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SUMMARY:38th Annual Festival of the Arts at Depot Park
DESCRIPTION:The Livingston Depot will host the 38th Annual Festival of the Arts over three days; Thursday – Friday\, July 2\, 3 & 4\, 2026. Festival hours are from 10am to 6pm on the 2nd and 3rd\, and from 10am to 5pm on July 4th.  \n\n \n\nThe Festival of the Arts showcases fine artists\, artisans\, and handcrafters from Montana and the western region into the three-day juried presentation. Past and new vendors will show a wide array of oil paintings\, photography\, woodwork\, ceramics\, jewelry\, metal work\, apparel\, repurposed antiques\, stained glass\, handmade herbals\, toys\, and more. \n\n \n\n“The Festival is so much fun and a great way to support our local artists. We are so impressed with the caliber and diversity of the artists and crafters this year. Between our returning favorites and a new crop of outstanding creators\, I think it’s the best mix of work yet\,” said Depot director Laura Cota. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Depot Park for the 38th year\, and back to our town for the 250th celebration of our nation.”\n\n \n\nThe event also includes a variety of food vendors with sweet and savory flavors\, chocolates\, specialty lemonades\, flavored ices and ice creams. \n\n \n\nVisitors can also enjoy the adjacent Depot Museum’s historic rail and Yellowstone exhibits\, as well as this year’s special exhibit\, Absarakas: Mountains Defined by Two Rivers from artist\, author and Livingston native\, Paul Waldum. Through paintings\, field sketches\, serigraphs\, and excerpts from his memoirs\, Waldum’s work captures the changing seasons of the backcountry\, ascents across the rugged Absaroka Range\, and time spent in the historic mining town of Independence. \n\n \n\nThe Depot Festival of the Arts is three days of fine art\, charming crafts and the famous 4th of July festivities of Livingston\, MT.\n\n \n\nThe Depot Museum exhibits are open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm with a nominal admission.  Group tours are also welcome\, and more information is available through the Depot office at (406) 222-2300 or its website\, www.livingstondepot.org. \n\nAbsarokas: Mountains Defined by Two Rivers will be on display at the Depot Museum through September 4th\, 2026.
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LOCATION:Livingston Depot Center\, 200 W Park St\, Livingston\, MT\, 59047\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Livingston Depot Foundation":MAILTO:getinvolved@livingstondepot.org
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SUMMARY:38th Annual Festival of the Arts at Depot Park
DESCRIPTION:The Livingston Depot will host the 38th Annual Festival of the Arts over three days; Thursday – Friday\, July 2\, 3 & 4\, 2026. Festival hours are from 10am to 6pm on the 2nd and 3rd\, and from 10am to 5pm on July 4th.  \n\n \n\nThe Festival of the Arts showcases fine artists\, artisans\, and handcrafters from Montana and the western region into the three-day juried presentation. Past and new vendors will show a wide array of oil paintings\, photography\, woodwork\, ceramics\, jewelry\, metal work\, apparel\, repurposed antiques\, stained glass\, handmade herbals\, toys\, and more. \n\n \n\n“The Festival is so much fun and a great way to support our local artists. We are so impressed with the caliber and diversity of the artists and crafters this year. Between our returning favorites and a new crop of outstanding creators\, I think it’s the best mix of work yet\,” said Depot director Laura Cota. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Depot Park for the 38th year\, and back to our town for the 250th celebration of our nation.”\n\n \n\nThe event also includes a variety of food vendors with sweet and savory flavors\, chocolates\, specialty lemonades\, flavored ices and ice creams. \n\n \n\nVisitors can also enjoy the adjacent Depot Museum’s historic rail and Yellowstone exhibits\, as well as this year’s special exhibit\, Absarakas: Mountains Defined by Two Rivers from artist\, author and Livingston native\, Paul Waldum. Through paintings\, field sketches\, serigraphs\, and excerpts from his memoirs\, Waldum’s work captures the changing seasons of the backcountry\, ascents across the rugged Absaroka Range\, and time spent in the historic mining town of Independence. \n\n \n\nThe Depot Festival of the Arts is three days of fine art\, charming crafts and the famous 4th of July festivities of Livingston\, MT.\n\n \n\nThe Depot Museum exhibits are open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm with a nominal admission.  Group tours are also welcome\, and more information is available through the Depot office at (406) 222-2300 or its website\, www.livingstondepot.org. \n\nAbsarokas: Mountains Defined by Two Rivers will be on display at the Depot Museum through September 4th\, 2026.
URL:https://www.explorebigsky.com/event/38th-annual-festival-of-the-arts-at-depot-park
LOCATION:Livingston Depot Center\, 200 W Park St\, Livingston\, MT\, 59047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Livingston Depot Foundation":MAILTO:getinvolved@livingstondepot.org
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