Resurrecting the Sweetpea Festival, 1978

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Beverly and George Mattson

Beverly Mattson grew up in Culbertson, Montana, and George Mattson in Yellowstone Park. They met at Montana State College in Bozeman, now known as Montana State University. She studied art, and he studied architecture. When they first married, they built a house and lived in Okinawa during his service in the Navy. He practiced architecture for seven years in San Francisco and 38 years in Bozeman. Beverly operated an antique store and participated in community arts endeavors. Together, they have completed several extensive home renovations.

Eileen Tenney

Spontaneity and Imagination are almost always part of Eileen's work. She finds not knowing what she will put on the paper or canvas the most rewarding part of the process. After many years of choosing to work exclusively with clay, she added drawing, painting and collage to her repertoire. Eileen is one of eight who founded the still-popular Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts. She also wrote and illustrated a book for children titled Amelia Darehart, The Most Daring Snail of Her Time. She is writing a book about her interconnection with acclaimed sculptor Edmonia Lewis, Samuel Lewis and the Samuel Lewis House. Eileen has a B.S. in elementary education and enjoyed teaching uninhibited, spirited young children during her career. She later received an M.S. in interdisciplinary arts, which includes nontechnical visual art, creative writing, music, drama and dance. She believes creativity has the power to transform our lives. Life is a journey of discovery and self-expression.

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