Red Lodge was originally a coal boomtown with as many as 22 mines in Carbon County including Bearcreek's Smith Mine, site of Montana's Worst Mining disaster in 1943.
Culture, Entertainment and History
Catch the spirit of today at one of the many art and photographic galleries in town.
Galleries
Anne Laird Photography · 406-446-3492
Through Anne Laird’s photographs you will explore a world of incredible beauty and intimacy with nature – evoking an emotional connection between the subject and the human soul – a connection of spirits – yours with nature. Studio visits are available by appointment.
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Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery · 406-446-1370
Enjoy original art from over 200 Western and contemporary artists in the historic 1889 Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Depot. Step back in time and stroll the galleries. See new exhibits each month featuring the best the West has to offer. Our calendar includes workshops given by local artists, regular educational exhibits, live music performances, children's programs, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Missoula Children's Theatre, annual Chocolate Event, Art in the Beartooths fundraiser, Labor Day Arts Fair, and more. Watch the on-site renovation of our Northern Pacific caboose. Free admission. more...
Coleman Gallery and Studio · 406-446-1228
We are a fine art photography gallery that specializes in nature and landscape images of the Americas with emphasis on the Beartooth and Yellowstone area. more...
Montana Photographic Arts · 406-446-0335
We are a gallery and studio dedicated to showcasing and selling photography from Montana photographers. We also educate the public coming into our gallery about the history of photography and how to achieve better results for their own photographs. more...
Red Lodge Clay Center · 406-446-3993
A Fine Art Gallery featuring ceramic sculpture and functional pottery by nationally and internationally known artists. The Red Lodge Clay Center offers community classes and visiting artist workshops. Please visit our website for more information. more...
Charles Ringer Studio and Gallery · 406-962-3705
In business for thirty-three years, The Charles Ringer Studio and Gallery, specializing in kinetic steel sculpture, is located Joliet, MT - halfway between Red Lodge and Billings.
Kevin Red Star Gallery · 406-445-2549
Intensely brilliant colors and an almost mystical use of light bring a special joy to the canvases of Kevin Red Star. Kevin draws from his Crow culture for his subjects -- historical and modern. Then the experienced hand finishes the canvas adding a deeper dimension. These are defining characteristics of the work of internationally acclaimed Kevin Red Star, the premier plains artist.
