Bigfork Art / Cultural Center

Where Creativity Connects Us All

Discover Bigfork's Thriving Arts & Culture Scene

The Bigfork Art and Cultural Center occupies a historic building in the heart of downtown Bigfork, serving as one of the only public gathering places for arts, culture, and Bigfork history education in our rural, unincorporated community.

FMAP Community week: 8/25-8/30

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Scholarships

History Game

Volunteer Opportunities and events

Kids Summer Camps

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2025 Year in Review

Over 4,000 visitors passed through our doors in 2025
1,200+ hours of youth programming serving 640 children in hands on creative learning
1,600 hours of adult workshops and gatherings reaching 960 participants
72 artists served through exhibitions, workshops, and studio opportunities
100+ workshops hosted across youth, adult, and intergenerational programs
Partnerships with three local schools and one college
Collaborations with seven Flathead Valley nonprofits
17 non-board volunteers contributed 2,080 service hours
Additional 160 volunteer hours dedicated to Makerspace & Art Gallery / Museum renovation
Year round programming included rotating exhibitions, Creative Roots homeschool arts, after school art and tech labs, 3D printing and CAD, Bigfork High School Youth Art Exhibit, adult watercolor and ceramics, fiber arts, creative aging classes, lecture series, and early development of the Flathead Maritime Archaeology Project digital museum archive…Makerspace access, leadership gatherings, volunteer training, and community events offered throughout the year
Low and no cost access prioritized for youth and underserved families

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Gallery / History Museum / Local Artisan Gift Shop

Stop by and see our current exhibit, learn about local history & discover the reimagined gift shop at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center. It's a treasure trove of Montana artisan-made cards & art pieces, each one an ideal gift. Sweeten your shopping experience & pair your perfect gift with the delectable confections from local chocolatier, The Sugarhouse.

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