Every culture and cuisine uses grains in cooking and for good reason. Grains are versatile, offer a wealth of nutrients, provide texture, are economical, and can be used in just about any dish for any meal. Grains are not just a meat substitute, they are a whole exciting way of cooking. Montana is unique in its ability to grow numerous types of barley and wheat… including Kamut! Kamut®, certified organic and grown only in Montana and western Canada, is an ancient heirloom grain variety of khorasan wheat which has more protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Discover the amazing heritage of the ancient grains of our ancestors, the modern uses of Montana’s great grains, and the nutritional strength and taste of grains.

Migrations have changed the world, and today we face a world wide refugee crisis. Contemporary artists share personal stories, the reality of living between two cultures, and the hybridization that occurs. The resulting work is both heart rending and inspirational. We will start with migrations themselves, in the work of Ai Weiwei from China who was moved to produce the award-winning film The Flow after making a replica of a refugee-carrying raft and in pieces carved in wood by Pakistani/American artist Humaira Abid who recreated objects people carry with them and those they leave behind. Next, we will discuss artists exploring the in between space of the diaspora to see how they create new realities by combining different parts of their experiences.

Migrations have changed the world, and today we face a world wide refugee crisis. Contemporary artists share personal stories, the reality of living between two cultures, and the hybridization that occurs. The resulting work is both heart rending and inspirational. We will start with migrations themselves, in the work of Ai Weiwei from China who was moved to produce the award-winning film The Flow after making a replica of a refugee-carrying raft and in pieces carved in wood by Pakistani/American artist Humaira Abid who recreated objects people carry with them and those they leave behind. Next, we will discuss artists exploring the in between space of the diaspora to see how they create new realities by combining different parts of their experiences.