Help us congratulate renowned and beloved plein air painter Clyde Aspevig, who is receiving the Montana Governor’s Award, created to recognize outstanding Montana citizens and organizations whose achievements in the arts, or on behalf of the arts, benefit all Montanans. Clyde is being recognized for both his mastery of painting the Montana landscape and his lifelong contributions to the tradition of Western art.
From the organizers:
“Driven by a desire to preserve the environment and spark curiosity in others, Aspevig is a staunch advocate for conservation and community. He has dedicated time, resources, and art works to inspire people to more deeply experience Montana’s natural beauty. To inspire others to slow down and connect with nature, Aspevig co-founded landsnorkel.com, an initiative to encourage people—especially youth—to explore and experience the natural world. He frequently opens his studio for musical performances, collaborates with other artists, and invents new ways to enrich Montana’s vibrant cultural and natural heritage.”
Related:
- View Clyde Aspevig’s landscape paintings at the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery in Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell, MT, September 19 – November 15, 2026 (Opening Reception September 22).
- Clyde’s painting is the new opera show poster for “A River Runs Through It” and a fundraiser for Opera Montana. (read more)
- Take his plein air painting workshop from the comfort of your home with this Clyde Aspevig PaintTubeTV session! In this course, you’ll sit beside Clyde as he paints a real spring-green landscape en plein air, from start to finish. With his calm, thoughtful instruction, you’ll see exactly what he’s thinking and why he makes each decision.
