Golden Gazette • June 2022 • Page 3
Summer Stampede Western Art & Gear Show set for June 4
Western art and gear collectors will have an opportunity to purchase new art pieces and meet the contributing artists and craftsmen June 4 at Summer Stampede Western Art and Gear Show
nearly 100 art and gear pieces contributed by more than 30 Western artists and craftsmen. The art sale is followed by dinner and dancing on the patio to the Western swing
Tickets can be purchased online at summerstampede. com or by calling 806-7420498. Tickets cost $75 for Ranching Heritage Association members, $100 for the general public, and $1,500
“The pieces for sale are not just paintings and sculptures, although both will be in the show,” White explained. “Silversmiths, spur and bit makers, knife makers, and other traditional cowboy artists will also exhibit and sell items.” Summer Stampede is relatively new among Western art shows and takes a lower commission than most galleries. White said sales have
been equivalent to other long-established shows. “We were able to prove ourselves immediately right out of the blocks.” Every art piece must meet the criteria of relating to ranching since the mission of the NRHC is to preserve and interpret the history of ranching in North America. Although the NRHC only sells art once a year in June,
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“Oregon Cowgirl” by western lifestyle photographer Emily McCartney will be available at the Western Art & Gear Show.
from 6 to 11 p.m. at the music of Landon Dodd and National Ranching Heritage the Dancehall Drifters. “Summer Stampede has Center (NRHC) 3121 4th St. The event will include always been family friendly,” said Dr. Scott White, NRHC director of collections, exhibMedicaid fraud drives up the cost its and research. “Those attending the show of health care will have an opportunity to for everyone. view the art, purchase pieces It’s everyones responsibility at a listed price, and take the to report fraud & abuse. artwork home when they leave.” Limited tickets are availMedicaid Fraud Control Unit 765-6367 able for the Stampede. Admfcu@oag.texas.gov vanced purchase is required.
for a table for 8 under the tent. After the first hour of the sale, White said the remaining pieces will be available to buyers from remote locations by accessing summerstampede.com. The website will provide photos of sale items prior to the show but will not be activated for purchase until an hour after onsite sales begin. Online sales will be available for two weeks following the in-person sale.
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