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Western Art Show Offers New Exhibits & Lower Prices
7 Mar
Summary
- Daily ticket price reduced to $5 due to museum construction.
- Show features over 180 artists with diverse mediums and sizes.
- Student art included for only the second time in the show's history.
The 45th annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show and Sale is taking place at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum from Sunday through April 19. Daily ticket prices have been reduced to $5 due to ongoing construction at the museum, which includes the addition of a new catering kitchen. This year's exhibition highlights over 180 artists and more than 240 works in various mediums and sizes, including approximately 70 miniatures.
The show, juried by three different judges annually, aims to present fresh perspectives on the spirit of the West. For the second time in its history, the museum is featuring student art, with six pieces selected from 17 student applicants hailing from the University of Wyoming and schools in Colorado and Wyoming.
Educational programming on Saturday includes seminar sessions on watercolor wax batik, the art market, and the creative process, followed by a hands-on workshop. An opening reception with a live auction is scheduled for Saturday evening. Notable artworks include Grant Gering's tufted fiber piece "American Bison" and miniature Indian paintbrush flowers.
