The Missoula Art Museum (MAM) in Missoula, Montana, recently exhibited a 1999 mixed media assemblage titled *The Escapee* by Stephen Glueckert. Glueckert, a sculptor and mixed media artist living in Missoula, holds a BFA from the University of Idaho and an MA in Art Education from Western Washington University. He is retired from his role as curator of the Missoula Art Museum and now works as a full-time artist. The photos of the exhibition were taken on May 15, 2026.
This article matters because it highlights the work of a local artist who has deep ties to the Missoula Art Museum, both as a former curator and as an exhibiting artist. It underscores the museum's ongoing commitment to showcasing regional talent and fostering community engagement with contemporary art. The piece also reflects the broader trend of art institutions celebrating the careers of their own former staff members, bridging institutional history and artistic practice.