- FREE arts festival open to the public at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
- art activities for all ages
- Food trucks
- Music and dance performances throughout the day
- artist demonstrations
- artist alley vendor market
- free root beer floats (while supplies last)
- museum exhibitions
- raku pottery demonstrations
- pottery sale
- t-shirt and sticker sale
- a full day of art and fun!
FOOD VENDORS:
- Fire Pizza
- Odd Fellows & Rebekahs (hotdogs & more)
- Almost Paradise Mini Pancakes & Boba Tea (& more)
- Free root beer floats donated by Pepsi of Great Falls and Meadow Gold Dairy
PERFORMERS:
- COMING SOON!
ARTIST VENDORS:
- Full list coming soon!
- Colleen Johnson and Jimmie Henry: pottery
- Sara K. Johnson Studio: printmaking
- Justin & Erin Quirk, Taylor Lunn, & Carrie Lunn: pottery
- Amber Dresen, "Dresen Things": handmade pyrography
- Umoh Essiet: basketry and jewelry
- Sol Catchery: suncatchers and more
- Hannah Nicholas, "Pigeon Pottery and More": pottery
- Kqyn Kuka: jewelry
- Jake Duty: pottery
- Samantha Houston: Magpie & the Honeybees Facepainting
- The Spacement: screenprinted t-shirts & apparel
- Shawn Fossen: pottery
- Matt Holbrook: pottery
- Staci Weigum, "Old Seams New" and Anthony Zeigler, "Trikote": repurposed and sewn goods, bags and backpacks
- Selena Colburn: Dance lessons/classes information
- Kaitlyn Howeth, "Coyote Bones Leather": Leather goods
- Ebbie Hansen: Paintings
- Rachael Toy: Sewn items, aprons, and totes
- Loren Hendrickson: loom-woven rag rugs
- John Lee: photographs
- AND MORE!
ART DEMONSTRATIONS:
- Raku Pottery
- Wheel throwing
- Great Falls Spinners & Weavers Guild
- Woodcarvers’ Guild
- AND MORE!
-
We are currently taking applications for the Artist Alley vendor market as part of the 15th Annual Arts on Fire Festival on September 19, 2026.
We have very limited spots available, so please submit your inquiry to Brent Viste, Gift Shop Manager as soon as possible for your application to be reviewed.
How to apply:
Send your name, business name (if applicable), phone #, mailing address, and email, along with a brief description of the artwork you sell and 4-5 high-quality images of your work to Brent Viste at brent@the-square.org for consideration. Accepted vendors will be notified on a rolling basis until spaces are full or until August 28, whichever is sooner.
*NOTE, potential scammers on social media may offer available booth spots. We try to catch these scam comments when they occur, but please always call the museum directly at 406-727-8255 if you are unsure. The only way to pay for this event is through our gift shop or through an electronic invoice initiated by our bookkeeper.
Vendors we're looking for:
Artists and artisans creating handmade, originally designed items such as, but not limited to: painting, drawing, pottery, illustration, printmaking, fiber arts, sculptures, woodworking, jewelry, accessories, homegoods, leather goods, and more. We will not accept vendors using AI-generated images in their work.
Event Costs & Details:
If approved the vendor fee is $60 and must be paid in full to the museum at least two weeks prior to the event on September 19. Vendors will retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for taking payments. It is highly encouraged to offer a digital payment option such as Square, venmo, paypal, and others along with cash to maximize your sales at this event.
Approved vendors can request to borrow one 8-foot table and one chair at no extra charge, while supplies last. Vendors can begin setting up their booths as early as 8:30 a.m. and must remain set up at the event through 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Vendors can unload using a vehicle but must move their car to the free parking at Montana Credit Union across the street by 9:30 a.m.
-
We are looking for volunteers to perform music, dance, magic tricks, or theatre for 30 to 45-minute time slots throughout the event. Please contact Natalie Nicolson, Facilities Manager at natalie@the-square.org if you are interested!
-
We need appx. 100 volunteers each year to make this event successful. Please contact Graham Kerwin, Interim Education Manager at graham@the-square.org if you are interested in volunteering during the event.
Examples of volunteer needs include: setup/teardown, root beer float station, health/safety, parking attendants, groundskeeping, art activity booths, water bottle wagon for other volunteers, pottery wheel demonstrations, indoor welcome desk, gift shop assistants, and more! We have volunteer tasks for helpers ages 14+.