Biography

Ryan Jolley was born and raised in Victor, Montana, a 7th-generation native of the Bitterroot Valley. His family arrived by way of the Oregon Trail to the Stevensville area in 1866. Ryan grew up on the family homestead on the beautiful river bottom. He enjoyed sports and academics, graduating valedictorian from Victor High School in 2002. In 2007, he married his sweetheart, Amanda, and their family quickly grew to include their five rambunctious kids on their small farm in Corvallis.

Diligently serving his community for the past 20+ years owning and operating his own small business, Purity Cleaning, has been his full-time occupation. However, Ryan has always loved making time for bowhunting, skiing with his family, coaching Little League, or taking a fishing trip to the Big Hole. His great-grandmother and mother (also local artists) encouraged him to paint, and he is grateful for their creative legacy.

Ryan is currently exhibiting a new series of oil paintings at Corwin Galleries in Hamilton, MT. He is also a member of the Oil Painters of America, the Legends West Art Show, the Montana Professional Artists Association, and Artists Along the Bitterroot. His work has also been selected and featured in multiple shows and expos.

Gallery Representation, Exhibitions and Shows
2026-Current: Corwin Galleries Hamilton, MT
2023-Current: Legends West Art Show Great Falls, MT
2023- Current: Artists Along The Bitterroot Bitterroot Valley, MT
2024: Whispering Waters Exhibition, Cassens Fine Art Gallery Hamilton, MT
2024: Anaconda Wildlife Art Expo Anaconda, MT
2024: Stillwater Art Show Columbus, MT
2024: Waters of the Bitterroot Exhibit Hamilton, MT
2023: Hooked On The Gallatin juried art auction Big Sky, MT

Awards & Residencies
2027: Artist in Residence, Triple Creek Ranch, Relais & Châteaux February, 2027 Darby, MT
2025: Featured Quick-Finish Artist- Spring for the Arts Bitterroot Performing Arts Council Hamilton, MT
2025: Featured Artist Chamber of Commerce event, Allora Spa Hamilton, MT 2024: Winner, Plein Air Magazine online competition, water category Professional Affiliations Montana Professional Artists Association Oil Painters of America Artists Along The Bitterroot Collections Private Collections in Montana, Texas, Washington, and Minnesota