Chaucer Silverson
Chaucer Silverson is an experienced Fine Art Professional working with established galleries selling a wide range of contemporary and historic artworks. He is a professional artist and holds a BFA in fine art as well as a master’s degree in art education specializing in cultural services. Prior to establishing his arts management career, he worked as a project manager in woodworking and architectural interiors.
Jon McElyea
Jon McElyea graduated with a BFA from Emily Carr University specializing in painting. While in school he had the opportunity to work in the apparel and fashion industries and eventually founded his own apparel brand. Upon returning to Montana Jon worked at a local gallery before transitioning back to real estate full time. Since 2020 Jon has worked with Dianne Click at Bozeman Brokers to sell more than 50 million dollars of Bozeman area real estate. While he still works as a Realtor his passion has brought him back to the art businesses.
Henry Janzen
Henry Janzen is a sophomore at Montana State University pursuing a degree in Graphic Design. He was raised by artists in Bozeman who surrounded him with printmaking and painting. Henry worked as a finish carpenter for four years before he decided to embrace his talent and love of art through his studies in graphic design. He is thrilled to have found his passion.
Meet the Team
Story
Big Sky Art Ops was founded by artists Chaucer Silverson and Jon McElyea. The two met working in the arts in downtown Bozeman. There they recognized a need for a friendly and capable artist-driven art handling service in the area. Taking matters into their own hands they founded the company in 2022.
Mission
As agents of the arts we aim to support local culture and connect the Gallatin Valley to the rest of the art world. Our team works to provide care and professionalism in handling and managing fine art collections. We strive to be a trusted partner for private art collectors, corporate collections, designers, and estates. Through honesty and integrity we aim to cultivate meaningful interactions with clients and contribute to their appreciation of art and culture.
Willa Cosinuke
Willa Cosinuke is a painter based between Bozeman and New York City. She holds a BFA from The Cooper Union in NYC and has shown her paintings in exhibitions in New York and Miami. She came back to Montana in 2024 to be the artist in residence at Aunt Dofe’s Gallery in Willow Creek, MT.
Josh Rapacz
Josh is from Honolulu and studied art history at Western Washington University. Now he calls Bozeman home. Mountain biking and car modifications are his artistic mediums of choice. Josh sees the Mountains’ as his canvas and his bike a tool for making broad expressive strokes. If you're lucky you will catch Josh driving around town in his custom car which is a patchwork of color, paint and sculptural modifications.
Jesse Gavin
Jesse Gavin is a ceramicist who specializes in throwing vases and experimenting with glaze and mason staining. Jesse has an avid love for hockey and has pursued this passion. He worked for NBC, coordinating arenas for the Sochi Olympics and coached for the Colorado Avalanche amateur hockey development program.
Our Clients
Story
Big Sky Art Ops was founded by artists Chaucer Silverson and Jon McElyea. The two met working in the arts in downtown Bozeman. There they recognized a need for a friendly and capable artist-driven art handling service in the area. Taking matters into their own hands they founded the company in 2022.
Mission
As agents of the arts we aim to support local culture and connect the Gallatin Valley to the rest of the art world. Our team works to provide care and professionalism in handling and managing fine art collections. We strive to be a trusted partner for private art collectors, corporate collections, designers, and estates. Through honesty and integrity we aim to cultivate meaningful interactions with clients and contribute to their appreciation of art and culture.
Meet the Team
Chaucer Silverson
Chaucer Silverson is an experienced Fine Art Professional working with established galleries selling a wide range of contemporary and historic artworks. He is a professional artist and holds a BFA in fine art as well as a master’s degree in art education specializing in cultural services. Prior to establishing his arts management career, he worked as a project manager in woodworking and architectural interiors.
Jon McElyea
Jon McElyea graduated with a BFA from Emily Carr University specializing in painting. While in school he had the opportunity to work in the apparel and fashion industries and eventually founded his own apparel brand. Upon returning to Montana Jon worked at a local gallery before transitioning back to real estate full time. Since 2020 Jon has worked with Dianne Click at Bozeman Brokers to sell more than 50 million dollars of Bozeman area real estate. While he still works as a Realtor his passion has brought him back to the art businesses.
Henry Janzen
Henry Janzen is a sophomore at Montana State University pursuing a degree in Graphic Design. He was raised by artists in Bozeman who surrounded him with printmaking and painting. Henry worked as a finish carpenter for four years before he decided to embrace his talent and love of art through his studies in graphic design. He is thrilled to have found his passion.
Willa Cosinuke
Willa Cosinuke is a painter based between Bozeman and New York City. She holds a BFA from The Cooper Union in NYC and has shown her paintings in exhibitions in New York and Miami. She came back to Montana in 2024 to be the artist in residence at Aunt Dofe’s Gallery in Willow Creek, MT.
Josh Rapacz
Josh is from Honolulu and studied art history at Western Washington University. Now he calls Bozeman home. Mountain biking and car modifications are his artistic mediums of choice. Josh sees the Mountains’ as his canvas and his bike a tool for making broad expressive strokes. If you're lucky you will catch Josh driving around town in his custom car which is a patchwork of color, paint and sculptural modifications.
Jesse Gavin
Jesse Gavin is a ceramicist who specializes in throwing vases and experimenting with glaze and mason staining. Jesse has an avid love for hockey and has pursued this passion. He worked for NBC, coordinating arenas for the Sochi Olympics and coached for the Colorado Avalanche amateur hockey development program.
Our Clients
