Author: Tyler Tobin

This Thursday, February 19: The Arts Council of Big Sky Presents Arti Gras – Auction for the Arts

For the first time ever, the Auction for the Arts is taking place in our very own space! Join us at the evolving Big Sky Center for the Arts for this year’s historic gala fundraiser and auction. To celebrate, we’re jumping back to the very first Auction for the Arts theme, Mardi Gras, and throwing one heck of a party with live music, great food, Quick Finish artists, and a fantastic collection of art up for bid! This year, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible human beings who serve as our Art Educators and their talents in the ceramics studio.

Moving to our own space is a dream come true, but space is limited. Make sure to get your tickets before we run out!

Each ticket provides:

  • Individual admission to the event
  • Printed program and bidder number (You may be asked to register to bid after your ticket purchase.)
  • Complimentary drink tickets
  • Upper tier tickets also provide additional support in bringing Quick Finish artists and Arts Council Educators to the event.

Get your tickets HERE!

Tonight, Thursday, February 12 at The Waypoint: Backcountry Film Festival

Presented by Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Backcountry Film Festival celebrates human-powered recreation and wild winters. This year the festival commemorates its 21st season! Over the years, the festival has sparked conversations about the human connection to wild places, encouraged grassroots activism in the face of warming winters, and inspired stewardship of our wild public lands and waters. Enjoy films featuring backcountry experiences, conservation efforts, and personal stories of reflection and discovery while traversing wild landscapes.

Sponsored by Two Pines Properties and Ramshorn Outdoors.

Ticket proceeds from this screening directly support Wild Montana. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the wonder of winter.

DOORS: 6:30PM
FILMS: 7:30PM
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This Thursday & Friday, February 12–13, at Homestead Design + Goods: Valentine’s Trunk Show

Join us at Homestead Big Sky when we welcome Maddie West the creative founder of Sloppy Seconds a stylish sustainable fashion brand. Sloppy Seconds is an upcycled clothing brand based in NYC that aims to give clothing a second life. They transform secondhand and vintage garments along with upcycled designs using deadstock fabric into one-of-a-kind, sustainable pieces. Their collections blend menswear silhouettes with feminine accents to create classic wardrobe staples with elevated details. Every piece we upcycle is carefully sourced, artistically designed, and reworked by hand in NYC. The trunk show takes place on Thursday & Friday from 11:00am – 5:00pm at Homestead Design + Goods located at 115 Lone Peak Drive. See you there!

All February at Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery: Wild Winter

In 2026, in addition to our permanent artists, the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery is also showing paintings and photographs from 8 emerging artists who are members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.

The February show, “WILD WINTER” highlights the wildlife that abounds in and around Big Sky. “Fox Peaking Over the Snow” by Patty Bauchman was the Jan-Feb cover for Montana Outdoors’ 45thAnnual Photo issue, and is one of the many pieces currently on display that brings this theme to life.

The gallery hangs new work at the beginning of each month also hosting a First Friday on the month event where we stay open later. Come join us this Friday, February 6 from 5 – 7pm to see new “Wild Winter” work and meet some of our artists. We look forward to sharing new work each month!

The Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery is located at 88 Ousel Falls Road. Their phone number is 406-995-3596 and email is bigskyartistscollective@gmail.com

The Wilson Hotel | Limited Time February Savings

This February, residents of Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming can enjoy exclusive neighbor savings of up to 25% on select dates, including February 1-5 and February 8-9 at The Wilson. Whether you’re here for the slopes, scenic trails, or a quiet winter escape make The Wilson your home base for everything Big Sky has to offer.

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New Business Spotlight: HYDE Luxury Apparel

Now Open in Big Sky Town Center: HYDE Luxury Apparel

Say hello to HYDE Luxury Apparel, Big Sky Town Center’s newest destination for elevated mountain style. Specializing in curated men’s and women’s fashion, premium outerwear, and Italian-made garments, HYDE blends European craftsmanship with Western-inspired design for looks that transition seamlessly from alpine adventure to après-ski elegance. With a refined shopping experience and personalized service at its core, HYDE is redefining luxury in the mountains.

They are open Daily from 11am – 7pm. Be sure to stop by and check out all of their amazing products. Below are also a few photos of their new shop space.

Save The Date: Friday, February 13 | Master Painter George Hill at Courtney Collins Fine Art

You’re Invited!

Exhibition: Master Painter George Hill – 1872

Friday, February 13 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location:   Courtney Collins Fine Art, 32 Town Center Ave, C1, Big Sky, Montana 59716

1872 features all new, larger-than-life animal portraits—the artist’s homage to the wolves, bears, and bison that define the soul of America’s first national park. Hill’s most ambitious body of work yet in both scale and vision, each piece is rich with oil color and texture. The compositions are designed to both arrest and immerse the viewer with their bold yet simple arrangement. Powerful portraits of wolves in quiet intensity, bison standing like timeless sentinels and bears dominating the frame with strength and curiosity. These monumental canvases bring viewers eye-to-eye with Yellowstone’s most powerful and iconic inhabitants.   Immerse yourself in the spirit of Yellowstone through the bold, commanding vision of artist George Hill in his latest show 1872.

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