Art Works (formerly MAP)
Applications open now for Spring 2026. Deadline to apply is January 5, 2026.
Artists are, by nature, inventors, engineers, explorers, and discoverers. Artists see possibility everywhere. Monetizing talent, however, is a daunting task for an artist. At the Montana Arts Council, we recognize that creating a sustainable life in the arts is complicated, that there is no singular approach to building a creative enterprise, that it doesn’t happen quickly, and that success has its roots in relationship-building. With a mission to help artists build a sustainable life in the arts, we provide a program to Montana artists called Art Works.
The four month program comprises 40 hours of instruction—typically configured as four two-day weekend workshops—and up to 5 two-hour interim sessions. Offered in various locations across the state each year, the beginning and end times of each cohort differ per location.
Participation requires a commitment to attend all workshops and for artists to financially invest their arts business. The moderate fee of $500 covers a portion of the cost per participant.
For more information, please contact Brian Moody, MAC’s Program Officer, at Brian.Moody2@mt.gov or by phone at (406) 444-4700.
