seasons with wonderful color and representational skill. The works are ready to hang without glass since the paper and pigments have a protective coating. The artist will be available for questions about her unique style and presentation. A Door Prize will be revealed at 7:30. Gallery 709 is located at 709

Gallery 709 and Montana Art & Framing will be taking a brief pause over the next few weeks due to some health-related downtime. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for all the kind messages and support—it truly means a lot. I look forward to reopening on January 9th  with our first exhibition of the new year: Watercolors by Nancy Fitch . It will be a bright and refreshing start to 2026, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone back. Wishing you all a warm and joyful holiday seas