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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">45th Benefit Art Auction: February 4, 5–9 PM, University Center Ballroom at the University of Montana<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Missoula, MT / January 4, 2017 / Missoula Art Museum (MAM) –</b> Missoula Art Museum will celebrate its 45th Benefit Art Auction Exhibition on First Friday, January 6, 2017, from 5-8 PM. A special recognition
of the featured artists will take place at 7 PM. MAM will feature the works of 82 Montana-based and nationally-known artists during the live and silent auction, which will take place on February 4, 2017. Museum guests and visitors can preview the artworks
January 6–February 1, 2017 at MAM.<br>
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The benefit art auction is MAM’s largest fundraiser of the year. It provides critical support for MAM’s contemporary art exhibitions, educational programming, and the museum’s longstanding commitment to free admission and free expression.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Call 406.728.0447 to purchase individual tickets or tables for 10.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">About MAM: FREE EXPRESSION // FREE ADMISSION. The Missoula Art Museum engages artists and audience in the creative exploration of contemporary art relevant to our community, state and region. Founded in 1975 and
accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM showcases diverse and thought-provoking contemporary artwork from local and international artists.
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Gallery Hours: Tuesday- Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM. Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="page-break-after:avoid;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Myriad;color:black">Bethany O’Connell<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Myriad;color:black">Marketing and Communications Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Myriad;color:black">Missoula Art Museum</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Myriad;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Myriad;color:black">bethany@missoulartmuseum.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Myriad;color:black"><a href="http://www.missoulaartmuseum.org/" target="_blank">missoulaartmuseum.org</a></span><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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