Inside Art Crossing

Mission Statement:

To place public art that enhances the cultural experience for Bozeman area residents and visitors to the Gallatin Valley.

Vision:

The Gallatin Art Crossing (G.A.C.) exhibit hosts a variety of artwork introducing viewers to many artistic approaches. The main focus of the organization is to select and place sculptures throughout the Bozeman area. All sculptures, unless noted on their plaque, are available for purchase during their tenure in the program An additional goal of the program is to add at least one piece to our permanent public collection each year. The community assists in this process by voting for their favorite sculptures online which helps the board select the People’s Choice Award winner. The winning piece, along with two to three other pieces are then voted on by the G.A.C. board for possible purchase and permanent placement.

Board of Directors:

	JADE LOWDER Interim President Jade Lowder was born on a reservation in Montana. He received his BFA in painting from Montana State University in 2012 and his MFA in painting from Washington State University in 2015. While attending both programs, Lowder connected with many of his fellow classmates creating collaborative efforts that have gone on to host gallery shows, experimental shows(such as a Drive-Thru Art Gallery and 24 hour exhibition), living room shows and figure drawing groups. His latest solo exhibition, Make Sense, was an exploration of space, pop-culture and identity. Currently, Jade resides in Bozeman, MT where he teaches Drawing and Painting at Montana State University and continues to make work and seek out new and exciting exhibition opportunities.
	SUSAN GREGORY Board Member Susan Gregory moved to Bozeman from Norman, Oklahoma, in 2011 to become the Director of the extraordinary Bozeman Public Library. She received her graduate degree in Library & Information Science from the University of Oklahoma and has worked in public library administration for more than twenty years. Susan has worked with various non-profit arts organizations in Oklahoma and believes in the power of creating partnerships between the public library, arts organizations and the community. The Bozeman Public Library grounds have been enhanced with art works from both the Bozeman Sculpture Park and the Gallatin Art Crossing since the Library opened on East Main Street in 2006. Susan works closely with the Bozeman Public Library Foundation to promote the growth of art both within and outside the Library building. With monthly Library visitors averaging 30,000 a month, the Library has become one of Bozeman’s premier gallery spaces for fine art.
	AARON MURPHY Board Member Aaron has a love for the art of making things and his talent shows in the various projects he has been involved with at Big Timberworks in Gallatin Gateway since 2015. Outside of work, he is passionate about his own sculptural metalwork and interested in dirt biking, playing soccer, and billiards.
	SAM ANKENY Board Member Sam left his hometown to study architecture at Montana State University. After graduating with a master’s degree in 2007, he worked on a design-build project in Bozeman, Montana before moving back to Jackson. He joined the CLB Jackson Studio in 2009, became an Associate in 2018, and a Principal in 2021. In 2017 he returned to Bozeman where he manages the firm’s Montana studio. Sam has served on the Jackson Hole Public Art Task Force, providing professional and technical knowledge for reviewing local art programs and installations. He also served on the Town of Alpine, Wyoming Planning and Zoning Committee. Sam takes advantage of the many outdoor opportunities that Bozeman has to offer. He also enjoys creating art, producing music, and spending time with his wife and young daughter.

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