'Montana Water' reception tonight in Bigfork

Collage Gallery of Fine Art in Bigfork invites the public to the wrap reception for the summer exhibition “Montana Water,” to be held on Thursday, July 21, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Five artists have created works expressing ideas of the essence of Montana’s lakes, rivers, waterfalls, snowfall, even sloughs and freshets. The painters are Asha MacDonald and Stephanie Frostad of Missoula, and Bigfork artists Tabby Ivy and Kenneth Yarus. Sculptor Lee Proctor has created fabulous blown glass water vessels to complement and challenge the vibrant colors of the paintings.

The wrap reception is free, and the public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. Collage will offer a 5 percent gallery discount during the reception only.

The exhibit will close July 29.

Collage Gallery of Fine Art, Antiquities, Books and Collectables is located at 571 Electric Ave. in Bigfork. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 406-837-0822.