The Outdoor Art Gala is a benefit for the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and its Foundation. This event is truly a unique event to Great Falls. No other event creates the beauty and lasting memories achieved by bringing artists and the natural surroundings of Great Falls together. This year twenty participating artists will complete their paintings in open air and then these "fresh off the easel" works of art will be auctioned to the highest bidder under a large, festive tent in a park setting on the river.

As in past years, the artists will also provide studio pieces for the silent auction. This year we are also introducing a new dimension to the silent auction called Fine Art Craftsman: works by ten additional artists from around Montana,

selected by invitation only, as part of the silent auction. These accomplished artists work in various media including pottery, textile, beadwork, jewelry and woodwork.

The tent will open at 5:00 p.m. Guests are invited to watch artists paint, view exhibits and mingle while sipping on a glass of wine or martini.

Make Your Bid to Support Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Foundation.

Now is your chance to not only get all the great items you want, but to do it knowing you are helping support our organization and mission.

The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center Foundation supports the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Great Falls, Montana through endowment funding, financing for educational and interpretive programs, and the overall promotion, improvement and expansion of the Center and its attendant activities.