11th Annual Missoula Monster Project at the ZACC

11th Annual Missoula Monster Project at the ZACC Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Head to the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) on First Friday, October 3, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm to celebrate the 11th Annual Missoula Monster Project, marking more than a decade of monster magic that begins in Missoula’s kindergarten classrooms.

Each year, the ZACC partners with the Missoula County Public Schools Fine Arts Department to produce one of Missoula’s most beloved community art traditions. Kindergarteners unleash their imaginations to draw monsters, and adult artists reinterpret those drawings in their own medium. The finished works are displayed side-by-side at the ZACC throughout October, with the exhibition launching at a family-friendly opening party featuring live music, monster cake, and plenty of creativity to go around. This year’s participating schools are Franklin, Jeannette Rankin, and Chief Charlo Elementary Schools.

Opening night festivities include a performance by Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders on the Show Room stage from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, plus free monster cake generously provided by Yoke’s Fresh Market. Adult-created monster artworks will be available for purchase – arrive early to claim your favorite before it’s gone!

The Monster Project isn’t just fun, it’s meaningful. Proceeds from the sale of monsters, donated by participating artists, support arts education in Missoula County Public Schools and ZACC classrooms. Funds are shared with the MCPS Fine Arts Department to help ensure that every child in Missoula has access to high-quality arts opportunities. The exhibit will remain on display in the ZACC’s Main Gallery through October 26. This wonderful community event is supported in part by First Security Bank, Windfall, Blackfoot Communications, Park Side Credit Union, Stockman Bank, Young Mazda, the Good Food Store, the Top Hat Bar & Restaurant and Sussex School.

For those who can’t attend in person, the 11th Annual Missoula Monster Project will also be available for purchase online on the ZACC website following the reception. The goal this year: to find a home for every monster.

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