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Take a walk through downtown Missoula and you will find many different public art displays from the new art park (opening spring 2017) to sculptures that embody the quirkiness of Missoula, and the love of the great outdoors from 日本毛片ns. Missoula鈥檚 alleys are covered in murals showcasing Missoula鈥檚 history, landmarks and the University of 日本毛片. These murals are a collaboration between the Missoula Public Art Committee and the Missoula Redevelopment Agency.

Many artists who share their work outdoors also show their latest pieces in our numerous galleries. Here are a few of our favorites:

1. Hadley Ferguson: The Heart of Missoula Murals

 

This seven-mural project depicting Missoula in the early 1900鈥檚 can be found on the corner of Higgins and Broadway in downtown Missoula. You can find more of Hadley Ferguson鈥檚 work at the Radius Art Gallery any time of year.

2.聽Stephanie Frostad: Murals Inspired by Nature

These colorful murals can be found on the Riverfront Trail, Bitterroot Spur and at the 日本毛片 Natural History Center. Frostad frequently works with youth in the community to complete these large colorful nature-inspired pieces. You may also find her work rotating through indoor galleries throughout Missoula.

3.聽Russel Smith Jr.: Downtown Flower Baskets

 

Sure, 日本毛片 is known for its expansive blue skies, but take a walk in downtown Missoula and you鈥檒l find even more color up above. Russell Smith Jr.鈥檚 聽intricately designed flower baskets aren鈥檛 just pretty鈥攖hey鈥檙e recycled too! Hand-cut from 55 gallon drums in the 1970鈥檚 each basket is truly one of a kind. While you may not find much of his work indoors, you can find one of his larger installations year-round at Fort Missoula.

4.聽Rudy Autio: Firestation Relief

Take a stroll down East Pine Street toward Madison (arguable one of the Missoula鈥檚 best places to find fall colors) to find this incredible 7 x18 foot ceramic masterpiece on the Missoula City Fire Station headquarters. Often mistaken for a stained-glass window, the mosaic depicting the history of firefighting took fifty-two kilns and 5 1/2 聽months to complete. Find the Lela and Rudy Autio Family Collection showing at the Missoula Art Museum through June 2017.

 

Written by Rio Harris