Copyist Art Program

Join us for Billings Public Library's participation in the Copyist Program, a series of exciting art events held at local museums, galleries, and libraries! Come by and watch as local artists apply their own style and technique to reproduce a popular piece of western art.

Attention artists!

Local artists are invited to “copy” a work of art in their own style and preferred medium. This is meant as an educational experience for both artists and visitors. The copyist program offers a unique opportunity for artists to study the techniques of notable artists through intimate study in the galleries.

Spaces are limited! If interested in participating as an artist, register by sending an email to John Kennedy at jkennedymontana@gmail.com. Please be sure to include your name and that you are registering for this event. There is no cost and membership in the Billings Arts Association is NOT a requirement.

Additional details:

• The art to be copied is selected by the venue.
• Copyists must bring all their own materials and use drop cloths to protect the floor in their work areas as appropriate
• Venue staff may determine that copyists are not positioned appropriately and request that they temporarily stop work to adjust their position accordingly
• Copyists must not obscure an artwork from guests' view
• Work, easels, or any other equipment or materials must never be left unattended
• Artists must arrange for outside disposal of chemical or other waste generated in the making of the art - disposal at the venue is not permitted
• Brushes and equipment may not be cleaned on venue premises
• Each venue reserves the right to enforce additional requirements, restrictions, or substitutions as deemed necessary