The Montana Gathering

Fellowship Fundraising Event

June 2-4, 2023

Big Timber Fairgrounds

Join us in Big Timber, Montana this summer! The Fellowship program is at the core mission of Art of the Cowgirl. The Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship program will encourage and further arts and trades amongst western women, both celebrating and continuing tradition and inspiring innovation. By establishing mentorship and investing in up and coming artists, we will foster creativity and preserve traditional art and functional gear. In providing this opportunity, our hope is that age, location, and lack of funds will no longer be a limiting factor for those interested in pursuing art and artistic trades.

The fellowship provides an opportunity for western artists to work with masters– a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn or refine their passion with some of the most talented makers in the business. Whether it be a fine art, functional trade, or horsemanship, these fellowships will enrich, empower and educate while honoring our western heritage.

The Big Timber, MT event will consist of hands-on workshops and riding clinics, dinner and dance, and ranch rodeo. Proceeds from this event will go towards the Fellowship Program.

Registration is required to participate in a clinic, workshop, or the competition. This is not a ticketed event for Spectators. All are welcome to come and enjoy auditing the clinics, watching the competition and horse sale, or shopping at the small group of vendors.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, June 4th

• Horsemanship Video Clinic with Lee Smith
• Cowdog Clinic with Laura Stimatze
• Beading Class with Melanie Kimpton-Wyant
• Rawhide Braiding Class with Bill Ferreira
• Chink Building Class with Chelsea Sazama
• Leather Carving Class with Nancy Martiny
• Photography Retreat with Kimberly Beer and Phyllis Burchett (this retreat will run June 1-4)

 Workshops

Location

 Big Timber, Montana Fairgrounds

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay to come to the Event?

If you are a spectator, there is no ticket fee to come enjoy any part of the event except the Friday evening dinner and dance. If you would like to participate in the competition or a workshop or clinic, you will need to register through our website.

Will this be like the main Art of the Cowgirl event?

This will not be the same as our main event. This will be a much smaller event solely consisting of workshops and clinics, dinner and dance Friday night, Youth Dummy Roping and Ranch Rodeo Saturday night.