Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) invites the public to attend a guest speaker presentation, “A Journey to Freedom: A Polish Family’s Escape from a Nazi Concentration Camp to America” with John Kunz, Holocaust Survivor, on November 6th at 5:30pm. The program is held at The Square, 1400 1st Ave North, Great Falls, Montana and is free and open to the public.
This lecture is part of the exhibition programming connected to both Legacy: The Morton Levin Collection and Reverberations: New Acquisitions to The Square. These exhibitions feature permanent collection artwork by Morton Levin and Willem Volkersz, respectively, that depict experiences in World War II and its aftermath. The public is invited to listen to John Kunz speak about his family’s harrowing story, then explore the galleries and view the artwork through new perspectives.
About this Presentation:
John Kunz, Holocaust survivor, who will share his family’s powerful story of survival. The evening will also feature five posters from “The Courage to Remember” Exhibit depicting the horrors of the Holocaust and the courage and resilience of its victims, originally produced by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, shown with permission generously granted by Bruce Barrett, a Missoula attorney who previously hosted the collection.
About John Kunz:
John Kunz was born in a Nazi slave labor concentration camp during World War II. He arrived in the United States as a refugee at age 6 and grew up in Great Falls, Montana. John retired from real estate as the Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker of Great Falls.
About Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) is north-central Montana’s only contemporary art museum. Founded in 1977 and located in Great Falls, Montana, the museum resides in and stewards the original 1896 building of the historic Central High School. The Square is known for exhibitions that feature intriguing Outsider and contemporary living artists in conjunction with exciting exhibition programs and studio art classes to the community.
Exhibitions and related programming are curated by Nicole Maria Evans, Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. Exhibitions at the museum are supported in part by the Montana Arts Council, a state agency funded by the State of Montana, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Square is funded in part by coal severance taxes paid based upon coal mined in Montana and deposited in Montana’s cultural and aesthetic projects trust fund. Additional funding is provided by museum members and the citizens of Cascade County, Davidson Family Foundation, D.A. Davidson, Montana Credit Union, Hotel Arvon, First Interstate Bank, an anonymous donor, and Kelly’s Signs & Design.
General Information
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (The Square) is located at 1400 1st Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana. Admission is free to the public, and suggested donations of $5-$10 per person are greatly appreciated. Visitor hours are Tuesday 10am to 9pm; Wednesday through Friday, 10am to 5pm; and Saturday from 10pm to 3pm. Visit www.the-square.org or call 406.727.8255 for more information.
Press release By Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art: October 24, 2025 – Great Falls, Mt
