Please join Jest Gallery this Saturday, December 10th at 6:30 pm for the 5th anniversary party of the Whitefish Review at BRIX above Loula’s.  We will be hanging the paintings of artist selected by the review including Donna Gans, Michael Haykin, Barb Schwarz-Karst, John Rawlings, Jessica Mongeon,  and Shawna Moore.  Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks and then a reading by author Rick Bass and performance by the band Stellarondo at 8 pm.  Paintings included in the hanging will be for sale and available afterwards thru the gallery.  We can’t wait to see you there as we support the arts in Whitefish!

If you haven’t stopped by Jest Gallery lately you are missing out on some stunning new paintings.

Louise Lamontagne continues her work on the landscapes of Montana with several new pieces including Autumn Willow II:

We also just received some new paintings from Missoula artist Barb Schwarz Karst.  Her continuing Montana Rust Belt series on declining industries in Montana has drawn quite a bit of attention.  The newest collection of work includes Trojan Horse Made of Iron:

Please stop by to see more work from both of these artists.  And make sure to mark your calendars to visit us on 11.11.11 for Ladies Night Out in downtown Whitefish.  We will have food, drinks, live music with Shayla Smith, and specials on accessories and jewelry.  Can’t wait to see you then!

In case you missed it at the beginning of the month we had a blast opening Michael Haykin’s solo show “Pool of Light.”  Michael is a new artist for us and we have received overwhelmingly positive responses to the paintings.  If you haven’t had a chance to stop in and see these paintings make a point to come before the end of August.  They are simply stunning in person.

Thanks to everyone in the community that came out to support the show.  You can see more information about Michael and his work on his website and on the gallery website.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Richard Parrish opening!  We had a wonderful time and it was such a treat to show Richard’s beautiful glass pieces.  Thanks also to Dan Dubuque for the great music.  Mark your calendars for July 7th at 6 p.m. for our next Gallery Night featuring new artwork from Donna Gans!