Special Exhibitions
The Black West: Buffalo Soldiers, Black Cowboys & Untold Stories
December 20, 2008 – March 22, 2009 – Special Exhibition Gallery

Showcasing the work of 16 contemporary African American artists, this exhibition will shed new light on the important role Blacks played in developing the West.  In addition to the stories of Black cowboys and buffalo soldiers, works of art will also feature Black lawmen, explorers, rodeo stars and women.  Participating artists include: Bernard Williams, Ed Dwight, Burl Washington, Eddie Dixon, Bobb Vann, Michael Godfrey and many others.   
© Bobb Vann (1939  - ), The Victorio Campaign,
 1993, Oil on canvas, 28 x 40”

Members opening reception Saturday, January 17, 2009, 5:00 – 9:00 pm,
lecture by co-curator “Cowboy” Mike Searles and exhibition artists in the
Booth Theatre at 7:00 pm.

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Mark your Calendar! March 12 - 15, 2009
6th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering
Presented by

     

Featured Artist
John Nieto

Join us for a four-day celebration of the West including featured artist John Nieto; featured entertainer R.W. Hampton; children’s activities; banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle contests; chuck wagon and Dutch oven cooking contests; poetry writing workshop; cowboy church, and much more.




Featured Entertainer
 R.W. Hampton