Hockaday events on tap

The Hockaday Museum of Art in Kalispell invites Flathead Valley residents and visitors to their May exhibitions and events. Every Saturday at 1 p.m., learn about the exhibits from a trained docent. Participation in a guided tour is included with admission.

April 27 to June 24

Wild Impressions by Wanda Mumm

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: adults/$5, seniors/$4, college/$2, K-12/free, members/free

Wanda Mumm presents an exhibition of paintings, sketchbooks, and journals created while working 10 days on location in the Bob Marshall Wilderness through the Artist Wilderness Connection Program.

May 4

Opening Reception: 50th Anniversary Alumni Art Show

Thursday, 5-7 p.m.

Admission: by donation

Alumni artists from Flathead Valley Community College showcase their work for one month at the Hockaday Museum of Art to celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary.

May 11

Senior Tour & Tea Day

Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: free for seniors age 60+

Complimentary coffee, tea, and cookies. Docent-led tour at 10:30 a.m.

May 11

Reflections on Lake McGregor: Artist Talk with Caron Tabb

Thursday, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Admission: members/free, non-members/$10

Boston abstract artist Caron Tabb will talk about her teenage son’s journey at Montana Academy, a therapeutic boarding school in Marion. Tabb has used her art as therapy and a tool for eliminating stigma around mental health. Her exhibition runs May 11 through May 13.

May 13

Crits & Croissants: A Saturday Morning Artists’ Critique

Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Participation Fee: members/$5, non-members/$10

Bring one piece of your recently created artwork for a professional critique by the month’s guest artist, David Regan.

May 23

Artist In-Studio Experience with Manel Àlvarez

Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Location: AirWorks Inc., 294 Second Avenue WN, Kalispell

Admission: members/$15, non-members/$25

International artist Manel Àlvarez shares some of his finished and in-progress pieces at this one-of-a-kind event for the Hockaday. Join the artist at his temporary Montana studio in an intimate gathering, learn about his materials and techniques, and hear some of his art stories from around the world. Attendance limited to 25 persons. Appetizers and beverages provided. Please register by May 12. For tickets: 406-755-5268 or sstaso@hockadaymuseum.org.

May 30

Photographing the Wilderness: Artist Presentation with Marilyn Feather

Tuesday, 6-7 p.m.

Admission: members/Free, non-members/$10

Michigan photographer Marilyn Feather shares her Artist Wilderness Connection experience in a slide presentation of her photography. Feather will also offer a landscape photography class on Saturday, June 3.

May 2017 Classes at the Hockaday:

Preschool Art Adventures

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to noon

Ages: 2-5, accompanied by an adult guardian

Cost: Suggested donation $3 per child for non-members. Free with Family Membership.

Preschool artists and their adult helpers will share fun art projects that encourage creativity and develop basic art skills.

After School Art Classes

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:50 p.m.

Ages: 7-14

Cost for 5-session class: $36

May’s theme is “Enchanted Worlds.” Create underwater worlds, castles in the sky, enchanted forests, and magical creatures.

Home School Art Classes

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Ages: 6-15

Cost per session: $7

Students will view art works in the Museum and learn to use the language of art. Each class session will explore how artists use a particular element of art or principle of design. Students will create their own art in related hands-on activities. All class materials provided.

The Hockaday is located at 302 Second Avenue East in Kalispell.

For more information call 406.755.5268 ext. 227, email communications@hockadaymuseum.org, or visit www.hockadaymuseum.org.