Celebrate the Wild & Scenic Flathead with your artwork!
Flathead Rivers Alliance is partnering with Sacred Waters Brewing Co. to create a special edition beer celebrating the 50th Anniversary of designation of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River. We are inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to submit artwork inspired by the beauty and spirit of the Flathead River.
This is your chance to have your art featured on a limited edition beer label in 2026 and help raise awareness for river conservation.
Deadline to submit art is 11/30/2025. Winner will be announced 12/6/2025 during Flathead Rivers Alliance Pint Night @ Sacred Waters Brewing.
Design Guidance
• Use the color palette featured on Sacred Waters Brewing’s current packaging illustrations for visual consistency.
• Please design within a circular format for label compatibility.
• Submitted artwork must be original and created solely by the artist.
Thank you for your interest! Our goal with MOTM is to connect the community, provide accessible opportunities for skill sharing, and highlight local knowledge. This program is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our community through sharing your creative skills and story.
Program Requirements:
Lead a 2-3 hour workshop/ demo/ activity for up to 15 people (if max capacity is less than 15, we can adjust ticket price)
Interview with River on our podcast to inspire others while sharing your story and passion
Be featured in our monthly newsletter, on our social media platforms, and on our website.
Compensation:
$150 payment
Up to $50 material stipend (if larger stipend is necessary, we can adjust ticket price)
Storytelling is an art AND a craft -- especially when it's live in the Flathead!
Our all-volunteer free community live story events have inspired and entertained local listeners since 2023, co-hosted at Sacred Waters and FVCC. In 2025 we are planning 2 or 3 more live events with curated and invited stories (not open-mics) -- with dates and venues to come...
Before we can set dates and venues, however, we need more Tellers with memorable true personal experience stories to share. All stories are reviewed in advance and invited for an FSC if they fit our style (ala The Moth or Stories From the Stage).
Dates are now being set, with the first FSC of 2025 hopefully in April. New venues are also being sought -- we had 65 to 120+ Listeners at each live event last year, so we need more space!
Our 2025 Story Themes and Submission Guidelines are at: https://FlatheadStoryConcerts.wootick.com.
Questions? Call curator/co-host Barbara Schiffman at 747-238-0038 or email story23fvcc@gmail.com with your full name and question. If you have a 6-8 minute story to share, email as a PDF.
FSCs are curated and hosted by story coaches Barbara and Glenn Schiffman. Events have been sponsored by Authors of the Flathead, The Bookshelf in Kalispell, and Sacred Waters Brewing. We are also open to additional sponsors -- and seek new opportunities to host more spoken word storycrafting workshops for potential Tellers in Flathead Valley.
We want to hear your stories and share them with story fans!
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