About Us

Montana, the "Treasure State" became a territory in 1864 and the 41st state in 1889, the fourth largest. During the early 1900's, the Hardin (Big Horn County) area was one of the last locations in Montana to be settled and opened as a shipping point for the railroads. With a need for agricultural products, many homesteaders arrived in the region. With these settlers and the existing Native American heritage, a rich cultural and artistic community emerged.



On April 5, 1978 a small but determined group of artists and art lovers saw their dream come true. The Big Horn County Arts and Crafts Association received their Certificate of Incorporation and the (501) (c) (3) non-profit status on October, 1978!

Our first location was in the original County Jail, built in 1915, thus the name JailHouse Gallery. In keeping with our desire to grow and serve the public better, in 1993 the Gallery moved "downtown."

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JailHouse Gallery
218 Center Ave.
Hardin MT 59034

(406) 665-3239

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