At the Holter Museum of Art, we aspire to be a beacon of artistic excellence through curating innovative exhibitions, inspiring creativity in our engaging educational programs, and forging meaningful connections between artists, artworks, and our community. Committed to showcasing legacy, established and emerging artists, we aim to be a vibrant hub that celebrates the power of art, in all its forms and expressions, to transform lives.
The Holter opened in 1987, providing a space for the Helena community to experience contemporary art in central Montana. The museum has grown tremendously since that time, thanks to a successful capital campaign in 2002, adding 6,500 square ft. to create a dynamic 17,000 square ft. facility. Our museum is considered one of the finest in the state, consisting of five exhibition galleries, an education center, the E.L. Weigand Creativity Center for events, and a collections & research center. Offering between 25-30 rotating exhibitions each year, innovative art education for all ages, community-based events, artist residencies, lectures, receptions, and more – the Holter is among the premier cultural centers in the region.
REGISTRAR & COMMUNICATIONS/DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
406-204-3398 (Communications)
406-204-3420 (Registrar)
FACILITIES & CUSTODIAN MANAGER
FRONT OF MUSEUM WEEKEND ASSISTANT
406-204-3419
trent@holtermuseum.org
HOLTER HISTORIAN EMERITUS
David passed away on November 13, 2024.
Board President: Robyn Kiesling, Helena College
Vice President: Carley Smith, SMA Architecture + Design
Secretary: Dawn Gallinger, Montana State Trust
All board members can be contacted by emailing holtermuseumboard@gmail.com.
Katherine Anderson, MBAC
Chip Clawson, Artist
Scott Deitle, CSHQA
Kirsi Parker, Blue Cross Blue Shield MT
Abigail Rausch, Helena College
Cecily Townsend, St. Peter’s Health
Emma Watkins, JMG Attorneys
Davd Wendel, Rocky Mountain Credit Union
The hope is that this verbal/written acknowledgement of indigenous lands goes beyond the intent of recognition and holds the Holter to actively working with Helena’s tribal communities to listen and respond to expressed needs and wants, and to have programming designed with and for native voices and for the greater Helena community.
The Holter Museum of Art recognizes the land in and around Helena, Montana and the space upon which the museum stands as traditional Blackfoot and Salish Kootenai territories, and at one point in time, Shoshone territory as well. This recognition is meant as an acknowledgement of the space the museum holds within colonized lands and the significance, as a cultural and educational space, the museum must place on Indian Education for All and on the representation of Native voices within the contemporary arts world.
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Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:
12 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Monday
Committed to showcasing legacy, established and emerging artists, we aim to be a vibrant hub that celebrates the power of art, in all its forms and expressions, to transform lives.
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