How do I repair a work of art or family heirloom?
The Museum does not endorse specific conservators. Excellent information on selecting a conservator is available on the American Institute for Conservation website at aic.stanford.edu/public/select.html.
How much is my piece worth?
We regret that we cannot perform appraisals or issue certificates of authenticity. Click here to search for certified appraisers.
How can I donate a work of art to the museum?
We appreciate your consideration and our curatorial staff will be happy to review the object to determine if it fits our collecting guidelines and programming needs. Please send a photograph and a letter about the object to the curatorial department’s attention at the Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St., Billings, MT 59101 or call to make an appointment 406-256-6804, x228.
How do I show my work at the museum?
Please read carefully. If you are an artist and would like to introduce your work to Yellowstone Art Museum’s curatorial staff, or if you are a collector who would like to share information about your collection, please follow the guidelines below.
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How do I apply for the Art Auction or Summerfair?
Please visit our Art Auction and Summerfair pages for further information.
How do I submit work for the Consignment Gallery?
FOR ARTISTS – CONSIGNMENT GALLERY
Regional fine artists are encouraged to submit work for consideration to be included in the YAM Consignment Gallery. The Gallery does not exhibit consigned works from mid-January to mid-March and may also be unavailable at other times of the year.
Please note the following guidelines:
A limited number of secondary market sales will be considered. The same terms described above apply.
Loan requests
The Yellowstone Art Museum welcomes requests to borrow works from the permanent collection for exhibition in other museums. Allow a minimum of three months for a loan request to be reviewed. Please note that the YAM is not able to consider requests for loan from the Virginia Snook collection of Will James’s art.
Please send all requests in writing to Susan Barnett at curator@artmuseum.org or 401 North 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101. Include the artist and title of the work you wish to borrow, the name of the exhibition, and the timing and duration of the loan. Borrowers whose loans are approved will be expected to cover customary loan costs and supply a current Standard Facilities Report.
Businesses and public agencies with offices open to the public are welcome to borrow works from the YAM’s Community Collection of contemporary regional art. To learn more about the guidelines for these loans or to learn more about what’s in the Community Collection, contact Lisa Ranallo at registrar@artmuseum.org or 406-256-6804, x227.
Scheduling a visit
Scholars who wish to study portions of the museum’s permanent may submit a letter stating their study objectives to the YAM’s Curator, Susan Barnett, at curator@artmuseum.org or 406-256-6804 x230. Museum staff will consider requests and accommodate legitimate scholarly visits as staff time allows.
Scholars wishing to view specific works in the collection at the YAM’s Visible Vault may make an appointment with the YAM’s Registrar, Lisa Ranallo at registrar@artmuseum.org or 406-256-6804 x227.