In the autumn of 2022, a group of Boulder citizens participated in an MSU Extension program called “Re-Imagining Rural,” a series of discussions that brought together towns from across Montana to surface and discuss new ideas for catalyzing and sustaining vitality in rural communities.
One result of those meetings, in Boulder, was Connie Smith Day — a celebration in August of Boulder’s best-known artist, including the restoration of his classic “Bronc Rider” mural on West 2nd Avenue and an art exhibit of his collected works.
Now, Boulder has been selected to join the latest edition of “Re-Imagining Rural” – three sessions, beginning this month, that will connect groups in 11 small towns across the state. Following Zoom-based presentations, the local groups each will have in-person, facilitated conversations about how new ideas might work in their community.
