FIND YOUR WEST Winter/Spring 2017

Your guide to Museum exhibits, programs, and events

Winter/Spring 2017 Volume 2 • Issue 1

Hollywood and the American West

A quarterly newsletter and calendar for members of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum ÂŽ

Hollywood and the American West

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uring his lifetime, famed photographer John R. Hamilton enjoyed an enduring love affair with both the American West and with the cinematic art form known as “The Western.” Hollywood and the American West pays homage to this love affair. The exhibition offers an extraordinary and quintessentially American look at some of the greatest jewels from the John R. Hamilton Collection, featuring precious works captured by Hamilton’s lens over the course of five decades – quite possibly the greatest collection of American Western and Hollywood photography ever to hit celluloid.

A child of the Depression, Philadelphia-born Hamilton served in the Marines during World War II, participating in the battle for Iwo Jima, and later studied photography at what was then called the Art Center School in Los Angeles, California. He then launched a career as a magazine photojournalist and soon landed his first assignment to shoot still photos on the set of a major Western film production — director John Ford’s enduring classic, The Searchers, starring the legendary John Wayne. That job launched Hamilton on his way to becoming the dean of the onset film and celebrity photographers of his era.

Over the next 40 years, he partnered with Ford and Wayne on several films, memorializing their shared love of the American West, including Ford’s favorite location, Utah’s and Arizona’s Monument Valley, in iconic photos. Overall, Hamilton chronicled the behind-the-scenes adventures of some 77 films, including many epic Westerns, such as The Searchers (1956), The Sons of Katie Elder (1965), El Dorado (1967), Hombre (1967), and Silverado (1985), among others. During that time, his camera lens honed in on the biggest stars of the era as they plied their craft. Eventually, he earned the nickname “Remington with a Camera,” and was honored repeatedly by the art, photo, and film industries during the course of his career.

After Hamilton’s death in 1997, the massive archive of his work became lost to the public, in a sense, until photographer/photo collector Bruce Weber published a book on his work in 2003. That project retrained the spotlight on Hamilton’s work, and the imagery in Hollywood and the American West has been largely culled from Hamilton’s rediscovered works. Indeed, the exhibition includes 70 rarely seen and some never-before-seen photographs shot by Hamilton showing stunning Western vistas and Hollywood celebrities over 50 years of filmmaking. Among the candid subjects featured on the sets of some 21 Western films are John Wayne, Steve McQueen, Natalie Wood, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, William Holden, Paul Newman, Ann-Margret, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby, Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Brigitte Bardot, John Ford, Jimmy Stewart, Charlton Heston, and Kevin Costner, among others.

Hollywood and the American West offers an intimate chance to privately access the nostalgic canvas of the West’s greatest visual poet, just as he captured it during a rare and precious time in American history. You won’t want to miss it.

Hollywood and the American West is on display from February 3 – May 14, 2017, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

On the cover: New Yorker. Paul Newman reading The New Yorker on the set of The Left Handed Gun. 1958. John R. Hamilton/ John Wayne Enterprises.

Above: Frank and Sammy. Sammy Davis Jr. sneaks up on Frank Sinatra during the filming of Sergeants 3. 1961. John R. Hamilton/ John Wayne Enterprises.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAROLYN SEELEN

Welcome!

Dear Museum Member, The arrival of a new year means an abundance of new ways to Find Your West here at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. From a myriad of educational opportunities to an impressive array of temporary exhibitions, the first quarter of 2017 promises to be an exciting beginning to a banner year at the Museum.

Joining two exhibitions still on display – Power and Prestige: Headdresses of the American Plains and Lowell Ellsworth Smith: My Theology of Painting – no fewer than four new temporary exhibitions are opening in the first two months of 2017. In addition to Hollywood and the American West, opening February 3 and described in the cover story at left, is The Artistry of the Western Paperback (January 21), exploring the talented artists who brought 1940s and ‘50s Western paperbacks to life; A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna (February 3), offering a glimpse of the authentic neckwear once sought after by working cowboys; and Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery (February 3), providing children with their own activity space to explore the themes detailed in the main Power and Prestige headdress exhibition.

As for educational programming, the Museum’s After School Art Program is open January 9 – March 31, while registration continues for this summer’s Western Explorers Summer Camp, June 19 – July 28. For adults, the Read the West Book Club gets underway, as does a new lineup of Brown Bag Lunch Series discussions.

This is just a sampling of all the happenings at the Museum this New Year. Let these pages be your guide, and bring your family and friends, as you Find Your West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

All the best, Steven M. Karr, Ph.D. President & CEO National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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Museum Exhibitions Through May 14, 2017 • Power and Prestige: Headdresses of the American Plains War bonnets are an iconic image of the American West, yet the truth behind these emblematic items is more complex than the name would indicate.

Using headdresses, ledger art, and photographs, this exhibition explores the history and development of the Native American bonnet, particularly the eagle feather headdress.

Eagle Feather Headdress, Blackfoot Nation, attributed, ca. 1910, 1991.01.0495.

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Through July 9, 2017 • Lowell Ellsworth Smith: My Theology of Painting Featuring 24 watercolor studies, this exhibition explores the personal process and approach of Prix de West winner and Ohio watercolorist Lowell Ellsworth Smith. He painted what he saw and, as importantly, what he felt, leaving something of himself in each of his works. With Smith’s guidance, visitors will learn to recognize him.

L.E. Smith, 2004.205.238. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

January 21 – May 14, 2017 • The Artistry of the Western Paperback During the 1940s and 1950s, book illustrators created dynamic and engaging paperback covers for Western tales. Study the works of A. Leslie Ross, Robert Stanley, George Gross, Stanley Borack, Tom Ryan, and Frank McCarthy, and decide: is it art or something else? Does it belong on a bookshelf, on exhibit, or both?

Deadline at Durango. Allan Vaughan Elston. Dell Publishing: New York, 1950.

Glenn D. Shirley Western Americana Collection, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. RC2006.068.1.07763.

February 3 – May 14, 2017 • Hollywood and the American West Organized by John Wayne Enterprises and the John R. Hamilton Archives, this exhibition features more than 70 photographs by John R. Hamilton.

Candid and raw, the images showcase his private access to the greatest movie stars, musicians, and directors of all times. Subjects include John Wayne, Natalie Wood, John Ford, Paul Newman, Kirk Douglas, Kevin Costner, and more.

Father and Son. John Wayne and son Ethan on the set of El Dorado.

1966. John R. Hamilton/John Wayne Enterprises.

February 3 – May 14, 2017 • A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna Many 19th century cowboys bought square yards of Turkey red cloth at the local mercantile and proudly tied them around their necks. This exhibition features a rare collection of these period bandannas and provides visitors a glimpse of neckwear once sought after by young horsemen and later popularized in Western fiction.

February 3 – May 14, 2017 • Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery Designed to complement the temporary exhibition Power and Prestige: Headdresses of the American Plains, the Museum offers a fun activity space to explore bravery, pageantry, artistry, community, and respect for culture and diversity. The Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery offers dramatic scenes and stories, a mapping journey, a story station reading area, make-and-take activity areas, and continuous programming to engage children to explore on their own, in small groups, or as a family.

Power and Prestige: Headdresses of the American Plains and related programs made possible, in part, by grants from Bank of America, and from the Oklahoma Humanities Council (OHC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and Ann S. Alspaugh. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibitions and program do not necessarily represent those of OHC or NEH.

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Special Programs Brown Bag Lunch Series

Wednesdays through March 29, Noon – 1:00 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Bring your lunch or purchase one at The Museum Grill. Reservations are not required. Free admission to the Theater and The Museum Grill.

March 1 • How the Spanish Inquisition Brought Jewish Culture into the American West The Spanish conquest of the New World in the 16th century brought not only the conquistador and the vaquero, but also the remnants of a rich culture banished from Iberia – the Jews of Spain and Portugal. Join author Corinne Joy Brown as she connects the research for Hidden Star, her award-winning novel, to a deeper understanding of Western cowboy culture.

March 8 • Red Roots and Dust Defense Cowboys on the open range once bought cloth dyed with madder root and indigo to protect against the dirt and grime of the cattle trail. Today’s Textile Conservators preserve and protect these early textiles for future generations to enjoy. Join Anne Murray Chilton, Senior Textile Conservator, as she gives an overview of the history of dyeing processes and textile printing methods and provides a glimpse into the world of textile preservation.

March 15 • “They Were the Kind of Clothes That Top Hands Wore" When Teddy Blue Abbott bought his perfect outfit in 1872, the dress worn by cowboys had lost many characteristics of the dress worn by vaqueros in the American Southwest. The dress of working cowboys influenced dress worn by Wild West cowboys, dude ranchers, and film cowboys who, in turn, affected working cowboy dress. Join Dr. Laurel Wilson, Professor for the Department of Textiles and Apparel Management at the University of Missouri, as she discusses the history of cowboy dress in the American West.

March 22 • Hollywood’s Transition Westerns: Bridging Traditional and Modern in the Old West Between the eras of clear-cut story lines featuring good guys in white hats and cynical, sanguineous character studies of anti-heroes, there emerged from Hollywood a series of transition Western movies – increasingly complex, but still largely operating within the established boundaries of the genre. Film historian Elizabeth Anthony leads this cavalcade through some iconic transition Westerns.

March 29 • The Mark of a Horseman Many a 19th-century cowboy bought a square yard of brightly colored cloth at the local mercantile and proudly tied it around his neck. Along with riding boots and range-worn hats, this wild rag billowing at the neck of the horseman gave evidence that the wearer was not a “sodbuster” but a caballero, drover, or puncher – descendants of the legendary equestrians of Europe. Join Don Reeves, McCasland Chair of Cowboy Culture, for a discussion about the exhibition A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna.

Adult Programs March 31 • A Date with the Duke, 5:00 - 8:30 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Grab a partner and rendezvous with Museum curators in two of the current exhibitions, Hollywood and the American West and A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna. Guests can whet their appetite with a scrumptious BBQ buffet and a selection of gourmet sides and desserts. Enjoy a special film screening of The Cowboys (1972), starring John Wayne as Wil Andersen, a veteran rancher who needs hands for his yearly cattle drive. It seems the men who normally work for Andersen have left to seek their fortunes in the California Gold Rush. The rancher is forced to consider hiring young boys, ages 9 to17, straight from the local town. (2h 14 min, rated PG). $35 per person; $30 per person for Museum members. Cash bar. Reserve online at nationalcowboymuseum.org/date-with-duke.

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Member Exclusive Programs February 2 • Members’ Preview Reception, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., Museum Galleries

Museum members are invited to explore the Museum’s two newest exhibitions, Hollywood and the American West and A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna, during a special members-only preview. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, local craft beer, door prizes, and receive 20% off one item at The Museum Store. Members are encouraged to wear a bandanna and bring a guest. Free with Museum membership; reservations are not required.

For more information, contact Trent Riley at (405) 478-2250 ext. 251.

The Museum Store March 11 – 19 • The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store’s annual Sidewalk Sale is a great opportunity to take advantage of amazing deals on Western décor, accessories, books, and more! Enjoy discounts of up to 75% off and help make way for new spring items!

Family Fun Saturdays For Kids

First Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. – Noon Designed for children ages 4 – 12. Free for children and accompanying adults. Reservations requested by noon on Friday before the program – January 6, February 3, and March 3; call (405) 478-2250 ext. 264.

January 7 • New Year’s Saddle Bag, Classrooms Make this your child’s best year yet by taking part in this fun and thoughtful activity! Decorate a saddle bag to hold a “bucket list” of ideas for the New Year.

Encourage your child to fill the bag with activities and goals.

February 4 • Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery Community Opening, Kerr Gallery Be among the first to explore the new Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery! Enjoy storytellers, music, and food samples as well as hands-on, minds-on activities that focus on the universal concepts of community, diversity, artistry, respect, bravery, and pageantry.

March 4 • Tales from the Trails Comic Books, Classrooms After viewing paperback illustrations featured in the exhibition The Artistry of the Western Paperback, and tools of the trade along the Western frontier in the Museum’s galleries, kids are invited to hear the story Texas Trails Illustrated: The Trail Drives, a 2016 Western Heritage Awards® winner, and then create their very own comic book!

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January Sunday

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Museum Closed New Year’s Day

10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: New Year’s Saddle Bag

Monday

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

After School Art Program: Winter Session, January 9 – March 31

Tuesday

9:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Museum Theory and Practice

Saturday

10:00 a.m.

Exhibition opens, The Artistry of the Western Paperback

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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour Sunday

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

Saturday

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

February Thursday

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Members’ Preview Reception: Hollywood and the American West and A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna

Friday

10:00 a.m.

Exhibitions open, Hollywood and the American West; A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna; and Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery

Saturday

10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery Community Opening

10:00 a.m. – Noon Teacher Open House for Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery

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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour Sunday

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Saturday

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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Artful Tours for Fours & Fives 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

Save The Date

Mark your calendar for these upcoming 2017 events and exhibitions: Navajo Rug Auction • April 21 – 22 56th Annual Western Heritage Awards® • April 21 – 22 Annual Chuck Wagon Festival • May 27 – 28 Prix de West® Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale • June 9 – 10 7

Museum Calendar Winter/Spring 2017

February Sunday

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1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club: Endangered: A Joe Pickett Novel 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

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Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Circle of Stories 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

March Sunday

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Wednesday

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Saturday

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1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

8:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Power and Prestige: Teaching the Headdresses of the American Plains

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Red Roots and Dust Defense 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Artful Tours for Fours & Fives 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

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10:00 — 10:30 a.m.

Circle of Stories 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club: The Western Cattle Trail

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

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Saturday

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Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: How the Spanish Inquisition Brought Jewish Culture into the American West 10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Tales from the Trails Comic Books 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

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Tuesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Break Week Drop-In Activities: Bandanna Decorating 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Break Week Drop-In Activities: Fun with Illustration

All events take place at the Museum unless indicated otherwise.

March Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Break Week Drop-In Activities: Threadwork Bracelets Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: “They Were the Kind of Clothes That Top Hands Wore”

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Break Week Drop-In Activities: Paisley Pop Art 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale

10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Spring Break Week Drop-In Activities: Hollywood Hunt 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Circle of Stories 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Museum Store Sidewalk Sale 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Docent-Guided Signature Tour

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Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Hollywood’s Transition Westerns: Bridging Traditional and Modern in the Old West 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Circle of Stories

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Sampler Tour Bandanna Week: Wear a Bandanna, Get in Free, March 26 – April 1

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Sampler Tour Social Media Contest: Who Wore it Better?

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Spring Sampler Tour Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: The Mark of a Horseman 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

A Date with the Duke

Attend An Event Click here for the complete Museum calendar nationalcowboymuseum.org/calendar.

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Family Fun Family Programs

March 13 – 17 • Spring Break Week Drop-In Activities, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (except where noted), Museum Hallway and Classrooms Create make-and-take activities each day while supplies last. Perfect for homeschoolers, too, these activities are free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

March 13 • Bandanna Decorating Decorate your very own bandanna in honor of the Museum’s new exhibition A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna.

March 14 • Fun with Illustration Become a junior illustrator by making your own paperback book cover inspired by the exhibition The Artistry of the Western Paperback.

March 15 • Threadwork Bracelets Learn the art of wrapping thread as seen in the exhibition Power and Prestige: Headdresses of the American Plains.

March 16 • Paisley Pop Art Learn about the origins of the decorative element seen on most contemporary bandannas and design your own paisley canvas pop art based on the exhibition A Yard of Turkey Red: The Western Bandanna.

March 17 • Hollywood Hunt, Screening Times: 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater and Museum Galleries Join us for a special screening of The Cowboys starring John Wayne. After the film, partake in a scavenger hunt through the temporary exhibition Hollywood and the American West and the Museum’s Western Performers Gallery to explore the classic icons of Western films.

Patrick Redbird

March 17 • Circle of Stories, 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Kerr Gallery Organized by Patrick Redbird (Kiowa), join Native American storytellers in the Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery and discover powerful new stories at every session.

Offered on the third and fourth Saturdays in February, March, and April, as well as the fifth Saturday in April. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

Education Programs

January 9 – March 31 • After School Art Program: Winter Session, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., Classrooms The Museum’s free After School Art Program can be tailored to any level of elementary students. Activities include visits to the Museum’s galleries with related art projects and guest speakers/performers. Programming will meet select Oklahoma Academic Standards. Free bus transportation for those who qualify. To reserve space for your school, call (405) 478-2250 ext. 264 or contact education@nationalcowboymuseum.org.

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

January 10 – April 28 • Museum Theory and Practice, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Offered at the Museum through the graduate program in Museum Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, participants explore the research, preservation, management, and interpretation of historical and cultural resources. This course focuses on a broad range of topics relating to the public dimension of museums. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Janzen, Director of the UCO Museum Studies Program, at mjanzen@uco.edu.

February 4 • Teacher Open House, 10:00 a.m. – Noon, Kerr Gallery Teachers and their families are invited to enjoy refreshments while being among the first to experience the new Power and Prestige Children’s Gallery exhibition. Pick up curriculum resources, hear Native American storytellers, schedule field trips, and learn about stipends for bus transportation and reduced or free admission.

February 22 • Power and Prestige: Teaching the Headdresses of the American Plains, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room This free K-12 Teacher Professional Development Opportunity at the Museum, in collaboration with the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Central Oklahoma, is designed especially for teachers from school districts 20 miles or further from the Museum.

• Meet directly with experts and curators about the history and development of the Native American bonnet, ledger art, and primary source photographs.

• Explore FREE engaging and standards-based teaching resources.

• Provide input for a special children’s gallery connected to this exhibition.

Participating teachers will receive: • One paid substitute teacher and lunch while attending the workshop.

• Up to $150 bus transportation subsidy paid to their school district for a student field trip.

• Free Museum admission for their group.

• And more!

To register, click here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/teacherworkshop.

This program is made possible with generous support from BancFirst. Funding for Power and Prestige: Headdresses of the American Plains and related student programs is provided, in part, by a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council (OHC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the exhibition and programs do not necessarily represent those of OHC or NEH.

Bank of America provides free general admission for cardholders the first full weekend of each month.

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Family Fun Western Explorers Summer Camp Registration Open Through May 31

Western Explorers Summer Camp, June 19 – July 28, offers opportunities to learn, play, and create at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Led by experienced teachers, each week-long, small-group session features age-appropriate themes, crafts, games, art projects, snacks, and stories. Campers explore the Museum's collections, exhibitions, gardens, and trails, inspiring their imaginations and providing the foundation for fun-filled, creative self expression. All supplies are included in the children’s sessions. Find engaging daytime and evening activities just for grown-ups too! Half-day and full-day sessions offered every week, with extended before-camp and after-camp options. To register, click here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/summercamp.

For more information, email camps@nationalcowboymuseum.org.

Guided Tours and Special Programs

Saturdays and Sundays, January 21 – March 19, 2017 Docent-Guided Signature Tour, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) From Albert Bierstadt’s glowing landscape Emigrants Crossing the Plains to pieces by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell, see some of the finest Western art in the country. View ethnographic material from American Indians and mountain men and learn about frontier military life. Complete the tour with a look at the evolution of the cowboy, from working the range to their portrayal in film and pop culture. Walk away with a better understanding of the diverse cultures that shaped the West – but not before you check out The Museum Store!

Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

Artful Tours for Fours & Fives, February 11 & March 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Kerr Gallery Look, listen, and share ideas while exploring Native American stories and art. Make a beadand-bone necklace to take home.

Other siblings are invited to come along, but the program is age-appropriate for 4- and 5-yearolds. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. Offered on the second Saturday of each month through May with a new theme each session.

March 25 & 26 • Spring Sampler Tour, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) Museum docents offer 45-minute tours of their favorite spring exhibitions. From headdresses to Hollywood legends, and Western illustrations to the art and history of bandannas, gain insight into the diverse cultures that have shaped the West. Be sure to leave plenty of time to check out The Museum Store! Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

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March 26 • Bandanna Week: Wear a Bandanna, Get in Free, March 26-April 1 Happy Bandanna Week! Get into the Museum FREE when you come sporting your favorite bandanna.

Don't forget to share your suave fashions on social media. This week only! #mywest

Read the West Book Club

The Read the West Book Club meets on the second Sunday in February, March, and April.

Cost for the three programs in this series is $25, $20 for Museum members, and includes refreshments and Museum admission. The publications are available in The Museum Store (15% discount for Museum members). Register by February 5 at nationalcowboymuseum.org/book-club.

February 12 • Read the West Book Club: Endangered: A Joe Pickett Novel, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m., S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room Join the Museum for a provocative discussion about the 2016 Western Heritage Awards® winner for fiction, Endangered: A Joe Pickett Novel, by New York Times bestselling writer C.J. Box. This thriller of a novel features Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett, whose 18-year-old daughter runs off with Dallas Cates. The victim of blunt force trauma, she was found in a ditch along the highway — alive, but barely. Cates denies having anything to do with it, but Pickett knows in his gut who is responsible. What he does not know is the kind of danger he is about to encounter.

March 12 • Read the West Book Club: The Western Cattle Trail, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m., S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room Authors Gary and Margaret Kraisinger introduce their work The Western Cattle Trail, the Museum’s 2016 Western Heritage Awards® winner for non-fiction. After the Civil War, impoverished Texas cattlemen badly needed to get their range cattle to market. The journey of trailing Longhorns over the Western Cattle Trail is presented by the authors via a series of hand-drawn maps accompanied by actual eyewitness accounts from cowboys and homesteaders.

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