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Visit the Studio Arts Education button below to review and register. Before finalizing payment, please take a moment to read our registration & cancellation policies.

The Paris Gibson Square Education Department teaches a wide variety of classes and workshops for all ages in many different media. Youth programming is built for pre-K through 12th Grade, while most adult classes are designed for ages 18 or 21+, in addition to classes and workshops that are multigenerational!  Scroll below to find links to information about our Veteran Arts Program, Senior Art Program, Curative Art Collective (for teens), and more!

Quarterly scholarship applications are available digitally or in person. An online form can be found here. Please give us a call at 406-727-8255, visit the museum Gift Shop to inquire and apply, or reach out to The Square at liz@the-square.org .

Supported in part by a grant from the Montana Arts Council, an agency of the state government, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

  • Winter
    Early January - Late February

    Spring
    Early April - Mid May

    Summer
    Early June - Mid July
    Some Kids’ Summer Camps in August

    Fall
    Early October - Mid November

  • Creator level and above Memberships receive 10% off all classes and workshops throughout the year. Please contact The Square at 406.727.8255 or info@the-square.org for your coupon code at registration.

  • There are opportunities to volunteer for the education department under the following categories:

    • Educational Support: Art Material Preparation

    • Ceramics Studio Maintenance

    • Class / Workshop Presenter

    • Class / Workshop Assistant

    • General Assistance: Office Support

    If you would like more information, please contact the Education Department at 406.727.8255 or liz@the-square.org

  • The primary function of a Docent at The Square is to serve as a tour guide for current museum exhibits. Many docents get to work with Great Falls Public School 3rd grade students as visits to The Square serve a portion of their curriculum. Additionally, there are opportunities to work with early childhood, middle and high school students, special needs groups, and adults.

    If you would like more information, please contact the Education Department at 406.727.8255 or liz@the-square.org

  • Sign Up for Classes Here

    We use a platform called Corsizio for all our class registrations online. We also require registration for our free classes such as Veteran Arts Program and Senior Art Class. You can also sign up over the phone by calling the front desk at 406-727-8255 or stop by the museum Gift Shop. Payment required at time of registration, except for our free art programs.

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    Our Instructors

    The Square instructors have a variety of teaching backgrounds and experience. Classes are taught for all ages and abilities in the mediums of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, and more!

  • Scholarships

    The Square offers quarterly scholarships through the generous support of the Roberta Cooney Memorial Fund. Applications can be downloaded, sent digitally, or picked up in the museum Gift Shop.

  • Veteran Arts Program

    Bi-weekly free art program for veterans, every other Wednesday evening, exploring a variety of mediums and techniques.

  • Curative Art Collective (Teen Program)

    Art program that fosters a positive, safe environment for teens ages 15 to 18 to work with professional artists and develop their body of work.

  • Senior Art Class

    FREE to all artists ages 55+. Every Tuesday from 1pm - 3pm in Room 10. Instructors and projects rotate throughout the year. This program is funded in part by the Montana Arts Council, an agency of the State Government, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.

  • Textile Tuesday