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February 23, 2010

Douglas Aagard One-Man Show

Expression In Bronze - Scottsdale, AZ

Douglas Aagard

Douglas Aagard, a Utah based landscape painter, known for expressing his connection with Western lands, will introduce his first images of the Western cowboy. A new exploration for Aagard, his cowboy portraits are warmed by the same light the artist captures in his landscapes.

An artist's reception is set for Thursday, February 25th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Expressions in Bronze Gallery.

For more information about Douglas Aagard's One-Man Show, please visit their web site at: www.expressionsinbronze.com


Douglas Aagard	Douglas Aagard

"Transitions" - Dan & Danny McCaw

Trailside Galleries - Scottsdale, AZ

Dan McCaw "Paris Light" oil 24" x 36"

Trailside Galleries is pleased to present a two-man show of new works by renowned California artists Dan and Danny McCaw. This father and son duo share a studio but each conveys their own stylistic interpretation of light, color and texture in oil paintings. Collectors will have the opportunity to meet the artists during a gallery reception on Thursday, February 25th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

To view the "Transitions" Show, click here: www.trailsidegalleries.com


Danny McCaw "Central Park South" oil 36" x 24"	Dan McCaw "Dancer" oil 16" x 12"


Dan McCaw "Conversation" oil 24" x 30"	Danny McCaw "Beach Study" oil 9" x 12"

Danny McCaw "Silent Conversation" oil 36" x 48"

"Masters of the American West"

Autry National Center - Exhibition & Sale Results

George Carlson "In The Shadow Of The Sun" oil 42" x 42"

The "Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale" at the Autry National Center, continued to command the attention of the art world with over $3 million in art sales on opening night, February 6th.

Opening-day events attracted over 750 art collectors and patrons from across the country who had the opportunity to meet and mingle throughout the weekend with the 75 participating artists. A chuck wagon lunch, artist presentations and panel discussions, and the awards ceremony took place during the day on Saturday, culminating in a festive evening reception and the opening of the exhibition and sale of the 279 works of art.

Awards were given in several categories, including two purchase awards presented to George Carlson for his painting "In the Shadow of the Sun" and Kenneth Bunn for his bronze "Rimrock Cougar". Both works will be accessioned into Autry National Center’s permanent collection. The evening’s Patrons’ Choice Award was awarded to Morgan Weistling’s "Country Schoolhouse, 1879".

"We are extremely pleased with the dedication of the artists and the ever increasing quality of the works presented at this year’s Masters. Sales for opening night were wonderful considering the current economy, and we have had numerous additional sales since the opening. We are especially pleased with the new artists joining us this year," said John Geraghty, Autry Trustee and Special Advisor to Masters.

To view the "Masters of the American West Exhibition and Sale", please visit their web site at: www.theautry.org


Morgan Weistling "Country Schoolhouse 1879"	Howard Terpning "The Sound Of A Distant Bugle"


Ken Bunn "Rimrock Cougar"	Tucker Smith "Gardner's Hole"

2010 "Masters of the American West" Award Winners

Masters of the American West Purchase Award
George Calrson "In The Shadow Of The Sun"

James R. Parks Trustees’ Purchase Award
Kenneth Bunn "Rimrock Cougar"

Thomas Moran Memorial Award For Painting
Howard Terpning "The Sound of a Distant Bugle"

The Kenneth T. And Eileen L. Norris Foundation Award For Sculpture
John Coleman "The Game of Arrows"

Booth Western Art Museum Artists' Choice Award
George Carlson "In the Shadow of the Sun "

David P. Usher Patrons' Choice Award
Morgan Weistling "Country Schoolhouse, 1879"

Autry National Center Award For Watercolor
John Fawcett "To the Council"

Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award, Sponsored By Carl And Rosella Thorne
Tucker Smith "Gardner’s Hole"

Sue And Judson Ball Spirit Of The West Award
Bill Anton "Racing the Weather"

Gene Autry Memorial Award, Sponsored By Jay H. Grodin
Given in recognition of the most outstanding presentation of three or more works
Mian Situ

John J. Geraghty Award
Established by the Autry National Center Board of Trustees to recognize an individual for his or her advancement of contemporary Western art
Joanne Hale

February:

23rd
Living Legends Reception
National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
Fort Worth, Texas
www.cowboysofcolor.org

25th
The Beauty Of Form
Scottsdale Fine Art
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.scottsdalefineart.com

25th
"Transitions"
Dan & Danny McCaw
Two-Man Show
Trailside Galleries
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.trailsidegalleries.com

25th
"Best Of Scottsdale Art Walk"
Scottsdale Gallery Association
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.scottsdalegalleries.com

26th
David Mayer Solo Exhibition
Evergreen Fine Art
Evergreen Colorado
www.evergreenfineart.com

27th
Ed Mell One-Man Show
Medicine Man Gallery
Tucson, Arizona
www.medicinemangallery.com

27th
Simon Winegar One-Man Show
Mountain Trails Gallery
Park City, Utah
www.mountaintrailsgalleries.com

Ends February 27th
In Bronze and on Canvas
Art of Mehl Lawson &
Jeffrey R. Watts
Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
Bonita, California
www.bonitamuseum.org

28th
Space Silence Spirit
Maynard Dixon's West
The Hays Collection
Grace Hudson Museum
Ukiah, California
www.gracehudsonmuseum.org

March:

2nd
Texas Stampede
Insight Gallery
Fredericksburg, Texas
www.insightgallery.com

4th
Traditional Artist Focus
Daniel Gerhartz, Jeff Legg
& Jacquelyn Bischak
Legacy Gallery
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.legacygallery.com

4th
Birds of Sage & Scree Exhibit
National Museum Wildlife Art
Jackson, Wyoming
www.wildlifeart.org

5th
Feast For The Eyes
Michael Lynn Adams
One-Man Show
M Gallery Of Fine Art
Sarasota, Florida
www.mgalleryoffineart.com

5th
Port Aransas Centennial Celebration Art Show & Sale
Port A Gallery
Port Aransas, Texas
www.portagallery.net

6th
Greg Overton One-Man Show
Mountain Trails Gallery
Park City, Utah
www.mountaintrailsgalleries.com

6th
Old Town Spring Fest Art & Wine Festival
Sunset Gallery
Old Town Spring, Texas
www.sunsetgallerytx.com

Ends March 7th
Masters of the American West Exhibition & Sale
Autry National Center
Los Angeles, California
www.theautry.org

10th
Place & Moment
Curt Walters discussion
Sedona Creative Life Center
Sedona, Arizona
www.thesedonawomen.com

The Legend Lives
Bill Nebeker

Where The Legend Lives: Masterpieces of the Permanent Collection
The Museum Of Western Art
Kerrville, Texas
www.museumofwesternart.com

11th
Women Artist Of The West
Ann Korologos Gallery
Basalt, Colorado
www.korologosgallery.com

13th
Josh Elliott: A Show Of New Works
Claggett Rey Gallery
Vail, Colorado
www.claggettrey.com

16th
Antique & Decorative Art Auction
John Moran Auctioneers
Pasadena, California
www.johnmoran.com

16th
Bronze Start To Finish
Evergreen Fine Art
Evergreen, Colorado
www.evergreenfineart.com

17th - 20th
C.M. Russell Auction
Best Western Heritage Inn
Great Falls, Montana
www.cmrauction.com

18th
A Ranching Tradition
Shawn Cameron, Brenda Murphy
& Cynthia Rigden
Trailside Galleries
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.trailsidegalleries.com

18th
Legacy of the American West
Group Show
Legacy Gallery
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.legacygallery.com

19th
West Select
Western Art Associates event
to purchase art for the
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix, Arizona
For details: 602-307-2070

20th
Quiet Reflections of Joy: Paintings
& Drawings by Nancy Guzik
Presented by West Wind Fine Art
Tucson Academy of Art
Tucson, Arizona
www.westwindfineart.com

20th
Marathon Discovery Auction
Burchard Galleries
St. Petersburg, Florida
www.burchardgalleries.com

21st
Estate Antiques & Fine Art Auction
Burchard Galleries
St. Petersburg, Florida
www.burchardgalleries.com

25th
John Coleman One-Man Show
Legacy Gallery
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.legacygallery.com

The Game Of Arrows
John Coleman

"Masters of the American West Exhibition"
The Kenneth T. And Eileen L. Norris Foundation Award For Sculpture
The Autry Center

25th
Western Classics
Trailside Galleries
Scottsdale, Arizona
www.trailsidegalleries.com

27th
Annual Spring Auction
Altermann Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
www.altermann.com

Thru April 3rd
Where The Legend Lives: Masterpieces of the Permanent Collection
The Museum Of Western Art
Kerrville, Texas
www.museumofwesternart.com

Ends May 2nd
Kenneth M. Freeman Legacy Exhibition - Artists At Work
Booth Museum
Cartersville, Georgia
www.boothmuseum.org

Ends May 16th
The Photographs of Edward Sherriff Curtis
Rockwell Museum
Corning, New York
www.rockwellmuseum.org

February:

24th - Richard Greeves
25th - Walt Gonske
25th - John Budicin
26th - Dave Wade
27th - Tucker Smith
27th - Bob Boomer

March:

3rd - Paul Calle
5th - William Whitaker
7th - Carl Hantman
8th - Gerald Farm
8th - Linda St. Clair
10th - Tamara Rymer

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