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Canvas Early Learning Center
​Information for Parents

 The Southwest Montana Arts Council is excited to open Dillon's only arts-centered Early Learning Center.
We have named it Canvas; just as a canvas is the foundation for a work of art, early childhood education
is that same foundation for our children. With Canvas, we hope to continue to meet one of our primary goals:

to promote education and participation in the arts, with a
particular emphasis on the needs of the children in our region.
 

Canvas ELC staff
​Aaron Cashmore, Director    
Aaron ran the Head Start program in Dillon for 15 years and also worked at Curious Minds on the UMW campus.
In addition to her work with Canvas ELC, she teaches and advises in the Early Education program at UMW.
​Randi Braddock, Lead Teacher
​Randi has a degree in Early Childhood Multicultural Education from the University of New Mexico.
She has experience as a daycare lead teacher and a first grade teacher.
Brooklyn Bennett, Assistant Teacher
​Brooklyn has an associate of applied science degree in Early Childhood Education from UMW
and is currently pursuing her K-12 Art Education degree.
​Christina Schmidt, Teacher Aide
​Christina has a degree in Elementary Education from UMW. Her experience includes working as the
​Environmental Education Coordinator at UMW's Birch Creek Center.


​Canvas ELC accepts Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarships. For more information, visit ​their site.
​For more information, contact 406-723-4016.

​Canvas ELC is located at 120 N. Montana Street in Dillon (in the former Shine Studio).

Fee Schedule

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​For more information on enrolling your child in Canvas, please click the button on the right.
Contact Us
If you are interested in enrolling your child, please click the button on the right for an enrollment form.
Enrollment Form
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Thank you to our Event Sponsors

Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan
​Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, Montana Arts Council,
Montana Cultural Trust,
Union Pacific Foundation,
United Way of Beaverhead County, Dillon Jaycees,
Montana Performing Arts Consortium
, Michael Mhoon, 
Beaverhead Brewing Company, Shopko Foundation, Safeway Foundation, Vision Source - Dr. Douglas & Debora Creger, Laura & Neal Straus, Eric Hammer & Sandra McIntyre, Stageline Pizza, The Good Life, Northwest Farm Credit Services, Judy Siring - Farmers Union Insurance, 
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Bank of Commerce, Dillon Small Animal Hospital, Stockman Bank, Great Harvest Franchising, African Oasis,
Ted Ori/State Farm Insurance, Maxfield Family, Steve Armiger, McIsaac Appraisals,

Peck & Peck CPAs, Stauffenberg Studios, Comfort Inn, Town Pump, Patagonia, Wildwood Floral, Tendoy Fine Arts, Michael Mhoon
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Southwest Montana Arts Council - PO Box 1282, Dillon, MT  59725 - 406-683-6208 - SMACarts@gmail.com
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  • Home
  • About
    • Board
  • Events
    • Showstoppers Season
    • Dinner in the Park
    • ArtSpace
    • Missoula Children's Theatre
    • Art Walk
    • Thursday Night Live
    • Labor Day Kickoff
  • Purchase & Donate
  • Support
  • Contact
  • Accessibility