FIND YOUR WEST Summer/Autumn 2017

The quarterly guide to exhibitions, programs, and events for members of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum ÂŽ

Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger

Summer/Autumn 2017 Volume 2 • Issue 3

Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger August 25, 2017 − January 7, 2018

By Eric Singleton, Curator of Ethnology, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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o say his art is distinct is an understatement. With quick, solitary brush strokes he captured his community and culture on poster board, paper, and canvas. He never erased and he never needed more than a few hours to complete a piece. His art is traditional, yet modern. Basic, yet brilliant. Once you see it, you can’t help but also feel it.

Jerome Tiger painted what he saw every day. Encouraged by his grandfather to put on paper what the Creek feels in his heart, he began sketching. As he developed as an artist, tempera became his medium of choice. He is mostly known for his distinctive blue background and elegant depictions of dancers, mothers, medicine men, and ancestors. The models for these pieces were frequently friends, family, and, on occasion, himself.

Tiger’s career as a painter was short — only lasting five years. Yet, he quickly gained a national reputation due to a strong work ethic and the unique, uncompromising nature of his art. Self-taught, he judged his paintings by what friends and family thought, not critics.

Today, Tiger is still regarded as one of the finest Oklahoma artists.

On the cover: Travelers. Jerome Tiger (Muscogee/Seminole, 1964. The Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. 1997.27.116. Above: The Coming Weather. 1967. The Arthur and Shifra Silberman Collection, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. 1996.27.1013.

This exhibition is sponsored by

Explore the West

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To learn more about Life & Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger follow the link below: nationalcowboymuseum.org/upcoming-exhibitions

Welcome!

Dear Museum Members, This summer, the National Cowboy Museum offers an expanded lineup of activities, exhibitions, and events – ensuring plenty of opportunities to Find Your West.

Two exhibitions – Vintage Black Heroes: The Chisholm Kid and Cartoons & Comics: The Early Art of Tom Ryan – open July 21. The Read the West Book Club also begins in July, while the Prix de West exhibition remains on display throughout the month, closing August 6.

In August, a Western Movie Matinee takes place every Wednesday. On August 31, Museum members are invited to an exclusive Members’ Reception exploring two new exhibitions: We the People: A Portrait of Early Oklahoma (opening August 19) and Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger (opening August 25).

September is busy as well, with the Brown Bag Lunch Series returning for four installments.

Museum members are encouraged to enjoy extended Thursday evening hours in July and August. From 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. each Thursday, patrons can browse the galleries, shop The Museum Store, sample food trucks and a cash bar, and, during August, enjoy live music.

We recognize that none of this programming would be possible without member support, so thank you for all you do! Find details for upcoming events in the pages that follow, and make plans now to Find Your West!

All the best, Gary F. Moore Chief Financial Officer and Interim President National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

COURTESY OF DICKINSON RESEARCH CENTER

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Exhibitions Through July 9, 2017 • Lowell Ellsworth Smith: My Theology of Painting Ohio watercolorist and Prix de West winner Lowell Ellsworth Smith (1924 – 2008), once referenced his theology of painting during an interview. Short but meaningful, the phrase summarized his relationship with art. It was more than a hobby or pastime. More than a career. It was the lens through which he saw and experienced the world.

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

Lowell Ellsworth Smith: My Theology of Painting explores this personal process and approach. Featuring watercolor studies and Smith’s own words and observations, it introduces the man, his methods, and his belief in the power and potential of creative energy. He lived for the moment and 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. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Through August 6, 2017 • 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.

Steve Kestrel, Tailspin, Andesite riverstone / slate base, 24" H x 28 1/2" W x 11 1/2" D

July 21, 2017 – September 17, 2017 • Vintage Black Heroes: The Chisholm Kid The first Black cowboy to be featured in a comic strip, The Chisholm Kid appeared from 1950 – 1954 in the Pittsburgh Courier’s comic insert. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail – and to pay homage to the 5,000 – 9,000 black cowboys who drove cattle along the trail from Texas to Kansas following the Civil War – this exhibition features panels from the original comic strip. Known as the “Lone Fighter for Justice for All,” the namesake hero of The Chisholm Kid was portrayed as a positive Black character equal to contemporaries like Hopalong Cassidy, Dick Tracy, Buck Rogers, and Flash Gordon a full decade before the Civil Rights Movement in America. This exhibition is organized by the Museum of UnCut Funk.

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July 21, 2017 – April 1, 2018 Cartoons & Comics: The Early Art of Tom Ryan Acclaimed Western artist Tom Ryan (1922-2011) spoke often about those who inspired him: N.C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Frank Reilly, even Rembrandt.

Yet sketches from the Museum’s Dickinson Research Center reveal another influence — cartoons and comic strips. Dating from 1936 to 1945, the small drawings provide a snapshot of Ryan’s high school and Coast Guard years. Original characters Dan the Cop and Joe Campion Jr. spring from his teenage Cartoon. Tom Ryan, circa 1945, drawing. 2002.032.6. imagination. A member of the track team agonizes Tom Ryan Collection. Dickinson Research Center, on the school paper’s sports page. Ship decks National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. and shipmates are satirized in the South Pacific.

Regardless of subject, his creativity, talent, and humor are on full display. They entertained his friends more than 70 years ago. Now a new audience will be in on the joke. This exhibition is organized by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

August 19, 2017 – October 22, 2017 We the People: A Portrait of Early Oklahoma In 1891, Henry M. Wantland and his young family arrived in Oklahoma Territory and settled in Stillwater, a small town born of the Land Run and bustling with opportunity and ambition.

He eventually purchased a photography studio and spent the next two decades recording the world around him – not just the people, but the streets they walked, the stores they frequented, the churches they attended, and the progress they celebrated. The diverse and vibrant communities of central Oklahoma emerge from his photographs.

The Museum presents a selection of his work from the Dickinson Research Center’s Robert E. Cunningham Oklahoma History Collection, utilizing new research to reveal stories and details behind the images. Visitors will meet Fern Lowry and the Sanford West family; encounter Rebekahs and Odd Fellows; enjoy an early example of Photoshop; experience the fun of a carnival, and much more.

Dry Goods Store, circa 1910.

Henry M. Wantland, photographer.

2000.005.5.09b.

Robert E. Cunningham Collection, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

If you have Oklahoma roots, you might even recognize a name or a face, and discover their story is also yours. 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.

August 25 – May 13, 2018 Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger August 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated artists – Jerome Tiger. Having only painted for five years, Jerome 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 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will produce an exhibition of his selected works from the Museum’s permanent collection, celebrating the life and legacy of this remarkable painter.

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Adult Programs Extended Summer Hours • Thursdays in July and August, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Visit the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, browse The Museum Store, and grab a bite at a food truck. Every Thursday, the Museum is open until 8:00 p.m. Admission after 5:00 p.m. is $5 per person, free for Museum members.

July 6, 13, 20, 27 • Saloon Series, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Prosperity Junction One of the most ubiquitous features of the Old West was the saloon, an icon of American popular culture that has come to symbolize the rugged frontier. This summer, the Silver Dollar Saloon and Prosperity Junction take center stage during the Museum’s first “Saloon Series,” four Thursday evenings in July, targeted at young adults. Experience the golden age of the saloon, hear live music, and learn about different whiskeys each week. $25 at the door includes Museum admission, a whiskey flight, full drink ticket, appetizers ticket, whiskey class, a cash bar, and live music. Not a whiskey drinker? Museum admission, the cash bar, whiskey class, and local music is just $5, or free for Museum members. For the full schedule of live music, click here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/saloonseries.

August 3, 10, 17, 24 • Pourings on the Plaza, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., Western States Plaza Enjoy a cash bar in the elegant covered area of the Western States Plaza featuring live, local music. $5 per person, free for Museum members.

For the full schedule of live music, click here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/summer.

Among the performers at Pourings on the Plaza are The Dalbys (left) and Casey & Minna (right).

July 6, 13, 20 • Still Life Painting in Oils, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

With still life as the subject matter, this course focuses on painting in the chiaroscuro tradition by way of alla prima, or working wet into wet. The focus will be to achieve the maximum amount of depth and brilliancy of light, maintain rich color, and achieve a sense of air in the painting. A look at the masters of chiaroscuro painting, both past and present, will allow for discussions on effective design. Instructor: Small Works, Great Wonders® artist Kelli Folsom (kellifolsom.com).

Skill level: beginner to advanced. $120, $95 for Museum members. Supply list provided. Click the link below for registration: nationalcowboymuseum.org or call (405) 478August 10, 17, 24 • Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Use charcoal’s expressive quality to capture emotion and personality with a live model. Learn how to incorporate gesture, line, and value using vine and compressed charcoal. This session features one-on-one instruction with a renowned teaching artist. Instructor: Monte Thompson (montethompson.com). Skill level: all levels. $120, $95 for Museum members. Supply list provided. Click here for registration: nationalcowboymuseum.org or call (405) 478-2250 ext. 277.

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Read the West Book Club, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club meets three times throughout July and August. Publications are available in The Museum Store (15% discount for Museum members). Food trucks and cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments. Free to Museum members or with $5 Museum admission. Read more about the book selections and register at nationalcowboymuseum. org/book-club.

July 13 • The Worst Hard Time August 3 • The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven August 24 • A Cry in the Night

September 28 – November 2 • Strong and Sassy Women in the West, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Though Western movies are primarily a male-dominated genre, following World War II Hollywood supported many strong female roles. Previously cast as call girls, damsels in distress, or left behind to just be “lovely,” women began to be portrayed as everything from hard-nosed saloon owners to outlaws or cattle queens. In this series, guest curator Luann Sewell Waters, a Western historian, introduces films made after World War II where women take center stage.

This program is offered in conjunction with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Oklahoma State University.

Register by following this link: education.okstate.edu/olli or call (405) 765-8933.

Family portrait, circa 1915.

Henry M. Wantland, photographer. Stillwater, Oklahoma. 2000.005.3.0654a.

Robert E. Cunningham Collection, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

September 28 – November 2 • Hidden History: Finding and Preserving Your Heritage, 10:00 a.m. – Noon, Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Worried about that box of photos in the attic or the stack of scrapbooks in the back closet? How about all the pictures of your grandkids on your computer? In this six-week course, participants will not only explore better ways to store their memories and preserve them for generations to come, but they will also learn about Oklahomans through their photographs.

National Cowboy Museum staff teaching this program include Kimberly Roblin, Director and Curator of Archives, Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center, who introduces the first session, while the remaining sessions are led by Holly Hasenfrantz, Digital and Institutional Archivist, and Kera Newby, Digital and Manuscript Archivist. Offered in conjunction with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Oklahoma State University. Register by following this link: education.okstate.edu/olli 7

Museum Calendar Summer/Autumn 2017

August Wednesday

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Thursday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee Documenting the West Series: What Was Ours (2016) 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Extended Summer Hours!

5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Pourings on the Plaza: Grassland Caravan Performs

Wednesday

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Thursday

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6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal Saturday

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Sunday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bank of America Museums on Us 10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Stickball

Thursday

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Extended Summer Hours!

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Pourings on the Plaza: Michael & Lela Dalby Perform

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10:00 a.m.

Exhibition opens, We the People: A Portrait of Early Oklahoma 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Documenting the West Series: Wyatt Earp (2010) 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Extended Summer Hours!

Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Bank of America Museums on Us

5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Pourings on the Plaza: Lucas Ross Performs

5:00 p.m.

Exhibition closes, Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale

6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club: A Cry in the Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Documenting the West Series: Unbranded (2015) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Extended Summer Hours!

5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Pourings on the Plaza: Casey & Minna Perform

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Back to School Bash at the Science Museum Oklahoma Friday

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Wednesday

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5:00 – 8:45 p.m.

An Evening with Eastwood 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal

Thursday

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1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Documenting the West Series: The Dust Bowl (2012)

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Drawing the Portrait in Charcoal

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

A Date with the Duke 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Read the West Book Club: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday

10:00 a.m.

Exhibition opens, Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday 1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Taming the Wild West: Turn-of-the-20th Century Westerns Series: The Harvey Girls (1946) 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Extended Summer Hours!

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Fall Exhibitions Members’ Preview Reception

September Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bank of America Museums on Us 10:00 a.m. – Noon Saturdays for Kids: Leather Braided Bracelet

Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: It’s Relative: Genealogy and Collections Research

Thursday

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Wednesday

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1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Taming the Wild West: Turn-of-the-20th Century Westerns Series: Cimarron (1931) Wednesday

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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Living in the Legacy of Jerome Tiger 1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Taming the Wild West: Turn-of-the-20th Century Westerns Series: In Old Oklahoma (1943)

Thursday

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Sunday

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Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Jerome Tiger: Sport, Spirit, Spokesman 1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Taming the Wild West: Turn-of-the-20th Century Westerns Series: Big Jake (1971)

Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Bank of America Museums on Us

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Last Day of the Blue Star Museums Program

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday

8:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Midwest World History Association Teacher Workshop 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wide Open Wednesday Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Henry M. Wantland’s Eye on Central Oklahoma’s Culture 1:00 p.m.

Western Movie Matinee, Strong and Sassy Women in the West Series: Westward the Women (1951)

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9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We the People: Teaching Oklahoma through Images Workshop 10:00 a.m. – Noon Hidden History: Finding and Preserving Your Heritage Course 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Strong and Sassy Women in the West Course

11:30 a.m.

Annie Oakley Society Luncheon

Exhibition closes, The Chisholm Kid: Lone Fighter for Justice for All

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Fun for Kids

First Saturday of every month • Saturdays for Kids 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 click here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/kids.

July 1• Saturdays for Kids: Wildlife Sculpture Sculpt like a real Prix de West wildlife artist! Children will be taught the finer points of transforming a lump of clay into a wildlife sculpture in honor of the Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale. Then take the opportunity to tour the Museum galleries and see how many wild animals your child can find!

August 5 • Saturdays for Kids: Stickball Considered one of the oldest sports in America, stickball has a long Native American tradition that continues through today. Join staff from the Cherokee Cultural Center who will facilitate stickball games on the Museum grounds.

September 2 • Saturdays for Kids: Leather Braided Bracelet Kids are invited to try their hand at one of the West’s most time-honored art forms: rawhide braiding. Whether saddle-inspired, hand-stamped, or stitched, cowhide leather has long been turned into braided bracelets – and now your child has a chance to make one of their own to wear and take home. Or bring in a leather braided bracelet you already own and enjoy free Museum admission on your next visit!

July 22 • National Day of the Cowboy, 10:00 a.m. – Noon The Museum will celebrate the culture and pioneering spirit of the West on National Day of the Cowboy.

This event includes activities for families to Find their West™ at the Museum, such as learning to rope a steer, creating stick-horses, bandanna activities, and more. This year, the Museum highlights the historic Chisholm Trail’s 150th anniversary with a special exhibition about The Chisholm Kid comic hero on display through September 17.

The National Day of the Cowboy was recognized by the U.S. Senate in 2005 to preserve the heritage of the cowboy, cowgirl, and vaquero.

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Events September 14 • Annie Oakley Society Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.

Sam Noble Special Events Center Join the Annie Oakley Society as they gather to honor the “Queen of Suspense,” New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark, recipient of the 2017 Annie Oakley Society Award recipient. The Annie Oakley Society gathers annually to celebrate women who demonstrate the leadership and entrepreneurial spirit of the Great American West. Past Annie Oakley Society Award honorees include Sandra Day O’Connor, Reba McEntire, Nadia Comaneci, and Kristin Chenoweth. This event is open to the public, and tickets may be purchased through September 11, 2017.

To learn more, contact Diana Fields, Director of the Annie Oakley Society, at dfields@ nationalcowboymuseum.org or (405) 478-2250 ext. 233, or follow the link below: nationalcowboymuseum.org/annieoakley.

Educator Events August 24 • Back to School Bash, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Science Museum Oklahoma Teachers, school staff, and their families are invited to spend an evening at Science Museum Oklahoma to discover what museums and student-based organizations across the Oklahoma City metro and around the state are offering in the upcoming school year. Light hors d’oeuvres sponsored by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Admission is free, and registration is preferred but not required. For information, contact (405) 602-3712 or cstone@sciencemuseumok.org.

September 22 • Midwest World History Association Teacher Workshop, 8:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Explore the Museum and learn ways to promote research and scholarly discussion about the American West, the world, cross-cultural, and comparative history. To register, contact jolmstead@uco.edu.

September 28 • We the People: Teaching Oklahoma Through Images Workshop, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a free K – 12 Teacher Professional Development opportunity at the National Cowboy Museum in collaboration with the College of Education and Professional Studies, University of Central Oklahoma. Learn new ways to analyze, interpret, and use photographs as primary sources. Investigate museum collections and exhibits relating to early Oklahoma history. Participating teachers receive a We the People classroom photograph packet, reimbursement for one paid substitute while attending the workshop, up to $150 bus transportation subsidy paid to your district for a student field trip, and free Museum admission for students and teachers for a student field trip. Enjoy a 20% teacher discount on educational materials purchased during the workshop and complimentary lunch. To register, click here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/teacherworkshop.

This workshop is made possible by a grant from the Kirkpatrick Foundation

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Films August 2 – November 15 • Western Movie Matinees on Wide Open Wednesdays 1:00 p.m., Dub and Mozelle Richardson Theater Join us for these curated selections. Popcorn provided. Museum is admission-free to all on Wide Open Wednesdays courtesy of the Oklahoma Ford Dealers. See full schedule and film descriptions by clicking here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/movies.

Documenting the West John Spencer, Director of Video Production and Content, who introduces the summer’s first series, has curated titles recently recognized by the Museum with the prestigious Western Heritage Awards®. These distinguished, thought-provoking documentaries reflect significant stories of the American West.

Viewers will discover why the documentary genre of film is an integral part of cinematic history. See full film descriptions by clicking here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/movies.

August 2 • What Was Ours (2016) August 9 • Unbranded (2015) August 16 • The Dust Bowl (2012) August 23 • Wyatt Earp (2010)

Taming the Wild West: Turn-of-the-20th Century Westerns Most Hollywood Westerns are set during the territorial days of the 19th century, when more American land was under loose federal supervision than had yet been brought to heel by state governments. Film historian Elizabeth Anthony, President of Reel Classics, hosts this short examination of the small subset of Western films set at the turn of the 20th century, when progress began to encroach upon rural ways of life and “civilizing” influences began to tame the heretofore Wild West. See full film descriptions by clicking here: nationalcowboymuseum.org/movies.

August 30 • The Harvey Girls (1946) September 6 • Cimarron (1931) September 13 • In Old Oklahoma (1943) September 20 • Big Jake (1971)

Strong and Sassy Women in the West Though Western movies have primarily been a male-dominated genre, following World War II Hollywood supported many strong female roles. Previously cast as call girls, damsels in distress, or left behind to just be “lovely,” women began to be portrayed as everything from hard-nosed saloon owners to outlaws or cattle queens. In this series, guest curator Luann Sewell Waters introduces films made after World War II where women take center stage.

See full film descriptions by following the link below: nationalcowboymuseum.org/movies.

September 27 • Westward the Women (1951)

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Dinner and a Movie Special Screenings

August 3 • A Date with the Duke, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Guests can whet their appetites with a cash bar and scrumptious BBQ buffet – featuring brisket, chicken, ribs, and a selection of gourmet sides and desserts – served by The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City. Watch a special film screening of Red River (1948), the story of the first great cattle drive along the Chisholm Trail from Texas to Kansas, told through the relationship of Tom Dunson (John Wayne), Matthew Garth (Montgomery Clift), and the boy Dunson adopts after an Indian raid wipes out everyone else in a wagon train including the woman Dunson loves. Together they build a vast cattle empire, and, years later, take on an ambitious and hazardous drive of 10,000 cattle north (2hr 13m, NR). $40; $35 for Museum members. Reserve online by following the link below: nationalcowboymuseum.org/date-with-duke.

August 10 • An Evening with Eastwood, 5:00 – 8:45 p.m.

Enjoy live music and a cash bar on the Western States Plaza followed by a scrumptious Mexican buffet featuring skirt-steak fajitas, tortilla-crusted salmon, chicken enchiladas, and a selection of gourmet sides prepared by The Petroleum Club of Oklahoma City. Dine while watching Sergio Leone’s spaghetti Western masterpiece, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966, 161 minutes, rated R). Set in the Southwest during the Civil War, a mysterious stranger, Joe (Clint Eastwood), and a Mexican outlaw, Tuco (Eli Wallach), form an uneasy partnership. The film’s climactic showdown is one of the most riveting and acclaimed feature film sequences of all time. $40; $35 for Museum members. Reserve online by following the link: nationalcowboymuseum.org/evening-with-eastwood.

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Tours

Art Moments 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday in July and August Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) 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.

Docent-facilitated Signature Tours 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., every Monday through Friday in July and August 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday in September Meets at Canyon Princess (cougar sculpture in West Hallway) From Remington and Russell to Native American works, see some of the finest Western art in the country during this docent-facilitated Museum tour. View ethnographic material from Native Americans and mountain men, and learn about frontier military life. Round out the tour with a look at the evolution of the working cowboy, from the range to their portrayal in film and pop culture. Walk away with a better understanding of the diverse cultures that have shaped the West – but not before you check out The Museum Store! Free to Museum members or with Museum admission.

Member Exclusive Programs August 31 • Members’ Preview Reception: Fall Exhibitions, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Museum members are invited to explore the Museum’s two newest exhibitions, We the People: A Portrait of Early Oklahoma and Life and Legacy: The Art of Jerome Tiger, during a special membersonly evening. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, local craft beer, and receive a 25% discount off one item in The Museum Store. Members are encouraged to bring a guest. Free with Museum membership; reservations are not required.

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

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Other Programs

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

A collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America, the Blue Star Museums program offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Save the Date Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and exhibitions:

October 5 – 7 November 9 – 11 Cowboy Crossings: Cowboy Rodeo Hall of Fame Weekend Artists of America (CAA) 52nd Annual Sale & Exhibition and Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) 19th Annual Exhibition & Sale Opening Weekend December 15 Express Employment Professionals'® Cowboy Christmas Ball featuring Michael Martin Murphey

November 10 Small Works, Great Wonders®

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