The quarterly guide to exhibitions, programs, and events for members of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum®
INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBITION & SALE OPENING WEEKEND JUNE 8 – 9, 2018
Spring/Summer 2018 Volume 3 • Issue 2
Prix de West Returns to the National Cowboy Museum By Blaine Smith, Assistant Traffic & Graphics Manager
Art lovers rejoice – the 46th annual Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale Opening Weekend is June 8 – 9, 2018, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Scott L. Christensen, Pole Creek, Oil on canvas, 12" x 12"
Recognized as the nation’s premier Western art exhibition and sale, Prix de West welcomes back more than 100 of the world’s most accomplished painters and sculptors. With works ranging from traditional Western scenes to wildlife, landscapes, and more contemporary pieces, these artists vie for several awards including the top honor: the Prix de West Purchase Award.
As is tradition, several new artists are invited in 2018. Robert Griffing, the newest member of the Prix de West fold, grew up in far western Pennsylvania where, as a child, he hunted native stone artifacts. After studying at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Griffing embarked on a 30-year advertising career. Yet, his love of native culture and history prompted his transition to fine art, with many of his paintings depicting 18th century Indians of the Eastern woodlands. Works by guest artists Joel R. Johnson and Benjamin Wu will also appear at the 2018 Prix de West. Johnson, who earned a master’s degree in painting from Utah State University, is a watercolorist whose chosen medium gives his Western landscapes a signature luminosity and depth. Wu was raised in China where he studied at the Guangzhou Fine Art Institute before immigrating to the United States. In 1991 he earned his master’s degree from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. Since then, Wu has received various fine art awards and been featured in Art of the West and Western Art Collector. Another Prix de West tradition is the artist’s bolo, designed especially for the event. This year, artist Tim Shinabarger – soon to attend his 17th Prix de West – was asked to design the bolo, which depicts one of his most beloved subjects: the bighorn sheep. Prix de West’s special lineup of seminars, offered at no additional cost, allows attendees the opportunity to hear revered artists dispense insight and advice. Additionally, the Museum will host two hands-on workshops: “Oil Painting with Gusto!” June 4 – 7 with Prix de West artist Greg Beecham, and “Birds in Sculpture,” June 11 – 14 with Prix de West artist Sandy Scott. Come “Find Your West” June 8 – 9 at Prix de West. For a full schedule of events or to make reservations, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/prixdewest. On the cover: Jeremy Lipking, Twilight Trail, Oil on linen, 40" x 24"
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Tim Shinabarger, 2018 Prix de West Collector's Bolo Tie, Bronze, 3" x 2 3/8"
To learn more about Prix de West, scan the QR code at left or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/prixdewest.
Welcome!
Dear Museum members, I am so excited to have been chosen as President and CEO of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum! Our Museum is one of the finest in the nation, and we’ve already begun making new and vibrant plans for the future – ensuring plenty of opportunities to Find Your West. Two new exhibitions – Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum and Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell – are on display through May 13. In The Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student opens on April 7. Two of the year’s most eagerly anticipated events occur in the spring: The Museum honors men and women for their works in literature, music, film, and television at the Western Heritage Awards®, April 13 – 14. The most prestigious Western art exhibition and sale in the nation, Prix de West® celebrates its 46th anniversary during Opening Weekend on June 8 – 9. Also in April, enjoy the Museum’s first-ever Murder Mystery night and Family Sleepover, a Plein Air Paint Out, and more! May is just as exciting with the Annual Chuck Wagon Festival on Memorial Day Weekend. Summer will soon be upon us, and now is the time to enroll kids ages 8 – 15 in Western Explorers Summer Camp, June 18 – July 27. None of this would be possible without your support; thank you for all you do! All the best, Natalie Shirley President and CEO National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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Museum Hours Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m., Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day Admission Adults $12.50 • Seniors (62+) $9.75 • Student with valid ID $9.75 Children (6 – 12) $5.75, Children (5 and under) Free The Museum Store Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m (405) 478-2250 ext. 228 • store.nationalcowboymuseum.org The Museum Grill Monday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (405) 478-2250 ext. 283 Museum Facility Rentals (405) 478-2250 ext. 256 • lhopkins@nationalcowboymuseum.org 3
Events April 13 – 14, 2018 • The 58th Annual Western Heritage Awards® Established in 1961, the Western Heritage Awards honors individuals who made significant contributions to our Western heritage and celebrates creative works in literature, music, and film that share the stories of the American West. This year Walter Vail (1852 – 1906) and Jim Odle will be inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners, Lynn Anderson (1947 – 2015) and Barry Corbin will be inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers, and Randy Cate will Western Heritage Awards masters of ceremonies receive the Chester A. Reynolds Award. Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross. The 2018 Western Heritage Awards is unique in that the Museum will also honor Philip Anschutz with the inaugural Western Visionary Award. All award recipients receive the Wrangler, a bronze sculpture of a cowboy on horseback representing an iconic symbol of American West determination, persistence, and pride.For event information, call (405) 478-2250 ext. 218 or visit nationalcowboymusuem.org/westernheritageawards. Western Heritage Awards Schedule of Events Friday, April 13 • 10:00 a.m., Western Heritage Awards Workshop Featuring Robert Knott, actor, producer, and screen writer, the Workshop includes a screening of Appaloosa. Knott also educates guests about film adaptation and production. Free to the public with Museum Admission. 5:30 p.m., Western Heritage Cocktail Reception and Book Signing Saturday, April 14 • 11:00 a.m., Western Heritage Awards Panel Discussion Featuring inductee Barry Corbin. Free to the public with Museum admission. 5:00 p.m., Cocktail Hour 6:00 p.m., Welcome and Dinner
7:00 p.m., Western Heritage Awards Emceed by Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross.
*Reservations required for all Friday and Saturday evening events.
The Wrangler
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View all Western Heritage Award winners by scanning the QR code above or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/whawinners18. 4
April 1 • Easter Buffet, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. May 13 • Mother’s Day Buffet, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Provided by The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City, the Easter and Mother's Day buffets feature carving stations, a variety of vegetables, fresh salads, and other tempting side offerings. An extensive dessert buffet completes the menu. $35 per person includes tax, gratuity, and Museum admission, $17.50 for children ages 5 – 10, children 4 years of age and younger eat free. For reservations, call The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City at (405) 232-1184. Shop The Museum Store on both holidays and enjoy 20% off one item; exclusions apply.
May 26 – 27 • Annual Chuck Wagon Festival Join us for this two-day, fun-filled family weekend showcasing chuck wagon food samples, buttermaking with Ag in the Classroom, artisan demonstrations, bandanna decorating, live music, rope making with the Ward Family Trick Ropers, Western reenactors, face painting, children’s craft stations, square dancing, photos with a longhorn, giant puzzles, dress up areas, book signings with The Museum Store, and more! Saturday only, meet Hank the Cowdog author John R. Erickson. For more information, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/chuckwagon. Chuck Wagon Festival is made possible, in part, with support from Dogwood Foundation.
June 6 • Annie Oakley Society Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Sam Noble Special Events Center The Annie Oakley Society celebrates the diversity of America’s heritage by honoring significant women in our Nation who have achieved a remarkable first have been a trailblazer of national notoriety. Honorees are recognized each year at the Awards Luncheon, with all proceeds benefiting special educational programing initiatives at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This year, the Society honors real estate mogul Mo Anderson. In addition, two new awards will be presented. The phenomenal recipients of the two inaugural awards are Gov. Bill Anoatubby receiving the Frank Butler Award and Darci Lynne Farmer receiving the Little Sure Shot Award. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the magnificent Sam Noble Special Events Center to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding honorees. To learn more, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/annieoakleysociety. 5
Exhibitions
G. Russell Case, A Hidden Life, Oil on linen, 24" x 30".
Tom Browning, Spring Overture, Oil, 30" x 34".
Prix de West Opening Weekend Highlights June 8 • 10:30 a.m., Artist Panel Francois Koch, Mian Situ, and Kent Ullberg Noon, Author and Artist Book Signing
1:00 p.m., “No, Bugatti Is Not A Regional Italian Pasta,” Walter T. Matia 6:00 p.m., Exclusive Preview Reception 7:30 p.m., Awards Dinner April 7 – November 11, 2018 In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student Art is not easy. Even those with natural ability often attend schools and studios to learn the principles. Western artist Tom Ryan (1922 – 2011) invested six years and three schools in his education; but what did he study? What was it like at the Art Students League in 1951? His lecture notes and assignments answer these questions and more. Learn the principles of art as he did; the meaning of snow on the shoulders; the difference between hues and values; the importance of anatomy; and the draftsmanship precision of perspective. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
His Home. Jerome Tiger (Muscogee/ Seminole), 1966. The Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. 1996.27.0976.
Men, Light and Shade Assignment. Tom Ryan, 1952. Tom Ryan Collection. Dickinson Research Center. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. 2002.03.6.
Through May 13, 2018 Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger August 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the passing of one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated artists, Jerome Tiger. Having only painted for five years, Tiger produced hundreds of works of art and won numerous awards throughout the country. Today, his work is shown in museums across the nation and he is recognized as one of the greatest Native American artists. To honor this anniversary, the Museum produced an exhibition of his selected works from its permanent collection, celebrating the life and legacy of this remarkable painter. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and supported by News Channel 4 (KFOR).
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June 8 – August 5, 2018 • Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale The Museum hosts its annual exhibition of more than 300 paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation. This premier art exhibition features works ranging from historical pieces that reflect the early days of the West, to more contemporary and impressionistic works of art. Landscapes, wildlife art, and illustrative scenes are always highlighted in the exhibition. Tim Cherry, Silent Shadow, Bronze, 28" H x 55" W x 9" D.
June 9 • 10:00 a.m., Artist Talk T. Allen Lawson, 2017 Prix de West Purchase Award Winner 11:30 a.m., Author and Artist Book Signing Noon, 2018 Prix de West Purchase Award and Robert Lougheed Memorial Award Winners Announced 1:00 p.m., Artist Demonstrations Joseph Bohler, G. Russell Case, Bruce R. Greene, and Sandy Scott 5:30 p.m., Cocktails in the Galleries 6:30 p.m., Fixed-Price Art Sale 7:30 p.m., Live Auction and Closing Celebration Begins
Through May 13, 2018 Do You See What I See? Painted Conversations by Theodore Waddell Much of what the Museum’s visitors expect in experiencing art is largely influenced by the contemporary artists who represent the American West in what is considered an expression of “realism.” This exhibition redirects the visitors' attention to the importance of what they do not see rather than what they do see on the canvas, and the opportunity to see something different in the same painting each time it is viewed. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Quarterhorse Noon #2. Theodore Waddell, 2008, oil and encaustic on canvas, 72" x 66".
Through May 13, 2018 Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum Museums typically exhibit only a small percentage of their collections. In the Museum’s vast holdings, specific pieces, for one reason or another, are rarely on exhibit. This exhibition presents a variety of items that are seldom “out of the vault,” and gives the visitor a unique look at why, what, and how museums collect. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Female Deity Statue. Tibet or India, late 19th or early 20th Century. Gift of John Wayne. 1979.10.126. 7
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Museum Calendar • Spring/Summer 2018
April Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Easter Buffet
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Saturday 10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Little Buckaroos Round-up
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Exhibition opens, In the Principles Office: Tom Ryan the Art Student
Tuesday 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Educators After Hours: Nomads of the Plains: American Indian Horse Culture
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Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Have Your Cake and Eat it, Too!
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7:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Family Sleepover at the Museum
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Spring Garden Tour 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Murder Mystery Night: Rare and Wondrous Curiosities from the West Friday 10:00 a.m. Western Heritage Awards Workshop
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10:00 a.m. Navajo Rug Sale & Silent Auction Preview 5:30 p.m. Western Heritage Awards Cocktail Reception and Book Signing Saturday 10:00 a.m. Navajo Rug Sale & Silent Auction
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1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Spring Garden Tour
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Spring Garden Tour
May Saturday 10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Cowboy Cooking
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1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cowboy Cooking for Families Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Annual Chuck Wagon Festival
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Western Explorers Summer Camp Preview Day
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Annual Chuck Wagon Festival
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Western Explorers Summer Camp Preview Day
5:00 p.m. Western Heritage Awards Dinner Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Plein Air Paint Out
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Tuesday 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Educators After Hours: Nomads of the Plains: American Indian Horse Culture
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Stay Connected
Keep up with all the Museum happenings via the social media center by scanning the QR code above or by visiting nationalcowboymuseum.org/calendar.
Explore the Galleries! Spring Sampler Tour Every Weekend • Through March 31 and April 7 – May 13, 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Docent-Guided Signature Tour Every Weekend • May 19 – June 3, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway)
June Saturday 10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Spinning and Weaving
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Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trunk Show in The Museum Store
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10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Prix de West Artist Talk: T. Allen Lawson
Monday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Through Prix de West Workshop: Thursday Oil Painting with Gusto! with Greg Beecham
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Author and Artist Book Signing
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Noon 2018 Prix de West Purchase Award and Lougheed Memorial Award Winners Announced
Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Annie Oakley Society Luncheon
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1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Prix de West Artist Demonstrations
Friday 10:00 a.m. Prix de West Opens To the Public
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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trunk Show in The Museum Store
5:30 p.m. Prix de West Cocktails in the Galleries
10:30 a.m. Prix de West Artist Panel
6:30 p.m. Prix de West Fixed-Price Art Sale
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Author and Artist Book Signing
7:30 p.m. Prix de West Live Auction and Closing Celebration Begins
1:00 p.m. Prix de West Artist Talk: Walter T. Matia 6:00 p.m. Prix de West Exclusive Preview Reception 7:30 p.m. Prix de West Awards Dinner
Friday 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Prix de West Sunday Art Moments Through
8 – 10 Monday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Through Prix de West Workshop: Thursday Birds in Sculpture with Sandy Scott
11 – 14 Blue Star Museums 2018, providing free access to the institution for active-duty military personnel and their immediate families from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, 2018, through Labor Day, September 3, 2018.
Saturdays 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. and Art Moments Sundays
16 – 30 Sunday 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Art Moments Dads will Love
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Museums on Us Weekend The Museum welcomes Bank of America customers taking advantage of Museums on Us the first full weekend of every month. For more information visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/calendar.
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Kids and Families Saturdays for Kids
First Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. – Noon Free drop-in programs the first Saturday of every month. Designed for children ages 4 – 12. Free for children and accompanying adults. While supplies last. For more information, call (405) 478-2250 ext. 280 or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/kids. Saturdays for Kids is made possible, in part, with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation. April 7 • Little Buckaroos Round-up Let the American Rodeo Gallery help inspire you to compete in our Little Buckaroos Round-up. Put on your favorite cowboy gear and join us for stick-horse barrel races, roping, and more. May 5 • Cowboy Cooking Cowboys on the move need to be fed often. Drop in and explore Dutch oven cooking in the 21st century. Demonstrations will include kid-friendly contemporary treats. Before you leave, craft your very own cowboy apron to take home. June 2 • Spinning and Weaving Considered an essential skill of the past, spinning and weaving helped clothe the pioneer. From early homespun to rugs, weaving produces the material for everyday life. See spinning and weaving demonstrations and then try your hand at a project of your own. April 28 • Have Your Cake and Eat it, too!, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Inspired by the thick, impasto-style works of Theodore Waddell, area pastry chefs release their inner abstract artist and create delectable and sometimes outrageous cakes. Stroll the gallery to view the culinary creations next to paintings that inspired them. Guests can vote for their favorite cake. At 2:00 p.m., discover which creation “takes the cake” (the people’s choice Angus 130. Theodore Waddell, 1986, oil on canvas, winner). Free to view with Museum 60" x 78" admission plus $5 per ticket at the door to vote and enjoy coffee and cake. $5 per Museum member. Participating Bakers and Bakeries: Platte College, Raspberries and Crème, Johnnie’s Sweet Creations, Rosebeary’s Bakery, Seasoned from Above, and Brown’s Bakery in Midtown.
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To learn more about kids' fun scan the QR code at left or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/kids.
April 28 • Family Sleepover at the Museum, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Explore the mysteries from the vault at the Museum’s first family sleepover! Trek through the galleries after dark for a fun, hands-on evening of discovery! Each child makes a craft, gets a button, T-shirt, flashlight, and miner’s helmet. Bring a treasured object from home for “show and tell.” Watch the film Night at the Museum and before bedtime enjoy the kids' book Another Night at the Museum. An evening and morning snack is provided, but families are welcome to bring their own food. To register, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/sleepover. May 5 • Cowboy Cooking for Families, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Learn the fine art of cowboy cooking in a Dutch oven class designed for parents and kids. Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we prep, cook, and eat some cowboy favorites and 21st century treats, focusing on cooking with Dutch ovens in the backyard. $30 per adult/ child pair with all materials provided; an additional child may be added for $10. All participants must be 9 years or older. Closed-toe shoes required. Class size is limited. For more information or to register, call (405) 478-2250 ext. 280 or visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/event/cowboy-cooking-families.
May 26 – 27 • Western Explorers Summer Camp Preview Day, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register on the spot for sessions from 8:30 a.m. – Noon and 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., especially designed for 8 – 15 year olds. Museum members enjoy discounted rates. Western Explorers Summer Camp runs weekly June 18 – July 27. To register, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/summercamp. For more information, call (405) 478-2250 ext. 280 or email camps@nationalcowboymuseum.org.
June 17 • Art Moments Dads will Love, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Happy Father’s Day! Browse the galleries for a variety of 10-minute talks spotlighting various works in the Museum’s temporary exhibitions or permanent collection that dads will enjoy. Tour the galleries and hold casual conversations with Museum docents. Free to dads and Museum members, or with Museum admission.
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Kids and Families Through May 31 • Registration Continues for Western Explorers Summer Camp Western Explorers Summer Camp, June 18 – July 27, offers opportunities to learn, play, and create at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for children ages 8 – 15. 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, which inspires their imaginations and provides the foundation for fun-filled, creative self-expression. All supplies are included in the children’s sessions. Half-day and full-day sessions offered for five weeks. To register, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/summercamp. For more information, email camps@nationalcowboymuseum.org.
June 18 – 22 • Western Explorers Summer Camp Week 1 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Round Up and Chow Down for ages 8 – 11 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Gardening Down and Dirty for ages 12 – 15 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Gardening Down and Dirty for ages 8 – 11 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Round Up and Chow Down for ages 12 – 15 June 25 – 29 • Western Explorers Summer Camp Week 2 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Tales and Trails for ages 8 – 11 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Myths and Legends for ages 12 – 15 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Myths and Legends for ages 8 – 11 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Tales and Trails for ages 12 – 15 July 9 – 13 • Western Explorers Summer Camp Week 3 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Naturally Native for ages 8 – 11 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Weaving and Beading for ages 12 – 15 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Weaving and Beading for ages 8 – 11 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Naturally Native for ages 12 – 15 July 16 – 20 • Western Explorers Summer Camp Week 4 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Western-Inspired Art for ages 8 – 11 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Your Own Wild West Show for ages 12 – 15 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Your Own Wild West Show for ages 8 – 11 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Western-Inspired Art for ages 12 – 15 July 23 – 27 • Western Explorers Summer Camp Week 5 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Photo Boot Camp for ages 8 – 11 8:30 a.m. – Noon, Cowhand Couture for ages 12 – 15 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Cowhand Couture for ages 8 – 11 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Photo Boot Camp for ages 12 – 15 12
Tours
Saturdays in April • Spring Garden Tour, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Meets in Museum Gardens Museum docents offer a tour of the Museum gardens. Enjoy the plethora of plants and flowers native to the American West. Learn about the land in which the story of the West is rooted. Leave plenty of time to check out The Museum Store! Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. April 21 • Garden Tour and Luncheon, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. S.B. “Burk” Burnett Board Room and Museum Gardens Join National Cowboy Museum Grounds Manager Tom McBride on a tour of the gardens. Learn the “what” and “why” of select plantings and all that goes into keeping the gardens in prime condition (weather permitting). Following the tour enjoy a luncheon of tea sandwiches, salad, scones, and a selection of hot teas. Reservations required by April 17. Limited availability. $25, $20 for Museum members. To register, visit nationalcowboymuseum.org/adults. Weekends, April 7 – May 13 • Spring Sampler Tour, 1:00 – 1:45 p.m., Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) Museum docents offer 45-minute tours of the spring exhibitions. Discover works by Jerome Tiger, recognized as one of the greatest Native American artists, and Theodore Waddell, whose landscapes encourage us to see and interpret things differently. Round out the tour with a peek at the Museum’s more unique collections unearthed from the vault. Leave plenty of time to check out The Museum Store! Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. Weekends, May 19 – June 3 • 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. Round out the tour with a look at the evolution of the cowboy, from the range to their portrayal in film and pop culture. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. June 8 – 10 • Prix de West Art Moments, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a variety of 10-minute spotlight talks throughout the galleries to introduce different works by contemporary artists associated with the current Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale, as well as works by Prix de West artists in the Museum’s permanent collection. Free to Museum members and Prix de West patrons, or with Museum admission. 13
The Museum Store April 14 • Navajo Rug Sale & Silent Auction Third-generation trader Jackson Clark II, owner of the respected Toh-Atin Gallery, showcases more than 100 examples of dazzling colors, patterns, and craftsmanship in contemporary and antique weavings ranging in value from $100 to $10,000. At any time during the Silent Auction individuals may purchase a rug at 20% over the minimum if it does not have an earlier bid. Proceeds from the sale support the Museum’s exhibitions and programs. Free admission and open to the public. 10:00 a.m. • Public Opening 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Evaluations 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. • Lecture by Jackson Clark II 4:00 p.m. • Bids Close
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June 8 – 9 • Trunk Shows, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visitors are invited to shop exclusive trunk shows at The Museum Store during Prix de West Opening Weekend.
Educator Events
April 24 • Nomads of the Plains: American Indian Horse Culture, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Socialize with us after hours for a free K – 12 professional development session at the National Cowboy Museum. Investigate the nomadic lifestyle of the Plains Indian and the revolutionary impact of the horse on native cultures. Free for educators but registration is required by April 17. For more information, email education@nationalcowboymuseum.org. This program is made possible with support from the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation. 14
Courses and Classes June 4 – 7 • Prix de West Workshop: Oil Painting with Gusto!, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Prix de West artist Greg Beecham has painted for more than 40 years. His vision is to “sculpt with paint” – that is, to paint in such a way that there is not only the illusion of dimension, but genuine depth to the paint itself. This oil workshop will explore color, value, texture, edges, Greg Beecham, Vantage Point, Oil, 24" x 36" drawing, and composition and use them to bring unity and beauty to a work of art. $480 per person; $400 per Museum member. Register at nationalcowboymuseum.org/adults. June 11 – 14 • Prix de West Workshop: Birds in Sculpture with Sandy Scott, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more than 30 years, Prix de West artist Sandy Scott has instructed bird sculpture and is recognized as one of America’s leading wildlife artists. This workshop will address bird anatomy, the principles of aerodynamics, and how to achieve the illusion of movement in sculptures of birds in flight. $480 per person; $400 per Museum member. Register at nationalcowboymuseum.org/adults.
Adult Programs April 7 • Murder Mystery Night: Rare and Wondrous Curiosities from the West, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Join us for a Western Murder Mystery and Dinner inspired by the exhibition Unlocking the Vault: Mysteries and Marvels of the Museum. Participate as a speakeasy patron, sleuth, or suspect. Watch out! You could be accused of the crime. Pizza, popcorn, and cash bar. Limited to 120 guests; $50 per person. Child care provided on-site with a related craft, movie, pizza, and popcorn for $10 per child, ages 4 and up. Register online at nationalcowboymuseum.org/murdermystery. April 15 • Plein Air Paint Out, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Museum Gardens Be a part of this plein air paint out. Pull out your paint, pastels, and pencils, set up an easel, and join other art lovers in the Museum’s beautiful gardens. Bring your own art materials to capture a trail, scenic vista, portrait, or water scene! June 16 – September 2, Saturdays and Sundays • Art Moments, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a variety of 10-minute spotlight talks throughout the galleries to introduce different works in the Museum’s temporary exhibitions or permanent collection. Browse the galleries and hold casual conversations with Museum docents. Free to Museum members or with Museum admission. 15
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