The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is launching a new exhibition titled 'Treasure Trove' to celebrate the museum's 50th anniversary and local history. Local artists, including Chris Alveshere, selected artifacts from the museum's 'Everyday Treasures' gallery and created new artworks that reimagine these historical objects through their own artistic mediums.
This exhibition highlights the intersection of community history and contemporary artistic practice, fostering a dialogue between the past and present. It provides a platform for local artists to engage directly with their region's heritage, transforming everyday historical items into new creative expressions and offering the public a fresh perspective on the museum's collection.