The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is launching a new exhibition titled "Treasure Trove" to celebrate the museum's 50th anniversary and local history. The show features local artists who selected artifacts from the museum's "Everyday Treasures" gallery and reinterpreted them through their own artistic mediums.
This exhibition matters because it directly engages the local artistic community with institutional history, creating a dialogue between contemporary art practice and historical artifacts. It serves as a model for community-focused programming that celebrates regional identity and supports local artists, while also marking a significant institutional milestone.