Art House Billings Presents The Makers

Episode 20 | Seth Royal Kroft

Billings native Seth Royal Kroft is proud to own and operate Billings’ only photographic art gallery offering top quality wall art on a variety of mediums such as Chromaluxe aluminum, acrylic, gallery wrapped canvas and premium photo paper. When not in Billings, Seth spends most of his time photographing wildlife in Yellowstone and Teton National Parks, camping in the Beartooth Mountains with his family or capturing the marvelous beauty of Big Sky Country across Montana. Seth’s images have been featured in publishings around the world as well as billboards, hotels, wall murals, banners, semi-trailers, and large triptych wall features.
Make sure to follow along with all does at:
https://www.sethroyalkroft.com/
https://www.instagram.com/seth_royal_kroft/

Episode 19 | Jessica Kay Ogdin

Jessica is the Executive Director of the Yellowstone Art Museum.  She is not only a museum director and educator, but she's passionate about creating inclusive, mission-driven cultural spaces where art connects people, ideas, and communities. Through thoughtful leadership and collaborative planning, She works to ensure museums are both creatively inspiring and operationally resilient.  So much good stuff in this episode and Billings is better because of her work!  If you'd like to follow along:
https://www.artmuseum.org/
https://www.instagram.com/jessicakayruhle/ 

Episode 18 | Brad Sperry

Brad is an Owner, Principal and Commercial Design Leader at Cushing Terrell.  He's been in Billings for years and making so much happen as we grow and develop as a community.  As an architect, Brad is responsible for working on many different projects and pieces over the years that have made our city (and region) what it is.  Listen in and follow along with all the things happening in Brad's world at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-sperry/ 
https://www.instagram.com/cushingterrell/

Episode 17 | Chris Smith

Chris Smith is someone who's been in Billings creating great things for decades, but there's a chance you haven't heard of him and we can't wait to change that.  Chris has had a career of music in churches, but in the midst of regularly singing, playing, and leading bands on the weekends, he's also been writing and creating some great music.  There's a lot to discover (stylistically and content-wise).  Head to his website to discover and experience more!
www.chrissmithcreates.com 

Episode 16 | Bess Fredlund

Bess Fredlund is a Maker!  If you've been in the arts/dance world at all in Billings, MT, we are sure you've heard of or at least experienced the impact of what Bess has brought to our community.  Whether it's The Yoga Center, Rocky Mountain College, Alberta Bair Theater, The Fringe Festival, or one of the many other things she's created or been a part of, chances are you've have heard of or interacted with her work.  It doesn't appear she's slowing down anytime soon and you can follow more of her work at:
https://www.bessfredlund.com
https://www.instagram.com/bessfredlund/?hl=en

Episode 15 | Morgan Dake (ARC: A Montana Dance Collective)

Morgan is a lawyer in Billings who not only creates beauty through her professional career, but someone who has chosen to spend her time and energy in the world of modern dance as well.  If you don't know...Billings has an incredible modern dance scene and Morgan (with Arc) are foundational for that scene.  Don't miss our discussion of all things dance, community, planning, and more!  Don't miss connecting with this incredible Maker!
https://www.instagram.com/arcamontanadancecollective
https://www.arcamontanadancecollective.com/
Morgan Dake - Attorney at Crowley Fleck Attorneys PLLPLinkedIn · Morgan Dake260+ followers

Episode 14 | Ashley Woodward

Chef Ashley is in the (Art) House!  Ashley is one who's been so supportive and engaged in Art House Billings for years and we are so excited to sit with her, learn more about her, hear what she's got going on, and invite more and more people to engage with her work.  She's got a lot going on, but if you're interested you can always find out what she's up to by following along (links below):
kitchenpartyy
https://www.instagram.com/kirksgrocery/
https://www.rosehollowcatering.com/

Episode 13 | Alex Nauman

He's a guitarist, a teacher, a record label executive, a husband, a father, and just an all around great guy...Alex Nauman!  Whether you've been super engaged in the Billings music scene in the last decade (plus) or you have causally found yourself in spaces with live music, chances are you have run into and heard Alex.  He continues to push our community forward musically and we couldn't be more excited to sit and chat with this Maker!  Connect with and follow Alex at:
https://www.youtube.com/alexnaumanmusic
https://www.instagram.com/alexnaumanmusic
https://alexnaumanmusic.com/home
https://alliedrecords.org/home

Episode 12 | Onyx

Onyx is a local drag queen in Billings who is not only bringing their joy and art to our community through great performances, but making substantial waves in her creation of and leadership in The Brick Haus.  Don't miss this opportunity to not only hear from an incredible artist, but possibly learn something new about an art form you possibly haven't experienced (at least Matt learned a lot)!
You can find Onyx at https://www.instagram.com/its_onyx_echo/?hl=en or The Brick Haus at https://www.instagram.com/the.brick.haus/?hl=en 

Episode 11 | Brian Oestreich

You know him (hopefully), you love him (if not yet, you will)...it's Brian Oestreich!  Brian is the Creative Director of Art House Billings and is responsible for all programming, booking, theater tech, marketing, design, film knowledge, and hot takes.  He's someone who has become integral to what makes Art House "Art House".  We are so excited to not just have him on the team, but to have the opportunity to hear more of his story and get to know the man behind the movies a little better.  He is truly making our community better with everything he brings in his personality, passion, and profession.