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September 1, 2009

Nelson Boren, Donna Howell-Sickles
& Tim Tanner : Three-Person Show

Legacy Gallery - Jackson, WY

Tim Tanner "A Good Omen" oil 18" x 24"

Legacy Gallery presents an outstanding exhibition of collector favorites Nelson Boren, Donna Howell-Sickles and Tim Tanner in a Three-Person Show and Sale in Jackson, Wyoming. The artists will attend this night to remember on Saturday, September 12th. For more information and details about this show and sale, please visit their web site at: www.legacygallery.com


Nelson Boren "Fishing Box Canyon" watercolor 39" x 44"	Donna Howell-Sickles "Let Me Tell You A Story" mixed media 44" x 30"

"Quest For The West Show & Sale"

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
Indianapolis, IN

Curt Walters "Wistful Moments" oil 28" x 22"

The world famous Eiteljorg Musuem is once again exhibiting many of the top western painters and sculptors for the Fourth Annual "Quest For The West" Show & Sale. The opening gala is Saturday, September 12th. For more information, please visit their web site at: www.eiteljorg.org


Robert Griffing "The Warrior's Game: Little Brother Of War" oil 44" x 46"	Rock Newcomb "Prehistoric Heritage" acrylic 16" x 20"

"The Bosque Art Classic"

Bosque Conservatory - Clifton, TX

Mike Irvin "His Worldly Possessions" oil 24" x 36"

On Saturday, September 12th, the Bosque Conservatory will celebrate its 24th Annual "Bosque Art Classic" Show and Sale. 145 pieces were personally selected out of 978 entries for this year's event. The opening night event is by reservation only. To view the artwork in this show, please visit their web site at: www.bosqueconservatory.com


Cindy Long "Grit N Gristle" graphite 15" x 11"	Cheryl Wooten "Texas Assets" watercolor 10 1/2" x 14 3/4"

"Masters In Miniature"

C.M. Russell Museum

Great Falls, MT

Hagel Frank Hagel "Metis Moon" oil 8" x 12"

The C.M. Russell Museum has gathered together a wonderful group of art from a large group of outstanding artists. New to this year's event is the silent auction. Great packages include a vacation getaway to Seeley Lake, a Griz football weekend and much more. For full details and to see photos of the entire show, please visit their web site at: www.cmrussell.org


Bill Mittag "Buffalo Lodge" oil 10" x 14"	Jeff Legg "Clay Pot & Persimmons" oil 9" x 12"

Western Artists of America

2009 Award Winners

Ed Kucera
D. Edward Kucera "Turn 'Em Down" oil Best of Show Award Winner

On August 15th, the Western Artists of America held their 6th Annual exhibition and sale at The Museum of Western Art. The 25 active members and two guest artists created an outstanding group of western art that was unveiled to an excited group of art collectors. Awards were given for exceptional artistic merit. Listed below are the awards given during this year's event.


Jeff Segler "Headin' For Summer Pasture" Gold Medal For Oil	Ron Stewart "Clearing The Aspens" Gold Medal for Water Solubles

2009 Western Artists of America Award Winners

Oil Painting Awards

Gold – Jeff Segler "Headin’ for Summer Pasture"
Silver – Shannon Stirnweis "Housecall"
Bronze – Ed Copley "Cheyenne Quillwork"

Water Solubles Awards

Gold – Ron Stewart "Clearing the Aspens"
Silver – Michael Swearngin "Zest"

Bronze Sculpture Awards

Gold – Paul Moore "Procession of the Trinity"
Silver – Ken Rowe "Howling Wind"
Bronze – Dustin Payne "Born in the Yellowstone"

Dry Medium Awards

Gold –Karen Cooper "Bronc Driver"
Silver – Gary Metz "Shoshone Warrior"
Bronze – Ed Copley "Crow Scout"

Best of Show Award

E. Edward Kucera "Turn ‘Em Down"

Best Presentation Award

Bob Parks

Artist's Choice Award

Jeff Segler

For more information, please visit their web site at: www.museumofwesternart.com

September:

4th
Peter Hagan One-Man Show
McLarry Fine Art
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.mclarryfineart.com

4th
P.A. Nisbet One-Man Show
Stone, Light & Space
Paintings of the Grand Canyon
Meyer East Gallery
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.meyereastgallery.com

4th & 5th
Early American Antiques
& Decorative Arts
The Annual Labor Day Auction
Garth's Auctions
Delaware, Ohio
www.garths.com

6th
Richard Schmid Art Auction
Under the Big Top in beautiful Bellvue, Colorado
www.richardschmidauction.com

Ends September 7th
Prix de West
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/
available

9th
Evening With The Arts
Riverbend Fine Arts
Marble Falls, Texas
www.riverbendfineart.com

11th
Robert Coombs One-Man Show
Legacy Gallery
Jackson, Wyoming
www.legacygallery.com

11th
Quest For The West
Art Show & Sale
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art
Indianapolis, Indiana
www.eiteljorg.org

11th
Group Show
Art Exchange Galleries
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.aegallery.com

11th
Henry H. Holdsworth
New book release and signing
Wild by Nature Gallery
Jackson, Wyoming
www.wildbynaturegallery.com

12th
24th Annual Bosque Art Classic
Bosque Conservatory
Clifton, Texas
www.bosqueconservatory.com

12th
Nelson Boren, Donna Howell-Sickles & Tim Tanner
Three-Person Show
Legacy Gallery
Jackson, Wyoming
www.legacygallery.com

12th
Route 66 Meets Highway 41 paintings by Chuck Middlekauff
Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, Georgia
www.boothmuseum.org

12th
Masters In Miniature Sale
C.M. Russell Museum
Great Falls, Montana
www.cmrussell.org

12th
5th Annual Fall Gathering BBQ
Phippen Museum
Prescott, Arizona
www.phippenartmuseum.org

12th
Tom Palmore One-Man Show
Sorrel Sky Gallery
Durango, Colorado
www.sorrelsky.com

12th
Kent Lovelace & Douglas Fryer Two-Person Show of New Works
Howard/Manville Gallery
Kirkland, Washington
www.howardmandville.com

16th & 18th
First People
R. Tom Gilleon One-Man Show
Altamira Fine Art
Jackson, Wyoming
www.altamiraart.com

17th
Native Americana
Greg Woodard
Altamira Fine Art
Jackson, Wyoming
www.altamiraart.com

18th
Legacy Of Nature
Group Wildlife Show
Legacy Gallery
Jackson, Wyoming
www.legacygallery.com

18th
Greg Beecham One-Man Show
Astoria Fine Art
Jackson, Wyoming
www.astoriafineart.com

18th
Theodore Waddell New Works
Modern Paintings of the West
Meyer Gallery East
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.meyereastgallery.com

18th
Western Visions Miniatures
& More Show & Sale
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Jackson, Wyoming
www.wildlifeart.org

19th
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Trailside Galleries &
Gerald Peters Gallery
Jackson, Wyoming
www.jacksonholeartauction.com

19th
Fall Gold
Group Wildlife Show
Trailside Galleries
Jackson, Wyoming
www.trailsidegalleries.com

19th
Kyle Sims Showcase
Trailside Galleries
Jackson, Wyoming
www.trailsidegalleries.com

19th
Lindsay Scott Showcase
Trailside Galleries
Jackson, Wyoming
www.trailsidegalleries.com

19th
Dan & Adam Smith Showcase
Trailside Galleries
Jackson, Wyoming
www.trailsidegalleries.com

19th
Bonnie Marris Showcase
Trailside Galleries
Jackson, Wyoming
www.trailsidegalleries.com

19th - January 10th
Views & Visions: Prints From The American West, 1820-1970
Amon Carter Museum
Fort Worth, Texas
www.cartermuseum.org

19th
The Best Of Astoria
Astoria Fine Art
Jackson, Wyoming
www.astoriafineart.com

25th
Donna Howell-Sickles
One-Woman Show
McLarry Fine Art
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.mclarryfineart.com

October:

1st - 4th
Paul Kethley One-Man Show
during the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Durango, Colorado
www.paulkethley.com

1st - 4th
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Durango, Colorado
www.durangocowboygathering.org

2nd
Bonnie Conrad Show
Durango Cowboy Gathering
Sorrel Sky Gallery
Durango, Colorado
www.sorrelsky.com

3rd
Founding Artists Show
InSight Gallery
Fredericksburg, Texas
www.insightgallery.com

9th
Dick Heichberger
One-Man Show
McLarry Fine Art
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.mclarryfineart.com

9th - 12th
Dana Holding Company
The Final Auction of the Corporation's Private Collection
Pamela Rose Auction Company
Maumee, Ohio
www.pamelaroseauction.com

Ends October 11th
Patrons Without Peer: Selection From The McCloy Collection
National Museum of Wildlife art
Jackson, Wyoming
www.wildlifeart.org

14th
The Bovine Auction
Dallas Auction Gallery
Dallas, Texas
www.dallasauctiongallery.com

15th
Silent Spirit: Maynard Dixon's West
C.M. Russell Museum
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.cmrussell.org

15th - 17th
21st Annual Open House
Legacy Gallery
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.legacygallery.com

16th
Cowboy Artist of America
44th Annual Sale & Exhibition
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix, Arizona
www.phxart.org

17th & 18th
Sculpture at the River Market Show & Sale
River Market Pavilions
Little Rock, Arkansas
www.sculptureattherivermarket.com

23rd - December 1st
American Impressionist Society
10th Annual National Exhibition
Saks Gallery
Denver, Colorado
www.americanimpressionist
society.org/

Ends October 25th
Painting The Canyon: Works From the Grand Canyon Collection
Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, Georgia
www.boothmuseum.org

Ends November 8th
Route 66 Meets Highway 41: Roadside Impressions
by Chuck Middlekauff
Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, Georgia
www.boothmuseum.org

September:

4th - Steve Kestrel
5th - R.S. Riddick
9th - Gregory McHuron
12th - Keith Christie
12th - Terri Kelly Moyers
17th - Martin Grelle
21st - Kenneth Riley
21st - Randal Dutra
25th - Donna Howell-Sickles
28th - Cynthia Rigden
29th - Steve Gerhartz
30th - Gordon Snidow
30th - Bruce Greene

Richard Schmid
"Summer Rose"
Richard Schmid Auction
Minimum bid: $5,000

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