Episode 273: Ukrainetz Fine Art

Episode 273: Ukrainetz Fine Art

From We're No Dam Experts by Rebecca Engum and Shannon Newth

March 13, 2026 · 1h 23m · Episode 273

About this episode

Rebecca and Shannon interview artists Ron and Echo Ukrainetz about their work and connection to Western Art Week.

Rebecca and Shannon sit down with longtime Western artists and husband-and-wife duo Ron Ukrainetz and Echo Ukrainetz ahead of Western Art Week in Great Falls . Ron is known for his detailed polychromatic engravings on Claybord and historical oil paintings inspired by the Lewis and Clark Expedition , while Echo creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind batik pieces known for their rich color and striking contrast. In this episode of We're No Dam Experts , they talk about their artistic process, the stories behind their work, and their long connection to Western Art Week. You can see their work March 18–22, 2026 at the Out West Art Show at the Heritage Inn in rooms 146 and 148. Ukrainetz Fine Art: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/ukrainetz-fine-art/ Ukrainetz Fine Art on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainetzfineart Western Art Week: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/western-art-week/ Out West Art Show: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/listing-item/out-west-art-show-sale/

People in this episode

Hosts: Rebecca Engum, Shannon Newth

Guests: Ron Ukrainetz, Echo Ukrainetz

Topics covered

  • Western art
  • artist interview
  • artistic process
  • cultural events
  • travel

Keywords

  • Ukrainetz Fine Art
  • Western Art Week
  • Great Falls
  • artistic process
  • batik
  • engraving
  • oil paintings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ukrainetz Fine Art, Out West Art Show, Western Art Week

Books & works: polychromatic engravings, historical oil paintings, batik pieces

Places: Great Falls

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