‘Outrage: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Montana’ by Brian Maguire
The Missoula Art Museum (MAM) presents ‘Outrage: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in Montana,’ an exhibition by internationally renowned Irish artist Brian Maguire, on view from June 6 through September 13, 2025. Known for his powerful paintings that confront injustice and amplify humanitarian crisis, Maguire’s work is grounded in deep connection with communities and his commitment to bearing witness.
This powerful and moving exhibition honors the Indigenous lives lost to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis in Montana. Through close collaboration with Native families impacted by the MMIP crisis and MMIP advocates from nearly every tribal community in the state, Maguire has created a body of work that speaks to remembrance, grief, and resistance.
For the past five years, Maguire has met with impacted families—often in their homes or other chosen spaces, listening to their stories and respectfully requesting a photograph of their loved one. From each image, he creates two nearly identical portraits: one is gifted to the family, and the other is displayed publicly to raise awareness and honor those who are missing or whose lives were taken too soon.
Join MAM for the public opening reception of ‘Outrage’ on First Friday, June 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A gathering at 6:00 PM will introduce the exhibition, welcome the families who have traveled to be part of this event, and include brief remarks from the artist. The following day, Saturday, June 7, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, MAM will host a panel discussion moderated by Senior Curator Brandon Reintjes, featuring exhibiting artist Brian Maguire, writer Lucy Cotter, and scholar and activist Kathryn Shanley. Together, they will reflect on the issues and impacts behind Outrage.
MAM calls on our community to take action. Help make social transformation a reality by supporting Indigenous-led organizations focused on MMIP, such as Sovereign Bodies Institute (https://www.sovereign-bodies.org), Four Points Media led by Northern Cheyenne journalist Luella Brien (https://www.fourpointspress.com), and Ohkomi Forensics (https://www.ohkomiforensics.com ), founded by Haley K. Omeasoo (Hopi Nation; Tewa, Blackfeet descendant), which provides forensic and DNA support for impacted families and communities.
ABOUT MAM
Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1987, MAM is one of the leading contemporary art museums in the Intermountain West. Located in Missoula’s historic downtown, MAM is a fully accessible, free public museum with eight exhibition spaces, a library, and an education center.
MAM is committed to representing contemporary Indigenous artistic expression faithfully and collaboratively. MAM recognizes the ongoing sovereignty of the Séliš and Ql̓ispé Tribal people, who agreed through Treaty to live in peace with settlers of this land. Tribal people inspire MAM’s efforts to create and maintain a beloved, inclusive community. MAM respects the original sacrifice made by Indigenous people.
