Missoula’s Art and Vintage Culture Merge at Pink Elephant
Missoula, Montana is a beautiful city full of beautiful art. Whether it’s sculptures, murals, Graffiti, or decorated traffic signal boxes, you never know what you’ll see on Missoula’s ever-evolving streets.
Street art is a prominent part of the culture in Missoula, take a walk around downtown and you will soon realize the impact that street art has on the community.
Here are a few local favorites that you may come across on an evening stroll downtown.
an untitled mural in Bess Reed Park along the Clark Fork River painted by “Big Brothers Big Sisters” in 1997, with help from several volunteers and children adds some life and color to the trail running through the park.
Another popular mural located at the corner of Broadway and Higgins is the “Heart of Missoula Murals”. The murals depict the University of Montana and various buildings and streets downtown as they existed in the 1900s, some of which are the Missoula Newspaper Publishing, the Kohn Clock, and the Garden City Brewery. This project was a collaboration between the Missoula Public Art Committee, the Missoula Redevelopment Agency, and artists Rick Bice and Hadley Ferguson.
Finally (though there are so many more) the traffic signal boxes scattered around Missoula. Artists are sought out by the city of Missoula and the Public Art Committee to work on these projects, the different styles and techniques from the various artists create a unique experience at every corner.
Another form of art that you will likely come across in downtown Missoula is a variety of fashion boutiques and vintage clothing stores. Fashion is a great way to express oneself, just as painting is to an artist, or sculpting to sculptors.
One of the newest additions to the streetwear/vintage clothing scene in Missoula is Pink Elephant. We understand how important fashion is as an outlet of creativity. Upon entering the store, not only will you be greeted by an extraordinary staff, but also by some exceptional artwork that covers the walls of the store. The connections between fashion and art are very apparent here, and we put in the time to curate a one-of-a-kind vintage experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Being able to browse unique clothing and artwork simultaneously is an incredible experience. Whether you’re a fashion person, an art person, or just want to hang out at a cool store with great vibes, Pink Elephant is definitely worth a stop.