#UMarts matter!

The day's theme

The band announces its presence

University president speaks to the crowd

Making music in front of the admin building

Dance troupe moves the crowd

Charles took time on a chilly Friday afternoon to join a large crowd turning out in support of the programs offered by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. University budget cuts are looming over many departments and hearing from the wide-range of student offerings was an important statement to the university community.

Great news!!!

Where my work will be on display!

Tuonelan Joutsen (The Swan of Tuonela)

A Day in the Permian Basin

Rovaniemi Sunset

Charles was thrilled today to learn today that three of his paintings (each 48x60) are being purchased by the College of Humanities and Sciences at the University of Montana for permanent display in Eck Hall!!!

summer draws to a close

With signs of the approaching autumn all around us, it is nice to take pause now and then to appreciate the moment.

To Dillon and back

We spent much of the weekend in Dillon where the district UMW event was being held. As the district VP, Belinda was in charge of the program and did a great job!!!

A nice day for a walk

Charles took advantage of his day off to run some errands in "the city" following a round at the Linda Vista golf course. It was a lovely, late summer day with hints of autumn all around the course!

Giving to the community

Charles took part in a fun activity today, helping to make bowls for a fundraiser that addresses hunger needs in our area. While most involved today were 'throwing' clay on the wheel, Charles and another artist were hand-building "bowls" using slabs of clay.

September's First Friday

A cold one on a warm evening

The art on First Friday

Community event at the Catholic Church

Evening shift clocking in

Patch is alert!

We were at Blacksmith Brewery on Main St. this evening for the First Friday events that happen each month in Stevensville. Charles' art was getting a lot of attention from the thirsty patrons!

Following a stop at a community fundraising event at the Catholic Church, it was back home in time for a visit from the raccoons! 

Late summer on College Street

Hops on the fence

The sign of autumn around the corner

Patch has words with the raccoons 

"Do not disappoint the feline of judgement"

 Late summer is in full swing on College Street with hints of autumn appearing in the vines on the back fence.

Art on Main Street

 Today was a first for us, the installation of Charles' first solo exhibition! The location is Blacksmith Brewing Company (on Main St. in Stevensville) and it will be up the entire month of September.