Art Mine Basin

06/01/2026

Saturday, June 13, 7 p.m. Canta Brasil lights up the stage with the vibrant music of Brazil — from romantic bossa nova to fiery samba and beyond. Led by vocalist Magda Chaney (vocals), and featuring Beth Lo (bass), David Horgan (guitar), Ed Stalling(percussion), Pedro Marques, (percussion and vocals) Naomi Moon Siegel (trombone), and Graeme Pletscher (saxophone), the group’s sizzling horns andinfectious grooves capture the joyful spirit of Carnaval.

06/01/2026

June 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Poetry Reading WRITING THE PRAIRIE

Join three former Montana Poets Laureate M.L. Smoker, Melissa Kwasny, and Tami Haaland for a free public reading entitled Writing the Prairie, exploring themes of time,landscape, environmental change, and the important role of Indigenous people in the prairies of Montana.

M.L. Smoker’s poetry collection, Another Attempt at Rescue, and her graphic novel Thunderous engage questions of Native American identity, history, language, and
culture.

Tami Haaland’s latest book, If I Had Said Beauty, is dedicated to “known and unknown” ancestors, exploring all that lies behind one’s sense of self while being grounded in encounters with wild and domestic life and intimate moments of loss and connection.

Melissa Kwasny, a recent Artist in Residence at the Enrico Science Center near the Missouri Breaks, will read from her essay “The American Prairie” and a new series of poems entitled “What the Prairie Knows”

04/25/2026

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 5-8 p.m. ART OPENING featuring work by Kris Larson, Nan Parson & MJ Williams.

Picture 1 by MJ Williams who loves to paint with watercolors en plain air. In winter she has to resort to her kitchen table.

Picture 2 by Kris Larson who worked as a geographer for 30 years. While many encaustic painters strive to create a smooth surface, Kris loves color and texture and often makes a painting with dozens of layers of wax paint. She regularly incorporates old maps, historic magazines, and other pieces of paper.

Picture 3 by Nan Parsons “October I was in upstate NY painting watercolor outside with a good friend, colleague and former Montana Artists Refuge resident, Laura Taylor. A glorious time in all respects. The oil paintings (inspired by the NY experience) now showing at the Art Mine were painted on my return to Basin.”

03/26/2026

With apologies to Giuseppe Verdi - we got hammered at the Art Mine

03/25/2026

Join us at Art Mine for an unforgettable performance by the Grammy-winning Attacca Quartet on Saturday, April 11th at noon!

This dynamic string quartet, praised by The Washington Post as “four strikingly individual players with the ability to speak eloquently in one voice,” collaborates with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. They’ve earned two GRAMMYs for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance together.

Tag a friend and come enjoy the innovative sounds blending classics with bold new works! 🎻✨

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

On Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m., Devon Gates and Naomi Siegel and friends will perform. See the flyer below--this will be a fantastic show and one I urge to attend and bring all of your friends. If you attended the Naomi Siegel show last year, you know what an amazing performer she is. Now she has joined up with New York bassist Devon Gates--this will be amazing. $20 suggested donation.

08/22/2025

Club Flamenco is a unique ensemble that blends contemporary European and Western music with the passionate traditions of Flamenco. Founder and guitarist Geno Kreis, together with bassist April Kreis, lead a lineup featuring talented percussionists Chrysti Smith, Doug Wales, and Ben Simpson, whose vibrant rhythms support every intricate style, or “palo,” in the set.

A highlight of every performance is the artistry and emotion brought by dancer Nicole Loya, whose flare and expressive movements truly embody the spirit of Flamenco. As tradition holds, the energy of Flamenco is fully realized with an enthusiastic audience—so be ready to clap, cheer, and shout “olé” as you join the community in celebration!

This promises to be an immersive evening filled with music, rhythm, and dance—a true taste of Flamenco right here at home. Bring a friend and come ready to experience the artistry and heart of Club Flamenco at The Art Mine on Thursday, September 11, with doors opening at 6pm.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

08/18/2025

Another great show at the Art Mine! Melissa Kwasny's poetry and Eric Moe's music were the perfect combo. Nights like this are what make Basin awesome. Thanks to everyone who came out and showed support💐

08/02/2025

An evening with poet Melissa Kwasny and composer/pianist Eric Moe - August 10, 2025, 7pm at the Artmine, Basin MT

Join us on August 10 at 7pm at the Artmine in Basin, MT for an evening of poetry and music. Former Montana Poet Laureate Melissa Kwasny will share her latest work, weaving words that linger in the heart, while composer and pianist Eric Moe will bring new keyboard pieces to life, including mesmerizing music by David Del Tredici. This is their first time sharing the stage—don’t miss this unique and inspiring collaboration.