Take Art Classes with Renowned Artist in Great Falls this Summer

As the home to Charlie Russell, and of course the amazing Western Art Week that arrives each spring, Great Falls has probably earned that "western art capitol of the world" moniker.

But our city is also home to other amazing artistry besides the well-known "western landscape" works; Great Falls has the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, which is set to welcome a renowned ceramic artist to the museum for a gallery showing and the chance to work with the artist.

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Take Art Classes with Renowned Artist in Great Falls this Summer

The museum, also known as "The Square," has announced a new traveling exhibit featuring the work of ceramic artist Jesse Albrecht along with opportunities to learn from the artist during the month of June.

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Albrecht's work is inspired by his time in the Iraq War and "interrogates the symbolic economy of globalism and other ideologies that animate and sustain conflict. With brutal honesty, he also explores the personal psychological aftermath of combat" according to the press release from the museum.  He trained under legendary ceramicist Don Reitz, and his works are held in numerous public collections, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

How to Sign Up for Classes in Great Falls for Upcoming Event at PGSM

There are two separate classes to be held at The Square, one for the public and one exclusively for Veterans.  The Veterans Class is a 3-day event from June 17-19, 2026.  The public event will be held on June 20, 2026, and is an advanced designed class for one day.  To sign up for either, visit their website signup page here.

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The gallery exhibit at the museum for the artist's works will be on view at The Square’s Cobb/Dufresne Gallery between June 12 and September 12, 2026.  A closing reception and artist talk for Albrecht’s exhibition will be held September 11, 2026.  You can learn more about the exhibit and event at The Square's website here.