Just because the summer is coming to a close doesn't mean the art is. From Native art to national monument celebrations, this month has it all.
Through September 2
Pageant of the Masters
In “Wonderful World,” this year’s theatrical celebration of art through the magic of tableaux vivants (living pictures), audiences visit 17 countries in 90 minutes as a kaleidoscope of international art becomes a passport to distant lands, cultural celebrations, and fascinating history. Experience artwork from more than 120 Orange County artists at the adjacent Festival of Arts Fine Arts Show, which also runs through September 2. Laguna Beach, California, 800.487.3378, foapoam.com
August 5–7
Park City Kimball Arts Festival
Now in its 53rd year, this three-day festival welcomes nearly 200 juror-selected artists from around the world, working in a wide range of mediums. Festivities include live music, performance art, and food. Historic Main Street, Park City, Utah, 435.649.8882, parkcitykimballartfestival.org
August 12–14
Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival
The serene surroundings of the Sawtooth and Pioneer mountains provide the backdrop for the 53rd edition of this juried outdoor fine arts and crafts show, which features a wide range of original artwork from 132 artists in 12 distinct fine arts categories. Also enjoy live music, food trucks, picnic area, and kids’ activity area. Atkinson Park, Ketchum, Idaho, 208.720.5095, sunvalleyartsandcraftsfestival.com
August 13–14
Sculpture in the Park Show and Sale
The location is recognized as “one of the 20 must-see contemporary art sites” in America; this annual event, the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the country. Visitors can view and purchase 2,000-plus pieces of sculpture by 160 artists. If your thirst for sculpture is still not sated, check out Loveland Fine Art & Sculpture Invitational also that weekend. Benson Sculpture Park, Loveland, Colorado, 970.663.2940, sculptureinthepark.org; vermillionpromotions.com
August 18–21
The Russell: An Exhibition and Sale
It’s the same great event this year, now in new, larger digs. In-person activities include a preview party, Art in Action, First Strike Friday Night Auction, educational symposium about Maynard Dixon featuring Dr. Mark Sublette, and The Russell Live Auction on Saturday night, with absentee and telephone bidding options available. New this year are more than 100 artist suites free and open to the public. Montana Expo Park, Great Falls, Montana, 406.727.1939, cmrussell.org
August 20–October 22
America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale
The 2022 show and sale boasts a select group of less than 20 artists. The invitation-only event includes artworks depicting the American Quarter Horse lifestyle. Art goes on sale directly following an opening reception with the artists August 20 and is available for purchase through October 22. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, Amarillo, Texas, 806.376.5181, aqha.com/artshow
September 2–17
Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Festivities kick off with an online auction of studio paintings of the Grand Canyon September 2–16. Twenty-two artists capture the beauty of the canyon “en plein air” along the South Rim, September 10–17; these artworks will hang in historic Kolb Studio for an exhibition and sale, September 18–January 16, 2023. A quick draw with on-site purchases takes place September 16. Various locations, Grand Canyon NP, Arizona, 480.277.0458, grandcanyon.org
September 10–October 2
Western Visions Art Show + Sale
Artworks by more than 170 contemporary wildlife artists come available in live auction and intent-to-purchase sale formats at this year’s annual fundraiser. The exhibit opens September 10. Attend the signature event September 15 in person, online, or by proxy. Unsold works remain available September 16–October 2, and all art stays up through October 2. National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming, 307.733.5771, wildlifeartevents.org
September 10–October 9
Quest for the West Art Show and Sale
This premier Western art event known for its festive atmosphere features newly created paintings and sculptures by more than 50 of today’s leading Western artists. Among the opening weekend events are a miniature-art sale and fixed-price luck-of-the-draw main sale (absentee bids accepted). The show opens to the public September 11; all art will remain on view through October 9. A related exhibit of landscape paintings by artist Denis Milhomme opens the same weekend and continues through October 16. Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, 317.636.9378, quest.eiteljorg.org
September 10 – 24
Bosque Art Classic
Representational drawings, paintings, and sculptures—many with a Western flair—are among the 175 – 200 juried artworks from roughly 120 artists featured in this year’s exhibition and sale, opening to the public September 11. An kickoff ceremony is scheduled for September 10; the online sale opens September 12. All art remains on display through end of show. Bosque Arts Center, Clifton, Texas, 254.675.3724, bosqueartscenter.org
September 12 – 25
Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks, in the heart of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, this festival celebrates the stunning public lands of Utah’s canyon country with plein air competitions, art exhibits and sales, demonstrations, workshops, an arts and crafts fair, live music, guided walks, and more. Various locations, Escalante, Utah, 435.616.1075, escalantecanyonsartfestival.org
September 15–17
Trappings of Texas
This annual exhibition and sale of contemporary Western art and custom cowboy gear celebrates this year with 40-plus artists. Ticketed opening-weekend activities include artist demonstrations, a preview party, opening reception, exhibit, sale, and breakfast at Big Bend Saddlery. The exhibition remains on display through November 5. Museum of the Big Bend, Alpine, Texas, 432.837, museumofthebigbend.com
September 16–17
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Offering quality wildlife, sporting, figurative, landscape, and Western art by renowned past masters as well as contemporary artists, this year’s auction includes such artists as John Clymer, William Gollings, Bob Kuhn, and Carl Rungius. Center for the Arts, Jackson, Wyoming, 866.549.9278, jacksonholeartauction.com
September 17–18
Prescott Indian Art Market
Enjoy a weekend of premier Native American art from more than 100 artists—including 2022 featured artist Marilyn Ray, an Acoma potter known for her whimsical storytellers and figurines. Experience Native American culture through stories, art, demonstrations, performances, and more. Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona, 928.445.3122, sharlothallmuseum.org/piam
September 23–24
Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale
This Western-themed fine-art sale features a broad range of stylistic interpretations of the West in oil, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, and mixed media by 110 artists. Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and a spirited auction on Friday as well as the Saturday morning quick draw in Robbie Powwow Garden. Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming, 307.587.5002, buffalobillartshow.com
August 7, 2022–August 31, 2023
Honoring Tradition & Innovation: 100 Years of Santa Fe’s Indian Market 1922–2022
Tracing the history of the market and exploring the ongoing impact of U.S. Indian policies on the Native American art world over the last century, this exhibition celebrates the artists, collectors, and volunteers who make Indian Market happen. It comprises 200-plus examples of works by Market artists, historic and contemporary photographs, and interviews with artists and collectors. New Mexico History Museum, Santa Fe, 505.476.5200, nmhistorymuseum.org
For Native American art, Santa Fe is the place to be in August. Go to cowboysindians.com to find out about the many exhibitions and events there during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Indian Market.
