HOOKed on Art is February 6, Bonner School, 10 AM - 4 PM. Meet the Featured Artist Donna Thomas and view her work plus see some of the 25 regional artists in the Art Market.

HOOKed on Art organizer Erin Robers offers thanks to all for a wonderful day celebrating Walter Hook and the arts!

Special features: Donna Thomas sharing her work and connection to Walter Hook 1pm-2pm; Live music by Andrea Harsell and Child Bloom Guitar as well as current and former Bonner musicians and dancers; art vendors with wonderful goodies for your Valentine for sale in the school gym and library; yummy, delicious food prepared in our school cafe. Stop by and enjoy a cinnamon roll or some chili!!!; plus an art workshop for the kiddos.

Keep updated on the latest! Visit the HOOKed on Art website.

Hooked on Art is February 8. Bonner School, 10 AM - 4 PM

Thanks to all for a wonderful day celebrating Walter Hook and the arts!

Bonner students paint in preparation for Hooked on Art fair

Missoulian, February 6, 2014 Tom Bauer/Missoulian photos

Meet the Art Market Artists

See the Artists and Program

During the turmoil created by heated discussions on whether the Superfund cleanup should occur and how, it was easy to overlook the advantages of living in this unique place. Renowned artist and local hero Walter Hook helped put things into perspective. Although he died in 1989, the legacy of his creativity, inclusiveness, love of place and sense of humor provided a guide to coping with the changes occuring in the community. In 2006 spirits were at a low ebb when, on February 11, the first Hooked on Art celebration brought neighbors together for laughter, good food, and splashes of colorful art highlighted by a panel of old friends, family, and colleagues reminiscing about Walter.

Over the years Hooked on Art has grown to include art instruction, music, and a great variety of art forms. As we approach a decade of Hooked on Art festivals we look back with a heartfelt "thank you" to Walter Hook.