Rosanna Mecklenburg aka Zanny
Zanny, the creative force behind MOB Gallery and Studios, resides in Lewistown, Montana, alongside her husband Shaun and their three children, Izzy, Miles, and Finn. Bozeman Montana, holds a special place in her heart as it's where she was raised and where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Secondary Education at MSU.
After college, Zanny embarked on a journey around Montana until she and Shaun settled in Lewistown, the geographical center of the state. Together, they established Griffith Contracting, an excavating business, from their own backyard. With the construction business finding a new home outside their house, Zanny seized the opportunity to pursue her true artistic passions.
Her artistic journey led her to the realm of painting, where she beautifully rendered colorful and evocative landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and figures in oils, watercolors, and gouache. Building on her creative exploration, Zanny delved into silversmithing, learning from the local legend, Carol Woolsey. Now, her silver studio complements her painting space, and she alternates between these two artistic disciplines with finesse.
Zanny's latest endeavor involves the establishment of the MOB Gallery and Studios. The vision is to create a multifaceted creative space, including an exclusive woodworking shop, a ceramic studio, and a silversmithing studio to serve as a haven for artistic expression. Welcome to the world of MOB Gallery and Studios, where creativity knows no bounds.
You can find her works under 'Zanny Art' in our menu, or by visiting MOB Studios at 519 W Broadway in Lewistown!
After college, Zanny embarked on a journey around Montana until she and Shaun settled in Lewistown, the geographical center of the state. Together, they established Griffith Contracting, an excavating business, from their own backyard. With the construction business finding a new home outside their house, Zanny seized the opportunity to pursue her true artistic passions.
Her artistic journey led her to the realm of painting, where she beautifully rendered colorful and evocative landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and figures in oils, watercolors, and gouache. Building on her creative exploration, Zanny delved into silversmithing, learning from the local legend, Carol Woolsey. Now, her silver studio complements her painting space, and she alternates between these two artistic disciplines with finesse.
Zanny's latest endeavor involves the establishment of the MOB Gallery and Studios. The vision is to create a multifaceted creative space, including an exclusive woodworking shop, a ceramic studio, and a silversmithing studio to serve as a haven for artistic expression. Welcome to the world of MOB Gallery and Studios, where creativity knows no bounds.
You can find her works under 'Zanny Art' in our menu, or by visiting MOB Studios at 519 W Broadway in Lewistown!
April Hale Jewelry (Missoula, MT)
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Becka Blair Pottery (Lewistown, MT)
Becka Blair is a potter and clay artist living in the heart of Montana for the past 10 years with her husband Bob and son Nick. She was raised in Bozeman then, on the High-line in Shelby Montana. Finding the place between the mountains and the prairie was the perfect place to grow roots with her family. Five years ago she got the chance to get her hands dirty when her husband found a used wheel for sale and she could find and grow her craft.
Growing up in Montana with the love of the outdoors, has had a deep impact on her art, which is reflected in much of her work often using nature as inspiration. Many of her pieces have mountainscapes and wild animals from our backyard. She truly enjoys the possibilities clay has to offer, from its textures and functionality to its versatility and plasticity to create so many forms. She's always finding new ways and techniques to broaden and bring new life into her work. Her next adventure is using wild clay found right here in Lewistown. The city has a rich history with the red clay in the brick work that can be found throughout town. She will be creating unique earthware pieces that will continue to pay homage to Montana and the rural lives we lead. Knowing clay always has something new and old to teach keeps her interest piqued and fresh. |
Beth Aimée Jewelry (Livingston, MT)
Beth Aimee says, "I am a maker." |
Bezel Jewelry by Jennifer Pursell (Whitefish, MT)
Bezel is a Whitefish, MT-based metalsmith shop owned and operated by me, Jen Pursell. My work is inspired by the colors, textures and shapes that surround me. Almost all of the metals I use are recycled - I melt down and refine all of my own sterling and the copper and nugold/brass I pick up from our local recycling center. I specialize in bezel-set natural stones and detailed saw work and primarily work in sterling silver. |
Folksvangr Forge by Erik Youngquist (Evaro, MT)
Folksvangr Forge in Evaro, Montana, is run by blacksmith Erik Youngquist. Nestled in the foothills of the Mission Mountains, the Forge is where Erik creates hand forged hardware, tools, housewares and decorative ironwork.
He has a passion for working metal and producing functional works of art that are both beautiful and useful, with a look and feel that only comes from traditional hand forging techniques and tools. Follow Folksvangr Forge on instagram @folksvangrforge, on their website at www.folksvangrforge.com, or by contacting |
Harry Felton (Lewistown, MT)
Harry Felton is a distinguished wood artisan known for expertise in hand tools and original design. His craftsmanship has been showcased in exhibitions spanning the American West, earning acclaim from over 70 juried shows.
Beyond his artistic prowess, Harry is a passionate mentor who finds fulfillment in sharing his craft. His dedication to passing on his skills ensures a lasting impact that extends beyond his own creations. Harry looks forward to teaching and mentoring at the MOB! You can see more of his work on his website: www.jiferguson.com |
Hearth Ceramics by Cooper Jeppeson (Columbia Falls, MT)
Says Jeppeson:
"The ritual of gathering with fellow artists to fire wood kilns, and the cyclical nature of this style of making is directly linked to the objects I create. I find great pleasure in forming a relationship with specific kilns and strive to create work to suite their aesthetic. Teapots are an embodiment of the community and connection that I encounter while gathered around the hearth of a kiln. Inspiration for my work comes from the natural landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and traditional Chinese Yixing teapots. The work that emerges from the kiln is a monument to the labor and experiences had at the kiln site and provides me with an opportunity to share this with the collector." You can find more about Cooper and his work, or contact him through his website at www.cjceramics.com |
Heirloom Furniture 406 by Matt Snyder (Lewistown, MT)
"My name is Kelsey Watson, and I am the owner and maker at KT Leatherworks. My husband and I (and our 5 dogs), live in Central Montana, where we both work in our leather shop. He is a saddle maker, while I specialize in smaller personal goods. |
Statues made of Bronze
Upland, waterfowl, raptors and museum taxidermy
Bald Eagle animatronic for Budweiser commercial
Local artist Patrick Rummans’ repertoire spans a wide array of disciplines, including animatronics for movies and TV, museum bird taxidermy, wildlife photography, Falconry, and an eclectic range of multi-media art. With a portfolio that includes iconic works like the AFLAC Duck, Patrick showcases mastery in a myriad of art forms. His creations have found their way into worldwide museums, national television commercials, and blockbuster movies such as 'Charlottes Web,’ ‘Big Fish’, ‘Dinner for Schmucks’, 'Harry Potter,' 'The Revenant,' and 'Dungeons and Dragons.' Passionate about creativity, Patrick continues to expand into new areas of artistic expression.
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Pay Dirt Pottery by Whitney Mitchell (Helena, MT)
Whitney Mitchell says: "I started making pottery in 2003 and as a beginner, I could only make things that were small. I soon tired of making 'just another bowl' -- somewhat round, usually kind of heavy and serving no real purpose beyond being something I could say I made. So what to make? Hummmm.... I had cats and so I decided to make each of them a little kitty dish for serving special cat treats. I put the first letter of their names on each little dish...not that it kept them from switching as they pleased! Happily, I have progressed beyond my pet projects to having produced vases for a florist, bowls for a local art shop, platters available online and light up holiday lanterns for a new Montana gallery.
These days I share a pottery studio with two other potters in Helena, Montana. We have two electric wheels and two oxidation kilns...the smaller kiln we call R2 (like R2-D2 from Star Wars). It's small, cute, has a side panel of buttons and readouts that light up. R2 only holds a few smaller pottery pieces when he's being fired. Sometimes R2 is just the right size, other times I have so many pieces to fire that I load and unload our larger kiln trying to fit in just...one...more...thing!
Throwing pottery has turned out to be a fulfilling venture for me. I continue to be proud of what I can create and impressed with how the whole really is greater than the sum of its parts. Thank you for your interest in sharing my creativity!"
Visit Whitney on Instagram: @PaydirtPottery
Rachel Teannalach (Boise, ID)
Rachel Teannalach is a Boise-based landscape painter working primarily in oils and mixed media. Originally from northern New Mexico, she lived and painted in Marin County before making her home in Idaho in 2008. Teannalach earned a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Fine Arts from Scripps College (Claremont, CA). She also studied at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland, and Art Centers International in Florence, Italy. While at the Claremont Colleges, she studied primarily with painter Enrique Martinez Celaya at Pomona College, from whom she received the Booker Prize in Painting.
Teannalach’s style is characterized by bold, untouched brushstrokes that evoke the emotional quality of landscape. She is known for both her small scale "tinyExpanse" daily paintings, as well as her large scale landscapes. Teannalach’s work is guided by the belief that the observation of nature’s beauty restores our sense of belonging in and responsibility to the natural world. For Teannalach, painting provides a way to step out of the frenzy that life so easily becomes. Her work leaves, in the words of W.B. Yeats, “a little space for the rose-breath to fill.” Rachel is on Instagram @ tinyExpanse. You can visit her website and see more of her work and past exhibits at www.teannalach.com |
Sage Creek Jewelry by Kenna Christensen (Bozeman,MT)
Sage Creek Jewelry is owned by Kenna Christensen, a Montana native. She hand-digs each Montana Sapphire, Garnet and Quartz Chrystal used, and she sets them in sterling silver, 14Kgold/gold plate, or copper. Each piece is unique and perfect for the minimalist. Own a piece of Montana!
Visit Kenna on her Etsy site at https://www.etsy.com/shop/SageCreekJewelry?ref=search_shop_redirect or contact her by emailing [email protected]
Visit Kenna on her Etsy site at https://www.etsy.com/shop/SageCreekJewelry?ref=search_shop_redirect or contact her by emailing [email protected]
Seven Diamond Photography by Kate Loose (Lewistown, MT)
I'm Kate. Specializing in Western Lifestyle Photography for rural families who seek to document their family life in agriculture and also see the value of quality imagery for marketing their rural business, they understand that these portraits are a legacy documenting the way of life they hold dear. |
Licia Lucas-Pfadt is a studio potter and mixed media artist, owner and artist of Shady Grove Pottery in South West Montana. She has been making pots since 1993. "It’s not a hobby, it’s not a business. It’s now a mission. A mission to infuse everyday functional wares with inspiration for your home and lifestyle, bringing people together and creating memories." |
Born a twin to an art teacher in Pennsylvania, creativity and individuality were encouraged. So after high school, her choice was art school.
After she received her BFA in ceramics and fibers in 1998, she and her now-husband took a six-week road trip exploring this beautiful country. They ended in Montana and have been there ever since. They soon married and had children. Licia began her studio in their home garage. Her two kids are now both in school and she is able to focus more on her work, but prides herself in being a mother.
Licia named her business Shady Grove Pottery after an old Appalachian folk song. It’s a happy coincidence that Rice, one of the many musicians that played this song, had a snake rattle attached to his guitar to make it sound better and she also has snake rattles for sale in her on-line shop. She mainly sells her pottery but also sells her hand pressed papers and nature treasures like rattles and antler sheds. Her recent work explores copper electroforming, enameling, jewelry and more.
She is currently the artist-in-residence at Grey Cliffs Ranch in Three Forks, Montana. She teaches private lessons to guests and supplies the GCR Lodge with one-of-a-kind pieces for use there. She offers private lessons in clay. She also loves gardening and spends her free time growing a vegetable garden for the use of the GCR Lodge.
Licia works exclusively in porcelain clay because it is simple, pure and makes a wonderful canvas for her drawings and made-from-scratch glazes. She fires in an electric kiln to cone 6 (about 2000 degrees Fahrenheit). Her work is both wheel-thrown and hand-built focusing on functional pieces and home décor. All her glazes have been tested for leaching and durability. They are food safe as well as microwave and dish-washer safe. However, she does recommend hand-washing to ensure longevity of your heirloom pieces.
Her work is highly influenced by her life-experiences, and she tries to have many. Travel, meeting people, teaching, exploring nature: these are all things that influence her work. She is very connected with nature and her surroundings, which influence her work from textures and shapes to glaze colors and combinations. She loves the antiqued patterns of old printing blocks and often uses them in her work to create textures. Her illustration work is focused on woodland creatures and botanicals.
Licia takes part in every aspect of her business: designing, glaze making, creating, firing, photographing and shipping. Nothing is mass produced.
She has been making and selling pottery since 1994. With a life time of experience in the arts, Licia has refined her talents to have a professional quality. Her work is an on-going discovery process, building on each new thing she experiences and learns. You will always find new pieces in her shop that will match your growing collection.
If you find her hidden away in the Madison Valley, you'll feel you've discovered a secret treasure.
Please feel free to contact her via email: [email protected] or visit her website at http://www.littlejoygallery.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Licia-Lucas-Pfadt/124101692417?ref=hl
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/licialucaspfadt/
Instagram: @licialucaspfadt
After she received her BFA in ceramics and fibers in 1998, she and her now-husband took a six-week road trip exploring this beautiful country. They ended in Montana and have been there ever since. They soon married and had children. Licia began her studio in their home garage. Her two kids are now both in school and she is able to focus more on her work, but prides herself in being a mother.
Licia named her business Shady Grove Pottery after an old Appalachian folk song. It’s a happy coincidence that Rice, one of the many musicians that played this song, had a snake rattle attached to his guitar to make it sound better and she also has snake rattles for sale in her on-line shop. She mainly sells her pottery but also sells her hand pressed papers and nature treasures like rattles and antler sheds. Her recent work explores copper electroforming, enameling, jewelry and more.
She is currently the artist-in-residence at Grey Cliffs Ranch in Three Forks, Montana. She teaches private lessons to guests and supplies the GCR Lodge with one-of-a-kind pieces for use there. She offers private lessons in clay. She also loves gardening and spends her free time growing a vegetable garden for the use of the GCR Lodge.
Licia works exclusively in porcelain clay because it is simple, pure and makes a wonderful canvas for her drawings and made-from-scratch glazes. She fires in an electric kiln to cone 6 (about 2000 degrees Fahrenheit). Her work is both wheel-thrown and hand-built focusing on functional pieces and home décor. All her glazes have been tested for leaching and durability. They are food safe as well as microwave and dish-washer safe. However, she does recommend hand-washing to ensure longevity of your heirloom pieces.
Her work is highly influenced by her life-experiences, and she tries to have many. Travel, meeting people, teaching, exploring nature: these are all things that influence her work. She is very connected with nature and her surroundings, which influence her work from textures and shapes to glaze colors and combinations. She loves the antiqued patterns of old printing blocks and often uses them in her work to create textures. Her illustration work is focused on woodland creatures and botanicals.
Licia takes part in every aspect of her business: designing, glaze making, creating, firing, photographing and shipping. Nothing is mass produced.
She has been making and selling pottery since 1994. With a life time of experience in the arts, Licia has refined her talents to have a professional quality. Her work is an on-going discovery process, building on each new thing she experiences and learns. You will always find new pieces in her shop that will match your growing collection.
If you find her hidden away in the Madison Valley, you'll feel you've discovered a secret treasure.
Please feel free to contact her via email: [email protected] or visit her website at http://www.littlejoygallery.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Licia-Lucas-Pfadt/124101692417?ref=hl
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/licialucaspfadt/
Instagram: @licialucaspfadt
YellowBird Metal Arts by Dawn Zackus (Lewistown, MT)
Dawn Zackus is a Lewistown Montana native. Her most well-known form of art is music, mostly singing. She studied musical performance at U of M, then went on to finish her business degree at MSU Northern.
She currently lives here in Fergus County with her husband Tyler. Dawn works side by side with Tyler in their asphalt maintenance business, Red Clay Construction. Her hard-working personality now drives her to a new form of art in her off-season.
Dawn has always had an interest and passion for metalsmithing and has studied under several accomplished Metalsmiths in Missoula. She now is refining her skills under the extensive teachings of Master Metal Smith and Jeweler, Carol Woolsey.
People that know her know that Dawn has a style of her own. That's revealed in her creative, and modern designs. She boldly features natural stones alongside precious gems in a way that echoes her own dynamic spirit. Her next endeavor is establishing her jewelry business, YellowBird Metal Arts!
Interested in Showing Your Work?
Makers on Broadway is proud to represent local and regional artists, both emerging and established! To be considered for upcoming Gallery Shows, sales opportunities, and more, please email the following to Rosanna at [email protected]
+ High quality images of your work
+ A short bio
+ Your artist website
Submissions are considered on a quarterly basis by a curatorial committee. The MOB carries a select number of artists, and not all submissions will be accepted.
+ High quality images of your work
+ A short bio
+ Your artist website
Submissions are considered on a quarterly basis by a curatorial committee. The MOB carries a select number of artists, and not all submissions will be accepted.