special events

WinterFair

WinterFair
When: Friday, December 5, 2025 // 11 AM – 8 PM
Now accepting vendors! Download the application below.
Applications accepted through November 20, 2025.

The Yellowstone Art Museum is excited to host the annual WinterFair, an Arts and Craft Market taking place throughout the museum on Friday, December 5th, 2025. WinterFair will coincide with the annual Holiday Stroll and December ArtWalk in downtown Billings from 4 – 8 PM. Local artists and vendors will offer a variety of handmade goods along with a full day of festive entertainment and holiday refreshments.

WinterFair is a cheerful opportunity to start your holiday shopping locally with one-of-a-kind gifts that directly support our creative community!

WinterFair 2023
WinterFair 2023
WinterFair 2023

To participate in other ways and for more event information, contact Molly Schiltz, Special Events Coordinator:
 406.256.6804 x236
events@artmuseum.org

For sponsorship information, please contact Barbara Schneeman, Development Director:
 406.256.6804 x225
development@artmuseum.org

Art Auction 58

Yellowstone Art Auction 58
February – March, 2026
Artist Submissions Open: July 23 – November 2, 2025

The Yellowstone Art Museum is excited to announce that the 58th Annual Yellowstone Art Auction will take place February to March, 2026. The Art Auction is one of the YAM’s most treasured opportunities to spotlight celebrated regional artwork, introduce emerging artists, and inspire patrons at every stage of collecting. The YAM’s juried Art Auction exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks available Silent Auction, including a Small Works subset, in addition to a select grouping of Live Auction- only pieces. Participating artists are generously donating a percentage of the sale of each piece in support of the YAM. The Art Auction will again feature several events and artist talks during the run of the exhibition. The signature museum fundraiser will open with a free to the public artists’ celebration and culminate with The Night- Gala & Live Auction. As the YAM’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Art Auction raises crucial support for the exhibitions and educational programs that the Yellowstone Art Museum presents annually.

For sponsorship information, please contact Barbara Schneeman, Development Director:
 406.256.6804 x223
 development@artmuseum.org

Monster Drawing Rally

Monster Drawing Rally
When: Friday, October 10, 2025 // 5 – 8 PM
Tickets & Artist Registration available July 16!

What To Expect

Part live art-making performance, part art-bazaar, part live auction, the Monster Drawing Rally is a fast-paced, lively fund-raising event! Multiple rounds of 20+ artists create artworks from start-to-finish while under a 50-minute time limit and in front of a live audience. Each finished piece is then auctioned right away for a flat price of $50.

Artists participating in this lively event generously donate their time and talent in support of the museum. Guests partake in a rare and exciting opportunity to watch artists in action and a chance to take home their completed pieces. Ticket holders will also enjoy a live DJ, light snacks and a cash bar.

Now Offering 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship information, please contact Barbara Schneeman, Development Director:
 406.256.6804 x223
 development@artmuseum.org