Artist Biography
Lilly Brown is pursuing her BFA in Studio Arts at the University of Montana. She was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana. Since childhood, she has used drawing and painting as a way to connect with others, first sharing her work with classmates and teachers and now developing a professional body of work that reflects her inner world and invites connection.
Lilly’s practice centers on emotional resonance, each piece acts as a reflection of the moment it was created, offering viewers an opportunity to feel seen or understood. Her work blends personal introspection with universal themes, creating space for viewers to interpret and engage on their own terms.
In 2024, Lilly studied abroad in Florence, Italy, where she immersed herself in classical painting techniques and refined her skills in oil painting. That experience deepened her appreciation for the expressive power of oil paint and its ability to create atmosphere, magic, and depth.
Her current series focuses on the shifting light and shadows. Through an abstract lens, she explores the emotional weight of fleeting moments and the quiet beauty of familiar places. Each piece captures a specific time and place, inviting viewers to pause and appreciate the present moment, however transient.
Lilly Brown has shown her work at Bozeman Art Walk 2025, University of Montana’s Knowles Gallery 2025, University of Montana's Student Juried Show 2025.
Professional Experience
Museum of Art and Culture/ Internship
JANUARY 2026 - MAY 2026, Missoula, MT
Interning for the Gallery Curator at the University of Montana’s Museum of Art and Culture. In this role, I assist with the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, coordinate logistics related to artwork transportation and conservation, and provide direct support to the Gallery Curator in daily operations. Additional responsibilities include assisting with gallery receptions and engaging with museum patrons and art collectors to support community relations and outreach.
University of Montana’s Gallery of Arts / Internship
JANUARY 2025 - DECEMBER 2025, Missoula, MT
Responsibilities include assisting with the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, managing artwork logistics, and ensuring the proper maintenance of the gallery space. Additionally, the role involves coordinating opening and closing receptions, greeting visitors with professionalism and courtesy, and providing support to the Gallery Director in various tasks as needed.
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Altitude Gallery / Sales Associate
MAY 2025 - AUGUST 2025, Bozeman, MT
At a small, four-person gallery in downtown Bozeman, responsibilities included greeting and assisting visitors while sharing stories behind local Montana artists’ work. Keeping new inventory up to date, daily cleaning ensured the space remained inviting, and all items, from large canvases to small ceramics, were carefully packaged. Assistance was also provided in hanging pieces to maintain the gallery’s presentation, all in support of its mission to make beautiful, accessible art available to everyone.
Education
August 2023-May 2026
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
September 2024 - December 2024
Florence University of the Arts
Florence, Italy
August 2019-May 2023
Bozeman Highschool
Bozeman, Montana
Exhibitions
2025
"Annual Juried Show"
"Prologue"
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"Shadows"
Solo Exhibition, Downtown Bozeman Art Walk, Bozeman, MT
BFA Student Exhibition, University of Montana’s Knowles Gallery, Missoula, MT
University of Montana's Annual Student Juried Show, Gallery of Arts, Missoula, MT
2023
"Hands"
Student Exhibition, Bozeman Highschool, Bozeman, MT
Press
2025
Featured as a finalist for Montana Abortion Access Call for Art
Missoula, MT
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Commissioned by the University of Montana’s Foundations Office of Planned Giving to create three paintings for the purpose of stewardship outreach
Missoula, MT
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2024
Featured in the University of Montana’s Record Scratch Zine for Artistic Work
Missoula, MT
2023
Recipient of the SLAM Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Art
Bozeman, MT
Featured in KBZK News as the Art Club President for Designing and Leading the Creation of BHS’s Roundabout Mural
Bozeman, MT