The Retort
The Voice of the Students of Montana State University Billings
The RetortThe Voice of the Students of Montana State University Billings
From the Desk of One Baroque College Student: Environmental/Ecological Art
Ecological Design by Sim Van der Ryn and Stuart Cowan summed up how design fits in by it as “any form of design that minimizes environmentally destructive impacts by integrating itself with living processes.”
Critic’s Critique: Introspective Introvention
Instead of writing up a critique of my own work, I present the disclaimer from my show, my artist statement, and images of my pieces.
Critic’s Critique: The Problems with Growing Up
Will has chosen to deal with the dark side of the concept of growing up and becoming what you wanted to be when you were a kid
Critic’s Critique: Image from Picturing Paradise, Cuadros from the Peruvian Women of Pamplona
If you missed out on viewing Picturing Paradise in person, you truly missed out on a visual treat.
Metra Event Allows Audience to “Walk with Dinosaurs”
The Rimrock Auto Arena at Metrapark is hosting the spectacular theatrical production of the renowned BBC series “Walking with Dinosaurs”
Erin Go Bragh and All That Jazz
celebration is the fruit of life and it’s the little things in life that make it worth living
Critic’s Critique: The Turtles are Coming, the Turtles are…Well, Here
David has crafted turtles and lizards from wood, melted glass and ceramic
From the Desk of One Baroque College Student: 3D Has Come a Long Way Since Captain Eo
I find myself rather impressed with how much 3D has evolved
Critic’s Critique: Northcutt Steele Gallery: an Overview of Its Importance
The Juried Student Exhibition, once entitled the Student Independent Show, showcased work submitted by students that was independently done.
Here are three recommended books for three particular majors that fall outside the realms of textbook monotony
From the Desk of One Baroque College Student: The Value of Backing up Files and the Pain of Loss
all gone in the blink of an eye
Beau Bristow’s Performance at Off the Leaf
The soulful sound was a mixture of rock with hints of country, pop, and soul strewn together to make the perfect musical sundae.
The Yellowstone Art Museum Presents Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate
Artists directly demonstrate the cathartic potential of art making.
An Impressive Idea Lacking Completion
The senior show entitled Perception by Zac Crane is a good idea that lacked the completion to make it effective.
The Quilts are Here…The Quilts are Here!
Both the library and the Northcutt Steele Gallery are awash with the colors and patterns of these fabric works of wonder.
From the Desk of One Baroque College Student: Perspective Musings, or Maybe Just
I want to just say to hell with everything and take a “me” day
From the Desk of One Baroque College Student: Gear Grinding leads to Metal Shavi
I have been contemplating ... truths of life
Of all the pieces in Tiffany’s senior show the best is most likely the paper composition entitled Seattle.
The Beauty of Sepia Tone Photography
Some photographs are too "busy" in color.
A Look Inside the 2009 Faculty Show
The 2009 faculty show is on display in the Liberal Arts building.
The Rook has ambitiously set as its mission the expansion of student involvement in the arts and literature, chiefly by hosting workshops.
From the Desk of One Baroque College Student: a Good Man who Will be Missed - Pe
Peter’s revelry in pissing off authority endeared him to many.
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
"Curious Finds" features art from private Billings collections.
Antiques Road Show at the Yellowstone Art Museum.
From the Desk of One Baroque College Student: Day of the Living Dead
The Zombie Walk is becoming a Billings Halloween tradition.
A review of summer arts and events.
Local theaters and art museums have plenty to offer.