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July 10-18, 2025

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BID, BOOGIE, AND BLOOM AT THE BRAY

This year's Annual Bray Benefit Auction features an amazing compilation of works by artists from all over the states and the globe, as well as some incredible experience package collaborations with Montana businesses. Check out the beautiful exhibition online or in person starting on June 10th. The auction will go live on July 10th, and the Garden Party will close it out on July 17th.

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Back to the Future: A Collective Legacy of The Bray

June 6 - August 3
Holter Museum of Art
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Resident Artists Exhibition

June 12 @ 8:00 am - August 18 @ 5:00 pm
Bray Warehouse Gallery
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Artist Amplified; 2025 Bray Residents Part II

August 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement
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Closed for Labor Day

September 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The Bray exists to promote excellence and enhance commitment and investment in the ceramic arts while actively working towards increased inclusion, representation, belonging and equity in the ceramics community. See our Strategic Plan to learn more.

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The Bray exists to promote excellence and enhance commitment and investment in the ceramic arts.

Don't miss out on Helena Artwalk tonight! Stop by Don't miss out on Helena Artwalk tonight!

Stop by The Bray's Downtown Gallery from 4-8 pm and see all the great pieces we have! If you've been bidding on items in our cup auction, they will be available for pickup as well.
Looking for the perfect piece to start your collec Looking for the perfect piece to start your collection? Our Cup auction is a great starting point! ☕️

You don’t have to be at the Garden Party to bid. Explore the art and register to bid today! The Cup auction closes this Friday, July 18!

Register to bid using the link in our bio!
Our Main auction category includes a variety of pi Our Main auction category includes a variety of pieces with stories of their own. This piece, titled "Urn for a Bull Trout", by Julia Galloway, is part of a much bigger project and holds a special place in the artist's heart. 

"This piece is rooted in a seven-year project in which I am expressing my concern for our environmental crisis through depicting endangered species. This is the urn for the bull trout, which is currently a threatened species in Montana. I hope by showing the beauty of the species, we can develop compassion for their struggle." -Julia Galloway

Explore our auction and bid on pieces today using the link in our bio!
Bid now on this piece in the Experience category! Bid now on this piece in the Experience category! Enjoy scones from Sunflower Bakery in Helena on this plate crafted by Bonilyn Parker.🌻

Bid today using the link in our bio!
This year's Heritage category features five pieces This year's Heritage category features five pieces, including this pitcher by former Resident Director David Shaner. 

During his time at The Bray, David helped the artists save the brickyard from bankruptcy. He kept it running with classes and clay sales, reforming it to a national center for ceramic professionals.

Don't miss your chance at owning a piece of Bray history. Bid on this today using the link in our bio!
The auction is open! Bid now on your favorite piec The auction is open! Bid now on your favorite pieces! 🌷🪻🌹🌻

The Main and Heritage categories close July 17, while the Cup and Experience categories close July 18. 

We cant wait to celebrate the auction with you at the Garden Party on July 17! 

Bid now and purchase tickets using the link in our bio!
Our Annual Benefit Auction is NOW OPEN! Check out Our Annual Benefit Auction is NOW OPEN!

Check out the amazing pieces in this collection and put your first bids in today! 

Don't forget to buy tickets to our Garden Party while you're at it and help celebrate the auction next week, July 17, 6-10 pm!

Purchase tickets and bid now using the link in our bio!
The Bray Garden Party is right around the corner! The Bray Garden Party is right around the corner! 🪻🌻🌹

Enjoy an evening of art, live music, and mingling on July 17, 2025! 

Limited tickets are available. Buy yours today using the link in our bio!🎟
It's all in the details...✨ Three more days unt It's all in the details...✨

Three more days until the Annual Benefit Auction goes live! View the artwork in person today in our North Gallery.

Register to bid and purchase tickets for the Bray Garden Party using the link in our bio!

Artwork featured by:
Debbie Kupinsky @debbie_kupinsky 
Lauren Kearns (and Lake Missoula Tea Company) @lau.kearns @lakemissoulateaco 
Klein Reid Studio @kleinreid 
Eliza Weber @_elizaweber 
Cody Hoyt @codyhoyt 
Ling Chun @whoisherry
The Bray is closed today for the 4th of July. The The Bray is closed today for the 4th of July. The Clay Business and Galleries are also closed tomorrow.

Have a great weekend!☀️
Thank you to everyone who attended the reception f Thank you to everyone who attended the reception for the Resident Artists Exhibition last night! ⭐️

Our residents have been working very hard in the studios and it was great to celebrate them and what they’ve created. The exhibition is still open until August 18 in the Warehouse Gallery!
The Annual Bray Benefit Auction is on view now in The Annual Bray Benefit Auction is on view now in the North Gallery! 🌻🌹🪻

Online bidding opens on July 10 and closes on July 18. Take a walk around campus and see the pieces you want to bid on in person today. 

While you're at it, register to bid and purchase tickets to the Garden Party on July 17 using the link in our bio!
Looking for a fun summertime activity? Get your ha Looking for a fun summertime activity? Get your hands dirty at The Bray! We have two Experience Classes this week that you can still sign up for.

Dirty Date Night
Thursday, June 26th, 6-8 pm
Looking for a date night that’s muddy, fun, and results in a handmade bowl of your very own!? Join us at The Bray for a couples' throwing night that’s sure to energize any relationship. Romance NOT required, bring your partner, spouse, or friend to this crash course on the wheel.

Wheel Thrown Bowl
Friday, June 27, 6-8 pm
Ready to learn a new skill while making something unique for your kitchen? Have wheel experience and want to expand your technique? Wheel Thrown Bowls is just the class for you!

Sign up today using the link in our bio!
Our talented resident artists have created an incr Our talented resident artists have created an incredible collection of art, now on view in the Warehouse Gallery. Join us for the reception of this year’s Resident Artists Exhibition this Thursday, 6-8 pm for a chance to meet the artists and celebrate their work! 

Artists featured, in video order:
Eliza Weber @_elizaweber 
Jeanine Hill @jeanine_m_hill 
Avi Farber @avi.farber.studio 
Carey Nathanson @head.road.puddles 
Sarah Alsaied @saalsaied 
Laura Dirksen @laurjanedirk._studio 
Marian Draper @mariandraperceramics 
Caleb Considine @caleb.pottery 
Austin Coudriet @austincoudriet 
Rachel Donner @racheladonner 
Vincent Frimpong @sniper_ceramica 
Samuel Sarmiento @samuelsarmientostudio 
Jake Brodsky @jake.brodsky 
Lexus Giles @lexus.giles 
Thomas Lomeli @lomelitommy 
Jason Lee Starin @jasonleestarin 
Spencer Cheek @specialchestnut 
Kim Tucker @loudmouthghosts 
Emily B. Yang @studioemilybyang 
Dante Gambardella @dantegambardella
The Bray is closed today in recognition of Junetee The Bray is closed today in recognition of Juneteenth. 

We will be back in the office tomorrow. Have a great day!
The Resident Artists Exhibition is now open to the The Resident Artists Exhibition is now open to the public!

Join us to celebrate the creativity and talent of 20 artists in the Resident Artists Exhibition at The Bray’s Warehouse Gallery. Featuring Work by 13 Long-Term Residents and 7 Summer Residents, this exhibition highlights fresh ideas, skilled techniques, and original perspectives from artists shaping the future of ceramics.

The exhibition is open June 12th to August 18th, with a reception on Thursday, June 26th, from 6-8 pm.

Artists Featured:
Laura Dirksen @laurjanedirk._studio 
Sarah Alsaied @saalsaied 
Dante Gambardella @dantegambardella 
Lexus Giles @lexus.giles 
Jason Lee Starin @jasonleestarin 
Carey Nathanson @head.road.puddles 
Eliza Weber @_elizaweber 
Kim Tucker @loudmouthghosts 
Austin Coudriet @austincoudriet 
Jake Brodsky @jake.brodsky 
Marian Draper @mariandraperceramics 
Samuel Sarmiento @samuelsarmientostudio 
Thomas Lomeli @lomelitommy 
Avi Farber @avi.farber.studio 
Caleb Considine @caleb.pottery 
Emily B. Yang @studioemilybyang 
Jeanine Hill @jeanine_m_hill 
Rachel Donner @racheladonner 
Spencer Cheek @specialchestnut 
Vincent Frimpong @sniper_ceramica
Tickets are now available for the Bray Garden Part Tickets are now available for the Bray Garden Party 2025!🌼🌻🪻🌹

Join us to close out the Annual Bray Benefit Auction in style at the Bray Garden Party 2025! Dress in your grooviest floral ensembles and enjoy a night of mingling, dancing, and celebrating the arts. 

The online auction will be open for bids starting July 10th!

Purchase your ticket and register to bid using the link in our bio!
We still have spots in the Coffee and Clay Experie We still have spots in the Coffee and Clay Experience Class this Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm! 

Develop your wheel-throwing skills while creating your very own functional coffee mug and connecting with good company. BYO coffee, pastries, and other snacks are welcome! Whether you’re looking to experience clay for the first time or are seeking a fun-filled creative activity, our Experience Classes offer hands-on learning for a variety of student types, abilities, and interests.

Register now using the link in our bio!
Artist Amplified is back! The first talk of the s Artist Amplified is back!

The first talk of the season takes place on June 12 at 6:30 pm mst.

Join Colby Allred, Dante Gambardella, and Josh Deweese as they give a joint artist talk about their individual practices following their weeklong workshop, "Working With Local Clay". Learn about each artist, how local clay has played a role in their ceramic journeys, and the reasons they find sharing the knowledge of sourcing and processing local clay such an important endeavor. 

There will be a livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. You can access it using the link in our bio!
Get ready for Back to the Future: A Collective Leg Get ready for Back to the Future: A Collective Legacy of The Bray! 

Opening this Friday, June 6, at the Holter Museum of Art, each resident will be exhibiting a piece of work that was created or chosen in response to a piece from our permanent collection. 

The pairings will be displayed together from June 6 to August 3 with an opening reception on June 6 from 6-8 pm. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see a piece of Bray History!
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