Western Spirit Art Show & Sale

Western Spirit Art Show & Sale

Opening Night Reception & Western Art Seminar: Saturday March 7, 2020

Exhibit Runs Saturday March 7, 2020 – April 19, 2020 

This Saturday, March 7, 2020 the 39^th Annual Western Spirit Art Show & Sale opens. This show features over 200 original pieces of Western art from artists all over the country.

The Art Show kicks off with an opening reception the evening of March 2. Museum members will be admitted at 5 p.m. for a member-only preview and Buy-it-Now, where all pieces, including the popular miniatures, can be purchased at a 25 percent premium before the sale opens to the ticketed public at 6 p.m. 35 percent of each piece of artwork sold and opening night reception ticket directly benefit the Museum.

Opening night festivities feature a Quick Draw, where six artists create an original piece of art from scratch that are auctioned off at the end of the evening. Other components include live entertainment, and complimentary full bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

A Western Art Seminar will be conducted on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. This seminar is a great professional development and networking opportunity for artists which covers five different sessions including presentations and demonstrations by the exhibit jurors and art professionals. This year’s presenters are Scott Jones, Alexis Garrett, Carrie Wild, and Harvey Deselms.

For more information about the Show and Seminar, please call 307-778-7289 or visit us online at www.oldwestmuseum.org.

Quick Facts:

What: 39^th Annual Western Spirit Art Show & Sale Opening Reception & Western Art Seminar

Where: CFD Old West Museum – 4610 Carey Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001

When: Opening Reception: March 7, 2020; Exhibit Runs to April 19, 2020; Western Art Seminar: March 7, 2020

Time: Opening Reception: 5:00pm for members, 6 p.m. for ticketed public. Western Art Seminar: 8:30 a.m. -2:45 p.m.

Cost: Opening Reception: $45 for Museum Members, $55 for Non-Members, $65 at the door; Western Art Seminar: $35 for Museum Members, $45 for Non-Members; $55 at the door

How: Tickets to the Opening Reception can be purchased by calling 307-778-7290 or visiting https://westernspiritartshow.org/

Contact: Cameron Green, cameron.green@oldwestmuseum.org, 307-778-7289