Meet artist Tom Mostad at Phillips Gallery
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“Deep Woods Bull,” by Tom Mostad, oil on panel, 18-by-24-inches, will be on display as part of The Wild Reflections exhibit at Phillips Gallery. (Courtesy image)
View Helena artist Tom Mostad’s latest exhibit, The Wild Reflections, and meet the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Phillips Gallery in Kalispell.
An artist's talk is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery, located at the Kalispell Center Mall, 20 N. Main St.
A native Montanan, Mostad has garnered numerous accolades and attained Signature Member status with the Montana Watercolor Society. His artistic journey began over three decades ago, when he discovered his passion for painting. Through the years, he has refined his skills in acrylic, watercolor and ultimately, oil. This exhibition showcases his finest works in oil.
As a professional full-time artist, he has achieved notable success through acceptance into several juried exhibitions. The Russell Art Auction in Great Falls featured his work in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2023, his art was selected for the Russell Roundup and WaterWorks Museum Show in Miles City. He also participated in the Out West Art Show from 2022 to 2024, the Great Western Show in 2023. In addition to Phillips Gallery, he’s had solo exhibitions at Mountain Sage Gallery in Helena. His artwork is also on view at the Zara Gallery in Missoula.
As Restoration Project Manager for the Clark Fork River Project, Mostad led efforts to enhance wildlife habitats over multiple square miles. His work involved developing wetlands, restoring fish habitats, acquiring water rights for instream flows, and protecting elk winter habitats. Throughout his professional journey, wildlife and wildlife conservation have held significant importance, complemented by an appreciation for wildlife art.
The Wild Reflections exhibit will be on display through Aug. 30. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.