Trinity Baillie Gibson
Artist/Entrepreneur
From her first taste of commerce running a lemonade stand at the Bigfork Arts Festival at age five, Trinity has lived at the intersection of art, audience, and sales. That early spark grew into a portfolio of creative businesses built to move product, tell stories, and support artists without sacrificing integrity or imagination.
Today, Trinity’s brands deliver proven retail performance: distinctive, story-driven products designed for strong sell-through, repeat customers, and easy merchandising. Every line is built with intention—clear pricing, scalable production, and marketing baked in—so wholesale and retail partners aren’t just stocking art, they’re stocking products that work.
What sets these businesses apart is simple and rare:
- Artist-made goods that are retail-ready
- Clear brand stories customers instantly connect with
- Fast turnover, flexible assortments, and reliable fulfillment
- A partner who understands both creativity and the realities of selling
Trinity doesn’t just make products—she builds sales ecosystems where artists thrive, stores win, and customers come back asking for more.
If you’re looking for lines with soul and strategy, you’re in the right place.
The “starving artist” myth survives because talent alone isn’t enough. In Montana, making art also means knowing how to sell it. These businesses exist to help artists turn creativity into sustainable livelihoods through strong branding, smart marketing, and products built for real-world retail.
Made in Montana isn’t just where the work comes from—it’s how it’s built: honest, resilient, and meant to last. By pairing art with business know-how, artists can keep creating, keep selling, and keep contributing to their communities.
Foundations and Focus
My work centers on building sustainable creative businesses, strengthening Montana-made brands, and helping artists and makers thrive in real markets—retail, wholesale, and community-based.
Creative Brands & Ventures
Beadniks of Montana (2000-2026)– Artist-driven jewelry and specialty goods rooted in Montana identity
Puppet Pandemonium (2015-2026)– Story-led, screen-free puppets designed for play, education, and emotional connection
Beadniks 420 (2012-2026)– Discreet, well-designed lifestyle tools and accessories created for responsible adult-use markets, with a focus on functionality, durability, and retail-ready presentation
Vision & Venture (2024-2026) – Marketing and business consulting for artists and small creative enterprises
Montana Menagerie (2025-2026)– Curated vintage, holiday décor, and immersive specialty concepts like the Mad Hatter Tea Party
Community & Nonprofit Leadership
2022-2026
Bitterroot Arts Guild – Advising artists and small businesses on growth, branding, pricing, and market readiness to strengthen Montana’s creative economy
University of Montana-COB-BS Marketing
Creations
Mountain Mooskas live on the mountains of Dragon Valley and push the rocks off the mountains down into the valley where the quarry is to the Rocky Mountain Dinos. Read my book “The Lore of Dragons: Dragon Valley to discover our world!
Fan Club
“The puppet is wonderfully crafted and vibrant! I had specific order needs and received wonderful customer service.”
Grady
Etsy Buyer
“My daughter’s preschoolers are going to love these puppet!”
Anonymous courtesy of Square up
“Received the package fast and well packed.I wanted this for my one and only granddaughter who is very, very Fond of these kind of Goggly Eye cartoon characters and I wanted to see her reaction . She is about to turn 1 year old and has been going through some discomfort Due to teething, but this little hand puppet brought a HUGE SMILE on her cute face and was so worth it! Thank you Trinity for creating product that brings so much joy to children and to the families watching them!”
Vasuda
Etsy Buyer
Community Events
Providing an environment for artists to thrive and create an atmosphere conducive to art education.
Community Projects
Created original event for the Bitterroot Arts Guild members and community
2022-2024
*Created Spring Event for artists to engage in practices to create a living wage.
*Initiated, organized, and implemented event with successful results for artists creating a new income source.
*Publicized and delivered social media platform for artists who have little to no social media involvement.
*Counseled artists in developing their own social media branding to create following which has yielded additional income.
Youth Markets
2022-2024
*Implemented first all county Youth Market to encourage young artists to pursue aspirations.
*Educated youth on social media presence and developed artist branding for future business use.
*Increased number of youth markets to increase ability to earn a profitable wage
2022-2024
*Provided grants for special awards to fair participants, youth and adult, with special awards from the Bitterroot Arts Guild.
*Provided 3 $500 grants to Heartism (foundation for Autism in Hamilton, MT) in a one year period to develop art programs.
*Provided $500 annually for awards to the Daly Days Sidewalk Chalk Contest for Awards
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