Aspen Decker takes top honors in “19 Under 39” Exhibition
“Bridge of Tears: Bitterroot Sélis Removal” by Aspen Decker – winner of the University of Montana Museum of Art and Culture's inaugural "19 Under 39" exhibit for emerging young artist, was created on a Montana Territory map from 1876. (Photo by Eileen Rafferty)
Arlee-based artist Aspen Decker received the first-place prize of $10,000 in the University of The Montana Museum of Art and Culture’s inaugural “19 Under 39: Celebrating Montana’s Emerging Artists.”
The biennial exhibition celebrates the state’s young contemporary artists by featuring 19 artists ages 19 to 39. In addition to Decker, Mya Cluff and Grace Brogan will receive prizes of $7,000 and $3,000 for second and third places. The prizes – which will allow the museum to retain each artist’s works for its Permanent Collection – and the exhibition are supported by UM alumni Michele and Loren Hansen.
An awards ceremony and reception for the winning artists will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the MMAC entry plaza in Missoula. The event is free and open to the public.
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