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A plentiful supply of public art installations is one of the characteristics of a "creative community." Missoula is known for its diverse public art, especially in the downtown area and on the University of Montana campus. Here are a few examples of public art in Missoula. We'll soon be adding examples of outstanding public art in other Montana communities along with information on how artists and communities can collaborate in this community activity.
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Iron Horse sculpture at the University of Montana parking lot, by Jay Laber, titled "Charging Forward". |
Statue outside the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation |
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Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, created by Deborah Coperhaven. |
Rudy Autio bas-relief tiles suggestive of stained-glass. |
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"Returnings" created by Jeffrey Funk in 1989 |
"Returnings" fish sculptures among rocks |
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Banner hanging in front of the four X's, Crossings by Taag Peterson, and the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot |
"Crossings" sculpture by Taag Peterson in front of the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot. |
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One of 68 unique themed baskets created by Russel Smith |
Grizzly sculpture in front of the Boone & Crockett Club |
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The 1910 Missoula County Courthouse designed by architect A.J. Gibson. |
Interior window over the entrance of the courthouse flanked by two of eight Paxson paintings commissioned in 1912. |
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Courthouse Paxson mural: A Montana roundup. |
Courthouse Paxson mural: The Salish (Flathead Indians) in the buffalo country. |
