Kelsey Dzintars is a painter and illustrator based in Bozeman, Montana. She pursued art and music throughout her upbringing in Rapid City, South Dakota, and earned her BFA in Graphic Design in 2009 from Montana State University. Her acrylic paintings are largely inspired by personal experiences exploring the northern Rockies, ranging from expressive landscapes to surreal expressions of the divine feminine in nature. Dzintars regularly partners with outdoor-based businesses and nonprofits, utilizing her artwork to help heal and protect our inner and outer wilderness. For more information visit kelseydzintars.com.

This project presents an incredible opportunity to showcase Bozeman's adventurous spirit and highlight the unique character of our city and bring the beauty of Bozeman's natural landscapes to life in a way that is accessible and inclusive for everyone. This mural design is inspired by Bridger Canyon: Drinking Horse trail, the Divide, and Fairy Lake in the Distance.

Photo: Dan Bradner

Stella Nall “Bisháakinnesh” (Rode Buffalo) is a multimedia artist and poet from Bozeman, Montana. A first descendant of the Crow tribe, her work is informed by her experiences navigating the world, and often centers current issues pertaining to Indigenous identity, visibility and representation. She graduated from the University of Montana in 2020 with a BFA in Printmaking, a BA in Psychology and a minor in Art History and Criticism. She now lives in Missoula, where she is represented by Radius Gallery. Her work may be seen as murals across Montana, and has been acquired to national permanent collections at Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (Washington, DC), The Institute of American Indian Arts Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (Santa Fe, NM), The Montana Museum of Art and Culture (Missoula, MT), and Montana State University (Bozeman, MT). For more information visit stellanall.com.

"Through this mural I hope to direct thought towards our relationship with the earth, and to celebrate the plants and animals that we share it with. My work often features imaginary creatures which tell a story. This happy creature’s belly is full of berries which are all edible and native to this area. I included this imagery to give thanks for the abundance of nature which we are so fortunate to live in and around, and the joy and nourishment which it provides us. By naming this Bozeman-being the Apsáalooke (Crow) name for this land, Baáchuuaashe, I hope to honor my ancestors who traveled here before us, to share our language, and to celebrate the active presence of Indigenous members of the Bozeman community today. Growing up in Bozeman, I didn’t see very much Native American artwork, and it was discouraging to my goals of becoming a professional artist. I am excited to help provide more public Indigenous art for our community, and hope to help encourage future generations to continue working to make Bozeman an inclusive place for everyone."

- Stella

The river asphalt art inspired by Hyalite Creek has been completed! Application was completed with StreetBond.