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October 20, 2009

Cowboy Artists of America

Phoenix Art Museum - Phoenix, AZ

John Moyers "The Judgement"

The 44th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Sale and Exhibition opened on Friday night, October 16th. The Phoenix Art Museum was filled with art collectors from around the country. During their annual meeting, the CAA membership accepted two new artists into the group: Tom Browning (painter) and Paul Moore (sculptor). More news came from that same meeting as Herb Mignery and Don Crowley were granted their requests to move from Active to Emeritus status. "The CAA organization wishes them the best in future endeavors and are happy they continue to be a part of the CAA family", CAA membership.

2009 Cowboy Artists of America Award Winners

Stetson CA Award: John Moyers

Kieckhefer Award: John Coleman "The Game Of Arrows"

TCAA Award: Bruce Greene "In The Dust Of Days Past"

Ray Swanson Memorial Award: Bill Nebeker "Donny & Bill: A Family Tradition"

Oil Painting Awards

Gold – John Moyers "The Judgement"
Silver – Bruce Greene "In The Dust Of Days Past"

Sculpture Awards

Gold – John Coleman "The Game Of Arrows"
Silver – Bruce Greene "Flushed"

Water Solubles Awards

Gold – David Halbach "Sacred Corn"
Silver – John Moyers "The Passion And The Pain"

Drawing & Other Media Awards

Gold – John Coleman "Lives With Honor"
Silver – Don Crowley "His Grandfather's War Bonnet"

To view photos of the winning artwork, click on this link:

www.cowboyartistsofamerica.com

Art of the West Magazine

November/December 2009 issue

On the cover: Morgan Weistling "Confidante"

Morgan Weistling's painting graces the cover of the November/December issue of Art of The West magazine. Morgan is also featured in the publication along with Nancy Bush, Tim Solliday and Sandy Scott. Art of the West also features an article on "Young Guns" Robert Coombs, Josh Elliott, Po Pin Lin, Kyle Polzin, Ariana Richards, Molly Schmid, Ryan Skidmore and Adam Smith. There is so much more including Robert Griffing's studio. This issue is available on newsstands and in participating galleries. Click on the link to view Art of the West's web site. www.aotw.com

Eric Michaels One-Man Show

Brandon Michael Fine Art - Santa Fe, NM

Eric Michaels "Guatemalan Woman" pastel 15" x 11"

Brandon Michael Fine Art will be hosting a One-Man show for Eric Michaels with an artist's reception on October 23rd. Eric's show, "Pastel, Watercolor & Oil" gives his collectors the chance to view and purchase artwork from the many media he works with. To view this outstanding show, please visit their web site at: www.brandonmichaelfineart.com

Chuck Sabatino One-Man Show

Big Horn Galleries - Tubac, AZ

Chuck Sabatino "The Sheepherder"

Big Horn Galleries in Tubac, Arizona is hosting a One-Man Show for renowned stillife artist Chuck Sabatino. The show opens on November 7th and continues through November 22nd. This event opens in conjunction with the Tubac Art Experience.

For more details, please visit their web site at: www.bighorngalleries.com

October:

21st
Morten Solberg Auction
Rasmus Auctioneers
Washington, DC
www.rasmus.com

23rd
10th Annual National Juried Exhibition of the American Impressionist Society
Saks Galleries
Denver, Colorado
www.saksgalleries.com

23rd
Ghost Ranch and the Faraway Nearby: Photographs by Craig Varjabedian
Gerald Peters Gallery
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.gpgallery.com

23rd
Pastel, Watercolor & Oil
New works by Eric Michaels
Brandon Michael Fine Art
Santa Fe, New Mexico
www.brandonmichaelfineart.com

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

Ends November 28th
The American West
John Hulsey & Louis Copt
Manhattan, Kansas
www.strecker-nelsongallery.com

Ends January 10, 2010
American Legacy:
Our National Parks
Plein Air Painters of America
The Haggin Museum
Stockton, California
www.p-a-p-a.com

November:

2nd
Dia de los Muertos Trunk Show
Riverbend Fine Art Gallery
Marble Falls, Texas
www.riverbendfineart.com

6th & 7th
Celebration Of Impressionism
Timur Akhriev, Brent Jensen & Gregory Packard
Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art
San Antonio, Texas
www.greenhousegallery.com

6th & 7th
2009 Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet
National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
Fort Worth, Texas
www.cowboysofcolor.org

6th - 8th
Stormy Weather Arts Festival
Bronze Coast Gallery
Cannon Beach, Oregon
www.bronzecoastgallery.com

7th & 8th
Chuck Sabatino One-Man Show
Big Horn Galleries
Tubac, Arizona
www.bighorngalleries.com

13th
Big Fall Phoenix Auction
Allard Auctions
Holiday Inn Resort & Suites
Mesa, Arizona
www.allardauctions.com

13th
3rd Annual Santa Fe Winter
Small Works Show & Sale
Medicine Man Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
www.medicinemangallery.com

13th & 14th
Art In Action
Artisans At Rocky Hill
Fredericksburg, Texas
www.artisansatrockyhill.com

14th
Beaux Arts 2009
Scottsdale Artists' School
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.scottsdaleartschool.org

14th
Anointed Hands Artwork
National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
Fort Worth, Texas
www.cowboysofcolor.org

20th
Jeff Aeling - New Works
Medicine Man Gallery
Tucson, Arizona
www.medicinemangallery.com

20th
Variety Membership Show
Two Rivers Gallery
Big Timber, Montana
www.tworiversgallery.org

20th & 21st
Gail Kincaid Fine Jewelry
Trunk Show
Riverbend Fine Art
Marble Falls, Texas
www.riverbendfineart.com

21st
Art of the American West Auction
Heritage Auction Galleries
Dallas, Texas
www.ha.com

22nd
Mountain Oyster Club Contemporary Art Show & Sale
Mountain Oyster Club
Tucson, Arizona
www.mountainoysterclub.com

Ends January 10, 2010
American Legacy:
Our National Parks
Plein Air Painters of America
The Haggin Museum
Stockton, California
www.p-a-p-a.com

October:

4th - Frederic Remington          (1861-1909)
4th - Ray Swanson
         (1937-2004)
5th - Robert Duncan
9th - Elizabeth Brandon
18th - Cyrus Afsary
19th - Susan Terpning
20th - Ray Sexton
          (1959-1996)
21st - Christopher Blossom
22nd - Zhang Wen Xin
24th - James Kramer
24th - David Mann
28th - Tom Browning
31st - Hollis Williford
          (1940-2007)

Richard Iams
"Hambly Frederick - Havasau Creek"

Mountain Oyster Club
Western Art Show & Sale
Tucson, AZ
www.mountainoysterclub.com

Leslie B. DeMille
"Navajo Hairtie"

Beau Arts 2009
Scottsdale Artists' School
Scottsdale, AZ
www.scottsdaleartschool.org

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