The Arts Council of Big Sky is thrilled to announce the development of our new arts center, located at 77 Lone Peak Drive, the former Choppers restaurant. This transformative project will create a public-access arts hub designed to inspire creativity and foster community connections.
For years, the Arts Council has operated out of BASE, where we rent an office and a multipurpose classroom. While we are grateful for BASE and its support, we’ve outgrown the limitations of a single classroom and the lack of a dedicated venue space for larger programs and visiting artists. Our new building will feature five classrooms, expanding our capacity for workshops, classes, and programming. Additionally, it will provide dedicated spaces for community gatherings and creative exploration.
The remodel will transform the existing 7,700-square-foot building into a four-story, 10,000-square-foot arts center. Highlights include:
Our Vision This center will complement existing community resources, such as the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center and Big Sky School District’s facilities, offering new opportunities without overlapping existing services. It will be a vibrant space for everyone—artists, students, and residents alike—to engage, collaborate, and create.
In the near future, our offices will move to the new building, and we will launch a capital campaign to fund the renovations. Stay tuned for updates and ways you can support this exciting project.
As Arts Council Development Director Katie Alvin says, “There’s so much creative energy in the community that’s ready to be tapped, and this creates the space for that.” We can’t wait to bring light, vibrancy, and inspiration back to this space, creating a brighter future for the arts in Big Sky!
You're Invited: Après with the Arts
The Arts Council of Big Sky has a new home at 77 Lone Peak Drive (formerly Choppers Grub & Pub), and we want to share our vision with you!
Join us any Tuesday from 4–6 PM through April 8 to hear about exciting plans to transform this space into the Big Sky Center for the Arts—a creative hub for our entire community.
This space is for YOU, so come learn more and share your ideas for the future of the arts in Big Sky.
Note: Our education team and art classes will continue to be based at BASE until renovations are complete.