Here’s your chance to bring home art you love while supporting artists and creative reuse in Missoula! The works you see here are featured in our gallery, which is located in a quiet space at 825 W Kent St. Missoula — so we created this shop as another way for you to connect and interact with the art.
With every purchase, 25% or more (as requested by the artist) goes directly to supporting Giving Art to Missoula. Your support helps us continue curating thoughtful exhibitions at the Missoula Professional Suites, assist emerging artists in gaining visibility, and sustain our mission of making art accessible to all.
We’re so grateful you’re here. Your purchase uplifts local artists and strengthens the creative heartbeat of our community. Thank you!
Gene Oliver
My ArtCraft pieces are often composed of found objects, stone, wood, and root pieces gathered
from around Missoula or my property, jewelry, buttons & baubles from thrift and/or craft
stores, and a smattering of paint or epoxy clay. Sometimes the shape of a rock will suggest an
animal or a face, or dried cottonwood tree roots, a set of antlers. I enjoy bold colors, unusual
pairings of objects and materials, and indulging in a bit of fantasy when constructing and
creating. gnoliver@gmail.com
Haley Hanson
Haley Hanson is a Missoula based artist whose work is infused with whimsy and a deep love
for the natural world. Often inspired by wildlife, her pieces invite connection through playful
forms and earthy textures. she is especially drawn to the collaborative, hands on nature of
wood firing, where hard work, teamwork, and the unpredictable beauty of the process can
come together in surprising and satisfying ways. It’s messy and dynamic, just the way she likes it.
Outside of her home studio, Haley is the Executive Director of the Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD), where she helps put tools and sustainable living skills into the hands of Missoulians. She also serves on the Clay Studio of Missoula Board.
Insta: @bellz013
Diane Olhoeft
As a child in rural Pennsylvania, I grew up watching my mother paint and sketch ideas for clothing she wanted to create. Most of my time was spent outside, building forts, exploring old homesteads and pretending I was a wild horse. My ties to the outdoors remain strong.
Watercolor was a perfect medium as it was light, portable and could go on any adventure. It has really helped me see my surroundings in a more appreciative and detailed way. I love the colors and free flowing way the paint goes on the paper. It seems to be in tune with the unpredictability, adaptability and movement of nature. Silk painting has the free spirit of watercolor with the added advantage that you can wear it and it feels so good.
Julia Rose
Mom, wife, friend, and out of the blue....artist. Who knew that attending a ‘paint your pet’ event at a local brewery (let’s be real, I was there for the beers) could bring about a revelation that changed the path I was on. My dad passed away in 2017, around the same time I found myself painting more, as a much needed therapy outlet. My dad was an artist himself, and when I look back, I think how cool it is that he seemed to send me the artist vibes that I needed to get started on this unlikely and amazing journey. He passed away only days before I discovered my talent, and as much as I wish I could share this with him, I know he’s the one who shared it with me. After posting a few of my pet paintings on social media, the requests for commission pieces starting pouring in! Over the next five years I practiced, enhanced my skills, and realized that art was truly my passion! I specialize in pet portraits which allows me to bring so much joy into my clients hearts. Being told that I have captured the spirit of their furry family member is a gift I am so grateful to be able to give.
www.juliaroseartwork.com Insta/Fb/Tiktok @jroseartwork
jroseartwork@gmail.com
