The C.M. Russell Museum secured nearly half of its yearly operating costs during March 2015’s Western Art Week exhibit and auction, Executive Director Michael Duchemin announced. "The Russell: An Exhibition and Sale to Benefit the C.M. Russell Museum" raised a total of $8.1 million, of which $1.3 million will go to the museum.
Visitors browse the extensive collection of art by renowned Great Falls artist Val Knight on display at the Paris Gibson Square during June 2015’s First Friday art celebration.