Folk art, auctions, and birds – oh my! We're calendaring all sorts of exciting art-filled events, from the Calgary Stampede to Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Through August 7
Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale
More than 300 works, ranging from historical subject matter to more contemporary and impressionistic expressions of the West, by 98 of the finest Western artists working today remain on exhibit through August 7. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, 405.478.2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org
Scott Burdick, Pau Wau Dreamscape, oil, 36” x 36”
Through August 14
Red Cloud Indian Art Show
The country’s only art show held on an Indian reservation, this annual event offers genuine Native paintings, beadwork, and other traditional Native artwork from about 80 American Indian and Alaska Native artists. To guarantee authenticity, all artists must provide proof of tribal citizenship. Attend in person, or do your shopping online. Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, 605.867.8257, redcloudart.show
Through August 23
Scenes of Transcendent Beauty: Thomas Moran’s Yellowstone
On assignment as a painter for the first official expedition into Yellowstone—the Hayden Expedition of 1871—Thomas Moran struggled to describe the breathtaking scenes he and his fellow explorers encountered. In his writings, the artist referred to “transcendent beauty,” a description that’s also apt for the art Moran produced. His relationship with Yellowstone would change the course of his life and prove vital in the creation of the world’s first national park. The exhibition includes 20 watercolor field sketches on loan from the Yellowstone Heritage and Resource Center in Gardiner, Montana. National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming, 307.733.5771, wildlifeart.org
Thomas Moran (England; 1837 – 1926); The Yellowstone Range From Near Fort Ellis; 1871; watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper; 9.875" x 13.50". On loan from the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center.
Through September 25
Brad Kahlhamer: 11:59 to Tucson
In this solo exhibition of works by Tucson-born, Mesa/New York-based Brad Kahlhamer, the artist addresses issues of contemporary culture and identity through his highly personal narratives that are both autobiographical reflections of his life and quixotic reveries about his identity. Born to Indigenous parents and raised by an adoptive German-American family, Kalhamer’s full background is still a mystery to him. He creates artworks that resonate with both ambiguity and ambivalence about his origins and a fervent desire to discover them. Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block, Tucson, Arizona, 520.202.3888, tucsonmuseumofart.org
Brad Kahlhamer; Fort Gotham Girls and Boys Club; 2014; acrylic, ink, spray paint, pencil on bed sheet. Collection of the Tucson Museum of Art, Museum Purchase. Funds provided by the Contemporary Art Society and the Virginia Johnson Fund. 2020.58. Photo credit: Courtesy of the artist and Garth Greenan Gallery, New York
July 7 – 10
International Folk Arts Market
The world’s largest international folk-art festival features unique textiles, jewelry, basketry, rugs, and other art objects by 164 brilliantly clad master artists in attendance from 49 countries. The event is more than a treasure trove to explore. Each year it generates revenue that helps sustain entire communities, with market activities having touched an estimated 1.3 million lives worldwide to date. Museum Hill, Santa Fe, 505.992.7600, folkartmarket.org
July 8 – 17
Calgary Stampede Art & Lifestyle Show
One of the major destination areas of the legendary Calgary Stampede, the Western Oasis offers multiple venues showcasing artwork from established as well as emerging artists working in everything from fine art, photography, and crafts to culinary and performing arts. Venues include the Maker Market, Kitchen Theatre, and Window on the West stages, as well as a photo gallery and artist studios, including one featuring mini-masterpieces. BMO Centre, Halls E and F, Calgary, Canada, 403.261.9251, calgarystampede.com/stampede/attractions/western-oasis
Neepin Auger (Creek), Medicine Spirit Dancers, acrylic on canvas, 40” x 60”. Photo credit: Courtesy of the artist
July 15 – 17
Arts in the Park
Flathead Valley’s longest-running arts, crafts, and music festival, this annual event features original artwork by some 70 juried artists and craftsmen. Benefitting Hockaday Museum of Art, the festival includes artist demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, food vendors, and a beer and wine garden. Depot Park Square, Kalispell, Montana, 406.755.5268, hockadaymuseum.com
July 21 – August 14
Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale
Kicking off Cheyenne Frontier Days (July 23–July 31), this annual event features 54 top Western artists working in canvas, wood, alabaster, and bronze. All art remains on view in the museum’s Carriage Hall for the duration of the show. CDF Old West Museum, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 307.778.7290, cfdartshow.org
July 22 – October 22
Of Birds & Texas: The Art of Stuart and Scott Gentling
Texas is home to more than 600 species of resident and migrating birds. Fascinated by the work of John James Audubon, Fort Worth-based twins Stuart and Scott Gentling traveled the state in the early 1980s to sketch and paint its rich avian diversity. This exhibit presents 40 lithographic prints of their vibrant bird watercolors. The Bryan Museum, Galveston, Museum, 409.632.7685, thebryanmuseum.org
Purple Gallinul by Stuart Gentling and Scott Gentling © 2001/Courtesy University of Texas Press
July 23
The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
For more than 35 years, this event has offered high quality artworks by past masters and outstanding contemporary artists. C.M. Russell, Frederic Remington, Thomas Moran, William Dunton, and Albert Bierstadt are among the featured artists in this year’s auction of high-end Western American paintings. Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada, 208.772.9009, cdaartauction.com
Joseph Henry Sharp (1859–1953), Blackfeet Sun Dance, 1903, oil on canvas, 12” x 18”, 18” x 24” x 2” (framed), signed and dated lower right.
July 29–31
Bellevue Arts Museum Fair
Celebrating its 76th year, this juried arts and crafts fair features 300-plus artists showcasing unique handmade craft and art items. In addition to the marketplace, it includes museum exhibitions, KIDSfair, live music, performances, food trucks, and much more. Bellevue Arts Museum & Bellevue Square, Bellevue, Washington, 425.519.0770, bellevuearts.org
July 30 – 31
Traditional Spanish Market
Now in its 70th year, the nation’s oldest and largest juried Spanish market includes festivals, music, and cultural events dedicated to preserving the culture and art of Spanish New Mexico. Food, dance, music, and artwork by some 200 Spanish colonial artists transform the ambience at the Plaza to that of a bygone era. Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, 505.982.2226, spanishcolonial.org
Teresa May Duran, Saint Francis With Hummingbirds, retablo, 18” x 11”. Photo credit: Courtesy of the artist
