The Artists
We are proud to support the work of these Montana artists
Keely Perkins
Which Craft StudiosA local Miles City Artist, Keely Perkins is a painter and ceramicist whose vibrant colors and intentionality distinguishes her unique style. As the owner of Which Craft Studio, she teaches a variety of art classes to all ages. As the inaugural Miles City Downtown Art Walk artist, Keely left the community in awe after painting the Bison mural in just 8 days.
Erin Thormodsgard
Erin Thormodsgard is a Miles City Montana-based artist specializing in sculpture made from reclaimed scrap metal. Self-taught and working in the medium for over a decade, she transforms discarded materials into expressive animal forms that reflect both the rugged spirit of Montana and deeply rooted Christian themes. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and the history embedded in old farm equipment, tools, and metal from a bygone era, her work honors stories of labor, faith, and resilience. Thormodsgard has completed several large-scale commissioned works in and around Miles City and beyond, contributing permanent sculptures that connect communities to their heritage, land, and faith.
Autumn Toennis
A Miles City local, Autumn Toennis is a jill-of-all-trades whose ever-expanding creative pursuits include everything from painting, writing, and editing to bookbinding and a multitude of fiber arts. If you’re interested in seeing more of her work, or commissioning a piece for yourself, you can find her on Instagram at @autumn_toennis, or on either of her Etsy shops, AutumnMarieArt and AMTBinderyBooks.!
Jenn Hall Tooke
A working artist specializing in museum work doing scientific illustration, graphic design, and taxidermy. She received her M.A. in Museum Studies from John Hopkins University in 2019, her B.F.A. with a minor in Geology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010, and a four-year certificate in Printmaking from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 2008. Her artwork can be seen at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, the Edelman Fossil Park in New Jersey, and the Museum of the Rockies and Carter County Museum in Montana. Her other artworks and taxidermy mounts have also been featured in TED Talks, NBC’s Nightly News, Netflix’s Bates Motel, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the History Channel. Click the link on her photo to learn more!
Elyssa Leininger
Award-winning artist Elyssa Leininger was born and raised in Billings, Montana, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the American West. She grew up riding and showing horses, participating in rodeo, hunting, fishing, hiking, and creating art that is inspired by her Western lifestyle. She has been featured in museums, auctions, and exhibits across the West, and is one of the largest creators of public art in the state, with works covering more than 13,000 square feet of public spaces in Billings.
To learn more about Elyssa, click the link icon on her picture!