The August Culture Crawl will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 9 in downtown Hamilton with a full slate of art experiences for everyone.
Chapter One Book Store, located at 252 Main St., will be hosting mother-daughter team Samantha and Marian Lepore at the bookstore from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., sharing their experience and passion for helping older adults achieve optimal health.
Their Wellness Deck for Older Adults includes 65 cards for strengthening mind, body and social connection. Come learn how you can “stack your deck with simple, time-tested and science-backed practices to live well at any age.”
Art City at 407 Main St. is featuring Muriel Parker. This retrospective show represents Parker’s love and mastery of the luminosity of the watercolor medium.
Art City at 407 Main St. is featuring Muriel Parker. This retrospective show represents Parker’s love and mastery of the luminosity of the watercolor medium. Throughout her art journey she continued to explore aspects of her favorite subjects; landscapes, flowers and animals, especially bears.
Clayworks in the Bitterroot at 325 W. Main St., is where you will find clay artists in the studio, actively exploring narrative clay. Using clay as their medium, and through the use of storytelling and symbolism, they will be creating unique sculptures. Stop by, ask questions, consider joining the clay community. Susan Lewis will be in the studio and would love to show you, her sculptures.
Explore the ARTS 701 Main St., in Hamilton welcomes Pamela Beer to the gallery. Pamela Beer is a contemporary abstract artist whose work explores the interplay of memory, place and emotion. Originally beginning her artistic journey as a means of relaxation over 35 years ago, she transitioned from watercolors to acrylics before ultimately discovering oil and cold wax — a medium that unlocked a new depth in her creative process. After leaving a corporate career in 2013, she dedicated herself fully to art, developing a distinctive approach that balances expressive spontaneity with thoughtful refinement.
Explore the ARTS at 701 Main St., in Hamilton welcomes Pamela Beer to the gallery. Pamela Beer is a contemporary abstract artist whose work explores the interplay of memory, place and emotion.
Working on custom birchwood panels, Pamela uses silicone scrapers, brayers and various mark-making tools to layer and manipulate oil and cold wax. Her paintings reflect a conversation between texture, transparency and color, revealing glimpses of landscapes both real and imagined. With each piece, she invites viewers to explore the connection between chaos and tranquility, evoking a sense of place that resonates beyond the surface.
Enjoy her show “Field Notes” where the echo of a horse, the silhouette of a chapel, the gesture of a wild bloom or the feeling of a place become vessels of belonging. These original works in oil and cold wax invite the viewer to find their own story within layered textures, earthy palettes, and quiet marks that speak of home, horizon, and hope.
Pull up a chair and enjoy the melodies of pianist Jayne Bauer 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and classical strings from 1 to 3 p.m. by members of Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP). The Makerspace is also open to create while you enjoy the music.
Pick up a punch card at any of the venues above and visit all for a chance to win the extra special gift basket this month. There is something for everyone to experience the arts at Culture Crawl.