4th Western Art & Gear Show

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,

“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 National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) 3121 4th St. The event will include music of Landon Dodd and the Dancehall Drifters.

“Summer Stampede has always been family friendly,” said Dr. Scott White, NRHC director of collections, exhibits and research.

“Those attending the show will have an opportunity to view the art, purchase pieces at a listed price, and take the artwork home when they leave.”

Limited tickets are available for the Stampede. Advanced purchase is required.

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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.

(See Summer Stampede, Page 7)

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