Rock the Block: The Holter’s First Annual Art Fair

We are excited to announce the first annual Holter Art Fair, ‘Rock the Block’. This end of summer event will focus on community engagement with local artists and a celebration of the arts in Helena.

Re-dedication Ceremony: 5:00 PM (Open to the public)
Rock the Block Art Fair BEGINS!: 5:30 PM
Live Music and Dancing: 8-10:00 PM

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
BID ON SILENT AUCTION HERE
(silent auction closes on August 30th at 8 PM)

‘Rock the Block’ Art Fair will take place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at the Holter Museum and adjoining N. Jackson street. This end of summer celebration will feature booths from local artists selling their original fine art and hand made crafts, fun summer games, a silent auction, food trucks, and unique hands-on art activities where attendees can create one of a kind art pieces to take home! The evening will be capped with a street dance with music provided by a local live band. 

The festivities will begin with a rededication ceremony of the Red Shift Rocker sculpture located on the southeast lawn of the museum. Red Shift Rocker, by local artist Richard Swanson, was commissioned by Joan Holter in 2005. This summer will mark the 20th anniversary of the sculpture. To commemorate this piece of art, a new slab of concrete will be poured, raising the sculpture 18  inches. The sculpture will also receive a new coat of paint, protecting the sculpture from the weather for another 20 years, enhanced lighting and new interpretive signage! Funds for this improvement project were awarded through the City of Helena’s Downtown TIF Grant. Thank you to the City of Helena, All Around Construction for the concrete work, and Hjelm’s Auto Body for the restoration work on the sculpture. Please join us as we honor Richard Swanson and launch the Holter into a new era of celebrating creativity. This ceremony is free and open to the public. 

Sponsorships are available:
Please click HERE for more information about sponsorship levels and benefits. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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