Western Art Calendar of Events

This three-part exhibition featuring the work of Colorado artist Allen Tupper True (1881-1955) is presented by the Denver Art Museum’s (DAM) Petrie Institute of Western American Art, in concert with the Denver Public Library’s Western History and Genealogy Department (DPL) and the Colorado Historical Society (CHS). Regarded as Colorado’s premier native-born artist of the early 20th century, True’s long and distinguished artistic career included three distinct phases — as an illustrator, an easel painter, and...

Beginning in 1889, Edward Sherriff Curtis spent more than 40 years photographing and documenting the Native peoples of North America, taking more than 40,000 photographs and amassing a staggering archive of documentary material about North American tribes. This exhibition will feature 40 photographic prints from the Rockwell Museum’s permanent collection. ...

The artists featured in this exhibition were responsible for documenting the new frontiers of the West in ways that would encourage the further exploration and settlement by European-Americans. From simple maps and portraits to idealized landscapes, the mysteries of “The West” were unveiled, the mythology launched and European settlement begun....

20th Anniversary Celebration of Fine Art, January 16 through March 28, 2010. Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm. Scottsdale, Arizona, USA For twenty years art lovers from around the world have been building their collections while connecting with the artists who create their work at the Celebration of Fine Art. This unique event housed under a 40,000 square foot "big white tent" has been the temporary home to 100 artists from around the US...

Art & Antiques Magazine called us , “…one of the premiere art events in the West.” The Arizona Republic called us, “…one of the biggest art markets in the West.” John & Linda Show of Greenwich, CT called us, “…one of the most rewarding experiences we’ve ever had.” The Celebration experience is unique. The opportunity to meet 100 working artists, visit their studios, find out how and why they do what they do and participate...

"MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS--WAR--PEACE--SPACE--H2O" Artists with work on these themes, War Veterans--Military Artists welcome, All media. Send resume, artist statement, photos, slides, cds to: Sharon Lippman-Ex.Director, c/o Art Without Walls,Inc., PO Box 341, Sayville, NY 11782, 631-567-9418, artwithoutwalls3@webtv.net...

Susan Rothenberg is among the country’s most well-known living artists. Like Georgia O’Keeffe, Rothenberg also left the bustle of New York’s City to take up residence in New Mexico. Both are also known for their iconic imagery: O’Keeffe for her interpretations of flowers, bones and landscapes, and Rothenberg for her portrayals of the horse, a figure highly representative of the American West. ...

The 21st century’s first decade has seen a summit of commissioned museum buildings designed by architectural celebrities. This exhibition moves around the globe, from Japan to Greece, Austria to America, showcasing exceptional museum architectural projects and considering the interplay between each new structure and its collections and geography....

Last year, New York collectors Dorothy and Herbert Vogel presented Boise Art Museum with a gift of 50 works of art. The Vogel Collection is minimal, post-minimal and conceptual in style, made up primarily of drawings, with some important works of painting and sculpture from notable artists of the past 50 years. The Vogels’ generous gift of 50 works is intended “to benefit the people of the United States,” and includes objects by distinguished artists...

To create his large-scale collage and décollage works, Mark Bradford layers posters and other advertising materials found in his Los Angeles community. An opening reception for the artist will be held on February 11, from 6 until 8 p.m....