Art House Billings Presents The Makers

Mike Uhrich has been a maker in Billings for decades and it's time for you to know him better!  As the owner and brewer at Carter's Brewing, Mike has been instrumental in helping Billings create and grow our brewery scene to be what it is today.  He's honest, passionate, and cares deeply for the community around him.  Make sure to check out his work at:
https://www.cartersbrewing.net/
https://www.facebook.com/cartersbrewery/
https://www.instagram.com/cartersbrewing/

Katy Kemmick is an incredible songwriter and musician who is not only spending her energy on her own music, but working to promote and discover all the other great songwriters in our community.  She's the creator, curator, and host of The Listening Lounge at Frae Collective, which, in our opinion, is one of the great local showcases of talent going.  Make sure to check out Katy's work, The Listening Lounge, and Frae Collective!
https://www.instagram.com/katykemms/
https://www.instagram.com/thelisteninglounge_billings/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/702024579650367/frae-everyday-goods/

Ed Kemmick has been a newspaper reporter, editor, and columnist since 1980. Except for four years in his home state of Minnesota, he has spent his entire journalism career in Montana. He founded Last Best News, a digital newspaper based in Billings, in 2014, and before that was well known as a columnist and journalist at the Billings Gazette.  Keep your eye out for Ed's work as he continues to write and contribute to different publications around the area!

Kendra Langford Shaw is not only an accomplished author with her new (long awaited) novel being released this year, but she is also a Billings City Council Member helping our community be one of the best places to live, work and play.  Don't miss "The Pillagers' Guide to Arctic Pianos" out now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2330118/kendra-langford-shaw/ 
https://www.facebook.com/kendraforbillings 

Parker Brown is on The Makers!  Many have asked, wondered and speculated that this man would be on the podcast at some point and today is the day.  Parker is an established and celebrated local musician in Billings who continues to innovate, influence and share his work with our community and beyond.  As a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist he is always evolving but staying true to who he is and what resonates for him.  Don't miss his new album out May 31st!
Follow Parker at:
https://www.pbrownsound.com/
https://www.patreon.com/cw/parker_brown?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator
https://www.instagram.com/pword/

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/

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/ 

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/

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 

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