Distinctly Montana Magazine

W W W. D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A . C O M 41 and the Design of C ol laboration Kira Fercho L ike many Montana natives, when you fi rst meet Kira, you are charmed by her talent and story telling. In the past fi ve years, she has become one of the youngest artists to impact the western art scene. Because of her skill and youthfulness, collectors and art lovers have taken notice. She currently shows at two museums and seven nationally known galleries. The newest is her own, Fercho Gallery & Elliott Design in Big Sky. Fercho Gallery and Elliott Design is the concept of Kira Fercho and Lori Elliott, developed when they met in Red Lodge. In March 2015, Kira will be promoting the CM Russell Museum Auction and Show in Great Falls. For the fourth consecutive year, she has had a painting in the live auction, the silent auction, and has been one of their juried quick draw artists. This trifecta is a winning streak that nearly unmatched and would make Charlie himself proud. Fercho Gallery & Elliott Design 88 Ousel Falls Road PO Box 161201 Big Sky, MT 59716 www.kirafercho.com (406) 661-1030 Lori Elliott, ASID, NCIDQ I n 2011, Lori accepted a design position with Kibler & Kirch in Red Lodge. This past summer she moved to Big Sky, where she now co-owns Fercho Gallery & Elliott Design with Kira Fercho, a Montana oil painter. With Lori's love of the west and contemporary design, she enjoys how Big Sky brings these two design elements together. Lori is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID), a certifi ed color consultant, and has received her National Certifi cation of Interior Design Qualifi cation (NCIDQ). Her design career spans 20 plus years in both residential and small scale commercial projects. She specializes in space planning, color and fi nish selections. Working with architects, contractors, and property owners, she enjoys both new and remodel projects. "Each project and client are so unique, it continues to make designing new and excit- ing!" says Elliott. Elliott Interior Design, LLC 88 Ousel Falls Road PO Box 161201 Big Sky, MT 59716 www.ferchoelliott.com (406) 551-3995 Betsy Swartz B etsy opened Betsy Swartz Fine Art Consulting, Inc. in September of 2001, and specializes in private placement of fi ne art. She built her business on the concept of taking art to her clients rather than having them come to her, working with clients in the privacy of their homes (or businesses) to build art collections of value. Betsy recently opened a gallery space south of Four Corners in the Western Outpost building, conveniently located to serve both the Bozeman and Big Sky markets. Betsy's strong interpersonal skills com- bined with her love of art, music and space comes through in how she works with clients to create spaces that refl ect what is valued by the family. Whether striving for tranquility or unrestraint, she carefully selects pieces that bring a sense of completion and perfection to the space. She loves collaborating with other professionals in the art, architecture and design fi eld, pulling together resources and talents to create impressive fi nished projects. Betsy showcases artists in both the mod- ern western genre as well as the traditional western genre. Betsy Swartz Fine Art Consulting, Inc., 80085 Gallatin Road, Unit G Bozeman, MT 59718 www.betsyswartzfi neart.com (406) 580-4510 Betsy Swartz betsy@betsyswartz.com Kira Fercho kirart1@yahoo.com Lori Elliott, ASID, NCIDQ elliottinteriordesign@yahoo.com

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