What we believe:
Recovery is possible. Support is essential. Our chosen path is Art
What do people recover from?
Behavioral and medical health conditions, trauma, substance use, disability and aging challenges that impact independent self directed daily living.
Why Art as Support?
In the studio, you will develop important life skills; decision making, safe risk taking, planning, and how to correct course while making a project. In the end, you create something beautiful to keep, gift or sell.
About Us
We are strengthening community ties through the use of studio access, peer support, and creative vocational opportunity.
Location:
We are located in the heart of Butte’s Uptown Business District at 22 West Park Street STE 123.
Our retail storefront features hand made original artwork made by local artists who are either directly involved in our creative vocational program or who are supportive of the recovery movement.
How we are organized:
Art as Support is operating as a commercial business. Your purchase dollars go directly into supporting this program and the artists who make the work offered for sale. The goal is to teach artists in recovery how to build and operate a successful art business. Unlike many recovery programs, we are not a non-profit. We believe there is dignity in earning our way.
Our services
Retail Store
Open to the public, Support our business model and the recovery movement by purchasing art. All sales support the artists directly; by paying the rent for the studio space, allowing development and production of creative vocational programs, compensating the artist for their completed artwork, and purchasing studio grade materials for artists to create with. Artwork prices are reasonable for artists working as a professional. We accept all types of payment options, cash, Venmo, Paypal, as well as major Credit and Debit cards.
Current Retail Store Hours:
Monday through Friday 10 – 5
Saturday – During Farmer’s Market
At the moment, we are in person sales only. We are planning for e-commerce capability in the future.
Studio Access
Creative expression is a wellness practice
Engaging your body, mind and soul in the creation of art helps develop new patterns that support, strengthen and sustain the recovery process.
Why Art as Support?
In the studio, you will develop important life skills; decision making, safe risk taking, planning, and how to correct course while making a project. In the end, you create something beautiful to keep or give away, or sell.
About our Fiber Studio:
Weaving, spinning, crocheting, knitting by hand or machine, lace making. felting, or sewing. We have the equipment and the knowledge to help you achieve a successful outcome. You can work on a project solo or work as part of a small group. Tools are available, as well as a selection of studio fibers and textiles. You can also bring your own tools and materials.
About the Accessible Studio:
Supporting painting, printmaking, drawing, crafting and more. The studio is safe, we work with non-toxic materials and transparency, for no surprises. All processes are adaptable to meet physical limitations. Each week there are new themes and projects to work on. You can find out what types of art you are most interested in and pursue them with the support of a professional artist and peer supporter.
ASR Offers a Membership Program
25% Discount on:
Art Studio Access/ Instruction
Peer Support Services
Group Meet Ups
Invitations to: Store Buyer’s Days
ASR Art Events
How to become a member:
Visit us at 22 W. Park Street STE 123. Take a tour of the 2nd floor studios. Meet our staff and check out the types of art work our studios support to see if they match your interests.
Membership is $30 per month.
Click here to display brochures for Art as Support Studio Memberships
Mailbox & Package Reception
Benefits
A street address in the heart of Uptown Butte’s Business District.
Address Sample: Your Name or Business Name 22 West Park St STE 123 PMB XXX Butte, MT 59701
- A person is on hand to receive your mail and packages while you are at work.
- Your mail/packages are out of the weather, and out of sight in a secure room.
- You receive text/mail notification when mail and packages arrive.
- Mail forwarding service available.
- Text in Mailbox check.
- Convenient location, near bus stop, and uptown restaurants. Easy lunch time pickup.
- You support local artists, This service helps to pay rent on our studio space and provide vocational opportunities for emerging artists.
Details of our Services:
Have your USPS Mail and or your packages (UPS, Fedex, Amazon, DHL) delivered our West Park Street address where they will be secured in a private mailbox or package locker for you.
Mailboxes and packages are accessible during retail store hours. You will have your own key to your mailbox.
Special arrangements for pickup can be made in advance outside of normal business hours.
Uptown businesses who are not open on the weekends can arrange to hand off purchased goods through our package reception services.
Studio Membership is not required for Mail & Package Reception Services
Click here to display for full price list for private mail and package reception service
Click here to download forms needed to sign up for service. Link includes contract and PS1583 forms.
Pricing:
Monthly Rates:
Small 3.5 x 4.5 x 14
Up to 2 names $20
Medium 5.5 x 6.0 x 14
Up to 4 names individual or business. $30
Large 5.5 x 10.5 x 14
Up to 7 names individual or business. $40
Minimum mail box rental period is 3 months.