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The money will go toward a public mural in Arlee, artist residencies at the Bray in Helena, and more.

The money will go toward a public mural in Arlee, artist residencies at the Bray in Helena, and more.

Montana has long inspired artists, from woodworkers and painters to writers. But the Treasure State's status, and Helena's specifically, as a world-renowned destination for clay

Six creative Montanans have been recognized with the state’s highest honor for those working in the visual, performing, literary, and traditional arts. The Governor’s Arts Awards, presented in the Governor’s name and administered by the Montana Arts Council, recognize outstanding Montana citizens and organizations whose exemplary achievements in the arts, or on behalf of the arts, benefit all Montanans. This year’s recipients will be honored in a ceremony at the State Capitol in Helena on December 1.

CORY WALSH MISSOULA -- This terra cotta pot, some 4 feet, 2 inches tall, bears a time-worn surface that signals that it has some history. Sitting in a corner of the Radius Gallery, its vintage exterior stands out among the brand-new pieces. Soon it will make its way back to Helena and the grounds of the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, where it was produced some 100 years ago. Since the late 1970s, it’s been in the possession of Molly Galusha, a Missoula resident who owned the Buttercup Cafe near the University of Montana. Her aunt Betty was Archie Bray’s dau...