The Story Behind the "M"

The "M" is 620 feet above the Missoula Valley floor. It is 125' feet long and 100' feet wide. University of Montana forestry students cut the switchbacks into the side of the hill in the early 1900's. The first "M" was assembled out of whitewashed rocks in 1909, and given a fresh coat of paint by freshmen every year, until 1968, when all those rocks were cemented together with concrete.

Photo by Nelson Kenter, kenterphotography.com

Missoula Art Galleries

Visual art spans more than just the landscape of Western Montana. Missoula is rich with talented artists, creative galleries, and artistic events. Our list below points you to Missoula galleries and artistic events that showcase Missoula’s finest.

105 Gallery
#12 Hammond Arcade Building
101 South Higgins Ave.
(406) 239-3423

Artists’ Shop
127 N. Higgins
(406) 543-6393

The Brink Gallery
111 W Front Street
(406) 728-5251

Clay Studio
1106 Hawthorne Street
(406) 543-0509

Dana Gallery
246 North Higgins Avenue
(406) 721-3154

Gallery Saintonge
216 N Higgins
(406) 543-0171

Gibson & Schweyen Gallery & Studio
248 N Higgins Ave
(406) 549-8895

Indigo Gallery
116 W Front St
(406) 728-1703

Monte Dolack Gallery
139 West Front Street
(406) 549-3248

Pirnie Art Showroom
337 E Broadway
(406) 543-2713

Studio 12 Art Gallery
315 North Pattee B-1
(406) 549-1108

Whooping Crones Gallery
101 Rainbow Drive
(406) 721-3042

William Gamradt Gallery & Studio
111 W. Front St.
(406) 542-3313