New Art Class at Wolf Point Library Draws Enthusiastic Adult Students

Glasgow artist Cat McIntyre leads 15-week course covering watercolors, pencil drawings, and oil painting

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A new art class offered at the Roosevelt County Library in Wolf Point, Montana has drawn an enthusiastic group of adult students. Led by Glasgow artist Cat McIntyre, the 15-week course covers a variety of mediums including watercolors, pencil drawings, and oil painting. The class, which is now in its fifth week, is made possible by grants from the Montana Arts Council and the Western Bank Legacy Endowment Fund.

Why it matters

The art class provides an opportunity for adults in the Wolf Point community to explore their creative interests and rediscover artistic skills they may have let go dormant over the years. The partnership between the library, local arts organizations, and the instructor highlights the value placed on arts education and community engagement.

The details

So far, topics covered in the class have included watercolors, pencil drawings, and oil painting. McIntyre explains that the older female students will each produce two finished oil paintings that will be displayed at the library starting in May. The participants all have some prior background in art and are enthusiastic about brushing up on their skills.

  • The 15-week course is now entering its fifth week.
  • The oil paintings produced by students will be on display at the library starting in May.

The players

Cat McIntyre

A Glasgow artist who is leading the 15-week art instruction course at the Roosevelt County Library.

Montana Arts Council

Provided the seed money to fund the new art class program.

Western Bank Legacy Endowment Fund

Provided additional funding needed to support the art class.

Friends of the Library

Partnered with the library to help secure the grants that made the art classes possible.

Bigger Sky Kids

A program that McIntyre has been teaching students in since 2018, which led her to recognize the interest older adults might have in an art class.

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What they’re saying

“They are very enthused. All the participants have some type of background in art. Most just needed skills that they had to be brushed off.”

— Cat McIntyre, Instructor (northernplainsindependent.com)

“Ideally, I hope it becomes a routine every year, but it depends on grant funding and donations.”

— Cat McIntyre, Instructor (northernplainsindependent.com)

What’s next

McIntyre plans to apply for funds with different agencies in an attempt to secure grants to continue offering the art class program at the library in future years.

The takeaway

The enthusiastic response from adult students in Wolf Point highlights the community's interest in accessible arts education opportunities. The partnership between the library, local arts organizations, and the instructor demonstrates the value placed on nurturing creative expression and lifelong learning.