Marshall Noice was born in 1952 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is a talented photographer, pastel artist, and abstract landscape painter. His artistic journey began at the Banff School of Fine Arts, and working alongside Ansel Adams greatly enriched his experience. He later earned his degree from the University of Montana. Noice's work captivates audiences with its vibrant colors, beautifully reflecting the landscapes of his Montana studio as well as the scenic views of Colorado and New Mexico.
Montana: mountains, wildlife, Glacier, The Real West, horses, Remington and Russell, big sky, Indian country. A place like no other, rich in history and images. Rich in subject matter for my artwork.
I have sometimes wondered if I live here because of the work I do, or if I do the work because I live here. An interesting question without an answer. I do know for certain that this work is a direct result of my experiences in this place I call home.
Peaks I've climbed, wildlife I've pursued, people I've loved, the sound of the wind and the drums, the smell of a lodge campfire, these experiences make up my stronghold of inspiration. I don't believe I could have created the art if I had not first lived the life. Montana - her people, places, and animals are my muse.
Marshall Noice - Kalispell, MN
Career Information
1978-Present - Owner, Noice Studio and Gallery, Kalispell, Montana
1984-1994 - Instructor, The Glacier Institute, Glacier National Park
1980 - Assistant, Barbara Crane, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
1978 - Assistant, Friends of Photography, Carmel, California
1977-1978 - Art Editor, Art West Magazine
Professional Education
1978 - University of Montana
1977 - Independent study with Ansel Adams
1975-1976 - Banff School of Fine Arts, Banff, Alberta, Canada
1969-1970 - Flathead Valley Community College
Awards and Honors
2002 - Member, Pastel Society of America
2001- Pastel Society of America Award, Pastel Society of New Mexico National Show
2000 - Featured Artist, Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
1999 - Flathead Valley Cultural Achievement Award, “Art for Public Viewing” for Kalispell Art on the Streets sculpture project
1996 - Flathead Valley Cultural Achievement Award, “Architectural Achievement” for renovation and preservation of a historic Main Street building
1995 - “American Masters in Their Environment” biennial travelling exhibition at the University of Wisconsin
1995 - Printing Craftsmen of Canada Gold Award recipient for book, "Glacier: Images from the Crown of the Continent.
1995 - Flathead Valley Cultural Achievement Award, “Art for Public Viewing” for ongoing exhibits in public buildings
1993 - Featured Artist, Montana Governor’s Cultural Trust Award Exhibition
1992 - Merit Award, Sci Tex International Graphics Arts Awards for book, "Blackfeet: Artists of the Northern Plains."
1991 - Kodak Gallery Award for Arts, First Prize
1990 - Kodak Gallery Award for Arts, First Prize
1984 - Hasselblad New Artist’s Competition (Sweden), Second Prize
1982 - Electrum XIV, Montana Statewide Arts Award, Best of Show
1982 - Valley Invitational, Hockaday Center for the Arts, Kalispell, Montana, Best of Show
1980 - Merit Award, Ilford Print Awards (England)
Bibliography
My World, Southwest Art, 07-04,
Schneider New Directions in Pastel, Southwest Art, 04-02,
Herrin A Love of The Land, Focus Santa Fe, 09-01,
Van Cleve Enter The Artist, Jackson Hole News, 09-06-00,
Reimers Colors Rooted in Reality, Images West, 8-00,
Anderson The Paintings of Marshall Noice, Cowboys and Indians, 6-99,
Berney The Aura of Nature, Focus Santa Fe, 4-99,
Berney Glacier; Images from the Crown of the Continent, Whitefish Editions,
1995 Glacier in Black and White, Outdoor Photographer,10-93
Anchell The Winter Landscapes of Marshall Noice, Whitefish, 1993,
Long Blackfeet: Artists of the Northern Plains, Lowell Press, 1990,
Scriver Marshall Noice, Outdoor Photographer 11-89
No More Buffalo, Lowell Press, 1982, Scriver
Collections
The National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming
Muset for Kunst, Odense, Denmark
Bibliotheque National du France, Paris, France
The Menil Collection, Houston, Texas
Frontier Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah
Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Kalispell, Montana