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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">The Historical Museum Debuts New Exhibit Sept 1<sup>st</sup>!<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">History Through an Artist’s Eyes<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Explore Historic Fort Missoula Through
<i>Plein Air</i> Artist, Mary Beth Wilhelm’s Breathtaking Compilations. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<img width="424" height="238" style="width:4.4166in;height:2.4791in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D78EB5.575AC430"><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula’s newest exhibit “<i>History Through an Artist’s Eyes”</i> showcases brand new perspectives of the iconic buildings and structures to be found
on Fort Missoula’s expansive grounds. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Local artist Mary Beth Wilhelm came to HMFM as part of Open AIR’s Artist in Residence program during the Spring of 2019. During her 10-day residency she worked with Museum staff
to study the history of the Fort and create <i>plein air</i> art using the historic area as her muse.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">As a
<i>plein air</i> artist, Mary Beth creates most of her work outdoors. This art style allows an artist to capture the changing details of landscape using the weather, light, and animal life that exist in the same space.
<b>The exhibit will include 20 watercolor paintings and original sketches.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">These stunning works are inspired by the historical events surrounding each the structure. Such as the Post Hospital’s tragic, yet significant involvement during the 1918 Flu Pandemic
or it’s use during the WWII Alien Detention Center era of the Fort. By capturing the essence of these historic buildings, Mary Beth has truly brought new color to our local history.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">We hope to see you visit the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula and check out our new exhibit this September! Admission is free for Museum Members and Missoula County residents.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Informative labels explaining the history and uses of the buildings captured by Mary Beth’s art will enhance visitor’s understanding of the Fort’s role in Missoula and Montana.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">A virtual map showing how each building is situated on the grounds will assist visitors compare the artwork with the current character of the Fort’s iconic buildings.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Visitors of all ages can create their own artwork at the ‘art station’ within the gallery.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">The exhibit opens to the public September 1, 2021 and will remain on view in the Orientation Gallery until October 31, 2021.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jessie Rogers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Development & Communications Director <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Historical Museum at Fort Missoula</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">406-258-3479<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cell: 406-240-3967<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><i><span style="color:#333333;background:white">“While we are living in the present, we must celebrate life every day, knowing that we are becoming history with every work, every action, every deed.</span>”
<span style="color:#333333"> --- <span style="background:white">Mattie Stepanek</span></span></i><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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