We are so excited to sit down with one of Billings most influential and pioneering leaders and makers, Corby Skinner.  As you'll discover in this interview, Corby has been involved in a lot over the years and his choice to continue in creating and investing in so many organizations, artists, and people shows.  While there's a long list of accomplishments for Corby up to this point, there's even more to come as he's as busy as ever making our community into the great place that it is.  If you're interested in Corby, his work or want to reach out to him, you can follow him on instagram or email him at [email protected]

Shane de Leon is an artist, musician, and owner of Kirks’ Grocery. His current work focuses on paper and fabric with glue, acrylic paint, glitter, trash, and watercolor, and is becoming more conceptual and sculptural.Born in Billings, MT. He has worked under many aliases including Starbage Hands, Starbage Can, Olive Analog, Tina Bortions, Shane de leon, Deleon King, Shane de Leon Sauers von Werssowetz, and many more.

All that to say, this man has done a lot and is one of Billings' most prominent Makers.  We are so excited to sit with him and hear all about what inspires and drives him along with what he's currently working on!

Matt had the opportunity to sit down with Manette Rene Bradford and boy was it good!  Manette is a local artist doing some incredible work and is currently the artist in residence at the Yellowstone Art Museum.

Not only is her work incredible, but what she puts into her pieces (the thought, story, philosophy) is what truly shines through in this conversation.  Don't miss out on all the great work happening with Manette.  Listen in and check out her work at:

https://manetterenebradford.com/home.html

https://www.artmuseum.org/project/manette-rene-bradford/

https://www.instagram.com/manette_rene_bradford/

Gordon has been a close friend, support, and influencer of all things Art House for years.  He's someone that exudes joy and generosity in all things and we couldn't be more honored to sit with him and hear his thoughts as a maker in our community.

Don't miss his work now showing at www.kirksgrocery.com

Welcome to the first episode of "The Makers"!

The more we (Art House Billings) work to connect Billings through great film, art, and culture, the more we find great people who are doing similar work. Grant Jones is one of those people.

Through his thoughtful and artistic songwriting, Grant helps us see the world, ourselves, and our relationships in a unique, honest, and loving way. It also helps that his songs can be catchy as a softball lob.

Take some time to understand who this man is and what's in store for our city!

https://www.instagram.com/grantallenjones/