Bozeman slow art series invites hour-long viewing of single works

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:08:45 +0000

The Still Point Gallery on West Main introduced a new monthly series this week called Slow Looking, where visitors spend sixty minutes with one painting. No phones, no conversation, just a chair and the work. Owner Eliza Croft said the idea came after she noticed people averaging eight seconds per piece during First Friday. She wanted to offer something different.

The inaugural session featured a large oil by Livingston artist Jonah Velez titled “Irrigation Ditch at Dusk.” Twelve participants sat in a semicircle. Some closed their eyes for long stretches. Others sketched in small notebooks. Croft provided a bowl of herbal tea and a sign-in sheet for reflections.

Slow-Looking on The Bozeman Daily Bee

Bozeman slow art series invites hour-long viewing of single works