SLAM recognizes the value of providing access to art for all members of our community. Engaging with art in public spaces stimulates the imagination and inspires all of us to advocate for the creative industries. By spearheading and commissioning community installations, SLAM fosters public engagement with art, opportunities to local artists, and bestows our local parks with a distinct, welcoming charm.
Each project is a collaboration between local artists, local government, and community members. Functional art is the focus of the SLAM Public Art installations. We are proud that our commissions have added character to the community while filling the need for infrastructure
in our city parks.
Each project is a collaboration between local artists, local government, and community members. Functional art is the focus of the SLAM Public Art installations. We are proud that our commissions have added character to the community while filling the need for infrastructure
in our city parks.
Drinking Fountains
Bringing whimsy and water to the summer crowds, SLAM sponsored and organized the casting of two enchanting, bronze drinking fountains in Bogert Park and Beall Park. Sculpted by master founder, Mitch Billis, the bases of the frog and fish fountains are surrounded by tile mosaics inlaid by Sarah Anderson. On any given summer evening, these fountains are swarmed by agile children, eager to climb the magical, larger-than-life replicas, gracing the parks with a sense of wonder and escape only art can inspire.
Bringing whimsy and water to the summer crowds, SLAM sponsored and organized the casting of two enchanting, bronze drinking fountains in Bogert Park and Beall Park. Sculpted by master founder, Mitch Billis, the bases of the frog and fish fountains are surrounded by tile mosaics inlaid by Sarah Anderson. On any given summer evening, these fountains are swarmed by agile children, eager to climb the magical, larger-than-life replicas, gracing the parks with a sense of wonder and escape only art can inspire.
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Bike Racks
By sponsoring and organizing the commission of six bike racks, SLAM celebrates the pedal-loving culture of Bozeman while introducing park visitors to innovative design and construction. Placed in Cooper, Rose, Bozeman Pond, Lindley, East Gallatin Recreation Area, and Kirk Parks, each of these racks were designed and built by a local artist: Bryan Peterson, August Hurlbert, Kirsten Kainz, Pete Stecher, Whitney Donaldson, and Tim Crandall. SLAM believes that artists deserve compensation commensurate with their expertise, skill set, and experience. By assuring that these artists were paid proper wages for their incredible art, SLAM honors on the immense social and economic impact of artists and their creations.
By sponsoring and organizing the commission of six bike racks, SLAM celebrates the pedal-loving culture of Bozeman while introducing park visitors to innovative design and construction. Placed in Cooper, Rose, Bozeman Pond, Lindley, East Gallatin Recreation Area, and Kirk Parks, each of these racks were designed and built by a local artist: Bryan Peterson, August Hurlbert, Kirsten Kainz, Pete Stecher, Whitney Donaldson, and Tim Crandall. SLAM believes that artists deserve compensation commensurate with their expertise, skill set, and experience. By assuring that these artists were paid proper wages for their incredible art, SLAM honors on the immense social and economic impact of artists and their creations.
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Bogert Pool Mural
In the summer of 2020, SLAM partnered with Sweet Pea to sponsor a mosaic at Bogert Pool to revitalize the aging building. Local artist Lisa Lord meticulously hand-cut and adhered hundreds of pieces of glass, tile, and mirror to the outdoor façade of the pool entryway. The overall effect of the installation mimics undulating, reflective waves, reminiscent of a summer full of joy and swimming at the local pool. The mosaic has elevated the aging exterior of the edifice and promotes both the arts and healthy living.
In the summer of 2020, SLAM partnered with Sweet Pea to sponsor a mosaic at Bogert Pool to revitalize the aging building. Local artist Lisa Lord meticulously hand-cut and adhered hundreds of pieces of glass, tile, and mirror to the outdoor façade of the pool entryway. The overall effect of the installation mimics undulating, reflective waves, reminiscent of a summer full of joy and swimming at the local pool. The mosaic has elevated the aging exterior of the edifice and promotes both the arts and healthy living.
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Pandemic-Relief Community PaintingsIn the summer of 2020, SLAM recognized the traumatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic within the community. In an effort to uplift morale, SLAM commissioned three local painters, DG House, Mimi Matsuda, and Kelsey Dzintars, to create three 8’ x 4’ murals on plywood. On the back of each mural, only a single word was painted: Happiness, Patience, or Hope.
On August 9th, the murals were presented in Bogert Park. In the empty space surrounding the text, community members were invited to write their interpretations of those words in context of the global turmoil caused by the pandemic. The backs were covered with personal sentiments of resilience and love. The paintings were then installed at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture and will be auctioned off in the future.
On August 9th, the murals were presented in Bogert Park. In the empty space surrounding the text, community members were invited to write their interpretations of those words in context of the global turmoil caused by the pandemic. The backs were covered with personal sentiments of resilience and love. The paintings were then installed at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture and will be auctioned off in the future.
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Each SLAM installation is a collaborative endeavor, funded in part by donations and sponsorships from individuals and local businesses. The numerous invested stakeholders reflect the values of our community and its appreciation for creative culture. Each of installations adds unique character to their location; encourage viewers to experience their outdoor environments in new, imaginative, and intuitive ways; and promote stewardship of the parks and the artwork itself.
