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The Full Story
The idea for Billings Open Studio (BOS for short) started in 2014, by Ted Kim, as a place where artists, photographers and performers could learn, collaborate and display their work. Located in the heart of historic downtown Billings, BOS serves as a convenient hub where people can work together to further their craft, no matter their discipline.
The original space was open to the full 7,000 square foot third floor. Eventually, private art studios were added on, and the publicly rentable studio space became the northern end of the 3rd floor.
In May of 2025, Eileen Bobinski became the owner, continuing to grow the space, and community that Ted left behind before retirement.
The studio must be seen to be fully appreciated. Featuring a 2,000 sq ft space with 12 ft. ceilings, maple wood floors, unique black painted brick, white brick, and massive northern facing windows for perfect natural light. BOS offers a flexible shooting venue for every type of photography.
In addition to the gorgeous natural light. The studio offers optional Aputure brand LED Continuous Lights, and Elinchrom & Flashpoint/Godox brand Strobe Flash Lights.
Meet Eileen
Hello! I'm so honored and excited to be here continuing to connect and grow the amazing community that has become Billings Open Studio. I've been a part of the BOS crew since 2020, and have very easily come to call the studio home.
I'm here as your studio manager and guide. You can see me floating around the third floor tidying, getting a cup of coffee, editing photos, or making sure the studio is clean and ready to serve you. I set up and tear down the backgrounds, set up the lights to your specifications, host educational workshops, and continue growing the connections of phenomenal creatives that reside in Billings.
Outside of the studio, I run a commercial photography business. I primarily photograph eCom for clothing companies, and build portfolios for modeling agencies nationwide, but you can see me doing a wide variety of commercial portrait work, along with creative, very colorful photoshoots with complex lighting setups. You can check out my work HERE
In my spare time, you can find me hanging with my dogs, Maisy & Mama, learning how to garden, cooking new recipes, nerding out to sci-fi shows, and enjoying quiet, quality time in my backyard.
Photo by Niah Rose Photo
About the Historic Kress Building
Built in 1925, the Billings Kress Store building represents a magnificent example of the company's belief that “Each Kress store was a gift of civic art to its community.”"Store 237", as the Billings Kress building was called, embodies exquisite art deco detailing and remarkable attention to construction and detailing. Many Kress stores across the country have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Building Museum in Washington D.C. even has an entire collection dedicated to Kress stores.
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