Dear Helena,
I’m so excited to announce there will soon be a new Art Gallery in Helena where you will find works by beloved artists, both old and new. There will be estate art, found art, invited artists, educational programming, and pop-up estate sales in the Marlow Garage. It’s going to be fun and (I hope) a special place for our art-loving community.
I have been working so hard behind the scenes. Because of the kindness, patience, and support of so many people who believe in this project, I am almost there. It is hard to know the exact opening date, but I will announce it as soon as I understand my timeline better—it will be soon!
Please subscribe to The Marlow’s newsletter by clicking on the announcement bar above or follow on Instagram or Facebook to stay informed.
If you’re interested in the educational programming coming up this spring and summer, scroll down for more info below. I’ve got a lot of art-making fun up my sleeves and the studio is beautiful!
I will be adding more to this website, so please keep checking back!
For now, It’s time to unpack the Ceramics, it’s time to hang the Art. I can’t wait to show you.
—Cheri Thornton
Stewarding Art Forward
The Marlow Gallery derives its name from the beloved Marlow Theater that once stood as a beacon for the Helena Community, serving as a gathering place to celebrate the Performing Arts. In a nostalgic nod and tribute to Helena’s bygone era, the Marlow Gallery aims to invoke nostalgia by offering works of art from local and regional private collections while also supporting contemporary artists, serving as a gathering place for the community to celebrate the visual arts and stewarding art forward.
Origin Story
The Marlow Gallery is owned and operated by Cheri Thornton, a long-time Helena resident and potter. After finding and selling lost art for the last couple of years, Thornton saw a need in our community. What to do with the Art when a loved one passes or someone wishes to downsize? Inspired by the many art collectors in our community, and the artists and artworks they collect, the notion of a brick and mortar shop began to surface. Helena needs a place where the Art can be stewarded forward with thoughtfulness and care, supporting both the collector and the artist in the secondary art market. Thus, the Marlow Gallery was born.
Once known as “The Best Little Art Town,” Helena has long been characterized by its community of bountiful artists, art connoisseurs, and art collectors. With the renowned Archie Bray Foundation on the outskirts of town and the Holter Museum of Art in the heart of Helena, there is a sweeping appreciation for art and handmade objects. The Marlow Arts Education program aims to instill this same love of art and handmade objects into Helena’s young artists, hoping they too will understand the joy of not only making art, but living with it as well.
Marlow Arts Education
-
Spark creativity and build confidence while exploring the joy in making art. Students ages 7-12 will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, including ceramics, printmaking, and painting, while learning foundational skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
-
Students ages 7-12 will experiment with a variety of handbuilding techniques, focusing on creating sculptural and functional objects while also exploring the processes of surface design, such as inlay, sgraffito, and resist.
Contact Us
Do you have Art to Sell? Looking for a certain piece of Artwork? Want to discuss your Collection or Estate Art?