About
Tinworks is the place where art meets the American West. We bring together artists, their work, and community in evolving spaces.
History
In the summer of 2019, Tinworks Art began as a “pop up” exhibit of contemporary visual and performing art. Seven artists, selected in Bozeman and around the country, exhibited works that transformed the two-acre fabrication and warehouse complex in Bozeman’s Northeast neighborhood into an immersive, art filled space. The exhibit, organized by local arts professionals and volunteers, opened to the community on weekends free of charge.
Over the next three summers, Tinworks showcased visual and performing artists from Montana and around the globe. Artists and visitors responded enthusiastically.
In 2022, inspired by the unique value of existing manufacturing buildings for creating and showcasing contemporary art, the Tinworks Art board initiated a national search for a Director to build and grow a sustainable, community-oriented, exceptional arts organization.
In March 2023, the board named Jenny Moore to be Tinworks Art’s founding Director.
The Evolution of Tinworks Art
2019: PUBLIC ART IN A VACANT WAREHOUSE Chris Fraser, Asterisms, 2020. Photo: Blair Speed
2020: UNIQUE ART IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC Paintallica, Sick of Winning, 2020. Photo: Blair Speed
2021: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS IN TWO HISTORIC LOCATIONS Tinworks Art opening event at Story Mill, 2021.
2021: PILOTING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR MONTANA ARTISTS Raven Halfmoon, Hasinai, 2021. Clay, paint. Created for Tinworks Art. Photo: Angela Yonke
2022: MONTANA: CULTURE INDUSTRY Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet/Cherokee) performing aerial dance.
2023: INVISIBLE PRAIRIE Layli Long Soldier, i don't trust nobody but the land, 2023. Refurbished light cabinet, vinyl letters. 108 x 16.5 x 36 inches. Photo: Blair Speed.
2024: THE LAY OF THE LAND Agnes Denes, Wheatfield - An inspiration. The seed is in the ground, 2024. Photo: Blair Speed
2019: PUBLIC ART IN A VACANT WAREHOUSE Chris Fraser, Asterisms, 2020. Photo: Blair Speed
2020: UNIQUE ART IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC Paintallica, Sick of Winning, 2020. Photo: Blair Speed
2021: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS IN TWO HISTORIC LOCATIONS Tinworks Art opening event at Story Mill, 2021.
2021: PILOTING A GRANT PROGRAM FOR MONTANA ARTISTS Raven Halfmoon, Hasinai, 2021. Clay, paint. Created for Tinworks Art. Photo: Angela Yonke
2022: MONTANA: CULTURE INDUSTRY Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet/Cherokee) performing aerial dance.
2023: INVISIBLE PRAIRIE Layli Long Soldier, i don't trust nobody but the land, 2023. Refurbished light cabinet, vinyl letters. 108 x 16.5 x 36 inches. Photo: Blair Speed.
2024: THE LAY OF THE LAND Agnes Denes, Wheatfield - An inspiration. The seed is in the ground, 2024. Photo: Blair Speed
Our Team
Jenny Moore Director
Emma Stein Director of Development
Canon Parker Site Operations
Angela Yonke Community and Education
Kate Belton Communications
Our Board
Anne Avis
Greg Avis
Gretchen H. Burke
Jon Evans
Tiya Miles
Connie Wolf
Press
For any press requests or media inquiries, please contact Kate Belton at kate.belton@tinworksart.org
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