Illume Gallery: Treasures of the West
July 21 – July 25, 2026
Illume Gallery West
130 E Broadway St, Philipsburg, MT 59858
(435) 313-5008
Treasures of the West
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND MAKE YOUR PLANS
TO ATTEND OUR BIGGEST FINE ART SHOW OF THE YEAR!
ORIGINAL WESTERN ART FOR SALE – LIVE PAINTING – ARTIST MEET AND GREET
Show Details
JULY 21 – 23, 2026
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Lundgren Ranch
Watch artists create landscapes, still lifes, and scenes featuring live Cowboys, Native Americans and Western themes. Collectors are welcome to come and enjoy the creative process. A Food Truck will be available from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
***We will be live-streaming each day from 11:00 am – Noon and from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Mountain) on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/illumegallerywest
JULY 24, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gallery Show, Reception & Sale
Meet the artists and see their newly unveiled studio pieces.
***We will be live-streaming each day from 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Mountain) on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/illumegallerywest
JULY 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Gallery Quick Finish Event
Watch artists put the final touches on studio pieces.
2:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Sale by drawing on finished artwork.
***We will be live-streaming from 10:00 am – Noon and from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Mountain) on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/illumegallerywest
Wild Women Paint the West in Montana!
In early September 2025, our group of accomplished artists, known as the Wild Women Paint the West, gathered in the charming town of Philipsburg, Montana, for a very special event with Illume Gallery.
We painted on location, soaking in the rugged beauty and golden light of late summer in Big Sky Country. (Check out my IG Reel below of me painting on location).
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The weekend opened on Friday, September 5th, with a warm reception and sale where collectors mingled with the artists while enjoying delicious refreshments. (See IG Reel below)
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The following day brought the excitement of a Quick Finish Event as our guests watched while we completed new paintings on the spot, followed by a drawing for purchase of the fresh works at 2:00 pm.
The energy, camaraderie, and creativity that filled the gallery that weekend truly embodied the spirit of the Wild Women.
The exhibition continues to hang at Illume Gallery into October 2025, and we invite you to experience the beauty of the West through the eyes of these talented Wild Women:
Elizabeth Robbins · Cindy Baron · Kim Lordier · Lori McNee · Romona Youngquist · Shanna Kunz · Stephanie Marzella · Suzie Baker
If you’re in Montana this fall, make sure to stop by Philipsburg—you won’t want to miss it!
Before wrapping up, I’d love to share a special post by my dear friend and fellow Wild Woman, Kim Fancher Lordier. Her beautiful reflection, “Grit, Grace & Gratitude,” captures the heart and spirit of our Montana adventure — the camaraderie, the challenges, and the joy of painting the West together. 👉 Read Kim’s story here.
PS. Here's a fun day at work in Montana!
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Wild Women Paint the West at Illume Gallery in Montana
September 5 and 6 - October 2026
📍 Philipsburg, Montana at Illume Gallery
Wild Women Paint the West – Illume Gallery, Philipsburg, MT
Join us in beautiful Philipsburg, Montana, where the Wild Women Paint the West exhibition is on view at Illume Gallery! Eight accomplished women artists gather for a week of plein air painting on location to capture the spirit of the West. The show will open with a lively reception and a Quick Finish Event the weekend of September 5–6.
The exhibition remains on display through October 2025, featuring new works by:
Elizabeth Robbins · Cindy Baron · Kim Lordier · Lori McNee · Romona Youngquist · Shanna Kunz · Stephanie Marzella · Suzie Baker 
WILD WOMEN MISSION STATEMENT
We are a collective of accomplished women artists, bound by a deep connection to nature and humanity, with a shared passion for capturing untamed beauty. With a balance of grit and grace, we bring our unique voices and seasoned perspectives to the canvas, celebrating the creativity that lies within each of us. Through our work, we seek to inspire, uplift, and foster meaningful connections—between artists, nature, and those who experience our art. Together, we create a space where inspiration thrives, stories unfold, and the enduring spirit of women in the arts is honored.
Heading Out West
This was fun to paint! 🦊 It's always a wonderful feeling when a painting seems to paint itself.
I made a little Instagram Reel (see below) to show a bit of the fun I had while painting, On the Prowl. This painting will be heading up with me to Great Falls, Montana for the Out West Art Show & Sale. 🤠
I'll be with Dana Gallery. Come see my new paintings this weekend August 18-21, 2021.
Hope to see some of you there!
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Here's my newest little painting, "Springtime Greens"...
