Jerry Meislik - The Purple Pomegranate - Photographs

The Purple Pomegranate, a fine craft specialty store, is featuring work by Whitefish photographer, Jerry Meislik during the month of July. Jerry is an avid photographer who has been pursuing his passion for imaging for nearly fifty years. For many years, he shot with film cameras but recently has transitioned to digital photography. He loves the artistic control and freedom offered by processing the images himself.

Jerry's photographic interests include nature, wildlife, scenic photos and abstracts. He is particularly fascinated with patterns, textures, light, visual puzzles and abstractions. Living in Montana, he is captivated with the ever continuing changes in light, color and climate offered by the landscape. Jerry also loves getting down on the ground and photographing animals and children at their level and from unusual angles. Many of Jerry's images seize the fleeting moment that is often missed with the naked eye but captured in images.

Jerry's other interests include bonsais and he is a published author of books and articles about bonsai. He is a semi-retired Ophthalmologist and enjoys hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and computers.

Meet Jerry during Whitefish Gallery Night, Thursday, July 7th, 2011 from 6-9 PM. Jerry’s work will be displayed during the opening and throughout the month of July.

Stephen Isley Jewelry

Stephen Isley will feature the work of Pat Branting at the Whitefish Gallery Night on Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 6PM to 9PM.

Pat grew up loving the outdoors in North Platt, Nebraska. Graduating from the University of Nebraska, she earned a BA in education and an art minor. In 1976 she moved to Bozeman, Montana where she continued to paint and be inspired by the mountains, lakes and rivers. The wildlife present in these settings influences much of her work. Retired from a teaching career of 34 years, she now has more time to paint.

This painting, entitled "Last Light on the River", is oil on canvas 36" X 24" and is available at the gallery.

Pat is passionate about the study of light and the intriguing shapes and patterns created by light. She says light is the key ingredient for each subject, from nature's little treasures to majestic mountain scenes.

JULY 7 - "Fish Frenzy" - STUMPTOWN ART STUDIO'S Annual Theme Exhibit & Auction Fundraiser

One of Stumptown Art Studio's most popular events-- the annual theme auction & fundraiser-- takes place the evening of July 7 during First Thursday Gallery Nights. Fish Frenzy is this years' theme with over 25 local artists donating one-of-a-kind fish themed art just for the event.

Then, for one night and one night only on July 7, the Fish Frenzy concludes by means of a silent auction. The opening reception accompanied by refreshments begins at 6 p.m. Bidding will continue throughout that evening and finish in a frenzy at 9:30 p.m.

Stumptown Art Studio is a non-profit community art center in the heart of Whitefish, Montana. It was founded in 1995 to offer art opportunities for all ages and art interests including: classes, workshops, art camps, art parties, a clay cooperative, pottery painting, glass fusing and mosaic making in the Ceramics Annex, art gift, retail art supplies and exhibits.

Exhibits hosted at Stumptown Art Studio feature guest artists, group displays, student work, new works and provide exhibit space for emerging artists. Each month during the Whitefish First Thursday Gallery Night season from May through October the work of a different artist is on display.

Open hours to view exhibits and take part in the many other art offerings are: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sundays, noon-5 p.m.

Richard Parrish Glass Work: Jest Gallery

Please join us at Jest Gallery for new works from Bozeman, Montana glass fusion artist Richard Parrish. His bright and colorful pieces are just the thing for the dreary rainy weather. Make sure to stop by and see his latest pieces.