Abstract Expressionism
Color and Movement
February 6–7, 2026
Friday 6:30-9:00pm | Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm
Join us for this Arts Practicum where we will examine the development of abstraction via Vasily Kandinsky, the cultural context of the Abstract Expressionist movement, and the use of color and movement as primary components of a work. Participants will make their own colors by mixing pigments and practice layering techniques to create a piece with inspiration from various Abstract Expressionist artists.
BACKGROUND IMAGE: Vasily Kandinsky, “Improvisation 27,” 1912.
COST: $75
Scholarships available (contact YTI office for details)
May be taken for YTI academic credit at regular tuition rates
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 2, 2026
QUESTIONS? For questions or information about the practicum, contact Mary Gammill at magammill@ythi.org.
Workshop Leader
MARY GAMMILL (M.A., Yellowstone Theological Institute) is Lecturer in Theology and the Arts at YTI. An abstract, explorative artist who expresses her relationship with God in art, Mary is inspired by the symbolism, light, and the theology represented in Christian Art History, as well as the beauty of God’s creation in which she lives. She is working to form an art collaborative in Bozeman.
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PLEASE NOTE: After you register, you will receive a link to pay for the course via email. Current YTI students wishing to take the practicum for academic credit should sign up through Populi.
QUESTIONS? For questions or information about the practicum, contact Mary Gammill at magammill@ythi.org.
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