The first high school building in Great Falls, constructed in 1896 of magnificent huge sandstone blocks. Named after the founder of Great Falls. The building served for 34 years as Central High School and for 45 years as Paris Gibson Square Junior High, before closing its door in 1975. In 1977, community volunteers reopened the building as Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. The Museum has provided a dynamic program of exhibitions, classes, lectures, tours, performances designed to nurture the region's creative spirit. The Museum's focus in its collections and exhibitions is to modern and contemporary art from the northwestern United States.

Location: 1400 1st Avenue North, Great Falls Montana 59401

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Montana Events Are: Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights Great Falls December 4 Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade with Santa Whitefish December 24 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Winter Holiday Art and Craft Show Kalispell November 27 Winter Carnival Red Lodge February 19 thru February 20 Great Rockies Sportshow Great Falls February 5 thru February 7

Other upcoming events include: Christmas Tours at the Conrad Mansion Kalispell November 27 thru December 27 First Night Missoula Missoula December 31 Sno-Ball Big Sky January 16 thru January 23 Chocolate Festival Anaconda January 5 thru January 6 30th Annual Montana PRCA Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals Great Falls January 15 thru January 17