The Montana Historical Society’s newest exhibit, Who Speaks to You? Portraits from the Permanent Collection opens September 10. This exhibit will showcase an eclectic mix of paintings, juxtaposed to encourage visitors to look at portraits in a new way.

Portraits can reveal a lot about people and their times—if you know how to look for clues. Examining objects depicted in the artwork, considering the backdrop, and observing the artist’s color palette reveal important information about the subject of the art.

Who Speaks to You? will offer visitors a glimpse of the unique and interesting people—and animals—whose presence has enriched the lives they touched and, in some cases, the larger history of Montana. To celebrate this new exhibit—as well as the important people and pets in your own life, past or present—join us for a socially distanced afternoon creating sidewalk art!