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Western Museum’s
Cowgirl Up! Art from the
Other Half of the West Exhibition
and Sale turns the spotlight
on the many talented women
artists of today. Bringing more
than 200 paintings, drawings
and sculptures to Wickenburg,
Arizona, Cowgirl Up! brings to
light a more complete picture of
the Western art world. This major
event is recognized across the
country, currently celebrating 14
years running. Artists featured in
the 2019 show include HarperHenry, Sue Krzyston, Mejo Okon,
Sandy Graves, Sam Woolcott,
Judith Durr, Sheila Cottrell,
Stephanie Hartshorn and Lisa
Danielle, among many others.
Opening weekend, which
begins on March 29, will
transform Frontier Street into
an energetic affair with catered
dinners, dancing, live auctions
and an artists’ quick draw.
Sculptor Rebecca Tobey,
whose creations often depict
wildlife in bronze and ceramics,
says she enjoys talking with
friends and clients about theevent. “I like to tell them that the
show is beautifully displayed.
I say that the group of women is
very close and very welcoming
to newcomers into the show.
We rejoice at the award winners
and celebrate each other’saccomplishments and love being
back together again,” she says.
Arizona-based artist Sherry
Blanchard Stuart’s work
illustrates the many human
subjects, landscapes and wildlife
of the American West. “A lifelongArt Show Preview
Western Women
Artwork from some of today’s top women artists working in
Western subject matter are selected to be a part of the annual
Cowgirl Up! exhibition and sale.
Artist Stephanie Revennaugh with her work at last year’s Cowgirl Up!. The 2018 Cowgirl Up! opening night awards dinner and live auction.