The Butte Silver Bow Arts Foundation (BSBAF) is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1977 under IRS Code 501(c) 3 status to promote the arts using the Clark Chateau under the name of The Arts Chateau as its base of operations. BSBAF made an agreement to maintain and restore The Clark Chateau with annual support from the Butte Silver Bow Government.

In addition to the main facility at The Clark Chateau Museum, BSBAF expanded the cultural center programs to include the Museum of Fine Arts (MoFAB) and the Venus Rising Espresso House, both buildings are in historic Uptown Butte. At these locations, we are able to advance our mission to increase community involvement by providing quality arts and humanity activities through our galleries, lecture hall, and coffee house.

The Butte Silver Bow Arts Foundation Services

• continuation of the restoration of the Clark Chateau

• expansion of the Museum of Fine Arts Butte (MoFAB) for cultural arts education and exhibitions read more...

• future project for building a quality art museum for exhibitions and national, regional, and local exhibition tours

• future project for establishing art immersion programs as an Art School in collaboration with national, regional, and local universities

• future project for re-creating historical industrial heritage by restoring regional and local manufacturing companies

BSBAF Supporters

Annually, BSBAF receives support from the City of Butte, as well as other regional community and private funding sources. Our arts and humanities programs rely primarily on volunteers and local donations. The BSBAF Board of Directors is the governing body that administers and coordinates our business matters of our non-profit tax-exempt status 501 (c) 3 under the Internal Revenue Service code established in October 1977.

During the past 28 years, the Butte Silver Bow Arts Foundation(BSBAF) Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and members have worked to care for the Clark Chateau, the Museum of Fine Arts Butte (MoFAB), and the Venus Rising Espresso House; providing art, culture, heritage, and historic opportunities to an international audience.

In 1997, Glenn Bodish assumed responsibility as the Executive Director of the BSBAF. Under Glenn’s leadership, the BSBAF has demonstrated its ability to accomplish its mission and achieve its goals through a plethora of programs and projects. August of 2011, Gretchen Miller became the Executive Director of the BSBAF. Gretchen will carry on the tradition that Glenn built and add on to it as time moves on.